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Champion's Mojo for Masters Swimmers - Podcast

Champion's Mojo for Masters Swimmers

The award-winning podcast that celebrates comeback stories and the pursuit of personal excellence, especially for Masters swimmers, adult athletes and health and wellness seekers. Through powerful interviews and uplifting conversations, we explore the mindsets, habits, and heart behind remarkable performances—in and out of the pool—with host Kelly Palace, an elite Masters athlete and former NCAA Division I head coach. A podcast that champions you!

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Update frequency
every 8 days
Average duration
32 minutes
Episodes
284
Years Active
2019 - 2025
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How Silence Shapes a Champion: Jennifer Comfort, Ironman Triathlete and USAT Coach, EP 284

How Silence Shapes a Champion: Jennifer Comfort, Ironman Triathlete and USAT Coach, EP 284

Jennifer Comfort is a USAT-certified triathlon coach, Ironman triathlete, and open water swim observer whose approach to performance blends endurance, mindfulness, and a deep respect for inner stilln…

00:41:37  |   Tue 29 Jul 2025
What is Purposeful Swimming? Matt Moseley's Aquatic Mission. EP 283

What is Purposeful Swimming? Matt Moseley's Aquatic Mission. EP 283

This episode has one of the best comeback stories ever! It's filled with genuine emotion and inspiration and will have you thinking about the purpose of your next swim.  Matt Moseley — a man whose li…

00:42:41  |   Wed 16 Jul 2025
The Secret to Olympic & Masters Legend Rick Colella's Lifelong Success, EP 282

The Secret to Olympic & Masters Legend Rick Colella's Lifelong Success, EP 282

Ready for an extraordinary tale of athletic longevity? At 73 years old Rick Colella's swimming journey spans from Olympic medals to over 50 Masters World records, proving that athletic excellence kno…

00:47:29  |   Mon 30 Jun 2025
Mastering Mindset: All-American Sara Dunn Navigates Life’s Hardships, from Injury to Grief, EP 281

Mastering Mindset: All-American Sara Dunn Navigates Life’s Hardships, from Injury to Grief, EP 281

When life throws its hardest challenges—divorce, injuries, the loss of a beloved parent, and the relentless pace of a demanding career—what keeps a champion going? For Sara Henninger Dunn, it’s the u…

00:32:46  |   Fri 20 Jun 2025
60-Mile Shark Swim: How Lewis Pugh Toughs It Out to Save Our Oceans, EP 280

60-Mile Shark Swim: How Lewis Pugh Toughs It Out to Save Our Oceans, EP 280

On May 26, 2025, Lewis Pugh completed one of his most daring feats yet — a 60-mile swim around Martha’s Vineyard in icy, shark-filled waters. Undertaken to coincide with the 50th anniversary of movie…

00:53:47  |   Tue 10 Jun 2025
How a Swimming Prodigy Rediscovered Her Love for the Sport: Becca Mann, EP 279

How a Swimming Prodigy Rediscovered Her Love for the Sport: Becca Mann, EP 279

Pro Swimmer, Author, Screenwriter, Becca Mann's journey redefines what it means to be a swimming prodigy who grows beyond the confines of early success. At just 10 years old, she completed the 15K Ma…

00:34:07  |   Fri 30 May 2025
A 34 Year Winning Streak: Pro Triathlete Turned Masters Swimmer, Laurie Hug, EP 278

A 34 Year Winning Streak: Pro Triathlete Turned Masters Swimmer, Laurie Hug, EP 278

Do you have a streak going? Laurie Hug, retired professional triathlete and masters swimmer, shares her 34 year streak, training wisdom and remarkable journey from the deck of YMCA Masters Nationals …

00:17:02  |   Fri 16 May 2025
The Feel-Good-Comeback-Story of NCAA All-American Owen Lloyd, EP 277

The Feel-Good-Comeback-Story of NCAA All-American Owen Lloyd, EP 277

A disqualification that turns into one of swimming's most viral moments. A champion brought to his knees in tears as officials strip away his victory. And a redemption exactly one year later that pro…

00:36:24  |   Fri 02 May 2025
A Mighty Mermaid and Attorney with a Passion for Performance: Nancy Steadman Martin, EP 276

A Mighty Mermaid and Attorney with a Passion for Performance: Nancy Steadman Martin, EP 276

Nancy Steadman Martin is the only woman in the world, over 70, to break 21 minutes in the 1500 freestyle! What does it mean to be truly unstoppable at 70? Steadman Martin embodies this question as sh…

00:32:20  |   Fri 18 Apr 2025
Swimming Through Sorrow: Matt Mauser's Path from Loss to Triumph, EP 275

Swimming Through Sorrow: Matt Mauser's Path from Loss to Triumph, EP 275

"Swimming for me was huge therapy," Matt explains. When Matt lost his beloved wife Christina in the January 2020 helicopter crash that also claimed Kobe Bryant's life, his world shattered. Just weeks…

00:32:35  |   Fri 04 Apr 2025
90-Year-Old Tech Whiz Who Tracks His Swims With Smart Goggles, EP 274

90-Year-Old Tech Whiz Who Tracks His Swims With Smart Goggles, EP 274

Cal Beattie defies expectations at every turn. At 90 years old, he's not just surviving—he's thriving as a competitive Masters swimmer who only started racing four years ago and trains alone in a sma…

00:18:09  |   Fri 21 Mar 2025
25 Year Lay Off Doesn't Slow Down Champion Steve Gold, EP 273

25 Year Lay Off Doesn't Slow Down Champion Steve Gold, EP 273

In this inspiring episode, we have an engaging conversation with 47-year-old Steve Gold, a swimmer located in Jacksonville, Florida who swims for the Bolles School Sharks Masters. Steve has redefined…

00:31:16  |   Fri 07 Mar 2025
College Club Swimmer Josie West Preps for Nationals, EP 272

College Club Swimmer Josie West Preps for Nationals, EP 272

Josie West, college club and masters swimmer, joins us to share her journey as a 21-year-old club swimmer at the University of Virginia, embarking on her first master's swimming meet. You'll hear fir…

00:10:59  |   Fri 21 Feb 2025
Aerospace and Aquatics Champion: Charlie Cockrell's Inspiring Journey, EP 271

Aerospace and Aquatics Champion: Charlie Cockrell's Inspiring Journey, EP 271

Discover how a passion for swimming can seamlessly intersect with a high-powered career in aerospace engineering through the story of Charlie Cockrell. As the Director of Engineering at NASA Langley …

00:15:03  |   Fri 07 Feb 2025
Olympic Champion Katharine Berkoff Reflects on Her Journey and the NC State Legacy, EP 270

Olympic Champion Katharine Berkoff Reflects on Her Journey and the NC State Legacy, EP 270

Today, we’re diving into a truly memorable interview with Olympic champion Katharine Berkoff. Recorded during NC State’s 50th-anniversary celebration of women’s swimming, this episode is a heartfelt …

00:16:57  |   Fri 24 Jan 2025
Sports Agent to Olympic Stars Has a Passion for Swimming: Cejih Yung, EP 269

Sports Agent to Olympic Stars Has a Passion for Swimming: Cejih Yung, EP 269

Get ready to be inspired as we bring you an exclusive conversation with Cejih (CG) Yung, a prominent sports agent and accomplished swimmer, on a special short format edition of Champion's Mojo from t…

00:08:14  |   Fri 17 Jan 2025
How to Train Alone or On A Ship: Why Alison Hayden’s Story Inspires Us, EP 268

How to Train Alone or On A Ship: Why Alison Hayden’s Story Inspires Us, EP 268

In this compelling interview, Allison Hayden, a 53 year old multi-national champion swimmer with the St. Pete Masters, shares her journey and triumphs as a versatile athlete excelling in multiple dis…

00:16:03  |   Fri 10 Jan 2025
Empowering Swimmers and Coaches: SwimRVA's Jonathan Kaplan, EP 267

Empowering Swimmers and Coaches: SwimRVA's Jonathan Kaplan, EP 267

Whether you’re a coach, swimmer, or simply a sports enthusiast, this episode will inspire you with insights into the transformative power of perseverance, innovation, and connection.

Dive into this ep…

00:27:39  |   Fri 03 Jan 2025
Warning to Swimmers: My Nightmare With Eczema From My Goggles, EP 266

Warning to Swimmers: My Nightmare With Eczema From My Goggles, EP 266

Swimmers are more likely to get eczema because of the drying nature of chlorine. 31 Million Americans have eczema, an itchy skin condition. What if the solution to your itchy skin is causing more har…

00:13:09  |   Fri 27 Dec 2024
Would You Swim on Vacation? Britta O'Leary's Masters Swimming Journey, EP 265

Would You Swim on Vacation? Britta O'Leary's Masters Swimming Journey, EP 265

Elite masters champion Britta O'Leary, a member of Georgia Masters, joins us to share her inspiring journey as she transitions into the 40-44 age group. Britta offers an inside look at her recent exp…

00:16:45  |   Fri 20 Dec 2024
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