On today’s episode I’m talking with one of my all time favorite podcasters. This guest is someone I’ve wanted to have on the show since day one. I just wanted to make sure I was at a place where I could make the most of the episode. Nicole is so honest, real, interesting, insightful and relatable. I love her podcast because she has hard, honest and insightful conversations and I always leave feeling more connected. On this episode we talk about Accountability in order to do meaningful work Getting work done in the morning and what it takes to start a new habit Nicole’s story - how she came to podcasting and sharing honest conversations The process of changing and evolving Why it’s important to be honest with ourselves first Balancing grit and grace What it’s like to let go of identities like “runner” Why big hard changes can happen slowly Sometimes you need to transfer obsessions to get healthier What Nicole has learned from long distance hiking Why hard things gives us strength and confidence The power of having positive self-talk and why it matters in other areas of life Connect with Nicole: On Instagram On her website Listen to her podcast Join the private facebook community - the Joy Squad For full show notes visit: http://init4thelongrun.com