find your people and let them inspire you and encourage you and remind you that you are not

going to collapse, you know, at the presence of like anyone challenge coming up. You're so much bigger than that.

Hey, Hurtlers, Emily Abadi here. You are listening to episode 247 of Hurtle, a wellness-focused 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, 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 towards your own big potential.

And of course, have some fun along the way.

For today's episode 247, I am chatting with author and self-care advocate, Brianna Weist.

She's got a new book out.

It is called The Life That's Waiting.

And to tell you that I was anxiously anticipating, I won't even say waiting for.

Anticipating this conversation would be the biggest understatement.

I, this year, every morning,

reading a page from Brianna's book, The Pivot Year,

which is a book that features 365 daily meditations, and I'll use her words, on finding the courage to become who you've always wanted to be, end quote. I have, gosh, just so appreciated

Brianna's words and wisdom as I have come into my own. I am really feeling so inspired by her words this year.

And so I was honored that she took the time to sit down with me for Hurtle to share some of

her goodness with all of you. Brianna talks about her upbringing and the journey that has

gotten her to this point of being in a place where she feels confident enough to share her words and her writing with the world.

We talk about the importance of the inputs in our life and how it is so, so important to make sure that you are only taking criticism from those that you would

seek advice from. Super important there. We also talk about the hurdles that Brianna has faced

within writing what it was like for her to expose herself to so many people from

the get-go and how she feels that it is so important that regardless of what arena, and I use

that word very specifically, that you are in, you open yourself to learning from individuals

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