She's the most decorated female swimmer in World Championship history. In this episode, she tells us what's actually driven her career — and it's not what you'd expect. Sarah Sjöström on curiosity, visualization, keeping it simple, and what it looks like to come back to elite sport as a new mother.

In this episode, Olivia explores why authenticity is one of the most powerful tools an athlete can develop. She unpacks self-trust, expression, individuality, and why the more rooted you are in who you truly are, the less power comparison and external validation have over you.

This episode explores how creativity helps athletes stay centered through any outcome. Olivia connects breath, non-judgment, and self-expression to performance, showing why every race can become feedback — and why learning to stay in the center of your own storm is part of becoming a master of your craft.

Olivia takes listeners inside her first meet back and shares why failure is never final — it’s feedback. A conversation on racing freely, learning from setbacks, and becoming a master of your craft through the process.

This episode reframes success as a process rooted in intrinsic motivation, consistency, and self-trust rather than proof or praise. Athletes are invited to shift from a mindset of deservingness to one of worthiness—where feedback informs growth, outcomes are not taken personally, and confidence remains steady regardless of results.

Why do swimmers so often swim faster in prelims than in finals? In this episode, Olivia explores the psychology of prelim–final racing — from pressure and expectations to Self-Determination Theory and mental training. You’ll learn why prelims feel like play, how finals can trigger overthinking, and how to build a mindset that lets you race free and focused.

Gratitude isn’t just emotional — it’s neurological. In this episode, Olivia breaks down ten ways gratitude enhances focus, resilience, recovery, and performance, and guides listeners through breathwork and journaling practices to integrate it into daily training and competition.

In this episode, Olivia Smoliga redefines what it means to compete — shifting the focus from chasing others to mastering yourself. Through stories from Team USA competition and insights on flow state and authenticity, she explores how letting go of comparison frees your energy, sharpens focus, and unlocks your best performance.

In the debut episode of In Deep with Olivia Smoliga, two-time Olympian and world champion Olivia Smoliga opens up about the mindset behind elite performance — from managing fear and pressure to rediscovering purpose on the road to LA 2028. A candid and inspiring introduction to the mental side of becoming a champion, both in and out of the pool.