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Nov. 13, 2025

How Red Light and Sound Can Supercharge Mitochondria, Healing & Recov…

Brand New episode! What if the missing link in your recovery isn’t another supplement or stretch, but energy at the cellular level? We sit down with Dr. Zulia Frost—medical doctor, researcher, and co-founder of Recharge Healt...

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Nov. 6, 2025

What If Your Dog Mirrors Your Mindset? Brian Bergford, Masters Swimmi…

What if the thing you’re avoiding is the doorway to your best self? In this fan favorite encore episode: that’s the challenge Brian Bergford accepted when he took a lifelong panic response to water and turned it into masters ...

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Oct. 30, 2025

How a World Record Setter Trains, Tapers, And Thrives In Masters Swim…

One of our very favorite episodes on how to train, taper, and thrive in Masters Swimming. In this encore show we sat down with world record masters swimmer and veteran swim journalist Jeff Cummings to map out a smarter path t...

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Oct. 23, 2025

The CBS Survivor Who Swims Like an Olympian and Defies Age and Master…

What if your 60s are your prime? We sit down with Janet Carbin—a CBS Survivor Season 39 favorite, veteran swim coach, and one of the few female chief lifeguards in the country—to unpack the mindset, training habits, and nutri...

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Oct. 17, 2025

From 300 Pound Chef To Ironman Triathlete and Masters Swimming Friend…

In one of our favorite episodes as an encore we find out: What does it really take to move from 300 pounds to a 9:15 Ironman without losing your love of great food and a full life? We sit down with chef-turned-triathlete Will...

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Oct. 9, 2025

A 9-Foot Gator Took Her Arm, But She Saw a Silver Lining and Maybe An…

What happens when a perfect Florida swim turns into a fight for your life from a 9-foot alligator grabbing onto your arm ? In this riveting encore episode, Masters Swimmer Rachael Lilienthal takes us stroke by stroke through ...

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Oct. 3, 2025

How A Busy ER Doc Swims To Win 100 National Titles: Kurt Dickson, ENC…

What does it take to win national swimming titles while working chaotic ER shifts and raising a competitive family? In this encore episode, we sit down with masters legend and ER physician Kurt Dixon to unpack the habits, min...

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Sept. 19, 2025

Four Pillars of Peak Performance, Olympic Sport Psychologist Colleen …

In an encore presentation, we sit down with Dr. Colleen Hacker, Olympic mental performance consultant and author of Achieving Excellence: Mastering Mindset for Peak Performance in Sport and Life, to unpack the real tools cham...

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Sept. 12, 2025

Five Swim and Life Lessons from My Late Father, EP 285

Hello friends, it’s Kelly. You may have noticed I’ve been away from the show for over a month—the longest break I’ve taken in more than seven years of podcasting. The reason is deeply personal: my father passed away in August...

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July 28, 2025

How Silence Shapes a Champion: Jennifer Comfort, Ironman Triathlete a…

Jennifer Comfort is a USAT-certified triathlon coach, Ironman triathlete, and open water swim observe r whose approach to performance blends endurance, mindfulness, and a deep respect for inner stillness. Jennifer didn’t star...

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July 16, 2025

What is Purposeful Swimming? Matt Moseley's Aquatic Mission. EP 283

This episode has one of the best comeback stories ever! It's filled with genuine emotion and inspiration and will have you thinking about the purpose of your next swim. Matt Moseley — a man whose life is fueled by purpose, storytelling, and water. From boardrooms to backstrokes, Matt is not just a …

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June 29, 2025

The Secret to Olympic & Masters Legend Rick Colella's Lifelong Succes…

Ready for an extraordinary tale of athletic longevity? At 73 years old Rick Colella's swimming journey spans from Olympic medals to over 50 Masters World records, proving that athletic excellence knows no age limits. Colella's remarkable career began with a fourth-place finish at the 1972 Munich Ol…

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June 19, 2025

Mastering Mindset: All-American Sara Dunn Navigates Life’s Hardships,…

When life throws its hardest challenges—divorce, injuries, the loss of a beloved parent, and the relentless pace of a demanding career—what keeps a champion going? For Sara Henninger Dunn, it’s the unshakable mindset she’s ho...

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June 9, 2025

60-Mile Shark Swim: How Lewis Pugh Toughs It Out to Save Our Oceans, …

On May 26, 2025, Lewis Pugh completed one of his most daring feats yet — a 60-mile swim around Martha’s Vineyard in icy, shark-filled waters. Undertaken to coincide with the 50th anniversary of movie Jaws , Lewis’s swim was a...

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May 29, 2025

How a Swimming Prodigy Rediscovered Her Love for the Sport: Becca Man…

Pro Swimmer, Author, Screenwriter, Becca Mann's journey redefines what it means to be a swimming prodigy who grows beyond the confines of early success. At just 10 years old, she completed the 15K Maui channel, becoming the youngest to do so. By her teens, she was a seven-time US National Team memb…

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May 15, 2025

A 34 Year Winning Streak: Pro Triathlete Turned Masters Swimmer, Laur…

Do you have a streak going? Laurie Hug, retired professional triathlete and masters swimmer, shares her 34 year streak, training wisdom and remarkable journey from the deck of YMCA Masters Nationals Championships in Orlando. ...

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May 1, 2025

The Feel-Good-Comeback-Story of NCAA All-American Owen Lloyd, EP 277

A disqualification that turns into one of swimming's most viral moments. A champion brought to his knees in tears as officials strip away his victory. And a redemption exactly one year later that proves sometimes, the universe does give second chances. NC State NCAA All-American and ACC Champion in…

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April 17, 2025

A Mighty Mermaid and Attorney with a Passion for Performance: Nancy S…

Nancy Steadman Martin is the only woman in the world, over 70, to break 21 minutes in the 1500 freestyle! What does it mean to be truly unstoppable at 70? Steadman Martin embodies this question as she continues to shatter wor...

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April 3, 2025

Swimming Through Sorrow: Matt Mauser's Path from Loss to Triumph, EP …

"Swimming for me was huge therapy," Matt explains. When Matt lost his beloved wife Christina in the January 2020 helicopter crash that also claimed Kobe Bryant's life, his world shattered. Just weeks later, COVID lockdowns isolated him further as he faced the daunting challenge of raising three chi…

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March 20, 2025

90-Year-Old Tech Whiz Who Tracks His Swims With Smart Goggles, EP 274

Cal Beattie defies expectations at every turn. At 90 years old, he's not just surviving—he's thriving as a competitive Masters swimmer who only started racing four years ago and trains alone in a small town in Virginia. He swims unattached with no team members and is amazingly disciplined. His jour…

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March 6, 2025

25 Year Lay Off Doesn't Slow Down Champion Steve Gold, EP 273

In this inspiring episode, we have an engaging conversation with 47-year-old Steve Gold, a swimmer located in Jacksonville, Florida who swims for the Bolles School Sharks Masters. Steve has redefined personal excellence throu...

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Feb. 20, 2025

College Club Swimmer Josie West Preps for Nationals, EP 272

Josie West, college club and masters swimmer, joins us to share her journey as a 21-year-old club swimmer at the University of Virginia, embarking on her first master's swimming meet. You'll hear firsthand how Josie navigated...

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Feb. 6, 2025

Aerospace and Aquatics Champion: Charlie Cockrell's Inspiring Journey…

Discover how a passion for swimming can seamlessly intersect with a high-powered career in aerospace engineering through the story of Charlie Cockrell. As the Director of Engineering at NASA Langley Research Center, Charlie t...

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Jan. 23, 2025

Olympic Champion Katharine Berkoff Reflects on Her Journey and the NC…

Today, we’re diving into a truly memorable interview with Olympic champion Katharine Berkoff. Recorded during NC State’s 50th-anniversary celebration of women’s swimming, this episode is a heartfelt exploration of Katharine’s...

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