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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...
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...
June 15, 2020
Markos Papadatos: Power Journalist with Passion, Episode #68, 6-16-2020
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
May 19, 2020
Losing the Quarantine 10, Episode #64, 5-19-2020
The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted routine for everyone -- including health and fitness regimens. As the world starts to reopen, Kelly and Maria share tips for getting back in a fitness routine and a mindset to be your healt...
May 12, 2020
Josh Davis: Consistency is Key, Episode #63, 5-12-2020
This week’s guest is five-time Olympic medalist Josh Davis who talks with Kelly and Maria about setting routines and repeating patterns to reach success. He also talks about his swimming Renaissance using ultra short race pac...
May 5, 2020
Mary T. Meagher Plant: Career in Perspective, EP 62
Mary T. Meagher Plant is a swimmer who broke the mold in how fast one can swim butterfly, earning her the nickname Madame Butterfly. She broke the world record five times and held it for 21 years -- 35 years after her top sw...
April 27, 2020
Janet Carbin: CBS Survivor & Swimmer Defying Age, Episode #61
*This episode was recorded before the Covid 19 Pandemic changes Even if you've never watched CBS's Survivor, you'll be motivated and inspired by this interview with (in our opinion) the second-best swimmer ever to appear on S...
April 20, 2020
Rowdy Gaines on Postponing Your Dreams in these Historic Times, Episode #60, 4-21-2020
The legendary Rowdy Gaines knows a thing or two about postponing one's goals. As an athlete in peak form leading up to the boycotted 1980 Olympic Games, he had to push through four more years to 1984, which was thought to be...
April 14, 2020
Keeping Your Edge Today, Episode #59, 4-14-2020
Need a positive, uplifting message? Kelly and Maria discuss how to keep your edge during the time of the COVID-19: mentally, physically and emotionally. You'll get coaching on how to keep your edge with what's available to yo...
April 7, 2020
Andrew Seliskar: Passion for Racing, Episode #58, 4-7-2020
Andrew Seliskar loves to race anyone, anywhere, any time. He embraces his competitive drive and says he likes to “swim for his friends and teammates.” Known for that competitiveness, hear how this trait has served him well in...
March 30, 2020
Get Grounded in Uncertain Times, Episode #57, 3-31-2020
How can you feel grounded when your normal life and routine has been uprooted? In the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, Kelly and Maria give advice for staying motivated, hopeful and grounded in an uncertain time in life. Listen...
March 24, 2020
Gary Taylor: Stepping Up for Auburn Swimming, Episode #56, 3-24-2020
Auburn University’s men's and women's swimming head coach, Gary Taylor, is finishing his second year and looking to return this program to the top of the NCAA. Auburn has a storied history of winning 13 NCAA titles. With 10 s...
March 16, 2020
Coronavirus Crisis Counseling Message, Episode #55, 3-17-2020
Tune in for tips on how to stay in a positive mental place amid the disappointments and cancellations connected to coronavirus, COVID-19. Kelly Palace and Maria Parker share their advice for not feeling overwhelmed or helples...
March 10, 2020
Fares Ksebati: Start-up Genius at MySwimPro, Episode #54, 3-10-2020
Swimmer, coach, business startup genius -- as the co-founder of the app MySwimPro, Fares Ksebati shows how grit and determination, even with limited resources, can produce success. Ksebati was recently selected by Forbes Maga...
March 3, 2020
Elizabeth Beisel: Finding the Silver Lining, Episode #53, 03-03-2020
Three-time Olympic Swimmer, a USA Team Captain, broadcast journalist and author of the new book, Silver Lining , Elizabeth Beisel gives an authentic interview on what she's been up to lately -- and she gives some great advice...
Feb. 25, 2020
Ethan Zohn: CBS Survivor Winner Thriving & Alleviating Anxiety, EP 52
If you struggle with anxiety, you'll want to listen to this show. Ethan Zohn won CBS’ Survivor , Season 3 and is back, almost 20 years later, playing on Season 40 which premiered Feb. 12, 2020. Listen in to hear how anxiety a...
Feb. 18, 2020
Leah Smith: All Out and Having Fun, Episode #51, 02-17-2020
Do you have the guts to take an endurance race out hard and hold on? Leah Smith does. You'll love listening to Leah's tough mindset and her thoughts on racing and life. An Olympic gold medalist, World Champion and multiple-t...
Feb. 10, 2020
Caroline Miller, Love & Performance, Episode #50, 2-11-2020
Can positive emotions like love improve your performance? This episode features best-selling author Caroline Miller in a discussion of positive emotions -- like love -- and their effects on performance. It seems that when we ...
Feb. 4, 2020
Nathan Adrian: Passion Project, Episode #49, 02-04-2020
Learn why Nathan Adrian calls swimming his "Passion Project" and what he's planning for his next big challenge. This interview marks the one year mark since Adrian returned to the pool after surgery and treatment for testicul...
Jan. 28, 2020
Zach Harting, Alter Egos for Successs Episode #48, 1-27-20
Are you ready to step out of your usual persona and step up your performance? Learn about an interesting new tool for creating greater success in your life, whether it is in athletics, work or other areas: the use of alter eg...
Jan. 20, 2020
Kelsi Dahlia: Strength and Gratitude, Episode #47, 01-21-2020
Kelsi Dahlia is a fierce competitor but says that gratitude and life-balance is what helps her get through tough times. She is fresh off winning the ISL Finals in the 100 meter butterfly, defeating the current World Record ho...