Hurdle
758 episodes - English - Latest episode: 12 days ago - ★★★★★ - 1.3K ratingsJoin me, Emily Abbate, every Monday and Friday for a good time. Hurdle is a wellness-focused podcast where I sit down with inspiring individuals to talk about everything from their big wins to how they’ve gotten through some of life’s toughest moments. On the show, you can expect vulnerability, motivation, and candid discussions with everyone from top athletes to aspiring entrepreneurs on what it really takes to follow your passions. My mission is simple: To inspire you to be your best self, move with intention — and have some fun along the way. Tell me: What's your #hurdlemoment?
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297. For When You Don't Want To: Erin Azar Shares Helpful Hacks To Show Up & Move On Your Toughest Days
April 08, 2024 08:15 - 47 minutes - 43.8 MBThis week I'm welcoming Erin Azar, also known as @immrsspacecadet on social media, to the podcast and we talk all about hacks to get you out the door to move your body. Erin shares her tips for showing up when you don’t want to, why an accountability partner can make all the difference, and why choosing the right gear can make all the difference. The NonMembers Only podcast host even lets us in on what she’s blasting through her air pods while out on the run (it might get you by surprise). ...
5-MINUTE FRIDAY: On Manifestation, Setting Goals That Scare Me & Sharing Them Out Loud
April 05, 2024 10:23 - 11 minutes - 20.9 MBDidn't expect to cry talking about this one, but here we are. Talking about how it feels to aim high, be proud of myself despite the hurdles, and push forward during tough moments of comparison. SOCIAL @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Nike Boston Girls' Night on 4/12 (password: startingline) Nike Shakeout Run 4/13 Nike Cheer Zone 4/15 OFFERS BANDIT | Head on over to banditrunning.com and use code HURDLER15 t...
296. Finding Inner Peace: Rebeckah Price On How To Combat Stress & Come Back To Calm
April 01, 2024 11:15 - 1 hour - 55.8 MBOpen up your notes app or grab a pen and paper because Nike global trainer and yoga teacher Rebeckah Price is back on Hurdle. Centering our conversation around combating stress and how to come back to calm, Rebeckah offers so many good nuggets of advice when life feels hectic. We talk about the importance of movement and breathwork, seeking out talk therapy, utilizing routines in life and taking note of what your inputs are — from people to food to social media — and how to adjust to curate ...
5-MINUTE FRIDAY: In Favor Of Talking To Strangers
March 29, 2024 08:15 - 5 minutes - 5.04 MBOne of your closest friends was someone you didn't know at one time. Reflecting on the good of getting outside of your comfort zone, especially as I get older, and I answer a listener question about what I do with nights living at home solo. SOCIAL @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Classpass Referral Link OFFERS AG1 | Head to DrinkAG1.com/Hurdle to get a year's supply of Vitamin D and five free...
295. Embracing Self: Peloton's Camila Ramón Talks Body Positivity & Setting Healthy Boundaries
March 25, 2024 08:15 - 51 minutes - 47.7 MBWelcome Peloton instructor Camila Ramon (and fellow hurdler!) to the podcast, and boy does she have some wisdom to share. We have such a beautiful dialogue about embracing the body that you have and appreciating all it can do regardless of what it looks like. We talk about Camila’s experience with body image, movement, and what ultimately brought her to Peloton. She speaks so much wisdom on how to combat the comparison trap and advice for anyone starting (and sticking to) a journey of their ...
5-MINUTE FRIDAY: Escaping the Comparison Trap
March 22, 2024 08:30 - 7 minutes - 13.4 MBThis week, I did something that made me really proud: I escaped the ~self~ comparison trap. Talking about this in this week's 5-MINUTE FRIDAY, and and answering a listener question about feeling a little lost post-college graduation. SOCIAL @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Classpass Referral Link OFFERS AG1 | Head to DrinkAG1.com/Hurdle to get a year's supply of Vitamin D and five free travel packs wi...
294. The Wearable Revolution: Oura CEO Tom Hale On the Perks Of Data & Why You Should Opt In
March 18, 2024 08:30 - 1 hour - 58.5 MBFitbit, Apple Watch, Nike Fuelband, WHOOP, Oura Ring. With the nature of my career, I’ve been rocking some sort of wearable technology since it became a thing, over 10 years ago. I get so many messages asking why I switched up my wearable recently and today I am sitting down with Tom Hale, CEO of Oura — my current wearable of choice. I’ve been looking forward to this conversation for a long time and we really dive into everything that is the wearable industry. I appreciate how Tom talks abou...
5-MINUTE FRIDAY: Strategies for Staying Healthy (& Happy) While Traveling
March 15, 2024 08:30 - 8 minutes - 15.3 MBLots of questions lately about how I maintain a routine when I'm on the move, so we're addressing those for this week's 5MF! Plus: Answering a listener question about how I avoid burnout while navigating so many pots on the stove (love that phrase). SOCIAL @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Classpass Referral Link OFFERS AG1 | Head to DrinkAG1.com/Hurdle to get a year's supply of Vitamin D and five free travel ...
293. Betting On Yourself: Recapping the Tokyo Marathon & Running The 6 World Marathon Majors
March 11, 2024 08:15 - 52 minutes - 95.5 MBAnother hurdle, conquered. Last week, I laced up and ran the 2024 Tokyo Marathon — and what a time it was. So many emotions come hand in hand with finishing this major goal, and I'm diving into all of them in today's recap. From how I felt going into the race, to the ins and outs of the course, how I managed to score a bib, and how I felt after my 4:16:00 finish. Plus: The two biggest lessons I walked away with after running all six world marathon majors, and answering the ever-lovely questi...
5-MINUTE FRIDAY: Oh Sweet, Sweet Recovery
March 08, 2024 09:30 - 6 minutes - 12.6 MBWhat if your reframed the way you think of your down time? Plus: Answering a listener question about the nutrition myths surrounding carbohydrates. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Rapha IWD Hangout on 3/8 ASICS Move Her Mind LA Event 3/14 SOCIAL @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Every Women's Marathon OFFERS AG1 | Head to DrinkAG1.com/Hurdle to get a year's supply of Vitamin D and five free travel packs with your p...
292. Carving Your Own Path: Betina Gozo On Balancing Entrepreneurship & Motherhood
March 04, 2024 09:30 - 52 minutes - 48.7 MBThis week I'm sitting back down with one of my favorite humans to talk all about the joys and pain points that come with entrepreneurship. Betina Gozo is a health and wellness expert who recently launched her new workout app BGTV all while raising a family, producing a podcast of her own, and coaching as a personal trainer and health coach. We really do cover it all: How she’s feeling in her new chapter as business owner and new mother, goal setting and the balance that comes with pursuing ...
5-MINUTE FRIDAY: A Mindset Pulse-Check
March 01, 2024 09:30 - 8 minutes - 14.1 MBWell, here we are. Marathon on deck, I cannot believe it's time to do this thing. Talking about my feelings heading into this weekend's 26.2, and answering a listener question about what I can't live without while traveling. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE AirFly Duo Bigger Carry-On SOCIAL @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Every Women's Marathon OFFERS AG1 | Head to DrinkAG1.com/Hurdle to get a year's supply of Vitamin D a...
291. Paving The Way: Marathoner Joan Benoit Samuelson On Dreaming Big & Her Lasting Relationship With Sport
February 26, 2024 09:30 - 52 minutes - 48.9 MBLook up the word "goat" in the dictionary, and you'll see a photo of Joan Benoit Samuelson. OK, maybe not really — but Joan's the first woman to ever with the Olympic Marathon in its inaugural year for women in 1984. We had the opportunity to sit down in Orlando this year during the Olympic Trials, and this was definitely a pinch-me moment. With a plethora of wise takeaways, we chat through so many things in this week's episode: Nike’s Project Dreamweaver, navigating injury and longevity, ...
5-MINUTE FRIDAY: I Was Frightened to Travel Solo — Until I Took My First Trip
February 23, 2024 09:30 - 9 minutes - 17.4 MBWheels up, it's go time! Sharing a bit about my experience embracing solo travel, and a story about how scared I was at first before going on my inaugural trip. Plus, answering a question about what to do with training when you have a faraway goal. SOCIAL @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Every Women's Marathon OFFERS AG1 | Head to DrinkAG1.com/Hurdle to get a year's supply of Vitamin D and five free travel packs with your pur...
290. Go With the Flow: WNBA Player Monique Billings On Intuition & Owning Your Why
February 19, 2024 09:30 - 55 minutes - 51.2 MBLast week, I had the opportunity to go to San Francisco to offer a keynote at Athleta's corporate conference, Athleta Quest. During that week, I had the chance to sit down with WNBA star and member of Athleta’s Power of She Collective Monique Billings. We got to chat about her exciting news about coming home to play for the LA Sparks (previously with the Atlanta Dream), how she stepped into basketball at young age, and how she has made a very international effort to not let sport define her....
289. Handling the Hurdles: Natalie Kuhn On How to Conquer Tough Moments & Embrace the Unknown
February 12, 2024 09:30 - 1 hour - 55.8 MBEvery conversation with today’s guest is a clarifying breath of fresh air, and this conversation is no different. Co-CEO and founding teacher at The Class Natalie Kuhn is full of wisdom when it comes to the concept of resilience. She opens up about how she dealt with a multitude of hurdles in her personal life while maintaining a positive perspective, and her ability to detach herself from an outcome. Trust me, Natalie is going to forever change the way you think about challenge. IN THIS E...
5-MINUTE FRIDAY: What Makes You Proud?
February 09, 2024 09:40 - 5 minutes - 11.3 MBJust because you're not where you thought you'd be doesn't mean the ride isn't epic. Also: Answering a listener question about energy and what I'm hoping to attract in 2024. SOCIAL @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast OFFERS AG1 | Head to DrinkAG1.com/Hurdle to get a year's supply of Vitamin D and five free travel packs with your purchase. JOIN: THE *Secret* FACEBOOK GROUP SIGN UP: Weekly Hurdle Newsletter ASK ME A QUESTION: Leave me a v...
288. Chasing Your Big Potential: 'Marie Claire' Editor-In-Chief Nikki Ogunnaike On Leveling Up In Your Career & Beyond
February 05, 2024 09:40 - 1 hour - 55.7 MBToday I welcome my dear friend, Editor-in-Chief of Marie Claire, Nikki Ogunnaike. We met through the industry what seems like forever ago, and I can truly say that she is someone who makes me want to be a better person. In today's episode, Nikki opens up about her career journey, her relationship with exercise, and what she does day-to-day to feel at home in her body. She also provides some guidance to anyone trying to find their way in their own profession, and answers the always popular qu...
5-MINUTE FRIDAY: Where There's A Why, There's A Way
February 02, 2024 09:40 - 6 minutes - 12.9 MBThis has been ringing in my ears all week. Talking about my CHOICE to get up at 5 a.m. and run long before an 11 a.m. flight, and the why that makes that difficult move easier. Plus: Answering a listener question on what my nighttime routine looks like. SOCIAL @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast OFFERS AG1 | Head to DrinkAG1.com/Hurdle to get a year's supply of Vitamin D and five free travel packs with your purchase. JOIN: THE *Secret* FACEBOOK GROUP SIGN...
287. Disrupting the Silence: Karena Dawn On Life Beyond 'Tone It Up' & Prioritizing Mental Health
January 29, 2024 09:40 - 1 hour - 55.7 MBTone It Up co-founder Karena Dawn has had her fair share of hurdles, both personally and professionally, evolving the popular workout brand and product line over the last 15 years. Through the highs and lows, she always comes back to one word: resilient. This week, I sit down with Karena and go deep into her upbringing, plus the chance encounter Tone It Up co-founder Katrina Scott at the gym, and how the duo evolved the company throughout the years. Plus: She talks openly about her experienc...
5-MINUTE FRIDAY: What's Really Going On?
January 26, 2024 09:40 - 7 minutes - 15 MBThere's someone you care about right now that's navigating something you have no clue about. Same with your boss, the barista, or even your favorite morning news anchor. In today's episode, chatting about the interaction that brought this to light for me earlier this week. Plus: Answering a listener question about productivity. SOCIAL @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast OFFERS AG1 | Head to DrinkAG1.com/Hurdle to get a year's supply of Vitamin D and five free travel packs wi...
286. Skincare 101: Dr. Mamina Turegano Debunks Your Questions On Exfoliating, Retinol, Botox, A Beginner's Ideal Routine & More
January 22, 2024 09:40 - 50 minutes - 46.7 MBThis episode topic is a long time coming and I am so excited to bring award-winning, triple board certified dermatologist Dr. Mamina Turegano to the podcast to answer all of your skincare questions. Dr. Mamina is a wealth of knowledge and found success in sharing her smarts with the masses on major social platforms. We cover everything from dermatologist appointments and online prescriptions, to skin cancer in young women, retinol and other age-fighting ingredients to the importance of vitam...
5-MINUTE FRIDAY: Why I Ditched Whole 30 (& Am Better For It)
January 19, 2024 09:40 - 10 minutes - 19.6 MBThis day last week, I ditched Whole 30. Today, I'm talking to you about the experience: The highs, the lows, and why I decided that — right now anyway — it's just not the right route for me. Plus: Answering a listener question on solo travel! MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE You Already Have the Answers guided journal Try Future for 50% off SOCIAL @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast JOIN: THE *Secret* F...
285. True Redemption: Ironman World Champion Lucy Charles-Barclay On the Power of Perseverance & Impact of Positive Self-Talk
January 15, 2024 09:40 - 53 minutes - 94.2 MBWhen Googling “perseverance”, a photo of Lucy Charles Barclay should show up in your top search results. After coming in second four times at the Ironman World Championships in Kona, Lucy broke the tape last year while also setting a course record. We sit down and talk about Lucy’s journey to competing professionally in the triathlon, the continuous balance that comes with training both the body and the mind for big events, and her experience at Kona this last year as the first time Ironman ...
5-MINUTE FRIDAY: Accepting the Things You Can't Control Is F&!king Hard (But Also, Entirely Possible)
January 12, 2024 09:40 - 11 minutes - 22 MBFirst 5MF of the year! So happy to have the opportunity to catch back up with all of you and talk about the latest over here at Hurdle HQ. Proud of how I've started off 2024, with the exception of an unexpected injury that has me evaluating the importance of letting go of the things I cannot change (and prioritizing what I do have control over — my emotions). Also: Answering a listener question on how to bring excitement to work-from-home life. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE You Already Have th...
284. Ask a Dietitian: Maya Feller Answers Your Nutrition Questions & Talks Dry January, Whole 30 & More
January 08, 2024 09:40 - 53 minutes - 97.1 MBNew year, new eating habits? For many, the turn of the calendar means trying to clean up their diet. Enter dietitian Maya Feller, MS, RD, CDN. She's here today to answer your most popular nutrition questions, including topics like Whole 30, Dry January, and more. WHAT YOU GET IN THIS EPISODE Positive ways that we can self reflect (8:30) The difficulty that comes with tracking food and an alternative way to monitor what you are putting in your body (10:45) How to think about protein in yo...
283. Turning the Page: Emma Bates Talks Recovering From Injury & the Power of Perspective
January 05, 2024 09:40 - 43 minutes - 76.8 MB2023 was a year of highs and lows for pro runner Emma Bates, and we're here to do a full recap in the final installment of this week's Turning the Page series. She also shares her theme of the year, proudest and most difficult moments of 2023, her person of the year (hint: It's not Taylor Swift), and something she hopes to do more of in the next 365. SOCIAL @emmajanelbates @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast OFFERS ASICS | Now through January 14 use the code "HURDLE10" at ...
282. Turning the Page: Dr. Robin Berzin Answers Your Health Questions & Shares the Transformational Exercise She Does to Start the Year
January 04, 2024 19:41 - 53 minutes - 95.3 MBIt's always a good time to get your health questions answered, but the turn of a new year is the perfect time to bring up concerns with your physician — as well. Luckily, Dr. Robin Berzin, founder of Parsley Health, is here to answer some of yours. We cover: Can anxiety medication impact my workouts? I've been on ______ medication for a while. How do I know when I should come off of it? I'm premenopausal. What should I know? Are there preventive things I should be doing as I get older t...
281. Turning the Page: World Champion Shot Putter Chase Ealey Talks Olympic Dreams & Overcoming Hurdles In Sport
January 03, 2024 09:40 - 40 minutes - 68.1 MBOh MAN this was fun. Loved the chance to sit back down with Chase Ealey for the third day of our Turning the Page series. We talk about the difficulties that go with "failure," both in and out of sport, and how she's feeling going into this Olympic year. She also shares how she wants to interact with fans and followers in 2024, hoping that they can see her for more than just a World Champion shot put athlete. We also toast to our themes of the year, and Chase gives me a hilarious lesson in m...
280. Turning the Page: Les Alfred of 'Balanced Black Girl' On Why She's Not Setting Goals for 2024
January 02, 2024 09:40 - 36 minutes - 63.2 MBLes Alfred didn't accomplish any of the goals she set for 2023, and she's entirely at peace with that. Adored the opportunity to sit down with one of my friends, Les, host of The Balanced Black Girl podcast for the second installment of the Turning the Page series. In today's episode, we talk about how to set SMART goals, how to avoid unrealistic expectations and putting too much pressure on ourselves, and the cross-country move that changed Les' life for the better. She also shares her them...
279. Turning the Page: Courtney Dauwalter On Embracing the Pain Cave & Lessons From Ultra-Marathon Running
January 01, 2024 20:56 - 40 minutes - 73.8 MBSeason 16, 2024, NEW LOOK! Welcome to the next chapter, Hurdlers! Courtney Dauwalter is often referred to as the goat of ultra running. In 2023, she conquered the "gauntlet" of 100-mile races, placing first in Western States 100, Hardrock 100, and the UTMB. In the first installment of 2024's Turning the Page series, she's chatting about the determination it takes not only to show up to do hard things — but keep going when the going gets tough. She also shares her theme of the year, proudest ...
5-MINUTE FRIDAY: Let That Sh*! Go
December 22, 2023 09:40 - 8 minutes - 16.7 MBThat thing on your to-do list. The lingering email. The uncertainty about how to finish XYZ. Whatever it is, it can wait — trust me. Talking about an important lesson I learned as an entrepreneur around the holidays a few years back, centering around priorities and making memories that are forever. Plus: Answering a listener question about how to navigate life and focus on the opportunities after getting let go from her job. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Try Future for 50% off SOC...
278. Weight Loss Medications: Dr. Spencer Nadolsky Answers Your GLP-1 Questions
December 18, 2023 09:40 - 1 hour - 122 MBWithin the past year, weight loss drugs like Wegovy and Ozempic have made headlines — positive and negative. Today, I'm having obesity and lipid specialist physician Dr. Spencer Nadolsky, who focuses on exercise and nutrition as medicine, on the show to shed some light on all of the FAQs. What does weight loss medication do in the body, is it safe, who qualifies to take it, what are the side effects or risks, how much they cost, and how can we know what will happen in the long-term. Plus: Wh...
5-MINUTE FRIDAY: What Happens When You Just Let Go?
December 15, 2023 09:40 - 7 minutes - 13.6 MBThis week I had an essential reminder about the beauty in surrendering. Talking about that today, and offering up some thoughts on how to let go of the things you cannot change. Plus: Answering a jarring listener question about my "last" marathon. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Try Future for 50% off SOCIAL @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast JOIN: THE *Secret* FACEBOOK GROUP SIGN UP: Weekly Hurdle Newsletter...
277. Career Talk: 7 Lessons I've Learned In 7 Years Of Self-Employment
December 11, 2023 09:45 - 48 minutes - 87.5 MBIf you were to tell me that I'd be loving being my own boss seven years ago when I got let go from my last job, I don't know if I'd believe you. For today's episode, I'm giving insight into how I got to where I'm at, and then I share seven lessons I've learned in this life chapter — and also answering listener questions like: - What do I do for health insurance? - How did I know that self-employment was for me? - How do I create boundaries and work/life balance? - The helpful tool I use ...
5-MINUTE FRIDAY: What's On Your Joy List?
December 08, 2023 09:45 - 9 minutes - 17.2 MBFact versus fiction. Are you honest with yourself about the difference? Talking about this crazy journey I’m on right now toward a major goal, and all of the feelings that go hand in hand with that. Plus: Answering a listener question about seasonal depression. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Try Future for 50% off SOCIAL @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast JOIN: THE *Secret* FACEBOOK GROUP SIGN UP: Weekly Hurdle Newslett...
276. Plantar Fasciitis: Navigating Foot Pain With Dr. Adam Tenforde
December 04, 2023 09:45 - 52 minutes - 90.4 MBNo one should have to live with chronic pain. That's something Dr. Adam Tenforde of Mass General Brigham sports medicine and I agree about. For this week's episode, I'm talking to the assistant professor in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Harvard Medical School about all things plantar fasciitis. Questions we cover: What is plantar fasciitis? What are the primary symptoms of plantar fasciitis? What causes plantar fasciitis and who gets it? How do doctors diagnos...
5-MINUTE FRIDAY: It's Only Heavy Because You Decide To Carry It
December 01, 2023 09:45 - 10 minutes - 19.3 MBI never talk about dating, but here I am. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Everything a Beginner Cyclist Needs to Know With Alison Tetrick Priority Bicycles Try Future for 50% off 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 question, and it could be featured in an upcoming episode! --- Send in ...
275. In Good Faith: Olympian Vashti Cunningham On Achieving Balance & New Heights
November 27, 2023 09:45 - 49 minutes - 90.3 MBFrom a young age, Vashti Cunningham knew she was destined to go above and beyond — literally. After first attempting the high jump in fourth grade, the Las Vegas native ultimately went on to become one of the best women in the sport in the world. Now a two-time Olympian and six-time national champion, Vashti talks about how her faith guides her, what it was like to come up short at the 2023 World Championships, and what it was like being raised by two pastors. Plus: the pride she takes in re...
5-MINUTE FRIDAY: When Not Getting What You Want Works Out
November 24, 2023 12:44 - 10 minutes - 20.9 MBHigh on the gratitude list: Tokyo Marathon, here I come! Talking about how I had to do something that I didn't want to do yesterday — and it ended up really working out for me. Trusting the process isn't always easy, but when we can let go of how we think things "should" be and embrace how things are, a lot of possibilities open up. Also: Answering a listener question on how to keep white sneakers white (well, how I do, anyway). MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Try Future for 50% off SOCIAL ...
274. Against the Odds: Diana Flores On Playing a Man's Game & Flag Football As An Olympic Sport
November 20, 2023 09:45 - 50 minutes - 90.9 MBDiana Flores wants the world to know that football isn't just a man's game. The captain and quarterback of the Mexican flag football national team and world champion is making waves — showing young women everywhere that there's room for them on the field and beyond. An ambassador for the NFL, Flores made headlines last year during Super Bowl LVII in the commercial Run With it, promoting flag football as an Olympic sport in 2028. And now? It's officially in the Los Angeles Games. In today's...
5-MINUTE FRIDAY: What Will You Do With Your 44 Days?
November 16, 2023 09:45 - 8 minutes - 16.5 MBTalking about how it feels to feel like a pre-pandemic version of myself, reflecting on a whirlwind 365, and answering a listener question on what to do after you achieve a big athletic goal. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Try Future for 50% off 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 question, and it could be featured in...
273. Sober Curious: What It Means & Alcohol's Impact On The Body With Dr. Sarah Wakeman
November 13, 2023 16:56 - 44 minutes - 79.1 MBOne in four Americans are aware of the sober curious movement, and 34% said they were trying to drink less in 2023. To chat about this, I called on Dr. Sarah Wakeman, the senior medical director for substance use disorder at Mass General Brigham and a national thought leader in treatment for substance use disorders. In this episode, we define sober curiosity, learn about alcohol use disorder, and how to decide whether a sober-curious lifestyle is right for you. Plus: How to talk to friends a...
5-MINUTE FRIDAY: In Favor Of Taking Time Off Working Out
November 10, 2023 09:45 - 10 minutes - 19 MBI didn't work out for five days last week. Talking about that decision, why it was good for me, and answering a listener question about winter training. 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 question, and it could be featured in an upcoming episode! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hurdl...
272. Shalane Flanagan, 4x Olympian & 2017 New York City Marathon Champion
November 06, 2023 09:45 - 1 hour - 129 MBAs a runner, to get advice from 4-time Olympian (and silver medalist!) Shalane Flanagan the day before running the New York City Marathon is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. But as the host of this show? It was unbelievable to sit down with her LIVE and in-person at the culmination of Project Eclipse, a 6-marathon journey over 42 days in which Shalane taught us all that sport is for life. Bringing back this classic 2021 episode in honor of the New York City Marathon, in which we chat about ...
5-MINUTE FRIDAY: The 2 Strategies I Use To Beat Overwhelm
November 03, 2023 08:45 - 9 minutes - 18.8 MBYou are experiencing overwhelm, but it does not define you and it isn't permanent. I promise. Sharing my two strategies for navigating overwhelm. Plus: Answering a listener question about friendship breakups. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE NYC Hurdler Huddle Strava x TOGETHXR panel 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 question, and it cou...
271. Alicia Monson, Pro Runner & American Record Holder
October 30, 2023 08:45 - 52 minutes - 84.2 MBThere are few things that I can do in 14:19. Alicia Monson can run a whole 5K. The OAC teammate and runner for ON has had quite a 365, setting the American records in the 3K, 5K, and 10K. For episode 271, she's talking about how: What her training looks like, how she feels about spending so much time on the road, and what she's doing to find her calm when she's thrust out of her routine. Plus: She chats about her favorite ON sneakers, love for musicals, and how she spends her off-time. MENT...
5-MINUTE FRIDAY: What Noise Are You Settling For?
October 27, 2023 08:45 - 7 minutes - 14.9 MBLeave it to some time unplugged to do an audit about the turbulence in my life I'm settling with. And, I'm not just talking street noise, either. Also: Answering a listener question about how I get and stay creative. Important question: What are you settling for because making a change is uncomfortable? 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 questi...
270. Brianna Cope, Pro Surfer
October 23, 2023 08:45 - 58 minutes - 110 MBBrianna Cope was born with a deformed left hand. For years, she used to hide it under the water while surfing or clench her fist in public, hoping to avoid unwanted questions. After a childhood filled with bullying and unwanted attention – she finally got fed up. And so, she channeled her struggle into success and hit the waves, finding major success as a surfer. And along the way? Learned to embrace what she calls her "small hand" and show up as her beautiful, authentic self. For episode 27...
5-MINUTE FRIDAY: So, How Well Do You Embrace Change?
October 20, 2023 08:45 - 14 minutes - 27.3 MBComing in with the first 5MF of season 15 to give you the full rundown of what's tweaking with the show going forward. Also, a story about how I'm approaching perspective with so much disheartening news lately. Plus! My favorite listener question to date, answering what has anchored me in (almost) 6 years of Hurdle. 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 quest...