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When I met Lauren three years ago, she was on an entirely different career path. Fast forward to today: She owns her own creative agency, Flow State Creative, and is the brains behind some of the most eye-catching, thoughtful campaigns behind your favorite athletic brands.

This week, I'm stoked to be sitting down with one with Laur, whose become one of my dearest friends, to talk about what it's like to not only be a female photographer and entrepreneur within sport, but the hurdles that she's faced in building her dream career. Plus: How to manage anxiety, develop a healthy routine on-the-road, and her best-practice advice for anyone who's struggling with owning their greatness and building their confidence.

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(5:00) Lauren talks about feeling like she’s hanging on by a thread with a busy season of work

(8:05) Lauren shares how she got into photography and leaving an in-house job in marketing, moving to New York in fall 2022

(13:15) What did it look like to get started founding her own creative agency for sports and fitness

(15:12) Emily and Lauren talk about finances when starting a business and being a gig worker, shoutout Money With Katie

(17:30) The biggest challenge Lauren deals with in the infancy of her agency

(20:20) One of the things that surprised Lauren when she first got into sports photography

(22:24) How do you take photos that tell a compelling story?

(28:00) Talking about the beauty of being a beginner

(28:58) How Lauren finds the gratitude in her day-to-day

(37:00) How to be kind but firm in business

(37:32) The importance of asking yourself “what’s my goal here?” before any conversation

(44:45) What Lauren is really excited about right now that has nothing to do with work

(45:46) Lauren talks about her very fast-paced travel schedule for the next month 

(49:00) How to find consistency with your wellness practices during travel

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Talking about last weekend's After Dark half-marathon, and answering a listener question about how to home in on your why.

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There’s something beyond special about coach Diljeet Taylor; as the head of BYU’s women’s track and field program, she’s made a massive impact on young women. But Coach Taylor’s leadership goes well beyond the BYU campus, as a leader for Nike’s Swoosh TC in Utah and a figurehead for women in sport.

A lesson from a tough Wednesday morning workout. Plus: Answering a listener question about what I wish I knew at 27 now that I'm officially the big 3-7.

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Fun fact: We breathe approximately 22,000 times per day, and most individuals are only aware of a handful of those breaths. Today, Kristina Centenari — a Tonal and Nike Running coach, as well as breath work facilitator — and I talk about what happens when you take advantage of one of your most important tools, and how becoming more aware of your breath can help you cope with daily stressors and navigate challenge — as well as improve performance. 

This episode’s so special to me, not only because KC is a good friend, but also because we talk about another thing that’s so important and under appreciated when It comes to performance: Mindset. Kristina talks us through how we can use our breath to our advantage within sport and stressful situations, and also shares about her backstory as a competitive tennis player. She also gets vulnerable about dealing with disordered eating, and we have this great conversation about what it takes to become a master of your craft.

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(5:22) Kristina shares about her tennis career through college and how the sport shaped her into who she is today.

(5:48) Kristina talks about being an anxious teenager and the pressure she put on herself as a college athlete

(6:05) What is arrival fallacy? 

(10:20) Kristina talks about where she thinks the root of her anxiety stemmed from and talks about the societal pressures on performing at the highest level

(17:10) Kristina talks about what she wishes she knew about breath work when she was younger

(17:32) What’s it mean to regulate your emotions and how does someone begin?

(20:36) Kristina shares when she was first exposed to mindfulness and breath work

(24:32) How breath work makes Kristina feel in real time

(25:00) Kristina shares her crazy goal for after knee surgery to run the New York City Marathon — and how she ultimately snagged a personal best

(29:05) Kristina helps to reframe the difficult components of injury and offers advice to pick yourself back up

(35:00) Where Kristina did her education on breath work 

(36:16) We breathe 22,000 times per day, how to curate an optimal environment to breathe better

(39:25) What longer exhales versus inhales do for your nervous system

(45:38) Kristina details a resonance frequency breath and how to do it

(50:55) How to get over the hurdle of starting and combat beginner’s anxiety

(56:30) Why Kristina’s big on considering herself a constant student over an expert

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You've seen everyone sharing videos on the butterfly effect lately on social, right? Talking about how it relates to my life, and answering a listener question about following your intuition.

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Alysia Montaño has never stood down from a challenge. Making waves when she ran the 2014 USATF Championships at 34 weeks pregnant, the activist, mother, and Olympian wants other women to know that they have value exactly as they are. That's the driving force behind her non-profit, For All Mothers, that aims to eliminate the motherhood penalty — the phenomenon by which women face economic, social, and health disadvantages after becoming mothers — through the public lens of sports.

In this week's episode, we talk about how life is for Alysia now that her work is focused own her activism instead of getting after it on the track, she shares how she takes care of herself while juggling motherhood, business, and so much more. Plus: The emotions that come with getting exactly what she deserves after finding out last year that she’s a bronze medalist from the 2012 London Olympics after a competitor was banned for doping.

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(5:15) Alysia shares what the Childcare So They Can Get Out There grant looks like

(5:46) Why Alysia started For All Mothers+

(9:45) Alysia talks about what it was like for her to make "motherhood visible" running the USATF championships at 8 months pregnant

(15:26) How motherhood has influenced Alysia's perspective on sports and competition as a whole

(20:28) Alysia talks about what it was like to win indoor nationals six months postpartum, navigating contract negotiations

(26:45) How Alysia feels about asking for help and why it's important to her juggling so many roles

(34:22) What are the barriers for childbearing women in sport and how For All Mothers+ is addressing those

(39:52) Why it's important for all women to share their stories

(45:32) The conversations Alysia is having with her three children on how to express their emotions

(45:58) What does success look like for this Olympian?

(51:32) What's Alysia's personal philosophy?

(56:58) What advice would Alysia offer her younger self?

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Talking about the power of community and how we don't have to be so strong all of the time. Plus: Answering a listener question on Oura Ring versus Whoop.

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Join Emily as she welcomes back Liz Beecroft, LCSW, for a powerful conversation about the mental and emotional landscape of pursuing a healthier lifestyle. Liz brings her expertise to unpack the common hurdles we face when striving for well-being, offering practical strategies for building resilience, managing expectations, and cultivating a kinder inner dialogue. Emily and Liz offer up insights on the challenges of burnout and struggling with identity, plus how to squash negative self-talk.

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(6:45) Liz talks about what it was like for her to play sports without the guidance of someone like a sports therapist

(7:06) Liz talks about what it was like for her to grow up with anxiety in a small town

(10:05) How to get to a place where you can be more present when anxiety feels heavy

(11:45) How to identify helpful versus harmful emotions

(16:30) Liz recommends an app called How We Feel

(20:00) How to avoid damaging your relationships by taking ownership over your actions while navigating burnout

(24:18) What the difference is between a sports therapist and performance coach

(35:50) Conversation on identity and how to cope with being a multifaceted person

(38:45) How to reflect on your core values and beliefs to articulate the different parts of your identity

(42:37) What It looks like for Liz to be a solopreneur and own her own practice

(46:55) What Liz struggles with when it comes to what she shares on the Internet

(51:10) What Liz sees when she looks in the mirror and why this question makes her emotional

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Talking about the benefit of getting well-acquainted with self. Plus: Answering a listener question about how to make friends as an adult.

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In this episode, Emily sits down with Jessica Campbell, the first female full-time coach in NHL history with the Seattle Kraken. From her childhood skating in a hockey-loving family to breaking barriers in a male-dominated sport, Jessica shares her journey of resilience, grit, and purpose. She opens up about the profound influence of her late brother Josh, the challenges of earning respect as a young female coach, and the weight of carrying the torch for women in hockey. Jessica’s story is a masterclass in overcoming hurdles and staying focused on what matters most.

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(6:40) How Jessica feels about being the first woman coach in the NHL

(6:59) If Jessica ever thought she could be a hockey coach

(9:28) Jessica talks about what it was like to be a player at the highest level

(13:32) How to figure out how to turn setbacks into positives and use that redirection to your advantage

(15:30) Jessica talks about losing her brother when she was 10, and how her family navigated that devastating loss

(20:21) How she faired playing with the boys through her teenage years, and how she managed the bullying that came with it (one boy even said: "she would be pretty but she shouts like a boy"

(26:49) What characteristics make Jessica a strong coach

(30:40) Jessica talks about how her mom's influence impacted her as a coach

(36:24) Jessica talks about the email she opened in a Las Vegas hotel lobby that changed her life

(40:01) How Jessica hearing "no" after "no" on her career search

(44:50) How Jessica navigates working with older players as a 32-year-old coach

(49:20) How to reframe your perspective when things don't go as planned

(53:49) How Jessica feels being a mentor to young women and girls, and what it's like to see them show up to her games

(57:32) What's next for Jessica and what goals she has on the horizon

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Change can be hard. But it doesn't have to be more difficult than whatever is causing you discomfort in this moment. Plus: Answering a listener question about how to safely (and smartly) incorporate strength training into your regular routine.

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I would not have done my run on Thursday if it weren't for Joanie. Giving her some props, and answering a listener question about how to pick up the pace on your next 5K.

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This week I’m sitting down with Joy Allen-Altimare, the Chief Marketing Officer at Saucony. Such an interesting time to have this conversation with everything that’s going on both for the brand as they really are in this fun-to-watch reinvigoration phase, as well as what’s going on here in the U.S. with the tariffs.

Joy talks to me about how being a swimmer growing up in Chattanooga really shaped a big part of her mindset and empowered her to think differently and progressively as a leader. We talk about what it looks like for her to lift up other women both in and out of the office, and what we can expect from Saucony as a brand as we look ahead into the rest of 2025 and 2026. Plus: She also shares her takeaways on the evolution of sports style, and why it’s important to have your own board of directors.

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These work for me 99.9% of the time! Plus: Answering a listener question about how I choose the new things on my list to do every week!

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When Grayson Murphy swapped from soccer to running in college, she never anticipated that she'd find such great success. Now a two-time world champion, the Montana-based runner has hard a whirlwind rise to success in sport — but that hasn't come without many hurdles. The most recent: A diagnosis with Crohn's Disease. In this week's episode, she shares how she's coping with the news and how the illness impacts her regularly.

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(5:07) The importance of grace to Grayson when it comes to her day-to-day

(7:15) The symptoms that Grayson experienced that were indicative of Crohn's disease

(9:36) How Grayson felt when she first learned about Crohn's

(13:38) Grayson shares why she stopped playing soccer

(20:40) What joy looks like for Grayson today

A story from last weekend's Cherry Blossom 10-miler. Plus: Answering a listener question on how to get rid of those pre-race jitters.

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No one likes to be on the bench, unable to do the activities that they love because of an injury. This week, I'm chatting with writer, content creator, and runner Lydia Keating about injury. We swap stories about how injuries have impacted our physical and mental health in the past, and she shares how navigating a sacral stress fracture has actually bettered her current mindset. Plus: Tips for embracing recovery time (and how to spend it), and Lydia shares an unconventional take on the looming TikTok ban.

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(5:15) How is Lydia feeling really right now?

(11:40) Why running is such a big part of Lydia’s life right now

(12:05) What’s changed to help Lydia feel the strongest she’s ever felt as a runner

(15:24) What it was like when Lydia learned that she had a sacral stress fracture

(19:43) Lydia talks about her concern for her financial wellbeing when she got injured

(25:17) How Lydia adapted her routine during injury and what helped her heal

(30:17) How Lydia feels about the “oh you look so healthy” compliment

(39:50) Lydia and Emily talk about feeling uncomfortable in their bodies during injury

(46:20) Sleep's critical role in recovery from injury

(56:40) What’s next for Lydia?

(57:18) When Lydia new that she was in a position to go full-time with content creation

(58:25) How Lydia felt when new of the TikTok ban first came around

(1:00:42) The advice that Lydia would tell herself when she was going through injury, knowing what she knows now

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This analogy blew my mind; a helpful reframe when it comes to some habits that may or may not be serving us longterm. Plus: Answering a listener question about affiliate linking.

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Last week, Melanie Allen was working on plans for fall 2026. As the Chief Marketing Officer at Brooks Running, she's always thinking three steps (or, at least four seasons) ahead. In this week's episode, she's talking us through how she arrived to this role, and what it’s like to own her power as a leader and make decisions without “a safety net.” Plus: The important lessons she learned from her mother, what it was like to run her first half-marathon, and how she manages to tame negative self-talk.

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Food for thought, plus answering a listener question about my tips for navigating tax season as an entrepreneur.

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I could listen to Dr. Chelsea Jackson Roberts talk all day. Welcoming the Peloton instructor — who's celebrating five years teaching on the platform — to the show this week! We're chatting about everything from processing grief through movement and how to show up for yourself when negative self-talk has got you down to better-sleep tips and letting go of "should"ing ourselves.

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(4:05) What Chelsea’s yoga practice looks like today 

(5:42) Chelsea talks about fainting in her first ever hot yoga class

(8:30) Chelsea opens up about losing her college roommate Misty to run violence 

(11:20) Chelsea talks about how she persevered with yoga even after a tough first go, and the feelings she got from pain and rage to happiness

(16:40) When Chelsea decided to pursue yoga as a career beyond just a passion

(17:40) Chelsea talks about how coming from Dayton, Ohio influenced her to stick with her practice, admits to not having any 5-year plan with her work

(18:50) She says “If you lead with your purpose in life, something will eventually happen.”

(20:27) Chelsea talks about how her yoga practice helps her in life, with public speaking, grounding her.

(36:00) How Chelsea stays present

(37:24) How Chelsea struggles with her view of what she “should” look like, and gets honest about comparison 

(38:25) Chelsea talks about teaching in china as a lululemon ambassador 

(39:45) Chelsea talks about the fear she had before starting at Peloton and her struggle with imposter syndrome 

(41:20) How do you get out of the “should” spiral, negative self-talk

(43:30) Chelsea confesses her biggest challenge since starting at Peloton five years ago.

(48:05) Chelsea talks about her relationship with sleep since having her son Noble

(54:20) Chelsea talks about the most transformational parts of this career path for her

(56:30) What are Chelsea’s goals now?

(1:00:04) What advice she’d give her younger self

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Food for thought, plus answering a listener question about how to make time for yourself when it feels like there's no room for it in your schedule.

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Some amazing things can happen when you believe in yourself, and that's what Brianna Wiest — author of the new book The Life That's Waiting — is here to talk about today. Brianna's perspective on personal betterment and the power of self-belief is so valuable, providing helpful tips in this week's episode on how to conquer the hurdle of self-doubt and embrace your flaws to get to the next level. Plus: Brianna talks about how writing saved her life, the biggest challenges about working with a smaller publishing company, and how it feels to share her inner-most thoughts and work with millions.

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When things feel heavy, there's an opportunity there to do the best you can considering the circumstances. Talking about how to recharge your own battery today, plus answering a listener question about my favorite tights and shorts to run in.

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This week's 5-MINUTE FRIDAY covers joy and the tough stuff. Offering up a few actionable tips that can help you through making your next difficult decision, hinging on a listener question that came in this week.

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Welcoming Jess McClain to the show! Jess is a pro runner for Brooks, and she made big waves last year when she came in fourth in both the Olympic Marathon Trials and the 10K at the Olympic Track and Field Trials. In this week's episode, she talks so beautifully about rediscovering the fun in running by involving herself in other activities and pursuits. Jess shares what it’s like to work full-time for a non-profit while also following her passions within sport, and she gives some really beautiful advice on the importance of listening to your body.

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Kind of weird that this fixation meal is actually me giving my younger self a hug? Maybe? Anyone else? Also: Answering a listener question on how long it took for me to start running races once I picked up running.

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Jessie Diggins knows that perfection isn’t reality. But as the most decorated cross country skier in U.S. history, her record’s pretty close. In this week’s episode of Hurdle, Emily sits down with the 3-time Olympic medalist to talk about her journey to the top of her sport, what it’s like to embrace the pressure of competition and push close to her physical breaking point (blurry vision and all). She also gets candid about her experience with an eating disorder, including a relapse in 2024, and what support looks like for her in her day to day. Plus: How she feels with under a year left until the Winter Olympics, and what it’s like training regularly in Italy leading up to World Championships after her recent World Cup win.

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The starting line is right in front of you, but are you standing in your own way? Talking about how this regularly plays out, and answering a listener question about how to nail a pull-up (or three).

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The way that you talk to yourself (and treat yourself) is important; as you've likely heard before — self-love isn't selfish. Put this one in the love file: Finishing off a couple weeks of loving here on Hurdle with Dr. Nina Polyné, a licensed clinical psychologist. We cover:

- Why is self-love important?

- What are self-love habits?

- Can affirmations be helpful in the adoption of a positive self-love practice?

- Can you have a positive association with self but still experience negative self-talk? How do you shake that?

- What is self celebration and why is it important?

- How to rid yourself of the shame that comes with prioritizing self

It's not lame to answer this question, btw. I love Valentine's Day, and not because I'm in love with someone else. Talking about what this day looks like for me, and answering a listener question about navigating rest days.

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With Valentine's Day on the horizon, the podcast this week is shifting to talk about love. Self-love, loving others, and all type of relationships. Love is the foundation that shapes our perspective, and regardless of your marital status — love can impact all aspects of your health and wellbeing.

I did something earlier this week that made me really proud. Plus: Asking a favor of all of you, and answering a listener question about how to spend time on your own when it feels mega uncomfortable.

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Imagine being referred to as "The Fittest Woman On Earth" — that's Laura Horvath's reality. The 2023 champion of the CrossFit Games joins Hurdle this week for a conversation about strength, body image, and nutrition. She covers how she trains to embrace the different phases of her cycle, what has changed (or rather, what hasn't) since she came out on top, and why her early days of climbing lent themselves to excelling within sport when her brother introduced her to it in 2016.

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(6:00) Why Laura loved climbing

(7:00) The perks to being strong for Laura in her everyday life

(8:15) How climbing lended itself to a transition into CrossFit

(9:50) Laura Horvath's thoughts on the intimidation factor that comes with lifting heavy weights

(12:55) Laura Horvath reflects on her beginning days with the sport, and how taking on too much too soon contributed to injury

(14:50) How Laura Horvath prioritizes her sleep, and why she likes wearing the Oura Ring

(15:07) The recovery tools Laura Horvath uses most often

(18:00) Laura Horvath talks about her cycle and how pays attention to it and her period to train to her advantage

(19:08) What does balance look like for Laura Horvath

(27:00) How Laura Horvath looks as food as fuel

(27:43) Laura Horvath talks about her relationship with food and how it's evolved since she was climbing, when the assumption that was less better

(33:40) How Laura Horvath feels about her social media presence

(36:30) What changed in Laura Horvath's life after winning the CrossFit Games

(39:19) How Laura Horvath feels about the pressure to perform in sport

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I've spoken about my one-new-thing-a-week experiment here before, but this week I'm reflecting on just how fortunate we are to take the reigns on our own joy. Plus: Answering a listener question on how to establish a nighttime routine — and what mine consists of.

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There will always be things that are out of your control. But, this week I'm chatting about the benefits of finding a routine that works for you — and how it can pay off holistically for the rest of your schedule and day. Plus: Answering a listener question about my go-to running sneaker.

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Zipporah Allen has a big job. Overseeing business and new ventures at Strava, she loves the opportunity to stay curious and travel the world inspiring folks to live their best active lives. For episode 339, we talk abut the how: How she got here, how she finds the time to move despite her busy schedule, and how Strava's working to empower their consumer to live their best active lives. Plus: Best-practice business and leadership advice, how she feels about picking up running in her 40s, and the importance of owning your "no."

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(3:37) Zip shares what her most recent Strava activity was

(6:00) Zip talks about her work experience before becoming the Chief Business Officer at Strava, specifically time in restaurants at Taco Bell, Pizza Hut, and McDonald’s

(8:26) Emily and Zip swap their go-to Taco Bell orders

(9:47) Why learning is so important to Zip in business, and how she firmly believes you can learn from anyone regardless of title

(10:08) Zip talks about moving internationally for work

(12:32) What happens when you’re on a board of directors for a company, what that looks like for Zip, and what she hopes to get out of being an independent board member at a few different private companies

(14:30) Zip shares what it was like for her to start running when she joined the team at Strava in order to better understand the product — and she’s now a two-time marathon

(20:57) What Strava is doing specifically to cater to female-identifying customers, including safety features

(23:00) What self-care looks like for someone who is constantly traveling

(25:48) How to become a morning person

(30:22) Zip gets the invite to join Pastry Run Club in New York

(35:10) Why Zip thinks it’s important never to be the smartest person in the room, often telling her team: “I reserve the right to get smarter and take in new information and change my mind.”

(36:06) What Zip’s role as a mom has taught her about being a leader

(38:00) Why it’s important to respond instead of react

(42:05) Why it’s important to create the conditions as a leader to empower your employees to bring their full expertise to the table

(55:55) What Zip sees when she looks in the mirror.

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Failing is scary. Heck, no one works hard for something not to go as they'd hoped. However, failure is integral in leveling up in every aspect of life, and the people that you're admiring and following right now? Trust me, they've failed, too. Talking about how to get over the fear today, and answering a listener question about goal setting best-practices.

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There’s a lot of pressure to start over at the beginning of a new year. Days after “Quitter’s Day,” I’m sitting down with self-care expert and the newest addition to the Start Today family, Yasmine Cheyenne. We’re talking about everything from how to meet yourself with grace during moments of transition and embracing the good in your routine to how to “break the matrix” and how to answer the question “what’s best for me?” Without shame or guilt.

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(3:50) What is “Start Today” and Yasmine’s role in the app

(11:05) How to choose “doing the work” and choosing yourself every day

(14:45) A helpful breathwork meditation to get more grounded and present

(17:50) Why presence is the most important thing and how to become ~more~ present in your day-to-day

(20:00) How your friends can help you with your self-reflection process

(32:15) Where to begin with goal setting

(36:15) Why is it important to know what your values are before you set goals

(44:50) How can you move forward from friendships and relationships that are no longer serving you

(1:05:09) Why we’ve got to get away from the societal idea that weddings, babies, and engagements are the only events worth celebrating

Things are tough right now. My heart goes out to so many of those in the Hurdle community and beyond impacted by the Los Angeles fires. In today's episode, I'm talking about why it's important not to breeze past trauma — and the importance of feeling your feelings. Plus: Answering a listener question about how to go after your goals when you lose sight of your why.

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I'm in awe of Elise Cranny. After a difficult year filled with unexpected challenges like injury and relocation, she's emerged more passionate about sport and sure of herself than ever. In today's episode, which we recorded in Austin this past December, Elise opens up about where she's at and how she's landed on a more empowered mindset headed into 2025. Plus: How she feels about her recent (ish) coaching change, how she slows down and identifies what works for her, and learning from the hurdles as they arise.

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(3:58) Feedback on the upcoming Nike Vomero 18

(11:35) How is Elise doing now?

(12:45) Elise talks about her year, joining Team Boss, leaving group training, then pick up a new coach and work on her relationship with running 

(15:07) What was going on for her emotionally during this period of transition, the importance of family

(24:46) What it was like in the Olympic village in Paris 

(25:50) How Elise felt after running her Olympic final 5K

(28:12) Who is at Elise’s “table” - the people who she feels like have her best interest in mind

(33:55) What Elise’s goal setting process looks like

(37:50) What she wants to focus on in 2025 and how she uses her curiosity to her advantage

(40:05) Emily and Elise talk “I am” statements

(43:51) What does “gritty” mean to Elise

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Finishing off this week's Turning the Page series with a special Saturday episode reflecting on the year that was. From the Bet On Yourself Era including a trip to the Paris Olympics to running two marathons in Tokyo and New York, Emily catches you up on the highlights from her year, what she hopes will shift in 2025, and reveals her biggest lessons from the past 365.

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There is nothing more powerful than a woman with a goal, and from a young age today's guest Taliyah Brooks had a big one — to get to the Olympics. For episode 335, she's talking about how she rose through challenge after not making it to the 2021 Olympics to show up big in Paris last summer. Plus: What it's like to train for such a complicated event with multiple modalities, what she's feeling most excited about going into 2025, and what exactly she sees when she looks in the mirror.

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It’s always a good time in the studio when Nikki Ogunnaike comes in to chat. This second installment of the TURNING THE PAGE SERIES is full of great takeaways, as Nikki reflects on her first full year as an editor in chief, what she’s looking forward to most in 2025, and the most beneficial habit she picked up over the last year. 

(5:35) How it felt for Nikki to actually take time off this year.

(10:18) Stop, Start, Keep doing in 2025

(14:45) Nikki’s talks about how Hillary Kerr has helped her step into her power as an EIC

(17:21) How to approach looking for a mentor

(26:22) How to get honest with yourself with where you’re at

(29:15) How Nikki chooses her guests for ‘Nice Talk’

(29:55) What Nikki thinks about Brynn Whitfield

(30:15) Why ‘flexibility’ is Nikki’s word for 2025

(39:15) Nikki’s SMART goal for the new year

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