just like muscles on our body, we don't have them by birth. We like do movements and then we get

these muscles and so it's going to be the same with any of these self-kindness or self-preservation

techniques where it's going to feel a little awkward at first or difficult and then it becomes

common and then it feels good because you have this backbone of longevity through these mechanisms

you've created for yourself or these practices and sometimes we do like boil over. We are going to

over commit sometimes but that's okay. It's just once you realize that you have make a shift. I

keep telling myself like there's truly no regrets. There are only lessons and there are only regrets

if you know you need a change and you don't make it.

What is going on? Emily Abadi here bringing you episode 149 of Hurtle. A wellness focus podcast

where I sit down with inspiring individuals to talk about big wins, tough moments and everything

in between. On the show you can expect vulnerability, motivation and candid discussions with everyone

from top athletes and CEOs to aspiring entrepreneurs on what it really takes to follow your passions.

My mission is simple to inspire you to be your best self-move with intention and have some fun

along the way. Today I am sitting down with runner Olympian and actor Alexi Papa,

soon recently added author to her resume with last month's Hurtlebook Club pic,

Brady. Alexi has conquered a lot of hurdles in her life from navigating her mother's suicide

at a young age to battling depression herself after the 2016 Olympic Games. Let's say back to

today's episode actually I really went into this interview understanding that many of you have

likely heard from Alexi before just because of all of the press that she's been doing surrounding

her book. I personally really loved her interview on Rich Roll. I found it to be super captivating.

But that doesn't mean, and I want to say this upfront, that you won't hear new stuff from her

on this episode. And in fact I actually, and I know I'm a little bit biased, but think this one

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