Champion's Mojo for Masters Swimmers
The award-winning podcast for Masters swimmers, adult athletes, and health and wellness seekers striving for personal excellence. Join your host, world-record-setting Masters swimmer, former NCAA Division I swim coach, best-selling author and health coach Kelly Palace, as she dives into inspiring stories, expert insights, and proven strategies to help you unlock your champion mindset. A podcast that champions you!
Episodes
274 episodes
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 small town in Virginia. He swims unattached with...
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Season 1
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Episode 274
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18:09
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 personal excellence through the sport earnin...
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Season 1
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Episode 273
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31:16
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 firsthand how Josie navigated her inaugural 400 ...
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10:59
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 Research Center, Charlie takes us on a journe...
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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 exploration of Katharine’s journey, her refle...
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Season 1
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Episode 270
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16:57
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 the pool deck. Cejih, who represents Olympic s...
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Season 1
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Episode 269
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8:14
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 disciplines. Known for her prowess in the 200 bu...
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16:03
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 episode as Jonathan Kaplan, the visiona...
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Season 1
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Episode 267
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27:39
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 harm than good? Join me, Kelly Palace, for an au...
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Season 1
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Episode 266
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16:43
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 experiences at the South Carolina Short Course M...
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Season 1
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Episode 265
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16:45
Racing & Business Insights with Olympic Coach Dudley Duncan, EP 264
Coach Dudley Duncan, a legend with over five decades on the pool deck, joins us to unravel the art of swimming and the strategic nuances of racing. Promising a fresh perspective, Coach Duncan underscores the importance of keeping the sport play...
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Season 1
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Episode 264
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53:11
8 Point Plan to Finish 2024 Strong During the Holidays and Set Up Success in 2025, EP 263
What if the key to swimming faster in 2025 lies in how you navigate the holiday season? In this energizing episode of Champion’s Mojo, hosts Kelly Palace and Maria Parker share eight actionable strategies to maintain fitness and motiva...
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Season 1
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Episode 263
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17:32
Filmmaker Finds Redemption in the Pool: Michele Kuvin Kupfer's Journey Back to Swimming, EP 262
What happens when life's challenges pull you away from your passion, only to lead you back years later with a renewed sense of purpose? Michele Kuvin Kupfer, a former member of the 1980 Israeli Olympic swim team and filmmaker, invites us into h...
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Season 1
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Episode 262
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46:43
Olympian and Champion of Chemistry and Kicking: Chris Stevenson, EP 261
In this episode, we sit down with Chris Stevenson, an Olympian (Greece) and world and national holder in Masters swimming, chemistry professor, and long-time volunteer for U.S. Masters Swimming. Chris opens up about his recent return to swimmin...
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Season 1
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Episode 261
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18:21
Two Sport Champion On Swinging a Club and Swimming: Tricia Good, EP 260
Imagine winning a national swimming championship at 53 and simultaneously preparing to qualify for a senior amateur golf championship--all in the same week. Meet Tricia Good, a phenomenal athlete from the Sarasota Sharks Masters, who shares her...
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Swimming Through Challenges: Father-Son Champions Richard and Ian Neville Show Grit, EP 259
Get ready to be inspired by an extraordinary father-son duo! In this episode, we dive into the remarkable journey of Ian Neville, a recent Summer National Champion in the 100 breaststroke for men aged 18 to 25, and his father, Richard Neville, ...
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At age 27 Jenna Campbell: Elite College Swimmer to Masters World Record Holder, EP 258
27 Year Old Jenna Campbell, a former NCAA D-1 Swimmer at Cal Berkeley is a brand new Masters World Record holder for the 25-29 age group in the 200 long course meters freestyle with a blistering 2:02.06. Join us at the Mission Viejo pool ...
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Season 1
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Episode 258
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8:10
Sage Insights from Surgeon and Swimmer Dr. Peter Yu, EP 257
Could a pediatric surgeon's sage advice revolutionize your swimming performance? Join us for a captivating episode of Champion's Mojo, where we sit poolside with Dr. Peter Yu at the US Masters Long Course Nationals in Mission Viejo, CA. As both...
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Season 1
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Episode 257
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12:15
US Olympian Dave Sims Returns to Swimming With a Unique Approach, EP 256
Can a former US Olympian and Stanford University Star rediscover the joy of swimming decades after his peak? A member of the Santa Barbara Masters, meet Dave Sims, who not only embraced the sport again in his 40s but also shattered nation...
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World Record Setter and Surgeon Ellen Reynolds Raises the Bar, EP 255
What if you could shatter world records while excelling as a top pediatric surgeon? Join us for a compelling conversation with Ellen Reynolds, a master swimmer extraordinaire and recently retired pediatric surgeon, who has done just that. Ellen...
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39:47
Five Tips for Healthy Competition with Loved Ones, EP 254
Do you compete against your spouse, best friend, roommate, sibling? Ever wondered how to keep the competitive spirit alive without straining your closest relationships? Tune in to this week’s episode of Champions Mojo, where I, Kelly Palace, sh...
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Season 1
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Episode 254
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8:37
2024 Olympics Edition Honors Our Olympian Guests, EP 253
Imagine sharing the excitement of the 2024 Olympic Games with a loved one in their final days. That's what I'm doing with my 94-year-old father, and it's a journey filled with tears, laughter, and endless inspiration. That's why we've been on a...
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Episode 253
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10:40
Humor, Clear Goggles and Health in the Fast Lane with Bill Winters, EP 252
Do you love your fins or paddles? Ever wondered how a Masters swimmer in his late 50s keeps up in the fastest lane with the "young guns"? Tune in to our conversation with Bill Winters, who shares his journey from collegiate competitor at Auburn...
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Does the Triple Crown of Open Water Call You? Erika Beauchamp Answers the Call, EP 251
The Triple Crown of Open Water Swimming includes:1) Swim Around Manhattan--28.5 Miles2) Catalina Island Swim--21 Miles3) English Channel Swim--21+After surviving Breast Cancer at age 50 Erika Beauchamp decided to attempt the...
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A Nation's Capital Treasure: Coach John Flanagan's 50 Years of Excellence, EP 250
As we celebrate a landmark 250 episodes of Champions Mojo, I'm thrilled to bring you an intimate conversation with a figure who has not just coached me, but also shaped the destinies of countless swimmers—legendary Nations Capital coach John Fl...
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