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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 Abbate158. Hillary Allen, Ultra Runner
It was a no-brainer for me to kick off season six (!) with Hillary Allen, an ultra runner who survived a near-fatal #hurdlemoment in 2017. During a skyrace in…
Hurdle with Emily AbbateMOTHERHOOD IN FOCUS: Emily's Mom Deena Abbate On the Importance of Cherishing Every Day
It's Mother's Day, so what better time than now to bring a conversation with my mom to the feed. Part of this week's MOTHERHOOD IN FOCUS series, I'm grateful…
Hurdle with Emily AbbateMOTHERHOOD IN FOCUS: Annie Thorisdottir On Body Acceptance & Handling Negative Feedback
Leading up to Mother's Day, I'm chatting with six extraordinary women. Some moms. Some not. But, each has a story to tell, forever shaped by the women that…
Hurdle with Emily AbbateMOTHERHOOD IN FOCUS: Stephanie Bruce On Humility & The Importance Of A Stellar Support System
Leading up to Mother's Day, I'm chatting with six extraordinary women. Some moms. Some not. But, each has a story to tell, forever shaped by the women that…
Hurdle with Emily AbbateMOTHERHOOD IN FOCUS: Tunde Oyeneyin On Life After Loss & Her Mother's Legacy
Leading up to Mother's Day, I'm chatting with six extraordinary women. Some moms. Some not. But, each has a story to tell, forever shaped by the women that…
Hurdle with Emily AbbateMOTHERHOOD IN FOCUS: Sarah Larson Levey On Fresh Beginnings For Both Her Family & Y7 Studio
This week, I'm hosting six conversations as part of a special series on motherhood here on Hurdle. Although I'm not a mom just yet, my talks with Hurdlers over…
Hurdle with Emily AbbateMOTHERHOOD IN FOCUS: Rachel Nicks On Choosing Joy & Supporting Black Mothers
Over the next seven days, I'm hosting six conversations as part of a special week of content on motherhood here on Hurdle. Although I'm not a mom just yet, my…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate5-MINUTE FRIDAY: Escaping the Comparison Trap
Earlier this week I had a difficult battle with the comparison trap at the track. I'm talking about it for this week's 5-MINUTE FRIDAY, and how to pull…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate#HURDLEMOMENT: How To Use Meditation for Better Sleep
Today, I'm bringing Eve Lewis Prieto, Director of Meditation and mindfulness teacher at Headspace, onto the show to chat about the benefits of meditation when…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate157. Alex Silver-Fagan, Trainer & Creator of Flow Into Strong
When Alex and I recorded together for episode two of the show back in 2017, she had no idea of the hurdles that lay ahead in her journey. My first-ever guest…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate5-MINUTE FRIDAY: On Not Running From the Unexpected & Dancing In the Rain
Thanks so much to everyone who hit me up with feedback last week about 5-MINUTE FRIDAY. This week, I'm explaining what I've learned from all of your emails and…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate#HURDLEMOMENT: CBD 101: An Expert Answers Your Frequently Asked Questions About CBD
An estimated 64 million Americans have tried CBD in the last 24 months. So, today I'm having an expert come in to answer your CBD-related questions…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate156. Renée Rouleau, Celebrity Esthetician & Skincare Expert
Renée Rouleau is a pink-haired warrior. You may recognize her name from an episode we did a few weeks back, answering your biggest skincare questions. I was…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate5-MINUTE FRIDAY: A Life-Changing Move (& A Lot Of Emotions)
The last week was a lot. I finally found my next home, an apartment in Brooklyn after almost a month of looking and a hole lot of "maybe" options. Today for…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate#HURDLEMOMENT: Essential Financial Wellness Tips With 'The Budget Mom' Kumiko Love
Money can feel a little awkward to talk about sometimes. So, I'm calling in the reinforcements! Just because Tax Day got the scoot from April 15 to May 17…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate155. Akin Akman, Coach & Co-Founder AARMY
Akin Akman may be a fitness coach, but he's really aiming to make an impact on your mind. The now-Chief Fitness Officer and co-founder at AARMY learned about…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate5-MINUTE FRIDAY: Are You 'Good' At Being Alone?
I was recording an episode yesterday with a friend who happens to be a well-known yoga instructor. She said something during our session that stuck with me…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate#HURDLEMOMENT: Answering Your Questions About My 70-Pound Weight Loss
Between Spring 2007 and Spring 2010, I lost 70 pounds. I was in college, and before the night that changed everything (you'll have to listen to hear exactly…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate154. Massy Arias, Trainer & Wellness Coach
Massy Arias knew she was destined to do big things from a young age. Coming into her own after arriving in the U.S. from the Dominican Republic at 13, she…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate5-MINUTE FRIDAY: Focusing on One Thing At A Time (& One Thing Only)
I used to pride myself on being a high-caliber multitasker. It made me feel mentally agile, like a modern-day Superwoman. The catch? It’s not exactly desirable…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate#HURDLEMOMENT: How To Combat Negative Self-Talk
You can't do this. You're not good enough. This isn't for you. We've all had negative thoughts, but when was the last time you took ownership over them? Today…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate153. Emily DiDonato, Model & Co-Founder of Covey
Beyond being my personal style inspiration and a model, Emily DiDonato is also the founder of a new skincare brand called Covey and a body positivity advocate…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate5-MINUTE FRIDAY: Stop Settling for Less & Own Your Worth
Life has been a lot lately. In between the work calls and running around, I've been having a lot of conversations with friends about worth — the importance of…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate#HURDLEMOMENT: An Expert Answers Your Frequently Asked Questions About Fitness & Pregnancy
Will I ever be able to run/walk/squat again without peeing myself? How soon is too soon to exercise post-baby? What's the deal with pelvic floor and diastasis…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate152. Emily Skye, Fitness Trainer & Expert @EmilySkyeFit
Emily Skye wants women everywhere to know that they are not alone in their struggles. Today, I’m catching up with the fitness trainer who reaches 14 million…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate5-MINUTE FRIDAY: The Difference Between 'I Can't' & 'I Don't Want To'
Yesterday morning I was reminded of the important difference between "I can't," and "I don't." I didn't want to get out of bed to work out before an early…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate#HURDLEMOMENT: A Beginner's Guide To Breathwork
On Monday, I had the opportunity to chat with Dr. Michael Gervais and we touched on the power of breath. So, for #HURDLEMOMENT this week, I decided to bring in…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate151. Dr. Michael Gervais, High Performance Psychologist
Top athletes. Actors. CEOs. Dr. Michael Gervais is a high performance psychologist who has worked with some of the best to help them master their mind and…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate5-MINUTE FRIDAY: 4 Big Takeaways From the Pandemic Year None of Us Expected
365 days. Wow. This week, I’m reflecting on the year that no one expected, but — I’d argue — everyone needed. Of course, I don’t say this to downplay the…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate#HURDLEMOMENT: 5 Different Types of Runs to Add to Your Routine With Colleen Quigley
Base pace. Long. Tempo. Intervals. Recovery. If you’re new to running or a veteran at this point, all of these have a place in your routine, regardless of your…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate150. Megan Roup, Founder of The Sculpt Society
By now you’ve probably heard of The Sculpt Society, a dance-based fitness method with a cult-like following. Over the pandemic, it grew astronomically — more…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate5-MINUTE FRIDAY: Is Your Perspective Your Power or Your Prison?
The last year has been difficult for most everyone. How many times back in March, April, and May of 2020 did you or someone you know say “2020 was supposed to…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate#HURDLEMOMENT: Chef Dan Churchill Answers Your Plant-Based Diet Questions
Excited to chat about this popular topic with my friend Dan Churchill, a performance chef, host of The Epic Table podcast, and owner of Charley St. here in New…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate149. Alexi Pappas, Runner, Olympian, Actor & Author
Alexi has conquered a lot of hurdles her life, from navigating her mother’s suicide at a young age to battling depression herself after running for Greece at…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate5-MINUTE FRIDAY: I’m a Morning Workout Person. Here’s How I Make It Happen (Almost) Every Time.
Yesterday morning was the first time in a long time I debated skipping my morning workout. Of course, I take rest days during the week. But, this was not…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate#HURDLEMOMENT: Your Biggest Skincare Questions Answered With Renee Rouleau
Confession: I have been struggling with establishing a steady skincare routine for years. Today, I’m tackling the topic of skincare (and, skin health!) with…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate148. Trent Shelton, Motivational Speaker & Former NFL Player
Prepare to be inspired AF. Trent Shelton dreamed of being a professional football player from the time he was 5 years old. He bounced between three different…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate5-MINUTE FRIDAY: Progress Is Rarely Linear
On Monday's episode of Hurdle with Tunde Oyeneyin, we talked about the idea that progress is rarely linear. On your journey to success, whatever that looks…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate#HURDLEMOMENT: Trainer Taylor Rae Almonte On Having Conversations About Racism
February marks Black History Month, a time for education and celebration of Black culture. Today, I'm grateful to have Taylor Rae Almonte, an Afro-Latina actor…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate147. Tunde Oyeneyin, Peloton Instructor
To say that Tunde Oyeneyin is a bright light would be the understatement of the century. Even though the Peloton favorite has been through her fair share of…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate5-MINUTE FRIDAY: Inhale. Exhale. Chin up.
It gets really exhausting to feel like you’re the only person whose life isn’t going swimmingly. Especially since we’re so overly exposed to people crushing…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate#HURDLEMOMENT: Joe Holder On How to Design a Workout Plan That Works for You
With so many different options out there when it comes to fitness, how are you supposed to figure out what the “right” routine is for you? That’s a question…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate146. Alex Elle, Author & Self-Care Facilitator
Season five, H-E-L-L-O! To say that Alex Elle has made me re-think a lot about the way I talk to and treat myself would be an understatement. Elle regularly…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate5-MINUTE FRIDAY: Staying Positive (& Choosing Calm) When Things Go Wrong
I walked two miles to-and-from a non-existent doctor’s appointment yesterday morning. OK, it existed. It did! At least, it did in my Oscar Health app. In…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate#HURDLEMOMENT: Sugar 101, An Expert Answers Your Top Questions
Ready for a sweet chat? (Pun, intended.) In today's installment of the podcast, I'm catching up with registered dietitian, author, and intuitive eating…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate145. Nick Stone, CEO & Founder of Bluestone Lane
What do Taylor Swift, Sarah Jessica Parker, Malcom Gladwell, and Hugh Jackman have in common? They've all — at one point or another — frequented Bluestone Lane…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate5-MINUTE FRIDAY: What's Your Craziest Life Goal?
Holy sh*t, Amanda Gorman has me HYPED. In today's 5-MINUTE FRIDAY, I'm chatting about how watching the 22-year-old poet and Harvard graduate inspires me to…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate#HURDLEMOMENT: 6 Workout Motivation Tips To Make Exercise a Regular Habit
It's around that time of year when so many of us feel like we're not doing "enough." We started off 2021 with some big goals, and with time, sometimes the…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate144. Dave Asprey, Biohacker, Author & Founder of Bulletproof
By now, you've probably heard of Dave Asprey, or at least of the company he founded — Bulletproof 360 (home to The Bulletproof Diet and Bulletproof Coffee)…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate5-MINUTE FRIDAY: Focusing On Life Offline
I went through a phase in mid-2020 when I made the conscious decision to unfollow a slew of people on social media and “block” others from viewing my Instagram…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate#HURDLEMOMENT: What's Next for Hurdle & Answering Your Questions
First solo episode back in weeks! Hey, everyone! I've missed you! (But, there's been plenty of Hurdle to keep you occupied.) Today for #HURDLEMOMENT, I'm…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate143. Becs Gentry, Peloton Instructor & Runner
With personal best times of 1:16 in the half marathon and 2:37 in the marathon, Becs Gentry is a stellar athlete — proud of the body she’s built that enables…
Hurdle with Emily AbbateIn Focus: Making Smarter Eating Choices With Shana Spence, MS, RDN @thenutritiontea
2021 has arrived, and with it — a lot of us are setting some big goals as well as new year's resolutions. This week on Hurdle, I'm releasing five back-to-back…
Hurdle with Emily AbbateIn Focus: Making Strength Training a Priority With Gunnar Peterson, Personal Trainer
2021 has arrived, and with it — a lot of us are setting some big goals as well as new year's resolutions. This week on Hurdle, I'm releasing five back-to-back…
Hurdle with Emily AbbateIn Focus: Tricks for Better Sleep With Lisa Hayim, MS, RD
2021 has arrived, and with it — a lot of us are setting some big goals as well as new year's resolutions. This week on Hurdle, I'm releasing five back-to-back…
Hurdle with Emily AbbateIn Focus: Embracing a Positive Mindset With Nichelle Hines, Actor, Activist & CRO at Cycle House
2021 has arrived, and with it — a lot of us are setting some big goals as well as new year's resolutions. This week on Hurdle, I'm releasing five back-to-back…
Hurdle with Emily AbbateIn Focus: Making Meditation a Regular Habit With Andy Puddicombe, Co-Founder of Headspace
2021 has arrived, and with it — a lot of us are setting some big goals as well as new year's resolutions. This week on Hurdle, I'm releasing five back-to-back…
Hurdle with Emily AbbateTurning the Page With Des Linden, 2018 Boston Marathon Champion & 2x Olympian
For many of us, 2020 has been filled with one-too-many hurdles. It's finally (!) time to turn the page onto 2021, and in order to do that with a little bit of…
Hurdle with Emily AbbateTurning the Page With Rachel Drori, Founder & CEO of Daily Harvest
For many of us, 2020 has been filled with one-too-many hurdles. It's finally (!) time to turn the page onto 2021, and in order to do that with a little bit of…
Hurdle with Emily AbbateTurning the Page with Sadie Lincoln, Founder of Barre3
For many of us, 2020 has been filled with one-too-many hurdles. It's finally (!) time to turn the page onto 2021, and in order to do that with a little bit of…