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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 Protect Your Energy
There are so many people, things, experiences and obligations that flux with our energy on the regular. If you’re not careful, you could be giving too much of…
Hurdle with Emily AbbateEpisode 68: Jillian Michaels, Fitness Expert
Jillian Michaels is a household name in the fitness industry, and she welcomed me into her home in Malibu with open arms. Surreal? A little bit. We all watched…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate#HURDLEMOMENT: How To Deal With Injury
Being on the injured list sucks. In today's #hurdlemoment, I talk about the strategies that worked for me when I've had to take a step back in the past, the…
Hurdle with Emily AbbateEpisode 67: Tia-Clair Toomey, 3x 'Fittest Woman On Earth'
Not all that long ago, CrossFit’s 3x “Fittest Woman On Earth” wasn’t working out at all. In 2011, she was enrolled in the nursing program at Queensland…
Hurdle with Emily AbbateSPECIAL EPISODE: The Best & Worst Parts of Being a Runner
In Los Angeles last week I had the opportunity to sit down with Nike master trainer Kirsty Godso and model Catherine Li to chat all about the ins and outs of…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate#HURDLEMOMENT: What You Really Want To Know
For this week’s #hurdlemoment, I’m answering 10 listener questions off-the-cuff. No script. No planning. Just genuine honesty. From what I eat before a long…
Hurdle with Emily AbbateEpisode 66: Matthew Morton & Conrad Sandelman, Co-Founders Cha Cha Matcha
There was a time in Matthew Morton’s life when he was smoking three packs of cigarettes and downing up to 10 Red Bulls a day. That’s when his friend and NYU…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate#HURDLEMOMENT: Healthy Travel Hacks From Two Women Who Are Constantly On The Go
Teaming up with trainer Betina Gozo in Los Angeles for this week’s #hurdlemoment, where we’re dishing on our top healthy travel suggestions. From how to avoid…
Hurdle with Emily AbbateEpisode 65: Nicole Centeno, CEO & Founder Splendid Spoon
Nicole Centeno has always loved food. Even when she was working as a media buyer at Condé Nast and other big companies, she longed to turn her love for food…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate#HURDLEMOMENT: The Most Powerful Word You're Not Saying Enough
No. No. No. No. No. Feels good, doesn't it? There's so much power of owning your no. Fact: Saying "no" more means that you accept that you are in the driver's…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate64. Don Saladino, Celebrity Trainer & Owner Drive 495
The moment you start talking with Don Saladino, you’ll feel as though you’ve known him for years. It’s no wonder why big-name celebrities like Hugh Jackman…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate#HURDLEMOMENT: Summer Running Tips Every Runner Needs To Know
Man, is it hot out there. This week, I’m bringing Nike+ Run coach and ultramarathoner Jes Woods to hang with me for #hurdlemoment and chat about safe summer…
Hurdle with Emily AbbateEpisode 63: Jes Woods, Ultramarathoner & Nike+ Run Coach
On any given day, you might find Jes Woods running 100+ miles in one fell swoop. But not all that long ago the Nike running coach and ultra marathoner was…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate#HURDLEMOMENT: The Secret To Happiness
Happiness is how you feel about yourself when you’re by yourself. It’s not something that should hinge on how someone else shows up for you or likes on social…
Hurdle with Emily AbbateEpisode 62: Jamie Chung, Actress
“The Gifted”, “Big Hero 6”, “Gotham”. On the big screen, Jamie Chung is a stunner. And in person? Well, she’s one of the most delightful, refreshing people…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate#HURDLEMOMENT: These Few Words Can Change Your Life
“All it takes is all you’ve got.” “You didn’t come this far to only come this far.” We all have phrases or quotes we look to when times get tough. In today’s…
Hurdle with Emily AbbateEpisode 61: Adam Ross & Michael Pollak, Co-Founders Heyday
Confession: I didn’t know a thing about skincare until give-or-take age 30. I’ve never been the kind of person who thought pricey facials or luxury serums and…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate#HURDLEMOMENT: F*#k Failure!
This past weekend, I ran after a goal (literally) of conquering a mile in under 6 minutes. Spoiler alert: I ran it in 6:07. Rather than dwell on the negatives…
Hurdle with Emily AbbateEpisode 60: George Foreman III, Former Professional Boxer & Founder EverybodyFights
If you ask George Foreman III what it’s like to grow up with a two-time heavyweight champion as a dad, he’s pretty humble about it—because that’s all he’s ever…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate#HURDLEMOMENT: 7 Things Every Aspiring Marathoner Should Know
About 0.5 percent of the U.S. population runs a full marathon. Zero. Point. Five. Which means that if you’re listening to this week’s #hurdlemoment and you’ve…
Hurdle with Emily AbbateEpisode 59: Alex Morgan, Co-Captain U.S. Women's National Soccer Team
The FIFA Women's World Cup starts this week (!!) so it felt like an appropriate time to share my conversation with U.S. Soccer Women’s National Team co-captain…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate#HURDLEMOMENT: It's Time to Reevaluate Your Priorities
Sometimes we all need to take a step back and evaluate. Feel like you’re stressed lately? Is something missing? Are you constantly frustrated? Hey, I’ve been…
Hurdle with Emily AbbateEpisode 58: Anna Kaiser, Founder AKT
Kelly Ripa. Alicia Keys. Karlie Kloss. The powerhouse behind dance based cardio fitness and wellness brand AKT, celebrity trainer Anna Kaiser has some pretty…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate#HURDLEMOMENT: 30 Lessons I Learned By (The End Of) Age 30
Invest in yourself. Let the past be the past. Silence is golden. In today’s #hurdlemoment, I’m offering up a little bit of wisdom in honor of my June 2…
Hurdle with Emily AbbateEpisode 57: Omar 'Crispy' Avila, U.S. Army Veteran & Paralympic Powerlifter
He was given a 30 percent chance of living. Suffering burns to 75 percent of his body, this was nothing that Omar “Crispy” Avila imagined when he joined the…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate#HURDLEMOMENT: So You Want To Start A Podcast
I knew absolutely nothing about podcasts when I decided that I wanted to create one. It’s been a wild ride, but I’d like to think that after 18 months of…
Hurdle with Emily AbbateEpisode 56: Sjana Elise Earp, Yoga Instructor & Blogger
Spend 5 minutes with Sjana Elise Earp, and it’ll feel as though she’s your new best friend. The warm, welcoming yogi brings her kind, bubbly personality to her…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate#HURDLEMOMENT: 5 Easy Strategies for Working Out When You Don’t Want To
Sometimes, hitting a workout feels great. Other times, it feels like climbing Mount Everest. I’ve come a long way from my time despising fitness back in…
Hurdle with Emily AbbateEpisode 55: Kenny Santucci, Fitness Coach & Former Reality TV Star
Chat with Kenny Santucci and you’ll immediately realize a few things: he’s clearly from Jersey, got an affinity for fitness, and a no BS sort of guy. These…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate#HURDLEMOMENT: What It Really Means To Be An Entrepreneur
You can be whoever you want to be if you’re willing to put in the work. And while being your own boss can be a blast, it also comes with a fair share of…
Hurdle with Emily AbbateEpisode 54: Leila Janah, CEO & Founder Samasource & LXMI
Let me tell you: Leila Janah is unlike anyone I’ve ever met. She’s compassionate, bold, and a total powerhouse leading up two large (very different) companies…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate#HURDLEMOMENT: 6 Habits Of Happy People
We all have this idea in our head of what it’s going to take to be happy. Maybe it’s a dream apartment, that perfect job, or ideal partner. But the truth is…
Hurdle with Emily AbbateEpisode 53: Paddy Spence, CEO Zevia
When Paddy Spence lost his brother unexpectedly in 1995, his entire world changed. He pivoted jobs, decided to give up sugar (and hasn’t looked back since)…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate#HURDLEMOMENT: 4 Tricks to Eliminate Negative Self-Talk
The beginning of 2019 was a little rough for me. To everyone else, it looked like I was living my best life. Traveling from Spain and Paris to Austin and Los…
Hurdle with Emily AbbateEpisode 52: Tia-Clair Toomey, 'Fittest Woman On Earth'
Not all that long ago, CrossFit’s “Fittest Woman On Earth” wasn’t working out at all. In 2011, she was enrolled in the nursing program at Queensland University…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate#HURDLEMOMENT: 7 Strategies To Be Your Most Productive Self
We all have 24 hours in a day (including Beyoncé). It’s normal to wonder how you can make the most of them. Ever since embracing life as a freelance journalist…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate51. Kathrine Switzer, Running Icon
Happy Marathon Monday! If you’ve never heard of running legend Kathrine Switzer, then you’re in for a treat. Not only because she has a stellar 2:51:37…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate#HURDLEMOMENT: How To Start (And Stay) Running
Today, I’m a certified run coach and seven-time marathoner. But not too long ago, I could barely run a mile without wanting to pass out. In today’s…
Hurdle with Emily AbbateEpisode 50: Joe Holder, Nike Master Trainer & Performance Consultant
Listening to Joe Holder talk is fascinating. Not necessarily because of the vocabulary that he uses—which is admittedly impressive—but because he’s so darn…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate#HURDLEMOMENT: 5 Hacks To Help You Become A Morning Person
Mornings are pretty polarizing, right? Either you love them and fully embrace the phrase “the early bird gets the worm,” or you’re more of a snooze button…
Hurdle with Emily AbbateEpisode 49: Daina Trout, CEO & Co-Founder Health-Ade
Seven years ago, Daina Trout, her husband, and her best friend launched Health-Ade with $600 in their pocket. Today, more than 120,000 bottles of the brand’s…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate#HURDLEMOMENT: How to Live a Life You Love
No one has the perfect life, but you have the opportunity (key word: “opportunity”) to get pretty darn close. In #hurdlemoment—my new bite-size series…
Hurdle with Emily AbbateEpisode 48: Bec Donlan of Sweat With Bec, Personal Trainer
If you want to build your booty, Bec Donlan is your girl. After relocating to the U.S. from Australia six years ago, the personal trainer built a name for…
Hurdle with Emily AbbateEpisode 47: Jeff Provenzano, Skydiver
Jeff Provenzano studied at New York City’s School of Visual Arts, but the last thing he wanted to do after college was get a job in graphic design. After…
Hurdle with Emily AbbateEpisode 46: Denyelle Bruno, President & CEO Tender Greens
Denyelle Bruno was born to stand out. The California native realized a couple of life-shaking things in her teen years: that she was a lesbian and had natural…
Hurdle with Emily AbbateEpisode 45: Luke Milton, Celebrity Trainer & Founder Training Mate
The second you meet bubbly personal trainer and Training Mate founder Luke Milton, you’ll want to be his best friend. It’s no wonder he attracts great…
Hurdle with Emily AbbateEpisode 44: Rachel Drori, Founder & CEO Daily Harvest
In 2015, Rachel Drori was hangry. Working at Gilt Groupe, she didn’t have enough time to recipe plan and cook healthy meals every single day. Come 3 p.m…
Hurdle with Emily AbbateEpisode 43: Alex Williamson, Chief Brand Officer Bumble
There’s no better way to describe Alex Williamson than kind. The Chief Brand Officer at Bumble has had more than her fair share of #hurdlemoments. From dealing…
Hurdle with Emily AbbateEpisode 42: GT Dave, Founder & CEO GT's Living Foods
Today, GT Dave is often referred to as the “king of kombucha.” But in late 1994, he was brewing small batches of the fermented tea in his parents’ kitchen. At…
Hurdle with Emily AbbateEpisode 41: Marcus Antebi, Founder Juice Press
At age 15, Juice Press founder Marcus Antebi entered a 3-month drug rehab program, and he’s been sober ever since. In episode 41, the Brooklyn native tells me…
Hurdle with Emily AbbateEpisode 40: Hurdle LIVE feat. Jessy Dover, Adam Kallen, Marah Lidey & Naomi Hirabayashi
Forty. Episodes (!!!). This live pod comes from a discussion I had last week in collaboration with WeWork Labs, featuring past Hurdlers Adam Kallen of Jane…
Hurdle with Emily AbbateEpisode 39: Carolyn Kylstra, Editor-in-Chief SELF
To say that Carolyn Kylstra has had an impressive career path as a journalist would be a total understatement. From stints at Men’s Health and Cosmopolitan to…
Hurdle with Emily AbbateEpisode 38: Marah Lidey & Naomi Hirabayashi, Co-Founders Shine
When we feel like we’re waiting for instructions (gimme a sign!) we can forget our power. That’s just one example of the you-got-this texts that more than 2…
Hurdle with Emily AbbateEpisode 37: Hurdle LIVE feat. Sarah Larson Levey & Nichelle Hines
Special episode alert! Live from the Tory Burch store on Rodeo Drive in Los Angeles, I’m sitting down with Nichelle Hines—the chief ride officer at Cycle…
Hurdle with Emily AbbateEpisode 36: Ethan Agarwal, Founder & CEO Aaptiv
In 2013, the now-CEO was working as a consultant — tired, traveling constantly, and 40 pounds overweight. Fitness wasn’t a priority for him because—in his…
Hurdle with Emily AbbateEpisode 35: Ali Feller, Host Ali on the Run Show
Ever since she was a young girl, Ali Feller had her heart set on working in the publishing industry. Not just any job in publishing, though: Editor-in-chief of…
Hurdle with Emily AbbateEpisode 34: 8 Life-Changing Lessons I Learned From 365 Days of Hurdle
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, HURDLE! Exactly one year ago today, Hurdle hit iTunes. In this combo anniversary/year-end episode, I’m giddily recapping eight of the most…
Hurdle with Emily AbbateEpisode 33: Mark 'The Cobra Snake' Hunter, Photographer
In his early 20s, Mark Hunter was known as a thriving photographer nicknamed “The Cobra Snake”. He was a fixture in the New York and L.A. party scenes…
Hurdle with Emily AbbateEpisode 32: Ryan Flaherty, Senior Director of Performance Nike
Ryan Flaherty’s got, from my point of view, one of the most awesome jobs in the world. The Senior Director of Performance at Nike spends his days doing…
Hurdle with Emily AbbateEpisode 31: Jessy Dover, Co-Founder & Creative Director Dagne Dover
Break-ups suck. Arguably, break-ups suck even more when you’re an entrepreneur working tirelessly to launch your own business. Jessy Dover was grinding long…