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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 Abbate234. Heather Andersen, Founder of New York Pilates
Before Heather Andersen founded New York Pilates in 2013, she was a professional ballerina. But when injuries got the best of her, her heart lead her in a…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate5-MINUTE FRIDAY: If You Were A Pasta Dish, Which Dish Would You Be?
This one's in competition for the best listener question of all time. SOCIAL @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast JOIN: THE *Secret* FACEBOOK GROUP SIGN UP: Weekly…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate#HURDLEMOMENT: How To Start (& Stick) With A New Fitness Routine
New year, new goals? You're not alone. Today, I'm having Latreal Mitchell — Los Angeles-based trainer — on the show to talk about how to adopt a new fitness…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate233. Chris Bennett, Nike Running Global Head Coach
This is about running. This is not about running. Chris Bennett, better known to athletes worldwide as Nike Running’s Coach Bennett, has a special way with…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate5-MINUTE FRIDAY: What Are Your Words For 2022?
Patience. Grace. Resiliency. Looking back on the past 365 and thinking about how far I've come, and what's to come, too. SOCIAL @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate#HURDLEMOMENT: An Expert Reveals 2023's Biggest Health & Wellness Trends
Today I'm connected with Abbey Stone! She’s the Vice President of Content at Well+Good, and she’s here to talk to me all about their 2023 wellness trends. To…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate232. Molly Seidel, Marathoner & Olympic Medalist
Welcome Molly Seidel back to the show! Connecting with the Olympic Bronze medalist today about what's been happening since Tokyo. We talk about what life's…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate5-MINUTE FRIDAY: Who Could You Show Up For More? Is It Yourself?
Lots of beautiful interactions from the past week or so since releasing my story navigating with depression. Talking about some of those, plus answering a…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate#HURDLEMOMENT: Why You Need to Stop Performing To Fit In, ASAP, With Yasmine Cheyenne
Are you a performer, consciously or unconsciously? Today, I'm bringing back self-help expert and soon-to-be author Yasmine Cheyenne to talk about what it means…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate231. Betina Gozo Shimonek, Nike Global Trainer
Welcoming Betina back to the show today for her second appearance. So much has changed since we first connected, from where she lives (Betina moved to Texas…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate5-MINUTE FRIDAY: An Attitude Of Gratitude
SOCIAL @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast OFFERS WHOOP | Head to Whoop.com/ and use code "HURDLE" to get 10% off FUTURE | Head to www.TryFuture.com/hurdle to get your…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate#HURDLEMOMENT: My Experience With Depression
I'm OK. Actually, I’m more than OK. These days, my heart feels full. My light feels bright. Really bright. I feel generally happy. I feel hopeful. I feel…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate230. Jessica Robertson, Co-Founder & Chief Content Officer of TOGETHXR
To say that Jessica Robertson is passionate about women in sport would be an understatement. The co-founder and Chief Content Officer of TOGETHXR pivoted…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate5-MINUTE FRIDAY: Are You An Energy Faucet Or Drain?
If we are the sum of those we surround ourselves with most-often, are you happy with what that looks like? Reflecting on a fulfilling week and the good…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate#HURDLEMOMENT: An Expert On How To Recognize & Overcome Trauma
Trauma is something we all experience in different forms at different times. Whether it's acute, chronic, or complex, its effects can last long after the event…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate229. Kelsey Plum, WNBA Player
I walked away from my conversation with Kelsey Plum feeling really thankful. That she's here to tell her story, firstly, and also that in doing so she is…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate5-MINUTE FRIDAY: It's OK To Change Your Habits As You Change, Too
Things have been slower lately, and I'm OK with that. As I navigate injury and get familiar with a new strength training routine, I find comfort in the…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate#HURDLEMOMENT: Yasmine Cheyenne On How To Set Healthy Boundaries (& Keep Them)
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 Abbate228. Amanda Kloots, Talk Show Host & Best-Selling Author
If there's someone who knows a thing or two about navigating life's most unexpected hurdles, it's Amanda Kloots. The fitness entreprenuer, The Talk co-host…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate5-MINUTE FRIDAY: A Critical Conversation & An Emotional Hangover
This week, I hosted an important conversation on runner safety. And now, I'm feeling all of the feels and asking: What's next? SOCIAL @emilyabbate…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate#HURDLEMOMENT: Why Time Is More Valuable Than Money (& How To Treat It That Way) With Les Alfred
Excited to have Les from Balanced Black Girl back on the show! We're chatting all about time today, and why if you use it ~wisely~ it can be your most valuable…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate227. Sydney Leroux, Pro Soccer Player
Sydney Leroux is a modern-day superwoman. For episode 227, we're learning all about the soccer player, starting with her choice to move to the United States…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate5-MINUTE FRIDAY: What's Within Your Control?
A reflecton from a difficult-but-powerful day earlier this week. SOCIAL @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast JOIN: THE *Secret* FACEBOOK GROUP SIGN UP: Weekly Hurdle…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate#HURDLEMOMENT: Robin Arzon On How to Navigate Race Day
This week's #hurdlemoment is a must-hear, regardless of if you're running a race this fall or not. Whether it’s your first or your hundredth, marathon race day…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate226. Rad Lopez, Peloton Instructor
From a young age, Rad Lopez was taught that with hard work and dedication — anything is possible. For episode 226, he's talking through what that’s looked like…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate5-MINUTE FRIDAY: Who Are You Rallying Behind?
SOCIAL @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast JOIN: THE *Secret* FACEBOOK GROUP SIGN UP: Weekly Hurdle Newsletter ASK ME A QUESTION: Leave me a voice message, ask me a…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate#HURDLEMOMENT: Fear of Success: How It Works & What To Do About It
Maybe you've talked about fearing failure before, but have you ever thought about a fear of success? Today I'm sitting down with Tammie Bennett, a creative…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate225. Alison Mariella Désir, Author of 'Running While Black'
Alison calls herself a disruptor, and that descriptor would be putting it lightly. The author of Running While Black isn't holding back in her new expose, and…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate5-MINUTE FRIDAY: So This Is What It Feels Like To Be In Alignment, Eh?
Things feel easy lately, and easy feels wierd. For 5-MINUTE FRIDAY this week, I'm talking about what happens when you lead with feeling and work hard. SOCIAL…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate#HURDLEMOMENT: How Women's Nutritional Needs Differ From Men's With Dr. Stacy Sims
Welcoming Dr. Stacy Sims back to the show to chat about nutrition and training as women. Known for her TEDx talk "Women Are Not Small Men," Sims spends all of…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate224. Rosie Acosta, Yoga & Meditation Teacher
Today I’m chatting with Rosie Acosta, an inspirational speaker, yoga and meditation teacher and host of the Radically Loved podcast. In today’s episode Rosie…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate5-MINUTE FRIDAY: Emily Gets Interviewed, Rapid Fire Style
Sharing the mic for this week's 5-MINUTE FRIDAY with my friend Ashley, who KICKED BUTT at the London Marathon with a Boston Marathon qualifying time! She asks…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate#HURDLEMOMENT: London Marathon Recap
I came. I ran. I conquered. I went into this race convinced I'd end up in the med tent, and finishing is something I'll forever be proud of. Not just because…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate223. Taylor Townsend, Pro Tennis Player
Taylor Townsend was once asked to take time off from playing tennis competitively by the USTA to go "work on her health" (despite being the No. 1 junior tennis…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate#HURDLEMOMENT: Essential Lessons From 3 Months Of Attending Regular Physical Therapy
I spent the last three months going to Motiv, a physical therapy studio, on Wednesday mornings. With the London Marathon on Sunday, I'm bringing my physcial…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate222. Sarah Sturm, Pro Cyclist
For the past 5 years, Sarah Sturm has trusted her gut and pursued a career as a professional cyclist. But it wasn't until recently that she took the leap of…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate5-MINUTE FRIDAY: Feeling Both Frustrated & Fine At The Same Time
One week left, and the emotions have definitely arrived. SOCIAL @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Turning the Page With Coach Chris Bennett…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate#HURDLEMOMENT: How Your Diet Impacts Your Mood With Daina Trout, Co-Founder of Health-Ade
Today I am sitting down with Daina Trout. She’s the co-founder and Chief Mission Officer of Health-Ade, as well as their in-house nutritionist. Daina has spent…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate221. Allyson Felix, 5X Olympian, Co-Founder of Saysh
Season 11, we've made it! 221 numbered episodes, 530+ in the catalogue — and a whole lot of gratitude. To celebrate: Welcome the most decorated track and field…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate5-MINUTE FRIDAY: You Get What You Give
Ran into an unexpected surprise on Wednesday, and it was a necessary and welcomed reminder. Plus: How to better organize your day for max productivity. SOCIAL…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate#HURDLEMOMENT: How To Beat Anxiety & Nerves Before Your Next Run (Or Really, Any Time)
Got a listener question recently that prompted me to flesh out a #hurdlemoment on how to navigate anxiety and worries that go hand-in-hand with gearing up for…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate220. Valarie Allman, Discus Olympic Champion
For Valarie Allman, discus wasn't something she anticipated getting into from a young age. Once a dancer, she fell into the sport when offered a plate at her…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate5-MINUTE FRIDAY: A Few Very Important Questions That Will Help You Get Unstuck
Dr. Elizabeth Fedricks asked me a few important questions in Wednesday's #HURDLEMOMENT episode that I'm reflecting on for 5-MINUTE Friday. Three questions that…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate#HURDLEMOMENT: An Expert On Strategies To Overcome Trauma
We all have past trauma. Today, I'm chatting with Dr. Elizabeth Federick, founder of Evolve Counseling, on how to process it and ways to know that you've…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate219. Callie Gullickson, Peloton Instructor
Callie Gullickson says she found herself when she found strength training. After moving to New York to pursue dance, the Florida native discovered confidence…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate5-MINUTE FRIDAY: It's OK To 'Go Slow' & Be A Beginner
In fact, you only get to be a beginner once. May as well enjoy it. SOCIAL @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE MindBody BOLD Los Angeles JOIN…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate#HURDLEMOMENT: A Nutritionist On Inflammation: What Is It, Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Inflammation: We've been taught, for the most part, that it's "bad." But Andrea Nakayama, functional nutritionist, educator, and founder of the Functional…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate218. Brooke Wells, CrossFit Athlete
Brooke Wells knows a thing or two about overcoming major hurdles. During the 2021 CrossFit Games, the track-athlete-turned-CrossFit-fanatic dislocated her…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate5-MINUTE FRIDAY: What Are You Choosing Because It's Comfortable?
Recapping a hectic week with some thoughts on the power of allowing others to support you. SOCIAL @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate#HURDLEMOMENT: How to Strategically Build Self-Worth
From time to time, we all go through bouts of negative self-talk. Today, I'm bringing in my dear friend, author and founder of Unleashed, Vanessa Bryant, to…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate217. Rebeckah Price, Yoga & Meditation Teacher, Nike Trainer
For Rebeckah, yoga and meditation helped her get through some of the most difficult times in her life. After navigating both post-partum depression and a…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate5-MINUTE FRIDAY: What Are You Holding Onto That You Can Let Go?
Oh man. This moment took me for a loop. SOCIAL @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE 157. Alex Silver-Fagan JOIN: THE *Secret* FACEBOOK GROUP…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate#HURDLEMOMENT: A Run Coach Answers Your Marathon Training Questions
Well, two coaches, technically! Welcome my coach for the London Marathon, Rebeka Stowe, to the show! We're chatting about all things marathon training from…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate216. Case Kenny, Mindfulness Expert & Podcast Host
Today on the show, we're welcoming Case Kenny! He’s a writer, host of the New Mindset, Who Dis? podcast, and a mindfulness expert. You may recognize him from…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate5-MINUTE FRIDAY: Saying 'No' Feels Really Damn Good
Talking about how this plays out in my life, and how to go about using one of our most valuable words without being a jerk (it's possible!). SOCIAL…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate#HURDLEMOMENT: A Mindset Coach On How to Handle Hurdles With Grace (& Why They're Actually Good For You)
What if I was to tell you that #hurdlemoments actually are good for you? That's right, the unknown and challenging moments are the ones that actually make us…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate215. Annie Kunz, Heptathlete
Welcome Annie to the show! Annie is a heptathlete who has faced her fair share of #hurdlemoments to get to this point. In today's episode, we talk about "being…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate5-MINUTE FRIDAY: How Do You Make Other People Feel?
Last weekend I took my first module of the certified professional coaching certificaton that I spoke about the other day. We learned all about some essential…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate#HURDLEMOMENT: How to Get Comfortable Being Uncomfortable
Today I’m re-upping my conversation with Michael Easter, author of the book The Comfort Crisis, Embrace Discomfort To Reclaim Your Wild, Happy, Healthy Self…
Hurdle with Emily Abbate214. Emma Bates, Pro Marathoner
Emma Bates is familiar with hurdles. Within the last decade, she lost her father, went through a divorce, and uprooted her life to a new city to train with…