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Mindset, Mental Health & Wellness Topics Episodes

July 27, 2021

Shut Down Stress: Why and How, Episode #124, 07-27-21

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...

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June 29, 2021

Natalie Hinds: Comeback Queen and New Olympian, EP 122

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 ...

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June 22, 2021

Buda Šobat: Freediving World Record Holder's Wisdom, Episode #121, 0…

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 daughter and ...

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May 18, 2021

What Kind of Leader Are You? Episode #116, 05-17-21

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 that great leaders...

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May 11, 2021

Madeline Banic: Swimming and Mental Health Champion, Episode #115, 05…

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...

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April 6, 2021

10 Tips for a Digital Detox, Episode #110, 04-06-21

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...

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March 23, 2021

Zen Through Organization, Episode #108, 3-23-21

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...

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March 9, 2021

Self-Care Isn't Selfish, Episode #106, 3-09-21

Self-care is the buzzword for 2021 but there is a lot of misinformation surrounding it -- including the limiting belief that true self-care is somehow selfish. Kelly and Maria share 8 tips for getting started with your own se...

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March 2, 2021

Rebecca Soni: Life's Transitions: Find Comfort in Discomfort, EP 105

Going through a life transition? How can you understand yourself as an athlete? A non-athlete? It is about so much more than the physical, tangible metrics. Rebecca Soni, wants to find ease within effort and inspire others to...

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Feb. 23, 2021

How to Find and Maximize Your Character Strengths, Episode #104, 2-23…

Character strengths and their importance, which were founded by Christopher Peterson and Martin Seligman, are the most positive part of your personality that impact how you think, feel and behave. Knowing your own character s...

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Feb. 9, 2021

Stop Your Stinkin' Thinkin' and Reframe Reality, Episode 102, 2-9-21

Do you have stinkin’ thinkin’? Better known as cognitive distortions, these 10 thought approaches can sabotage your mental health, relationships and success. They are based on the ground breaking work of Dr. Aaron T. Beck. Ke...

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Jan. 26, 2021

8 Reasons to Celebrate, Episode #100, 01-26-21

Taking the time to celebrate accomplishments is not only fun -- it lends itself to gratitude, motivation, self-reflection and more. Kelly and Maria celebrate their 100th episode of the podcast with 8 important ways celebratio...

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Jan. 19, 2021

Erika Brown: Powerhouse Mindset, Episode #99, 01-19-21

Taking stock of how you feel -- and drawing motivation from the people around you -- are two ways that professional swimmer Erika Brown grounds herself and prepares for success. Erika joins the show to talk with Kelly and Mar...

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Jan. 5, 2021

Injured or Ill? Get Back on Track, Episode #97, 01-05-21

Injury and illness happen to everyone, particularly athletes who train consistently, year after year. How can you make the most of the time needed to heal -- both physically and emotionally? Life and health coaches Kelly and ...

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Dec. 1, 2020

Self Discipline: A Different Twist, Episode #92, 12-01-20

Dec. 1, 2020 Each day offers new opportunities to recommit to the discipline needed to accomplish our goals, from fitness to financial freedom, and more. So, how do we get our actions to align with our thoughts for greater se...

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