Swim Moms of NJ

Swim Moms of NJ
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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.

  1. 2d ago

    Episode 22: Chasing Cuts — When Their Friend Gets It First

    Missed it by 0.09. Every swim mom knows that car ride. Renee and Rochelle talk about chasing qualifying times—and the complicated feelings when your swimmer’s friend makes the cut first. How do you celebrate a best time that still misses the standard? What do you say after your kid is left off a relay or travel team? And when is a last-chance meet really their goal, rather than ours? In Episode 22 of the Swim Moms Podcast, we’re talking about: • The alphabet soup of swim cuts and short course yards versus meters • Near misses, friendship, comparison, and the quiet ride home • Aging up, swim birthdays, and starting over with tougher standards • Early success, plateaus, and helping kids keep their love of swimming • Last-chance meets and knowing who’s doing the chasing Plus swimming headlines, pool-deck favorites, and swim-mom confessions. Your kid’s best friend made the cut and yours didn’t. What did you actually say in the car? Tell us in the comments. For the moms who live on pool decks. Follow the Swim Moms Podcast, share this episode with another swim parent, and join us on Instagram @swimmomspodcast.

    Episode 22: Chasing Cuts — When Their Friend Gets It First

  2. Oct 25

    Episode 21: LSC Athlete Funding — Let’s Talk About It

    Who should get athlete funding—and what happens when swim parents don’t agree? Renee and Rochelle get into some of swimming’s more controversial conversations, including athlete funding through Local Swimming Committees (LSCs). It’s an honest conversation about a topic that can bring out strong opinions across the swim community. Tell us: What is your take on LSC athlete funding? Keep the conversation respectful—we want to hear different perspectives. Follow Swim Moms Podcast for honest conversations, laughs, and practical support from life on the pool deck.Instagram & TikTok: @swimmomsofnj #SwimMomsPodcast #SwimMomsOfNJ #Swimming #SwimParents #AthleteFunding

    Episode 21: LSC Athlete Funding — Let’s Talk About It

  3. Oct 20

    Episode 20: High School Swim — Club, School, or Both?

    High school swim season is almost here—but where does club swimming fit? Renee and Rochelle talk through the high school swim experience, the pull between club and school teams, and what swim families should think about heading into the season. From team spirit and dual meets to competing priorities and the debate over B finals, we're talking about what makes high school swimming different—and how to find the right balance for your swimmer. Tell us: Club, high school, or both? How does your family make it work? Follow Swim Moms of NJ for honest conversations, laughs, and practical support from life on the pool deck. Instagram & TikTok: @swimmomsofnj #SwimMomsOfNJ #HighSchoolSwimming #SwimMom #Swimming

  4. Oct 14

    Episode 19: What’s in Your Swim Bag?

    What’s actually in a swim mom’s bag—and what truly earns a permanent spot? Renee and Rochelle unpack the meet-day essentials, emergency extras, snack stash, backup gear, and the surprisingly specific items swim families learn never to leave home without. From goggles, caps, and towels to chargers, comfort items, and the things you only remember after one long meet, this episode is the real-life swim bag check every swim parent will recognize. Tell us: What is the one thing that never leaves your swim bag? Follow Swim Moms of NJ for honest conversations, laughs, and practical support from life on the pool deck. #SwimMomsOfNJ #SwimMom #SwimBag #Swimming

  5. Sep 28

    Episode 18: Oxygen Mask First — Moms Matter, Too

    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. CHAPTERS 00:00 Cold open and welcome 02:00 Headlines and shoutouts 19:15 Moms matter, too 35:00 Oxygen mask first 54:40 Favorite Things 65:50 Confessions and wrap-up Plus 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

  6. Sep 20

    Episode 17: Swim Plateaus - When "Stuck" Isn't Stuck

    Early short-course times can feel stuck, and sometimes that is completely normal. Renee and Rochelle break down what a swim plateau really means, why September times do not define the season, and how to tell a normal training rebuild from a real red flag. They also cover the early-season meet-entry scramble, the proposed TEAM USA Act, the new College Swimming League, Lehigh men's swimming's suspension pending a hazing investigation, Golden Goggles nominees, Yu Zidi's 200 fly performance, and this week's Swimmer of the Week: Kaylee Alana Matos of the OCY Tigersharks. Plus: Favorite Things, Swim Mom Confessions, and the reminder every parent needs before comparing an early-season swim to last spring. CHAPTERS 00:00 Cold open 02:00 Headlines and shoutouts 14:00 Swim plateaus: When "stuck" isn't stuck 32:00 Favorite Things 40:00 Swim Mom Confessions 48:00 Wrap-up When has "stuck" turned out to be completely normal for your swimmer? Tell us in the comments. Follow Swim Moms of NJ on Instagram and TikTok: @swimmomsofnj

  7. Sep 13

    Episode 16: SCY Shock

    Short course yards season is back—and so is SCY shock. Renee and Rochelle break down why the September switch feels so different, how to approach early-season times without spiraling, and what swim parents should focus on instead of comparing. They also cover USA Swimming's National and Junior National Teams, make their Golden Goggles predictions, talk about the transition to college swim-mom life, introduce the Swim Moms app, share practical meet-planning advice, reveal this week's favorite things and confessions, launch Swimmer of the Week nominations, and highlight Ryan Lochte's #FixMyStroke series. What gives your family the biggest SCY shock? Tell us—and nominate a swimmer for Swimmer of the Week by sharing who they are and what makes them deserving. Follow Swim Moms of NJ on Instagram and TikTok: @swimmomsofnj CHAPTERS 00:00 Welcome to Episode 16 04:10 USA Swimming National Team selections 10:37 Golden Goggles predictions 14:15 Short course season is back 15:54 Becoming a college swim mom 18:07 The September SCY shock 25:00 The Rutgers parking rant 30:12 Early-season times and expectations 37:38 Favorite Thing: the Swim Moms app 46:00 Building a manageable meet schedule 57:22 Favorite Thing: WOLFpak backpack 1:02:39 Swim Mom Confessions 1:09:21 Introducing Swimmer of the Week 1:11:56 Ryan Lochte's #FixMyStroke

  8. Sep 6

    Episode 15: Swim Mom 101 — Everything New Swim Parents Need to Know

    New to club swimming? Swim Mom 101 has you covered. Renee and Rochelle break down the things every new swim parent wishes someone had explained—from team apps, practice expectations and meet signups to events, heats, lanes, time standards and Meet Mobile. They also share what belongs in a swimmer’s bag, when tech suits matter, why meet volunteers are essential, how to handle a DQ, the SafeSport rules parents need to know and the most important reminder of all: let the coaches coach and be your swimmer’s safe place. Plus, Renee prepares to send a swimmer off to college, the moms talk about surviving summer, and they share their favorite things and Swim Mom Confessions. CHAPTERS 0:00 A new swim season begins 1:38 Driving schedules and growing up 5:49 Sending a swimmer off to college 9:18 Swim Mom 101 begins 11:05 Practice expectations, team apps and meet signups 13:30 Who chooses events—and why you must read team emails 16:15 Event timelines and swimming time standards 18:59 Meet-day arrivals and Meet Mobile 19:39 Events, heats, lanes and heat sheets 23:03 Pool-deck basics and what not to bring 25:19 The new swimmer gear guide 29:29 Towel pants, parkas and staying warm 32:16 Meet volunteering: jobs every parent should know 34:02 Tech suits and meet snacks 35:12 DQ, DFS, NS and NT explained 37:07 How swimmers miss races—and how to prevent it 39:13 Seed times and lane order 40:15 Diving, SafeSport and the swim-parent rules 44:37 Favorite things and Swim Mom Confessions 48:40 Closing What advice would you give a brand-new swim parent? Share it with the Swim Moms of NJ community.

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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.

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  • Creator
    Swim Moms of NJ
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    22
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Swim Moms of NJ
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