Welcome back to episode 27 of hurdle, a podcast that talks to top CEOs and entrepreneurs

about how they got through tough times, hurdles of sorts, by leaning into wellness.

My name's Emily Abadi, and I am proud to say that not only did I snag a personal record time

at last weekend's New York City Marathon,

but I am also now capable of walking downstairs again without winsing.

I am so stoked to bring you my conversation with Kirstie Katsso today.

And before we get to that, shout out to the sponsor of the episode, Athletic Greens.

Gearing up for the marathon last week, I was so strict in making

sure that I was getting in all the best nutrition, and Athletic Greens is definitely a piece of

that puzzle. Complete with 12 servings of fruits and vegetables, having the greens powder as a part of my

morning routine makes me feel like a better me. They're offering a special deal to hurdle listeners.

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Now let's talk about KG, aka K God, aka K-God, aka K-Garcy K-Gat-K-Gos.

Let me tell you, listening to this woman talk will ignite something in you.

Appropriate since the New Zealand transplant calls herself a pyro girl.

That's something we'll definitely get into later.

In today's episode, we talk about the

hurdle moments she's faced building her personal brand, including having to leave behind a major

fitness project she worked on with Lays Mills to put her faith in the swoosh. Also, how an injury

brought her to tears inside an acupuncturist's office, a red flag telling her she needed to temporarily turn down

the intensity of her workouts and just chill out. She offers beautiful insight on the importance

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