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Swim Moms of NJAuthor: Swim Moms of NJ
A relatable, and entertaining podcast diving into the world of competitive swimming in NJ through the eyes of moms living it every day. From practices and meets to swim politics, pressures, drama, college recruiting, and balancing family life, no topic is off limits. Hosted by NJ swim moms, episodes feature honest conversations, personal experiences, expert insights, and special guests . And of course, every episode includes our fan-favorite Swim Mom Confessions segment where listeners anonymously share the funny, chaotic, emotional, and sometimes outrageous truths of swim parent life. Language: en-us Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Episode 18: Oxygen Mask First — Moms Matter, Too
Episode 18
Sunday, 27 September, 2026
Swim moms are experts at tracking everyone else's sleep, food, nerves, entries, schedules, and splits. But who is tracking ours?This week, Renee and Rochelle talk honestly about swim-mom mental health and why putting on your own oxygen mask first is not selfish—it is infrastructure. They unpack the never-ending group chats, meet-weekend stress, bleacher comparison, and pressure to be everyone's soft landing, then share practical ways to care for yourself without turning self-care into another chore.Also in this episode: Golden Goggles winners, the College Swimming League's first two matches, Anna Moesch's freestyle double, a quick Asian Games close-out, and Swimmer of the Week Henry Palfy of Streamline Aquatics Club.CHAPTERS00:00 Cold open and welcome02:00 Headlines and shoutouts19:15 Moms matter, too35:00 Oxygen mask first54:40 Favorite Things65:50 Confessions and wrap-upPlus one reminder every swim mom needs: you are allowed to be a whole person in a sport that asks your child to be a whole athlete.Follow Swim Moms of NJ on Instagram and TikTok: @swimmomsofnj
