when I reach that point in a race where everything feels like it's on fire and my legs are

stiff and are going numb, I just kind of tell myself, like, I've arrived. Like, I've gotten to that

point where I am pushing my absolute limits. I'm pushing the boundaries and I get to use this

as a chance to see what I'm really made of.

What's going on, Emily Abadi here. You are listening to episode 244 of hurdle, a wellness focus podcast where I talk to inspirational people about everything from their highest highs and

toughest moments to essential tips on how to live, a healthier, happier, happier, more motivated

life. We all go through our fair share of hurdles. My goal through these

discussions is to empower you to better navigate yours and move with intention so that you can

stride toward your own big potential and of course have some fun along the way. For today's

episode, I am so stoked to bring you my conversation with Jesse Diggins.

She is the most decorated cross-country skier in U.S. history, not to mention a three-time

Olympic medalist. Little mic drop there.

And honestly, such a phenomenal human being.

Fresh off of her recent World Cup win, Jesse and I talk about what it's been like for her training in Italy just under a year out from the 2026 Olympic Games. Jesse gives us some color on what it's like to train and

compete at her level and the sacrifices that it requires. And I also cannot appreciate her

vulnerability and openness enough when it comes to talking about her history with disordered eating.

I want to make sure that I disclaim that right up front.

We do talk a fair amount about her eating disorder history in today's episode.

And there is not a doubt in my mind that her openness can help so many who have either

struggled with something similar or maybe going through it right now.

Jessie gets really transparent about the hurdles that she overcame in opening up to her care team

to get the help that she needed and how she converses with her inner critic, something that we can

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