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Hurdle with Emily Abbate
Hurdle is where real stories meet next-level ambition. Host, veteran journalist and coach Emily Abbate, interviews the most inspiring women in sports and wellness, peeling back the curtain on their journeys through vulnerable, deep conversation. Learn the secrets to their success, including the grit, glory, and crucial mindset lessons that help her level-up. Each conversation, a powerful reminder that we get to overcome, and embrace each hurdle to live happier, healthier, more motivated lives…
Episodes
Hurdle with Emily Abbate#HURDLEMOMENT: How To Have a More Compassionate Relationship With Your Body
Everyone’s a little bit confused and a little stressed about their bodies - you’re not alone! But which thoughts are worth paying attention to and which are…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate177. Aly Orady, CEO & Founder Of Tonal
On the morning after Christmas in 2013, Aly Orady decided to change his life. Prior to this #hurdlemoment, the then-child prodigy had graduated high school at…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate5-MINUTE FRIDAY: On Withdrawing From the Marathon & Acceptance
I'm honestly in a really good place right now, making limoncello out of lemons. Today, I'm talking about the positive progress I've made in the last week re…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate#HURDLEMOMENT: Everything a Beginner Cyclist Needs to Know With Pro Alison Tetrick
This episode is jam-packed with every ounce of information I wish someone told me right off the bat when I was ready to get in the saddle. From the importance…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate176. Gretchen Rubin, Best-Selling Author
This was an honor. Welcome Gretchen Rubin to the Hurdle family. Gretchen's known to many as the author of The Happiness Project, one of her many best-selling…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate20-MINUTE FRIDAY: So. I'm Injured.
I've been keeping this from the community for a minute, because I needed some time to process. To answer your top question: I'm not entirely sure what's going…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate#HURDLEMOMENT: How to Set Boundaries (& Keep Them) With Self-Healing Expert Yasmine Cheyenne
I needed this conversation. My hope is that maybe you do, too. Today I'm chatting with Yasmine Cheyenne, a teacher and advocate for mental health and spiritual…
Hurdle with Emily AbbateBONUS EPISODE: Emily Answers Your Listener Questions
What do I do to manage burnout? How do I know whether to keep pushing or take a rest from my weekly workout routine? What do you see when ~you~ look in the…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate175. Adrian Williams, Peloton Instructor
Season. Seven. WHAT IS GOOD! I'm beyond excited to kickstart a new season of the show with Adrian Williams, Peloton instructor and all-around wonderful human…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate5-MINUTE FRIDAY: Finding Calm In a Hurricane
Definitely didn't expect to get caught in the remnants of Hurricane Ida over here in New York on Wednesday, but alas, I did. Telling that story on the show…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate#HURDLEMOMENT: How to Own Your Morning Routine To Unlock Your Big Potential
So excited to welcome Liz Plosser back to the show! Liz is a dear friend of mine, the Editor-in-Chief of Women's Health, and the new author of Own Your…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate174. Devon Still, Former NFL Player & Advocate for Childhood Cancer Awareness
Wow. I probably say that word at least 15 times in today's episode with Devon Still, former NFL player, author, speaker, and advocate for childhood cancer…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate5-MINUTE FRIDAY: A Morning With Zero Anxiety That Made Me Rethink ... Everything
Tuesday was monumental for me in the most special of ways. Talking about that and a few big lessons for this week's 5-MINUTE FRIDAY, which feels a lot more…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate#HURDLEMOMENT: Everything You Should Know About Trail Running With Mirna Valerio
Summer is one of my favorite times to get out in nature, so what better time to talk about all things trail running than right now. Bringing on an expert…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate173. Tara Stiles, Founder of Stråla Yoga
Tara Stiles is a global yoga, movement, wellness, and mindfulness expert, author and founder of Stråla Yoga. For episode 173, we talk about how dance was…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate5-MINUTE FRIDAY: Choosing Kindness As Currency
Navigating customer service in a pinch can be the ultimate nightmare (especially when it comes to technology!). This week, I witnessed some of the best ever…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate#HURDLEMOMENT: An OBGYN Answers Your Feminine Wellness Questions
VAGINA VAGINA VAGINA. There, now you're a little more used to hearing that (via your own voice inside your head, anyway). Today on the show, I'm catering to…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate172. James Lawrence, Endurance Athlete Known As 'The Iron Cowboy'
Father-of-five James Lawrence made headlines earlier this summer by doing something he called the Conquer 100, which involved him completing 101 Ironman…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate5-MINUTE FRIDAY: 4 Million Downloads & A Few Really Important Lessons
It's hard for me to fathom that this show has been listened to 4 million times. But! Here we are! This week, we (as a community because this is impossible…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate#HURDLEMOMENT: An Expert On How to Eat for Better Brain Function
If I were to tell you that the things you consume could help you think more clearly and function at a higher level, would you make some changes to your diet?…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate171. Molly Seidel, 2020 Olympic Medalist in the Marathon
I STILL HAVE CHILLS. It was a no-brainer for me to bring my 2020 conversation with Molly Seidel back to the feed today, mostly because WOW listening to this…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate5-MINUTE FRIDAY: What Are Your Emojis?
A little social experiment had me rethink how I'm viewing the day to day grind. SOCIAL @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast CHECK OUT THE NEW HURDLE WEBSITE! Hurdlers…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate#HURDLEMOMENT: How to Fuel Your Body Best During Marathon Training
As a 9x marathoner (training for No. 10 and 11) — I get asked about this constantly: "What am I supposed to eat when I'm training?" Today I'm bringing in a…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate170. Aditi Shah, Peloton Instructor
Welcome Aditi Shah to the Hurdle fam! Today, she teaches yoga and meditation to millions of people via the Peloton platform. Despite learning about both…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate5-MINUTE FRIDAY: Well, This Is Awkward
So. Remember when I told you about "red flags" guy? I ran by him on the street today. Well, I thought I did. Then, I texted him, and learned that I made a…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate#HURDLEMOMENT: 5 Important Lessons I Learned Training for 9 Marathons
It's hard for me to believe that this fall, I'll be running my tenth and eleventh marathons (London and New York). For today's #HURDLEMOMENT, I'm chatting…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate169. Sgt. Samantha Schultz, Modern Pentathlete
A few weeks back I spent time in Colorado getting to know Sgt. Samantha Schultz, better known to her friends and family as Sammy. Sammy’s heading to Tokyo this…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate5-MINUTE FRIDAY: Reminder — You Choose How You React to the Little Voice In Your Head
Today I'm chatting about a successful debate I had with my inner dialogue that was really, really rewarding. Also, answering a listener question about how to…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate#HURDLEMOMENT: Everything You Need to Know About Solo Travel
You asked, we're answering! Today I'm bringing in Jeannette Ceja, a travel journalist who has been to 60+ countries, to talk all about solo travel. What you…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate168. Carli Lloyd, Pro Soccer Player
Today is a seriously cool moment as I am sitting down to talk with women’s soccer icon Carli Lloyd. I played soccer growing up, so I’ve admired Carli as an…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate5-MINUTE FRIDAY: You Are NOT The Only Person On the Struggle Bus
I got a DM earlier last week that asked me if there are "some days that running just a mile feels impossible." HA! I give my answer in today's 5-MINUTE FRIDAY…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate#HURDLEMOMENT: Expert-Backed Tips To Deal With Burnout That Really Work
Today I'm talking about burnout with Victoria Albina, a Certified Life Coach, UCSF-trained family nurse practitioner and breath work meditation guide. We…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate167. Katrina Scott, Co-Founder of Tone It Up
Welcome Katrina Scott to the Hurdle fam! For episode 167, I'm chatting with the Tone It Up founder about everything from how she got into fitness to her recent…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate5-MINUTE FRIDAY: Navigating Unexpected Turbulence With Grace
Got on a plane Tuesday night that never took off. Talking about that on this week's 5-MINUTE FRIDAY, and learning to accept the things that we have no control…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate#HURDLEMOMENT: 4 Simple, Expert-Backed Hacks to Level-Up Your Health
What if I told you there were simple things you could do TODAY to get healthier that require little-to-no effort? I get it, change can be tough. But thanks to…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate166. Alli Webb, Co-Founder of Drybar & Serial Entrepreneur
Alli Webb is a powerhouse. There's no two ways around it. This is an interview I dreamt of for some time, and I couldn't be more elated to bring it to the feed…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate5-MINUTE FRIDAY: On Taking Up Space & Shooting Your Shot
My heart is full. Los Angeles has been good to me, specifically because I got a chance to meet up with a slew of great Hurdlers and also, record WITH my…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate#HURDLEMOMENT: The Biggest Mistakes We Make When Looking for a Relationship
Oh man. If you listen to the show, you know I am the ~most~ awkward when it comes to talking about dating. But fact is, your personal relationships are a big…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate165. Kai Lightner, Pro Climber
Kai Lightner, is a professional climber — arguably one of the best in the world — from Fayetteville, North Carolina. Since first walking into the climbing gym…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate5-MINUTE FRIDAY: I Have a Confession
I've been hesitating on a staple in my regular routine, one that typically makes me feel like ~me~ but lately has been giving me anxiety. Today, I'm owning up…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate#HURDLEMOMENT: An Expert On How to Get Comfortable Being Uncomfortable
Today I’m chatting with Michael Easter, author of the new book The Comfort Crisis, Embrace Discomfort To Reclaim Your Wild, Happy, Healthy Self. He’s a…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate164. Bob Abbate, AKA Dad
With Father's Day yesterday, I feel like now Is as good of a time as ever to bring my Dad, Bob, onto the show. For episode 164, we talk everything from his…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate5-MINUTE FRIDAY: What Excites You Right Now?
This is a question I ask a lot of guests, but today I'm answering it myself. Looking forward to a lot at the moment, but this one big release is going to make…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate#HURDLEMOMENT: How To Pick A Therapist & What To Know Before You Go
Going to therapy, especially for the first time, can be mega intimidating. I'm connecting with Dr. Amanda Fialk of The Dorm to answer your frequently asked…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate163. Iskra Lawrence, Model & Body Acceptance Advocate
Today, Iskra Lawrence is a household name in the modeling industry. She got into it at 13 in England where she grew up, and for years she struggled with being…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate5-MINUTE FRIDAY: Forget About How Things 'Should' Be
I missed all of the feels that I get in hot yoga and my first class in 14 months DELIVERED those, plus a really, really special reminder. SOCIAL @emilyabbate…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate162. Samantha Gash, Endurance Athlete & Social Impact Entrepreneur
To say that Sam Gash is inspiring is the understatement of the year. But before I tell you more about her, what I want to make sure I mention right off the bat…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate161. Caleb Marshall, 'The Fitness Marshall'
What do you get when you combine camo pants, a fiery passion for dance, sweat, and a good time? Meet Caleb Marshall, known to his 3.25 million (and growing)…
Hurdle with Emily AbbateRUN WEEK: On Run Culture & Crews With Knox Robinson
When I laid out the content for this week, there was no doubt in my mind that I A. Wanted to talk about run culture and B. Would need to do that with Knox…
Hurdle with Emily AbbateRUN WEEK: How to Start Running Today With Jess King
Once a week, I get a message or email from a listener asking me "how do I start?" Today, I'm addressing this with Jess King of Peloton, an old friend of mine…
Hurdle with Emily AbbateRUN WEEK: My Biggest Lessons From 13 Years of Running (& 9 Marathons)
Time flies when you're on the move. Today for Run Week, I'm sharing the biggest takeaways that I've learned from 13 years (!) of running, from the importance…
Hurdle with Emily AbbateRUN WEEK: Getting Through The Tough Runs With Aisha Praught-Leer
Welcome to Run Week on Hurdle! In celebration of global running day on Wednesday, June 2, I’m bringing five back-to-back episodes dedicated to the sport that…
Hurdle with Emily AbbateRUN WEEK: Everything You Need to Know About The Long Run With Coach Jess Movold
Welcome to Run Week on Hurdle! In celebration of Global Running Day on Wednesday, June 2, I’m bringing five back-to-back episodes dedicated to the sport that…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate5-MINUTE FRIDAY: On Getting Stuck In the Pouring Rain
I went to my first fitness class in something like 14 months on Wednesday night, and it just so happened to pour rain on me. Fun fact: It was amazing — and an…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate#HURDLEMOMENT: Answering Your Listener Questions!
You asked, I answered. Popping in today to answer a slew of listener questions, talking about marathon training, working alone (and how to stave off…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate160. Lori Harder, Self-Love Specialist, Author & Founder of Lite Pink
Today I’m talking with Lori Harder. She’s a self-love specialist, host of the Forbes top-rated podcast ”Earn Your Happy,” founder of the bliss project, author…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate#HURDLEMOMENT: On Returning Back to 'Normal'
Things are opening. Life is happening. Masks are less frequent. (You get the idea.) For today's episode of #HURDLEMOMENT, I'm offering up my best-practice tips…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate159. Victoria Garrick, Mental Health Advocate & Podcaster
Excited to welcome Victoria Garrick to the show today, host of Real Pod, former D1 volleyball player at USC, mental health advocate (the list goes on!)…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate5-MINUTE FRIDAY: Manhattan, It's Been Real
I never thought that I'd move to Brooklyn. Ever. But, here we are. I've never been more sure of something in my life, but that doesn't mean I'm not scared and…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate#HURDLEMOMENT: How To Make Friends As An Adult
This is probably one of the most popular topics I get DMs and emails about. I totally get it, because making friends as you get older is tough stuff! I'm…