309. In Good Faith: Nia Akins On Following Her Passions All The Way To Paris & Finding Solace In Music
This week I'm sitting down with Nia Akins, a Brooks professional runner who recently won the 800m race at the Olympic trials, punching her ticket to the Paris. We talk about her epic run at the trials and her feelings for the Games, but we start our conversation with Nia\u2019s together love, which is music and songwriting. We chat about the intersection of her two passions and how they play into one another as well as her new song \u2018Petals To The Fire\u2019. We have a beautiful conversation about Nia\u2019s faith and the realization she had when she felt she was putting too much pressure on herself as an athlete and artist. Her advice to anyone looking to make a big life change and her commitment to surrendering to perfectionism is mega inspiring, sure to assist you through your next hurdle.
\nIN THIS EPISODE
\nNia\u2019s passion for songwriting and singing (4:30)
\nHer feelings around making Team USA and the upcoming Olympic Games (6:58)\xa0
\nNia\u2019s journey in college studying nursing, exploring music, and excelling in sport (13:40)
\nHow sacrifices and challenges prepped her for a professional running career (15:55)
\nNia on surrendering perfectionism and her emphasis on faith (18:30)
\nManaging intrusive thoughts and Nia\u2019s response when they get in her head (26:52)
\nA lesson on trust and how faith plays a role for Nia (32:30)
\nWhat\u2019s exciting Nia right now and her perspective on owning your decisions (40:03)
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