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’s 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 ‘Petals To The Fire’. We have a beautiful conversation about Nia’s 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.

IN THIS EPISODE

Nia’s passion for songwriting and singing (4:30)

Her feelings around making Team USA and the upcoming Olympic Games (6:58)

Nia’s journey in college studying nursing, exploring music, and excelling in sport (13:40)

How sacrifices and challenges prepped her for a professional running career (15:55)

Nia on surrendering perfectionism and her emphasis on faith (18:30)

Managing intrusive thoughts and Nia’s response when they get in her head (26:52)

A lesson on trust and how faith plays a role for Nia (32:30)

What’s exciting Nia right now and her perspective on owning your decisions (40:03)

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