Lewis Pugh: North Pole Endurance Swimmer with a Driving Purpose, Part I, Episode #36
Release Date: 11/04/2019
Sarah True: Olympian to Ironman Triathlete Talks No Fear, Episode #71
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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.
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Stopping Self-Sabotage, Episode #70
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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.
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Jon Rudd: International Olympic Gold Coach, Episode #69
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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.
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Markos Papadatos: Power Journalist with Passion, Episode #68
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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.
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Ryan Murphy: Talks Dealing with Pressure, Episode #67
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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.
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Honoring Hunger and Fullness, Episode #66
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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.
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Katie Hoff: Finding your “Deep Down”, Episode #65
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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.
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Losing the Quarantine 10, Episode #64
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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.
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Josh Davis: Consistency is Key, Episode #63
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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.
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Mary T. Meagher Plant: Career in Perspective, Episode #62
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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.
info_outlineHow does Lewis Pugh dive in at such places as the North Pole and complete endurance swims in below-freezing water temperatures? He says he is motivated by his "driving purpose,” which is saving our oceans. His interview with Kelly Palace and Maria Parker is guaranteed to inspire you to get out of your comfort zone and find your own purpose. Tune in to part one of this two-part exclusive interview with Lewis Pugh.
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More About Lewis Pugh
Lewis Pugh is an endurance, ice water swimmer and the United Nations Patron of the Oceans. Pugh is the only person to have completed a long distance swim in every ocean of the world. Over 7 million people have viewed Lewis Pugh’s TED Talks and videos and countless others have followed his journeys on BBC, Good Morning America, CNN, Jon Stewart, National Geographic, Sky News and more. His autobiography Achieving the Impossible is a bestseller and was chosen for Oprah’s Exclusive Book List.
Episode Topics and Mentions
North Pole
South Pole
English Channel
Mount Everest
Capetown, South Africa
Norway
Boston
Cold water swimming
Open water swimming
Indian Ocean
TED Talks
Anticipatory thermogenesis
Ross Sea, Antarctica
Zodiac
Shuhari - Japanese martial art concept
British Special Service
China
United Kingdom
Russia
Slava Fetisov
Kremlin
Driving through Tunnels
Takeaways from Kelly and Maria
Kelly - 1) When we have a driving purpose we can accomplish superhuman feats. 2) Martial arts concept of Shu Ha Ri, Obey the law, break the law, make the law. This is a great road map for achieving extraordinary things.
Maria - 1) Courage is a muscle and it can get flabby. We need to do things that build our courage muscle. 2) We all need a team. Surround yourself with a brave, courageous team.
Quote of the Week
“Courage is contagious and equally, fear is contagious. I try to surround myself with courageous people." -- Lewis Pugh
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