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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 Champion 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 t...

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...

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 swimmer and the advice he would give to others to get a champion’s mindset. Contact Kelly and Maria at hello@championsmojo.com. MORE ABOUT JOSH PRENOT Josh Prenot is an Olympic silver medalist and American record holder in the 200m breaststroke. A graduate of University of Calif...

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 -- and more about his latest venture, FORM Smart Swim Goggles. The Masters Swimming World will love this. It gave me goosebumps! Contact Kelly and Maria at hello@championsmojo.com. MORE ABOUT SCOTT DICKENS Scott Dickens is a two-time Canadian Olympic swimmer, making the 200...

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 pursuing other talents and passions -- has strengthened her belief in her inherent worth. Contact Kelly and Maria at hello@championsmojo.com. MORE ABOUT CAROLINE BURCKLE Caroline Burckle grew up in Louisville, Kentucky and swam for the University of Florida, winning two NCAA in...

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 the day.” Contact Kelly and Maria at hello@championsmojo.com. MORE ABOUT JEFFREY RITTER Jeffrey Ritter is a world champion cyclist who made a full recovery from a broken neck and other injuries he sustained while training on his bicycle. At the 2019 Borrego Springs 12-hour...

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 energy into positive thinking and what that pivotal moment at the 2008 Olympics taught him about self-belief. Contact Kelly and Maria at hello@championsmojo.com. MORE ABOUT JASON LEZAK Jason Lezak is a four-time Olympian, Olympic champion and is best known for his role as...

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. Contact Kelly and Maria at hello@championsmojo.com. Episode Topics and Mentions Mental practice Little rehearsals to change habits Huge rehearsals to manifest big change Dr. Judd Biasiotto University of Chicago Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colorado John Fl...

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, mindset and warding off depression. Tune in for inspiration from this world-class athlete. Contact Kelly and Maria at hello@championsmojo.com. MORE ABOUT SARAH TRUE Sarah True is an American athlete who competes in triathlon. She represented the United States in triathlon in 2...

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 hitting the snooze button despite your intention to get up and work out or, going for the second piece of pie just when you’ve started to get traction on your weight loss goals, you’ll want to tune in. Contact Kelly and Maria at hello@championsmojo.com. Episode Topics and Menti...

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 Parker in this exclusive interview. Jon shares his thoughts on training Olympic swimmers and how the lessons from the pool translate into the rest of life. Contact Kelly and Maria at hello@championsmojo.com. MORE ABOUT JON RUDD Jon Rudd has served as head coach for nationa...

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 the routines, practices and philosophies that drive his productivity and interviewing style. Contact Kelly and Maria at hello@championsmojo.com. MORE ABOUT MARKOS PAPADATOS: Markos Papadatos is a journalist with 12,000 bylined articles. He’s the co-author of Manifesting Y...

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 pool. Contact Kelly and Maria at hello@championsmojo.com. MORE ABOUT RYAN MURPHY: Ryan Murphy is an American competitive swimmer, currently swimming for the L.A. Current professional swim team. He is a three-time Olympic gold medalist and world-record holder in the men's...

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 time to push away your plate. Contact Kelly and Maria at hello@championsmojo.com. Episode Topics and Mentions Health Coach Institute Hunger Fullness Health coaching Life coaching Mindfulness Comfort eating Hunger pains Tips for Recognizing Hunger and Fullness Ask you...

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 swimming -- and in life after it. Contact Kelly and Maria at hello@championsmojo.com. MORE ABOUT KATIE HOFF: Katie Hoff is a former professional American swimmer, Olympic medalist, and former world record-holder. She is most known for her 200- and 400-meter individual medle...

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 healthiest self following quarantine and stay-at-home orders. Tune in for six actionable tips for success. Contact Kelly and Maria at hello@championsmojo.com. Episode Topics and Mentions Coronavirus COVID-19 Anxiety Anxiety eating Health and Life coaching Comfort eating ...

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 pace training. Tune in to hear his tips for success and how faith, instead of fear, drive his decisions. MORE ABOUT JOSH DAVIS: Josh Davis won three gold medals in the 1996 Atlanta Olympics and came back four years later to win two silver medals in Sydney. He was a nine-time ...

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 swim performances, her world record time would have still made all Olympic teams including 2008, 2012 and 2016. In this exclusive interview, she shares advice for people who are currently dealing with their dreams being postponed. Contact Kelly and Maria at hello@championsmojo...

*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 Survivor, besides Elizabeth Beisel. At 59 years old, Janet is doing ocean swims four days a week and is breaking gender barriers in the field of lifeguard supervising. Janet is a former Division I swimmer and last season she went stroke for stroke with Beisel in a Survivor...