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306. Defining Success: Olympian Rachel Smith On Using Running To Cope & A Comeback Years In the Making Jun 24, 2024

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Today I am sitting down with olympian and Hoka sponsored professional runner Rachel Smith, who toed the line at the trials in the 5K final. We talk about Rachel’s resiliency throughout her career as she’s navigated loss and injury, and how she turned to running in those challenging times. Rachel shares her journey to motherhood, her comeback to sport, and how the definition of success changed after having her little girl.

IN THIS EPISODE

How Rachel feeling heading into the Olympic trials (3:58)

Navigating pressure and loss throughout her running career (8:01)

How Rachel has learned to process grief throughout different aspects of her life (12:40)

What hasn’t come naturally for Rachel and how she embraces the challenge (16:30)

How she navigated injury leading into the trails and her practice on letting go (23:26)

Rachel’s definition of success (27:02)

The journey to motherhood for Rachel (32:18)

Her reflection on being in such good company with other mothers in the sport (41:30)

Rachel’s plans for after the summer (45:30)

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5-MINUTE FRIDAY: It's All Going To Be Just Fine Jun 21, 2024

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This week had its highs and lows, but on my run Thursday morning, I was reminded that really — it's not that serious. Talking about that moment on today's episode, plus answering a listener question about where the idea for Hurdle came from and what's my why for continuing with it.

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305. Here To Climb: Sasha DiGiulian On How She Sets Goals, Riding The Injury Rollercoaster & Her New Documentary Jun 17, 2024

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I couldn’t be more excited to share my conversion with professional climber Sasha DiGiulian on the eve of her documentary premiere “Here to Climb” on HBO Max. We talk about what it’s like to look back on the last 4 years of Sasha’s story and the journey toward a career that’s been nothing short of stellar. She talks about her goal setting process, what it looks like to go after something that scares you, and how to recognize when goals don’t serve you anymore. Sasha also shares what excites her right now, which includes her nutrition bar business, Send Bars.

IN THIS EPISODE

What it’s like for Sasha to watch herself back in the documentary (5:20)

The lessons from Sasha’s all-female expedition in South Africa (7:40)

What goal setting looks like for Sasha (12:30)

A perspective on reflection and the importance of both success and failure (17:14)

How to navigate when things don’t go according to plan (22:15)

Sasha’s experience with hip surgery how she was able to focus on the controllables (26:30)

Navigating body image through a major surgery and recovery process (36:12)

The importance of gaining clarity and accepting reality in order to move forward (39:20)

What’s exciting Sasha right now and what it’s like to work with friends (43:20)

Why it’s ok to stay in the ‘figuring it out’ phase (49:15)

What Sasha’s next chapter is all about (53:10)

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5-MINUTE FRIDAY: On Accepting 'Both' & Letting Go Of Control Jun 14, 2024

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My Birkenstock campaign comes out today. What an entirely wild and crazy sentence. Talking about the feelings that come hand-in-hand with this, and also answering a listener question about my favorite book recommendation.

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304. A Masterclass In Resilience: Skateboarder Mariah Duran On Following Your Gut In Difficult Moments & Olympic Dreams Turned Reality Jun 10, 2024

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It’s one thing to get back up after a single fall, it’s another to fall repeatedly and get back up with more tenacity each time. Pro skateboarder Mariah Duran is one of the best in the game, and I had the chance to sit down with her in Paris earlier this year to chat about her unshakable persistence. Mariah takes us back to her early years skating, how she fell in love with the sport and what her ‘why’ is for getting up despite the many falls and spills that come with both the sport and a professional career. We talk about her hopes for this year’s olympic games and her conscious choice to take time off after the Tokyo games to renew her love for the sport.

IN THIS EPISODE

How it felt when skateboarding was brought to the Olympic Games in 2020 and what it takes to qualify for the games (3:40)

Mariah’s background in sport and why she ultimately chose skateboarding (6:30)

The moment Mariah realized she could take her skateboarding ‘hobby’ to the next level (9:30)

How to harness your inner grit and continue forward despite the falls (12:18)

Mariah’s perspective on imposter syndrome, Trusting your inner voice and cultivating presence (15:30)

What keeps Mariah showing up after the falls (30:23)

Sponsorships in skateboarding and how they help advance the sport (33:05)

A day in the life of training for Mariah (36:05)

How to pick yourself up when you have a fall and the importance of giving yourself a moment (38:25)

The importance of filming and capturing content for inspiration in skateboarding (43:15)

The hardest part about being a pioneer in a sport untraditional for women (46:05)

How Mariah is approaching this year’s Olympic Games (54:20)

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5-MINUTE FRIDAY: Do Yourself A Favor & Let It Go Jun 07, 2024

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A frustrating, silly mistake that could've ruined a special moment: How do you show up when things are beyond your control? Plus: Answering a listener question about the best advice I've received in my 6+ years of podcasting.

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303. Pressure Makes Diamonds: UConn Women's Basketball Director of Sports Performance Andrea Hudy Talks A Winner's Mindset & Navigating Intense Moments Jun 03, 2024

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Identifying, understanding, and navigating pressure is a skill — a skill that today’s guest knows a thing or two about. Andrea Hudy is the Director of Sports Performance for Women’s basketball at the University of Connecticut and one of the best in the game. She talks about the ins and outs of working with an exceptional program and the pressure that comes with it — both for her and the athletes. We chat about what it’s like to be a role model for the young women she works with and how even she feels overwhelmed by the pressure that comes with the industry. Andrea shares how she schedules her life and sets boundaries so that she can show up as her best self both for the women she trains and for herself, because prioritizing herself makes her a better coach.

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Andrea’s entry into sport nad how she how ended up in her position at UCONN (5:01)

Her two key components of the mindset of a successful coach (11:05)

How the sport and it’s industry has evolved over time (17:10)

Andrea’s foundational principles of evolving an athlete over the years and her perspective of health vs. performance (18:30)

How Andrea deals with the pressure that comes with her job and how she helps her athletes navigate that same pressure (23:50)

Why a schedule is priority for Andrea and how she shows up as her best self (24:53)

How small injuries can turn into big complications if we don’t pay attention (29:50)

The struggle of wanting something for someone that doesn’t want it themselves (33:45)

How Andrea approaches goal setting with her athletes (37:08)

Andrea’s perspective on her responsibility as a role model for the young women she works with on the daily (41:30)

What taking care of Andrea looks like and how she’s working on prioritizing herself (43:34)

Andrea’s on the best piece of advice she’s received on deadline with the pressure that comes with life (48:10)

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5-MINUTE FRIDAY: Is Fear Preventing You From Beginning? May 31, 2024

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Starting something new can be really intimidating. But, what if you befriend fear to begin something new? Talking about a coaching session I had earlier this week, and sharing a really powerful reframe that helped my client make a major breakthrough. Also: Answering a listener question on where I would live if I could pick ONE place right now, and what I'd do for work, too. My answer may not be what you'd expect.

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302. Climbing the Ladder: PUMA VP Erin Longin On Career Advice, Upholding Boundaries & Supporting Women In Sport May 28, 2024

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If you’re looking to grow your career or pivot to a role that inspires you, listen up. Vice President of the running and training business unit at PUMA, Erin Longin, is bringing so many good nuggets of inspiration to the pod today. We talk about everything that goes into the sneakers we wear on the daily, but Erin goes deep into her backstory, her 16 years at PUMA, and insight for anyone looking to work their own way up the corporate ladder.

She talks about her perspective of how to "do it all" as a working mom and the boundaries she’s learned to set over the years in order to show up as her best self at work for her team and at home for her family.

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What drew Erin to PUMA and a career in sport (4:55)

Erin’s relationship with sport and wellness from a young age (5:50)

How Erin’s upbringing impacted her work ethic (11:55)

The pivot from Timberland to PUMA and what drew Erin to the company (17:50)

Advice for those looking to take a leap in their career (19:30)

A different perspective on the notion of ‘doing it all’ as a working mom (23:45)

Erin’s favorite ‘era’ at PUMA so far (30:30)

A day in the life as VP of Running and Training at PUMA and how Puma is putting a focus on women in their running department (32:20)

The biggest piece of advice for other women working to climb the corporate ladder (41:06)

What exciting Erin about her role and Puma right now (45:01)

Some of the best advice Erin has received in her career (51:10)

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5-MINUTE FRIDAY: Are You Digesting Your Life? May 24, 2024

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It's more than being present, it's taking the time to reflect on what's happening and your lived experience. Talking about this technique today, and answering a listener question on how to be OK with taking a rest day — offering a powerful reframe that will help you look forward to some R&R.

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