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How do you build a successful masters swim team? World Class Masters Swimmer and Coach, Rick Walker says that difficult swim practices motivate his team, the renowned Sarasota Sharks, to work harder and that a spirit of camaraderie keeps morale high. Rick joins the show to talk about how he started the Sarasota Sharks Masters Team, his coaching and swimming successes -- and shares tips for others who aspire to do the same . Catch up on EVERY episode at ChampionsMojo.com. MORE ABOUT RICK WALK...

This week, get your mojo from a champion in 5 minutes or less! Enjoy this powerful MOJO from Olympic Swimming Champion, Cullen Jones! What do sports teach us? LISTEN HERE to the full interview on Champion's Mojo podcast in episode 85, Cullen Jones: Breaking Barriers. https://www.championsmojo.com/episodepage/cullenjones85 Email us at HELLO@ChampionsMojo.com. Opinions discussed are not medical advice, please seek a medical professional for your own health concerns. You can learn more about the...

Sheera Goren, CEO and Co-Founder of Zygo joins Kelly and Maria to talk about this game-changing product for swimmers. Zygo is the only underwater streaming audio product on the market. This micro pod explains in just 10 minutes how Zygo came to market, how it works and how the Champion’s Mojo community can get a discount by listening to this episode. Catch up on EVERY episode at ChampionsMojo.com. Episode Topics and Mentions Zygo: stream audio underwater Masters athletes Masters swimming F...

Why do we rarely hear the words adult and athlete used together? What is a masters athlete? Generally, we think of being an athlete for the young or being a masters athlete for the elite. But Kelly and Maria talk about their own mindset when it comes to being adult athletes, masters athletes and how keeping it fun and/or competitive is your choice. Whether you are a weekend warrior exerciser who wants to get back into being an athlete, or already an elite masters athlete—this episode of the Cham...

Kelly Palace and Maria Parker share their favorite moments from their interview with Kurt Dickson, including what pieces of wisdom they'll incorporate in their own lives. Kelly Give yourself permission to say “this makes me feel alive and gives me meaning.” Keep what is important in perspective to deal with performance anxiety. Even if your body changes, you can enjoy movement and activities. Maria Consistency can remain, even if your schedule is always changing. Make time, somewhere, to f...

95-Time Masters National Champion and Marathon Swimming Triple Crown finisher makes time for the things he love – even when his schedule is inconsistent. Emergency room physician Kurt Dickson says that he prioritizes swimming workouts, even if the time of day or length varies by the day. He talks with Kelly and Maria about how difficult experiences in the past few years drove him to his strongest swimming performances and how he is able to put performance anxiety into perspective. Sign up for ...

Kelly Palace and Maria Parker share their favorite moments from their interview with Amanda Coker, including what pieces of wisdom they'll incorporate in their own lives. Tune into the entire episode with Amanda Coker at ChampionsMojo.com. Email us at HELLO@ChampionsMojo.com. Opinions discussed are not medical advice, please seek a medical professional for your own health concerns. You can learn more about the Host and Founder of Champions Mojo at www.KellyPalace.com

What would motivate you to ride more than 200 miles per day on a bike for a year? For ultracyclist Amanda Coker, it was to heal from a traumatic injury, to inspire others and to prove the naysayers wrong. She shares her story with Kelly and Maria of biking 86,573 miles in 365 days, and how bullies in childhood and during her record-setting year fueled her to rise to the challenges. Sign up for your free consultation on health, leadership and life coaching with Kelly or Maria at Champion...

Not every physical activity is a fit for every person. The key to staying active as you age is finding something you love to do -- and record-holding masters swimmer Amy Rieger is proof. She joins the show to talk about her swimming routine, the role social interaction plays in her motivation and why she won’t swim without a coach. 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 Champ...

Were you raised to believe that saying “no” was impolite? Do you say “yes” to please the person asking before carefully considering your own needs and boundaries? Saying “no” can feel rude and difficult -- but there are advantages to saying it, and Kelly and Maria share the why, what and how of saying “no” without guilt. 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.co...

How do you return to what you love to do after many years off -- and do it well? Olympian and All-American Masters swimmer Benjamin Lo-Pinto joins the show to share his philosophies on returning to athletics in his 40s, raising a family and helping others. He loves Masters Swimming! Benjamin Lo-Pinto was born in Victoria, Seychelles and swam for the Seychelles National Team from 1993 - 2002, represented the Seychelles in the 2000 Sydney Olympics and carried the flag in the opening ceremony.&n...

Are you living in the present? Or stuck on past mistakes or future worries? Swimming legend Amanda Beard swam in four Olympics, but struggled silently with depression, bulimia and body dysmorphia. She joins the show to talk about how confiding in people she trusted helped her through her darkest days -- and how she now tries to engage with, and live inside, each moment. And how building out her business keeps her striving for important goals. Sign up for your free consultation on health, lead...

Are you tapping all of the benefits of confidence? Research shows self-confidence is linked to almost every element involved in a happy and fulfilling life -- including less fear and anxiety, greater motivation, more resilience, improved relationships and living a more authentic life. So, what tangible steps can you take to own your confidence? Kelly and Maria share their real-life examples of confidence in action and how others can do the same. Sign up for your free consultation on hea...

Are you brave enough to do something differently than everyone else? Paige Madden sometimes goes against the conventional “swimming wisdom” and still wins. Paige’s road to the Olympics had bumps and setbacks but she says consistency and finding her own style of swimming have helped her succeed. She joins the show to talk with Kelly and Maria about the Olympics, professional swimming and how she swims best under pressure. As the reigning NCAA Champion in the 200, 500 and 1650 Madden answers a q...

Are you surrounding yourself with the right tools to bring out your best, champion self? Life and leadership coaches Kelly Palace and Maria Parker share six ways you can improve your chances for success, including examples from their own lives. 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. 6 Ways to Create an Environment that Brings Out the Champion in You Contro...

Are you coachable in life? Being able to level up and live your life’s true purpose takes focused listening, vulnerability and self-reflection, according to performance coach and former D1 swim coach Steve Mellor. He joins the podcast to talk about his recent switch in careers, how therapy improved his outlook and continues to improve his life, and why incorporating a life coach is so valuable. Sign up for your free consultation on health, leadership and life coaching with Kelly or Mari...

THIS EPISODE WON THE 2022 COMMUNICATOR AWARD OF DISTINCTION BEST INTERVIEW FOR CAUSES AND AWARENESS.Are you grateful for the gift of health? Liver transplant recipient and endurance swimmer Jillian Best joins the show to talk about how a hereditary disease, and near death, continues to inspire her to greater heights today. She talks about the importance of organ donation and how she stays motivated to reach all of her goals. 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 Cham...

THIS EPISODE WON TWO 2022 W3 AWARDS SILVER HONORS FOR BEST INTERVIEW AND BEST PODCAST HOSTS. Swimming in open water during a date, Rachael Lilienthal felt something brush across her back. At first she thought it was a kayak. Then she realized it was a huge alligator. Hear what ensues from that point on during this amazing interview. Did an angel save her life? Could Rachael relearn everything in her life after losing a limb? Could she do it with a positive attitude? Alligator-attack survivor ...

How can athletes strike a balance between normal discomfort and understanding the constraints of aging? Olympic swimmer Dara Torres joins the podcast to talk with Kelly and Maria about how she stays active but respects the boundaries of her body as she ages. She also talks about parenting and what she’s up to now. 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. MORE...

We have a responsibility to share our struggles with others -- even the most tragic. A Masters swimming gem. Keynote speaker and author Karen Allen joins the podcast to talk about how the still-unsolved murder of her husband drives the work she does today to help others embrace the “beauty in the mess” of their lives. 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. ...

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, including in athletics, relationships and ambitions. 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. Episode Topics and Mentions Do Tough by Maria Parke...

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 for mentorship. He talks about the lessons in his new book, Running Against the Odds, and how coaching is one way he gives back to the community. Sign up for your free consultation on health, leadership and life coaching with Kelly or Maria at ChampionsMojo.com/c...

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 implementing it. 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 Ways to Find Your Life’s Purpose Ask yourself: What am I passionate about or what do...

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? How do you improve at Masters Swimming? Wellness and high performance coach Nordine Zouareg, author of the book Inner Fitness, talks with Kelly and Maria about how he overcame physical challenges and anxiety in his childhood to become a world-renowned bodybuilder -- and how he continues to motivate others today through his books and coaching. Nordine Zouareg is...