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Positivity is a muscle, developed with practice and discipline. Gold medalist Paralympic swimmer and World Record Holder McKenzie Coan, who has broken 65 bones, joins the show to share with Kelly and Maria her strategies for positivity, training and success. McKenzie has Brittle Bone disease and after listening to her interview you’ll be raised up by this Champion’s gratitude and view on life! Though her bones are more breakable because of her disease, her spirit seems utterly unbreakable. Sign...

Taking the time to celebrate accomplishments is not only fun -- it lends itself to gratitude, motivation, self-reflection and more. Kelly and Maria celebrate their 100th episode of the podcast with 8 important ways celebration builds success. Sign up for your free consultation on health, leadership and life coaching with Kelly or Maria at ChampionsMojo.com/cm-coaching. Catch up on EVERY episode at ChampionsMojo.com. 8 Reasons to Celebrate Celebrating gives you that visual cue at the end of th...

Taking stock of how you feel -- and drawing motivation from the people around you -- are two ways that professional swimmer Erika Brown grounds herself and prepares for success. Erika joins the show to talk with Kelly and Maria about how she strengthened her mindset and how faith, discipline and hard work play a role in her swimming career, and life. Sign up for your free consultation on health, leadership and life coaching with Kelly or Maria at ChampionsMojo.com/cm-coaching. MORE ABOUT ERIKA...

What can you learn from your challenges? World-record holding swimmer Siobhan Haughey joins the show to talk to Kelly and Maria about how she combines discipline and positivity to improve resiliency and outcomes. MORE ABOUT SIOBHAN HAUGHEY Siobhan Haughey is a world record holding swimmer, fresh off an amazing season in the International Swim League as a member of the Energy Standard Team. As part of the Energy Standard’s 4x100 relay team Siobhan led off the relay in 50.9 seconds, a time which...

Injury and illness happen to everyone, particularly athletes who train consistently, year after year. How can you make the most of the time needed to heal -- both physically and emotionally? Life and health coaches Kelly and Maria share tips for coming back from injury and illness that will improve your resiliency, outlook and comeback. Sign up for your free consultation on health, leadership and life coaching with Kelly or Maria at ChampionsMojo.com/cm-coaching. Techniques for Healing Set asi...

Harnessing the power of the mind through meditation, visualization and positivity sets you up for success and greater enjoyment of life, no matter what the phase or situation. Elite swim coach Sergio Lopez Miro joins the show to talk with Kelly and Maria about his winning mindset that includes powerful mind exercises and chasing authenticity. Sign up for your free consultation on health, leadership and life coaching with Kelly or Maria at ChampionsMojo.com/cm-coaching. MORE ABOUT SERGIO LOPEZ ...

Confidence comes when practice, courage and trust come together. Olympic Champion swimmer Townley Haas joins the show to talk with Kelly and Maria about his recent record-breaking swim and how he takes the time to relax in order to be stronger. Sign up for your free consultation on health, leadership and life coaching with Kelly or Maria at ChampionsMojo.com/cm-coaching. MORE ABOUT TOWNLEY HAAS Townley Haas is an Olympic gold medalist swimmer and American record holder. Townley was part of the...

Since this interview, Coleman is now the assistant swim coach at Duke University. This interview is some great insight into his mindset. A consistent routine (taking care of the little things every day), goal visualization and support from the right people is what makes professional swimmer Coleman Stewart perform at his highest level. He joins Kelly and Maria to talk about his latest swimming record, how he sets goals and what is next. Sign up for your free consultation on health, leadership a...

How can you form the mental fortitude to overcome pain, discomfort and deprivation in order to meet your goals? Elite endurance cyclist Lael Wilcox joins the podcast to talk with Kelly and Maria about how she adapts to natural elements, criticism and her own inner voice to triumph at some of the world’s toughest endurance bicycle races. Have something to share with the hosts? Email it to hello@championsmojo.com. MORE ABOUT LAEL WILCOX In 2016, Lael Wilcox was the first woman and first American...

Dec. 1, 2020 Each day offers new opportunities to recommit to the discipline needed to accomplish our goals, from fitness to financial freedom, and more. So, how do we get our actions to align with our thoughts for greater self discipline, and ultimately, greater freedom? Kelly and Maria share six tips that they have developed to increase self discipline, including facing discomfort and focusing on your “why.” Have something to share with the hosts? Email it to hello@championsmojo.com. ...

Reckless abandon, relentless effort and intestinal fortitude are phrases champions, like Todd DeSorbo and his athletes, live by. And Todd Believes that building relationships and learning as much as you can about, and from, those around you boosts camaraderie, fun and success. College head swimming coach Todd DeSorbo talks with Kelly and Maria about his approach to cultivating fun and accomplishments at UVA and in life. Have something to share with the hosts? Email it to hello@championsmojo.com...

Learning to laugh at life is healthy and helps you find the joy in your everyday routine. Dr. Lynette Charity joins the show to speak with Kelly and Maria about her outlook on life as an anesthesiologist turned standup comedian and all of the many obstacles she’s overcome to get there. Have something to share with the hosts? Email it to hello@championsmojo.com. MORE ABOUT DR. LYNETTE CHARITY Lynette Charity, MD, is a medical expert and Board-Certified in Anesthesiology with over 40 years of ex...

Limiting sugar in diets is one of the most important things a person can do to stay healthy and in this episode Kelly and Maria share tips for enjoying sweet things without the negative impact of sugar. They share personal experiences and tangible ideas for listeners to break their own sugar addictions. Have something to share with the hosts? Email it to hello@championsmojo.com. Episode Topics and Mentions Sugar addiction Carbohydrate addiction Standard American Diet, SAD American Heart Ass...

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 talks about her recent pairing with the Phelps brand of swimming apparel and gear. Canadian Olympic gold medalist Penny Oleksiak earned her spot on the Canadian Olympic team as a 15 year old who had only been swimming for 5 years. At the Rio Olympics in 2016, she earned go...

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. The pair discuss their unconventional ways of motivating each other and how their training partnership has improved their swimming and lives. Have something to share with the hosts? Email it to hello@championsmojo.com. MORE ABOUT LILLY KING & CODY MILLER Lilly King and Cody...

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 athletes while maintaining work-life harmony. Have something to share with the hosts? Email it to hello@championsmojo.com. MORE ABOUT GREG MEEHAN Greg Meehan is the 2021 U.S. Olympic Women's Swimming Head Coach and 2020-2021 is his ninth season as Director of Women's Swimming at ...

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 strive to improve representation in sports. Tune in to this exclusive interview. Have something to share with the hosts? Email it to hello@championsmojo.com. MORE ABOUT CULLEN JONES Cullen Jones is a two-time Olympian, competing in 2008 and 2012. He’s earned Olympic gold med...

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 exclusive interview with Kelly and Maria, world champion swimmer Michael Chadwick shares several examples of how pairing patience with persistence has paid off. MORE ABOUT MICHAEL CHADWICK Michael Chadwick is a world champion and an American sprint freestyle swimmer who is curr...

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 head-on. In this exclusive interview with Kelly and Maria, Kaitlin shares about her decision to brighten the lives of children with cancer and the positive character traits she’s developed as an athlete. MORE ABOUT KAITLIN SANDENO Kaitlin Sandeno is an Olympic gold medalist,...

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 growth and how seeking out mentorship from others has helped him succeed in his own business. MORE ABOUT CHRIS RITTER Chris Ritter is the founder of RITTER Sports Performance, offering specific training sets and workouts, in-depth technique tips and analysis and dryland and st...

Taking the time to listen to your inner voice can lead you to the best, most authentic decisions. Olympic swimmer Kara Lynn Joyce talks about how she avoids a “people pleasing” mentality to truly follow her heart. Masters Swimmers will love this! Kara Lynn Joyce is a three-time USA Olympic swimmer. Kara competed in the 2004, 2008 and 2012 Olympics for Team USA, winning a total of four medals. As a swimmer for the University of Georgia under Coach Jack Bauerle, Joyce won 18 NCAA titles and set...

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. Rossman For nearly 50 years, Dr. Martin Rossman, an expert in mind/body medicine, has been teaching people to skillfully use their minds to release stress, relax the body, help with body healing and solve problems more creatively. He co-founded the Academy for Guided Imag...

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 in a row of top three finishes at the NCAAs. She says that recognizing strengths and working hard to maximize them is a path to success. She also advises her swimmers to be creative in how they train and perform in order to reach their goals. Listen in as she shares these and...

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 types of relationship. Contact Kelly and Maria at hello@championsmojo.com. Episode Topics and Mentions Good communication Closeness/Intimacy John M. Gottman Politics Stonewalling “Put yourself on the other person’s map.” Life coaching Bi-romantic Gary Chapman, The Fiv...