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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 Abbate369. A New Era For Women's Sports: How To Create Buzz & Follow Your Instincts With The New York Liberty's Chief Brand Officer Shana Stephenson
Shana Stephenson had her dream job at ESPN years ago. Now, she has her dream job—again. As the New York Liberty's Chief Brand Officer, Stephenson has the…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate5-MINUTE FRIDAY: You Can't Rush A Good Thing (Trust Me, It's Coming)
FINALLY! The moment I've been waiting for. Plus: Answering a listener question on numb toes (seriously). SOCIAL…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate368. Riding With Purpose: How To Define Success, Trust Your Gut & Build Self-Worth With 2X Olympic Gold Medalist Kristen Faulkner
Kristen Faulkner won two gold medals for cycling at the 2024 Olympics, less than eight years after starting riding competitively. That in itself is an…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate5-MINUTE FRIDAY: What Are You Willing To Do About It?
If it doesn't feel good, then it's up to you to make a change. And if you don't make a change? Then you only have yourself to blame. Also: Answering a listener…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate367. More Than Enough: Sunny Choi On Her Path to Breaking At The Olympics, The Power of Self-Belief & Embracing Second Chances
From the age of three, Sunny Choi dreamt of going to the Olympics. She thought that it would be for gymnastics, but she made the difficult decision to forgo…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate5-MINUTE FRIDAY: Your Future Self Thanks You
What are you doing to help your future self? SOCIAL @emilyabbate…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate366. Riding The Wave: Embracing Life As A New Mom & How To Give 100% Of Whatever's In The Tank With Surfer Carissa Moore
Carissa Moore is without-a-doubt one of the best surfers of all time. And after five world championships and two Olympic Games (one where she placed…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate5-MINUTE FRIDAY: When Did We Get Here?
When did we get here? Plus: Answering a listener question about weak hips. SOCIAL…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate365. Testing Your Limits: Ash Pryor Talks Owning Your Sexy, Healthy Selfishness & Rowing Her Way To Peloton
Sitting down with Ash Pryor is like sitting down with burst of good energy. Brought the Peloton rowing instructor into the studio this week to talk about how…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate5-MINUTE FRIDAY: Can You Break It Up Into Little Doables?
A takeaway from my workout earlier this week, plus answering a listener question on playlists tied to different methods of sweat. SOCIAL…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate364. [SOLO] Dare to Grow: How to Set & Conquer Uncomfortable Goals
This week I'm diving into one of my favorite topics: Setting and achieving uncomfortable goals. We all naturally gravitate toward comfort and predictability…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate5-MINUTE FRIDAY: Slow Down, Smell The Roses & Celebrate Yourself
BIG MOOD this week! Talking about the importance of taking a beat to celebrate the journey, and answering a listener question about my journaling practice…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate363. Going All In: How To Rise To Any Challenge & Let Your Confidence Shine With WNBA Player Sophie Cunningham
Look up "powerhouse" in the dictionary, and you may just find Sophie Cunningham's photo there. Bringing back this REWIND from July 2023 to celebrate the strong…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate5-MINUTE FRIDAY: You Have To Have Grace With Yourself, OK?
Takeaways from a busy week + answering a listener question on how to incorporate multiple goals at one time with your workout routine, specially with running…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate362. Being Delusional Is A Good Thing: How To Garner Self-Belief & The Perks Of Setting Big Goals With Madeline Hill Of 'The Sports Gossip Show'
Ever wondered if you were dreaming too big? On this week's episode of Hurdle, Emily and Madeline from The Sports Gossip Show say that there's no such thing…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate5-MINUTE FRIDAY: The Benefits To Being Curious
Talking about curiosity and why I'm gearing up to be a bit more inquisitive. Plus: Answering a listener question on my favorite routines. MENTIONED IN THIS…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate361. A Winning Playbook: Elle Duncan On How To Design Your Dream Life, Stand In Your Power & Catch A Vibe
Sportscaster host Elle Duncan is on Hurdle this week to talk about career trajectory, from local radio to the national spotlight, and how each step shaped her…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate5-MINUTE FRIDAY: The Benefit Of Going Through Hard Times
Reflecting this week on the difference that a year can make. Plus: Answering a listener question about data overload, our connected generation, and if it's…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate360. A Lesson In Confidence: How To Own Your Worth, Embrace Being A Beginner & Tell A Good Story With Lauren Nemeroff
When I met Lauren three years ago, she was on an entirely different career path. Fast forward to today: She owns her own creative agency, Flow State Creative…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate5-MINUTE FRIDAY: Go After A Goal That Scares You, Trust Me
Talking about last weekend's After Dark half-marathon, and answering a listener question about how to home in on your why. OFFERS InsideTracker | Go to…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate359. Becoming Your Best Self: How To Write Your Own Blueprint, Trust Your Gut & Meet The Moment With Coach Diljeet Taylor
There’s something beyond special about coach Diljeet Taylor; as the head of BYU’s women’s track and field program, she’s made a massive impact on young women…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate5-MINUTE FRIDAY: Who's Helping You Rally When Things Feel Hard?
A lesson from a tough Wednesday morning workout. Plus: Answering a listener question about what I wish I knew at 27 now that I'm officially the big 3-7…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate358. Everything You Need Is Within You: How To Use Your Breath To Improve Performance & Manage Stress With Kristina Centenari
Fun fact: We breathe approximately 22,000 times per day, and most individuals are only aware of a handful of those breaths. Today, Kristina Centenari — a Tonal…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate5-MINUTE FRIDAY: The Butterfly Effect Is Crazy Because ...
You've seen everyone sharing videos on the butterfly effect lately on social, right? Talking about how it relates to my life, and answering a listener question…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate357. Championing Women In Sport: How To Take Up Space & Better Support Mothers With Alysia Montaño
Alysia Montaño has never stood down from a challenge. Making waves when she ran the 2014 USATF Championships at 34 weeks pregnant, the activist, mother, and…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate5-MINUTE FRIDAY: You Don't Have To Go It Alone, OK?
Talking about the power of community and how we don't have to be so strong all of the time. Plus: Answering a listener question on Oura Ring versus Whoop…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate356. Owning Your Narrative: How To Navigate Burnout & Adopt A Healthier Inner Dialogue With Liz Beecroft, LCSW
Join Emily as she welcomes back Liz Beecroft, LCSW, for a powerful conversation about the mental and emotional landscape of pursuing a healthier lifestyle. Liz…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate5-MINUTE FRIDAY: The Harmful Potential Of The Word 'Should'
Just because someone else does something doesn't mean you should. Talking about an impactful conversation I had this week with Liz Plosser of Best Case…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate355. Does Your Diet Suck? Building A Better Relationship With Food & Debunking Nutrition Noise With Zoë Rom & Kylee Van Horn, RDN
In this episode, Emily sits down with Zoe Rom and Kylee Van Horn, RDN, the best friend duo behind the Your Diet Sucks podcast. They do a deep dive into…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate5-MINUTE FRIDAY: The Gift Of Solitude — If You Choose To See It That Way
Talking about the benefit of getting well-acquainted with self. Plus: Answering a listener question about how to make friends as an adult. SOCIAL…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate354. Breaking The Ice: Jessica Campbell On Being The First Female Coach In the NHL, The Importance Of Empathy & Trusting Your Gut
In this episode, Emily sits down with Jessica Campbell, the first female full-time coach in NHL history with the Seattle Kraken. From her childhood skating in…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate5-MINUTE FRIDAY: When The Pain Of Staying The Same Is Too Great
Change can be hard. But it doesn't have to be more difficult than whatever is causing you discomfort in this moment. Plus: Answering a listener question about…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate353. How To Define Your Personal Philosophy: Understanding The Mind & Embracing the Path Of Self-Discovery With Performance Psychologist Dr. Michael Gervais
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: Accountability Buddies, #FTW!
I would not have done my run on Thursday if it weren't for Joanie. Giving her some props, and answering a listener question about how to pick up the pace on…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate352. Organization Can Be Your Super Power: How To Stay True To Yourself & Ask Smart Questions With Saucony’s Chief Marketing Officer Joy Allen-Altimare
This week I’m sitting down with Joy Allen-Altimare, the Chief Marketing Officer at Saucony. Such an interesting time to have this conversation with everything…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate5-MINUTE FRIDAY: 2 Simple Strategies To Help Combat Overwhelm
These work for me 99.9% of the time! Plus: Answering a listener question about how I choose the new things on my list to do every week! SOCIAL…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate351. An Invisible Illness: Pro Runner Grayson Murphy Opens Up About Her Battle With Crohn's Disease & Finding Confidence In The Mountains
When Grayson Murphy swapped from soccer to running in college, she never anticipated that she'd find such great success. Now a two-time world champion, the…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate5-MINUTE FRIDAY: A Lesson In Letting Go Of What You Can't Control
A story from last weekend's Cherry Blossom 10-miler. Plus: Answering a listener question on how to get rid of those pre-race jitters. SOCIAL…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate350. Your Life's Not On Pause: Tips For Overcoming Injury & Finding Light In Difficult Moments With Content Creator Lydia Keating
No one likes to be on the bench, unable to do the activities that they love because of an injury. This week, I'm chatting with writer, content creator, and…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate5-MINUTE FRIDAY: Can You Free Up Some Space?
This analogy blew my mind; a helpful reframe when it comes to some habits that may or may not be serving us longterm. Plus: Answering a listener question about…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate349. I'm Possible: How To Own Your Leadership Style & Make Difficult Decisions With Brooks Running Chief Marketing Officer Melanie Allen
Last week, Melanie Allen was working on plans for fall 2026. As the Chief Marketing Officer at Brooks Running, she's always thinking three steps (or, at least…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate5-MINUTE FRIDAY: Can't We All Be Excited For The Journey, Together?
Food for thought, plus answering a listener question about my tips for navigating tax season as an entrepreneur. SOCIAL…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate348. How Dare I Not: Dr. Chelsea Jackson Roberts On How Yoga Changed Her Life & Letting Go Of 'Should'
I could listen to Dr. Chelsea Jackson Roberts talk all day. Welcoming the Peloton instructor — who's celebrating five years teaching on the platform — to the…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate5-MINUTE FRIDAY: The First Step To Getting What You Want
Food for thought, plus answering a listener question about how to make time for yourself when it feels like there's no room for it in your schedule. SOCIAL…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate347. The Mountain Is You: Author Brianna Wiest On The Power Of Self-Belief & Her Journey To Topping Best Seller Lists
Some amazing things can happen when you believe in yourself, and that's what Brianna Wiest — author of the new book The Life That's Waiting — is here to talk…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate5-MINUTE FRIDAY: When All You've Got Is 50%, Give 100% Of That
When things feel heavy, there's an opportunity there to do the best you can considering the circumstances. Talking about how to recharge your own battery…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate346. The Greatness Equation: 4x Olympian Katie Ledecky Shares Her Recipe For Gold, Goal Setting Tactics & Feelings On Inspiring The Next Generation
Katie Ledecky, welcome to Hurdle. (That's a sentence I've wanted to write for 7+ years now.) To be able to have this conversation during Women’s History Month…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate5-MINUTE FRIDAY: How To Trust Your Gut & Make Difficult Decisions
This week's 5-MINUTE FRIDAY covers joy and the tough stuff. Offering up a few actionable tips that can help you through making your next difficult decision…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate345. Learning True Balance: Jess McClain On Finding The Fun In Running & The Power Of The Reframe
Welcoming Jess McClain to the show! Jess is a pro runner for Brooks, and she made big waves last year when she came in fourth in both the Olympic Marathon…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate5-MINUTE FRIDAY: A Love Letter To Bagels & My Younger Self
Kind of weird that this fixation meal is actually me giving my younger self a hug? Maybe? Anyone else? Also: Answering a listener question on how long it took…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate344. Taking Back Control: Cross Country Skier Jessie Diggins Talks Befriending Pain, Conquering Her Eating Disorder & Embracing Imperfection
Jessie Diggins knows that perfection isn’t reality. But as the most decorated cross country skier in U.S. history, her record’s pretty close. In this week’s…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate5-MINUTE FRIDAY: Are You Letting The Small Details Keep You From Starting?
The starting line is right in front of you, but are you standing in your own way? Talking about how this regularly plays out, and answering a listener question…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate343. How To Practice Self-Love: The Power Of Affirmations & Benefits Of Positive Self-Talk With Dr. Nina Polyné
The way that you talk to yourself (and treat yourself) is important; as you've likely heard before — self-love isn't selfish. Put this one in the love file…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate5-MINUTE FRIDAY: What Do You Love About Yourself?
It's not lame to answer this question, btw. I love Valentine's Day, and not because I'm in love with someone else. Talking about what this day looks like for…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate342. How To Love Better: On Finding Grace, Healing & Motivation In Your Relationships With Diego 'Yung Pueblo' Perez
With Valentine's Day on the horizon, the podcast this week is shifting to talk about love. Self-love, loving others, and all type of relationships. Love is the…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate5-MINUTE FRIDAY: The Best Email You Could Ever Send
I did something earlier this week that made me really proud. Plus: Asking a favor of all of you, and answering a listener question about how to spend time on…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate341. How To Get Stronger: CrossFit Champion Laura Horvath On Learning New Skills, Navigating Self-Talk & Fueling For Success
Imagine being referred to as "The Fittest Woman On Earth" — that's Laura Horvath's reality. The 2023 champion of the CrossFit Games joins Hurdle this week for…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate5-MINUTE FRIDAY: Reminder — Your Joy Is Entirely Within Your Control
I've spoken about my one-new-thing-a-week experiment here before, but this week I'm reflecting on just how fortunate we are to take the reigns on our own joy…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate340. How To Fuel For Improved Performance: Chef Dan Churchill Talks Protein Needs, Perks Of A Plant-Forward Diet & Smoothie Hacks
Replay! Bringing back this popular episode to the top of the feed today, welcoming my friend Dan Churchill back on the podcast. We first aired this in early…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate5-MINUTE FRIDAY: Routine Is The Gift That Keeps On Giving
There will always be things that are out of your control. But, this week I'm chatting about the benefits of finding a routine that works for you — and how it…