Episodes

Many thought leaders believe that to be successful we must get out of our comfort zone. And also that today's society is making us, well, soft . Kelly and Maria share concrete ideas for getting uncomfortable in life, includi...

How has adversity inspired your success? Renowned cross-country coach Desmond Dunham, known to his athletes as Coach Dez, joins the podcast to talk with Kelly and Maria about how he turned pain in his childhood into a passion...

Purposeful living takes us to a higher level of joy in life -- but how do we find our purpose? Health and leadership coaches Kelly Palace and Maria Parker outline eight steps to finding your life’s purpose -- and then …

Do you realize what a gift this ONE life truly is? How do you find your self worth and overcome life's challenges to enjoy that gift? Wellness and high performance coach Nordine Zouareg, author of the book Inner Fitness , …

Are you moving too fast through life? Are you paying attention to your life -- or always thinking of the next thing on your list? Certified health and wellness coaches Kelly Palace and Maria Parker give 10 tangible tips for …

Can you be afraid and confident at the same time? Confidence Coach Christen Shefchunas believes that you cannot reach a confident point without first facing your fears. She joins the show to talk to Kelly and Maria about how ...

Did you know that stress can have a profound negative effect on your physical health? Certified health coaches Kelly Palace and Maria Parker break down several ways stress in your life may be impacting your mental AND physica...

When you take care of your body through nutrition, exercise and sleep, accomplishing the rest of your goals is much easier. Entrepreneurship and leadership expert Adam Mendler joins the show to talk about these foundational c...

Olympic swimmer Natalie Hinds thought that she was finished with swimming in 2016 when she placed 40th at Olympic Trials. After some time away from competitive swimming she decided to compete again -- this time with new self ...

How do you push past discomfort to meet your goals? Guinness Book World Record Holder Budimir “Buda” Šobat joins the show to talk about his record time of free diving for 24 minutes and 33 seconds -- and how his …

The pool is just one part of Olympic legend Aaron Peirsol’s lifelong, spiritual connection to the water. He joins the show to talk about his family history of swimming, sailing and connecting to the water around them -- as we...

This interview's guest has a NETFLIX movie made about her life! Are you living up to your responsibility to make a difference? Once terrified of public speaking, Virginia Walden Ford is now a leading advocate for expanding ed...

Are you living up to your true potential? 2021 Olympic hopeful Michael Andrew returns to the podcast to talk about his recent success and embracing his talent and hard work so he never “wastes grace” in his life. He also …

How does a person face, and overcome, their worst fears? How can you face your own stories about yourself -- and change them for the better? Peak performance coach Brian Bergford faced a lifelong fear of having his head subme...

We are all leaders, whether we know it or not. What kind of leader are you? Are you an eager leader? A target maker? A confidence carrier? Or all of them? In this episode Kelly and Maria explore 10 personas …

Maddy Banic is not only a swim champion, but a champion of mental health. How does a person come back from the brink of suicide to become a record-setting athlete and Olympic hopeful? Professional swimmer Madeline Banic joins...

Find out about Kelly's new best selling book on this show. Leading yourself and others successfully takes authenticity, grit, and intent coupled with action. Champion’s Mojo host Kelly Palace shares 10 actionable tips in her ...

Hard work can often make up for a deficit of time, or even raw talent. Two-swim-sport Olympian Jordan Willimovsky joins the show to talk with Kelly and Maria about how his work ethic keeps him at the height of his …

Almost everything we want comes through other people and the best leaders know this principle: You can’t be a leader without others. Influencing others begins by connecting, and in order to do that, you must take an interest ...

Matt Biondi is one of America’s most decorated Olympic swimmers -- but he left the sport 30 years ago due to unhappiness with the status quo. He felt forced to give up his dreams to become a professional swimmer and …

Consuming too much social media and news can be dangerous, taking its toll on happiness and mental health. There are benefits to taking a break from the constant flow of entertainment, information and interruption that we get...

Discipline is in the details for two-sport elite athlete Ashley Twichell who has already qualified for the 2021 Tokyo Olympics in open-water swimming and will compete in June 2021 for a spot as a 1500-meter pool swimmer on Te...

When you are organized with your time and your physical space, your energy is freed up for more cerebral, creative pursuits. Organization can also reduce stress and anxiety, leading to greater harmony at home, at work and bey...

What does it mean to step into your authenticity, despite the risks? Olympic gold medalist and SwimSwam co-founder Mel Stewart returns to the show to talk with Kelly and Maria about his inspiration for swimming -- as a child ...