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Nov. 3, 2020

Penny Oleksiak: Growing from Gold, Episode #88, 11-03-20

The desire to succeed can outweigh other advantages or challenges -- and Canadian Olympic gold medalist Penny Oleksiak shares this philosophy and others with Kelly and Maria in this exclusive interview. The elite swimmer also...

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Oct. 27, 2020

Lilly King & Cody Miller: Training Partner Power, EP 87

Friendships don’t need to be overly sentimental or obviously well-matched to be a good fit, as elite American swimmers and training partners Lilly King and Cody Miller share in this exclusive interview with Kelly and Maria. T...

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Oct. 20, 2020

Greg Meehan: Confidence can be Built, Episode #86

Confidence is not intrinsic for everyone but can be developed with small steps and consistent habits. Elite coach Greg Meehan joins the show and talks with Kelly and Maria about how he motivates collegiate and Olympic athlete...

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Oct. 13, 2020

Cullen Jones: Breaking Barriers, Episode #85, 10-13-20

The responsibility of success is to ensure others have opportunities, too. Olympic gold medal swimmer Cullen Jones talks to Maria and Kelly about his competitive drive as an athlete and the organizations he is part of that st...

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Oct. 6, 2020

Michael Chadwick: Be Your Best Self, Episode #84, 10-06-20

Understanding the importance of long-term planning -- and being the absolute best version of yourself on the path to future success -- takes patience, hard work and appreciation for the support team in your life. In this excl...

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Sept. 29, 2020

Kaitlin Sandeno: Goals Over Fears, Episode #83, 9-29-20

Olympic medalist and professional swimming general manager Kaitlin Sandeno approaches challenges with a mindset that they are minor -- and that in order to find your true path in life, you have to face your doubts and fears h...

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Sept. 22, 2020

Chris Ritter: Surge Strength Training, Episode #82, 9-22-20

The role of strength training is underutilized -- but entrepreneur Chris Ritter is trying to change that. In this exclusive interview with Kelly and Maria, Chris talks about how strength is the foundation for all athletic gro...

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Sept. 15, 2020

Kara Lynn Joyce: How to Trust Yourself, #81, 9-15-20

Kara Lynn Joyce: How to Trust Yourself, Episode #81 September 15, 2020 Taking the time to listen to your inner voice can lead you to the best, most authentic decisions. Olympic swimmer Kara Lynn Joyce talks with Kelly and Mar...

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Sept. 4, 2020

Dr. Martin Rossman: Get Rid of Stress & Anxiety, Episode #80

Chronic worry and stress steal joy and can lead to physical health problems. Dr. Martin Rossman joins Kelly and Maria to share his techniques for finding peace in life -- especially in the midst of the pandemic. More about Dr...

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Aug. 31, 2020

Teri McKeever: Exploiting Your Strengths for Success, Episode #79, 9-…

Trailblazing swim coach Teri McKeever has earned an astonishing number of achievements as a Head Coach of the U.S. Olympic Team and collegiately at the University of California, Berkeley, including an unprecedented 11 years i...

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Aug. 23, 2020

Deepen Your Relationships, Episode #78, 8-25-20

The root cause of conflict in relationship communication frequently isn’t what IS said but rather, what ISN’T said. Kelly and Maria share tips for improving communication to bring greater understanding and intimacy to all typ...

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Aug. 18, 2020

Josh Prenot: Olympian Shares the Secret of Focus, Episode #77, 8-18-20

Staying focused on the task at hand -- and not allowing the big picture to overwhelm you -- is one of the keys to Olympian Josh Prenot’s success. In this exclusive interview, Josh talks about his life as a professional swimme...

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Aug. 11, 2020

Scott Dickens: Olympian's Comeback Story, Episode #76, 8-11-2020

After facing a setback in his Olympic career, Canadian swimmer Scott Dickens had the choice to retreat or find new motivation to succeed. Listen in as he shares the unexpected source of inspiration for his Olympic comeback --...

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Aug. 3, 2020

Caroline Burckle: Self-Worth Not Based on Productivity, Episode #75, …

A person’s self-worth has nothing to do with what they produce or their perceived success by others. Olympic swimmer Caroline Burckle talks with Kelly and Maria about how reflecting on her swimming career -- as well as pursui...

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July 28, 2020

Broken Neck to World Champion Cyclist, Jeffrey Ritter, Episode #74

Endurance cyclist Jeffrey Ritter had to take small steps and set big goals to reach full recovery from a broken neck. He talks with Kelly and Maria about finding inspiration within to conquer each moment and how to “embrace t...

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July 20, 2020

Jason Lezak: Importance of Self Belief, Episode #73, 7-21-2020

Believing in yourself and committing to learning more about your passions is what Olympic champion Jason Lezak says has brought him success throughout his career and life. He talks with Kelly and Maria about turning negative ...

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July 14, 2020

Use Mental Rehearsal for Success, Episode #72, 7-14-2020

Visualizing new habits or future successes before actually attempting them can help make them a reality. Tune in to hear Kelly and Maria’s tips on using mental rehearsal to improve your performance in all areas of life. Conta...

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July 7, 2020

Sarah True: Olympian to Ironman Triathlete Talks No Fear, Episode #71…

Choosing gratitude over fear is what helps Olympian triathlete Sarah True embrace the tough moments and reach heightened success. In this exclusive interview with Kelly Palace and Maria Parker, Sarah discusses training, minds...

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June 29, 2020

Stopping Self-Sabotage, Episode #70, 6-30-2020

Why do we sometimes do the opposite of what we know we should? What is self-sabotage? How does it keep us from achieving our goals and how do we recognize it and use it for positive change? If you’ve ever found yourself hitti...

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June 23, 2020

Jon Rudd: International Olympic Gold Coach, Episode #69, 6-23-2020

Coaching the individual, and paying attention to every detail and person involved in the training process, are keys to international success, according to elite swimming coach Jon Rudd who joins hosts Kelly Palace and Maria P...

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June 15, 2020

Markos Papadatos: Power Journalist with Passion, Episode #68, 6-16-20…

Living passionately, gaining the trust of others and helping them along their journey is an important component of experiencing success, according to this exclusive interview with power journalist Markos Papadatos. He shares ...

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June 8, 2020

Olympic Champion Ryan Murphy: Talks Dealing with Pressure, EP 67

What is the best way to productively deal with pressure? Olympic gold medal backstroke swimmer Ryan Murphy joins hosts Kelly Palace and Maria Parker to talk about how he deals with pressure in his life, both in and out of the...

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June 2, 2020

Honoring Hunger and Fullness, Episode #66, 06-02-2020

Eating without mindfulness can lead to overeating but with some planning, people can honor when they are hungry and when they are full. Kelly and Maria share tips on how to truly know when to fuel your body and when it is tim...

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May 26, 2020

Olympic Medalist Katie Hoff: Finding your “Deep Down”, EP 65

Katie Hoff is one of the world’s best swimmers who never won an Olympic gold medal, retiring from swimming in 2015 after treating pulmonary embolisms. She joins the show to talk about finding her “deep down” for success in sw...

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