328. Olympians Chari Hawkins & Josh Kerr Talk Embracing Discomfort, Prioritizing Mental Health & Learning Patience — LIVE From New York
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4.9 • 1.4K Ratings
🗓️ 18 November 2024
⏱️ 60 minutes
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Summary
If you want to feel hyped to go after your next big goal, this episode is for you. Sat down with Olympians and Brooks athletes Chari Hawkins and Josh Kerr in New York recently for a life show, and debriefed a crazy summer and the work went into showing up in Paris. Chari — Olympic heptathlete — opens up about mental health after a disappointing Games. And Josh? The silver medalist and current mile record holder on US soil gives his perspective on hard work and the importance of trusting the process. These are two unbelievable athletes with inspiring advice and unique perspectives on training for success and overcoming the hurdles that come with striving for greatness.
IN THIS EPISODE
Josh’s recollection of his silver 1500 meter race in Paris (4:40)
Executing your plan A and how to pivot when you need to refocus on your plan B (6:15)
How to show up again after not getting the result you wanted (11:10)
Chari’s ‘why’ and her perspective on the heptathlon (15:06)
Josh’s self belief and the importance of trusting the process (17:50)
How to focus on positive self talk when negative thoughts creep in (24:05)
Chari’s biggest takeaway from the Paris Games (31:40)
Advice for anyone having to navigate injury (35:10)
The opportunity costs that goes with performing and such an elite level (39:10)
What Chari and Josh are doing to stay excited for what’s ahead after Paris (47:10)
Chari on vulnerability and relatability (54:12)
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| 0:00.0 | When you're at your weakest, that's that. |
| 0:03.3 | And you have an opportunity where you can let the weight crush you or you can push through the pain and you can push through the struggle. |
| 0:09.4 | And when you push it up, that's Emily Abadi here. You are listening to episode 328 of Hurtle, a wellness-focused podcast where I talk to inspirational people about everything from their |
| 0:37.5 | highest highs and toughest moments to essential tips on how to live a healthier, happier, |
| 0:43.7 | more motivated life. We all go through our fair share of hurdles. My goal through these discussions |
| 0:49.2 | is to empower you to better navigate yours and move with intention so that you can stride toward your |
| 0:55.2 | own big potential? And of course, have some fun along the way. I am beyond elated today to bring you |
| 1:03.4 | my live podcast from New York City Marathon Week with Olympians Josh Kerr and Shari Hawkins. I had the opportunity to chat with them at the |
| 1:14.4 | Brooks Hyperion House the night before the marathon and what a special night it was. In this episode, |
| 1:21.1 | we talk about everything from their big wins and how they've gotten through life's toughest moments |
| 1:25.8 | to what it's like chasing their dreams |
| 1:27.8 | in such a public manner. I really appreciated Josh's sentiments about hard work and oh my goodness, |
| 1:34.1 | Shari opening up about mental health and how she handled a disappointment at this year's |
| 1:39.1 | games was not only beautiful, but really motivates me to keep on showing up and going after the things |
| 1:45.6 | that excite me as well. And again, I cannot reiterate, these are two unbelievable individuals. |
| 1:52.0 | Shari's track record includes 15 medals. And to simply be a heptathlet, that blows my mind |
| 1:58.0 | to be good at the seven different events that are required. |
| 2:02.7 | And then of course, Josh, I mean, in 2021, he set the record for the fastest mile on U.S. soil |
| 2:08.6 | and has since earned a bronze medal in the 1500 at the 2020 Olympics and silver at the Paris Games. |
| 2:16.4 | Make sure if you're not yet following along with us on social, |
| 2:21.5 | yeah, I don't over and do that. That's over at Furtle podcast. I am over at Emily Abadi. And we have a |
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