Hurdle with Emily Abbate

The elevator's been out in my building for a few days now. I don't mind it, and I'm probably one of the only people who feels that way.  SOCIAL @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast OFFERS AG1 by Athletic Greens | Head to AthleticGreens.com/hurdle to get 5 free travel packs and a year's supply of vitamin D with your first purchase. 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!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nick Dio has a job today that he only dreamed out when he was younger: Vice President of relationships for Gary Vee. As one could imagine, Nick's days can be hectic, featuring a never-ending list of action items and A LOT of meetings. An old friend of mine, Nick and I recently sat down to talk about his best-practice tips for navigating physical and emotional burnout. We talk about how to "Break the Matrix,"  his strategy for fighting the mundane and making life more exciting, and his recommendations for tackling that to-do list with a better attitude.  SOCIAL @nickdio @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Nick's Job Description OFFERS AG1 by Athletic Greens | Head to AthleticGreens.com/hurdle to get 5 free travel packs and a year's supply of vitamin D with your first purchase. WHOOP | Use code "HURDLE15" at Whoop.com to get a free WHOOP 4.0 at Whoop.com 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!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome Tunde Oyeneyin back to Hurdle! So excited to welcome my friend back for her third Hurdle appearance, here to talk about how things have been going over the past 365 plus, a very exciting new chapter (literally): Her upcoming book! Speak: Find Your Voice, Trust Your Gut, and Get from Where You Are to Where You Want to Be comes out this week on May 3, and she's giving us the rundown of what we can expect from it. Plus: What happens when passion and purpose intersect, how manifestation works (in her experience), and how to channel a winning mindset when going through tough times. SOCIAL @tune2tunde @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast OFFERS AG1 by Athletic Greens | Head to AthleticGreens.com/hurdle to get 5 free travel packs and a year's supply of vitamin D with your first purchase Daily Harvest | Go to DailyHarvest.com/Hurdlepod and use code HurdlePod at checkout to get $40 off InsideTracker | Go to InsideTracker.com/Hurdle to get 20% off 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! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guten Morgen! Greetings from Germany. Today, I'm talking about why this trip to Adidas Global Headquarters is a special full-circle moment, and sharing some thoughts on separating fact versus fiction. SOCIAL @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Jaclyn Johnson, Founder of Create & Cultivate, Entrepreneur & Investor OFFERS AG1 by Athletic Greens | Head to AthleticGreens.com/hurdle to get 5 free travel packs and a year's supply of vitamin D with your first purchase. 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!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today I'm chatting with Dr. Allison Gabriel, organizational psychologist and professor of management and organizations at University of Arizona, about the anxiety trap. what is it? How do we combat regular anxiety? How do we know it's ~just~ anxiety, versus something else? Plus: Strategies to reel it in over the long haul, and who could be the right person to chat with about your circumstance.  SOCIAL @profASGabrial @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast OFFERS AG1 by Athletic Greens | Head to AthleticGreens.com/hurdle to get 5 free travel packs and a year's supply of vitamin D with your first purchase. 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!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Born in Nanjing, China, Scout Bassett was abandoned after losing her leg in a fire when she was around 18 months old. She spent the next seven years in an orphanage, living through difficult conditions until she was adopted at age 7 by a family from the United States. She obtained her first running prosthetic at age 14, and then went on to run competitively at UCLA and would be recruited by a head performance director for U.S. Paralympics. In today's episode, we dive into all of this, plus talk about her time competing as a triathlete until she quit her full-time job in 2015, sleeping on couches and inside her car as she trained for the Paralympics. Scout talks about the lessons she's learned through her #hurdlemoments about resilience, her time hosting the Paralympic coverage for NBC, and offers up tips on how to chin up when life feels impossible. SOCIAL @scoutbassett @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast OFFERS WHOOP | Use code "HURDLE15" at Whoop.com to get 15% off LMNT | Go to DrinkLMNT.com/Hurdle to get a FREE LMNT sample pack for just $5 shipping 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!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This morning, I had to pivot and I was better for it. Today, I'm talking about accepting the shift, and how the lesson from my morning workout carries over into a lot of aspects of my life. SOCIAL @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast OFFERS AG1 by Athletic Greens | Head to AthleticGreens.com/hurdle to get 5 free travel packs and a year's supply of vitamin D with your first purchase. 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!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome Dakotah Lindwurm and Annie Frisbie, professional runners with Puma, to the show! I sat down with these two ladies up at the Run Puma House Boston Marathon week, and we dove into their top tricks and tips for lacing up for 26.2. From fueling and clothing to stress-beating strategies and top-notch advice, we're leaving no stone unturned with this one. Have more questions? Leave me a voice message! SOCIAL @dakotahlindwurm @anniefrisb3 @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast OFFERS Green Chef | Head to GreenChef.com/Hurdle130, use "HURDLE130" for $130 off plus free shipping! 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!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I wanted to throw 2X Olympian into the title, too, but I think it started to get a little long. Happy Boston Marathon Day, the perfect day to welcome DES LINDEN back to the show! Had the honor of sitting down with Des live in Boston on Saturday night, and excited to bring this conversation to the feed for episode 203. The whiskey fan's third time on the show, Des and I chat about everything from her new role as Brooks Running's Chief Running Advisor to her goals for the sport going forward. Plus: How she's so "good" at keeping her blinders on and ignoring the haters, plus how she's conquered big hurdles in her career like injury and coming up short. SOCIAL @des_linden @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast OFFERS InsideTracker | Head to InsideTracker.com/Hurdle to get 26% off the entire InsideTracker store using "HURDLE26" at checkout MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE TB12 Boston 104. Des Linden, 2X Olympian Turning the Page With Des Linden 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!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I won't front: I haven't had the best memories in Boston. Between a pretty rough weather day when I ran the Marathon in 2018 and getting out of my last relationship after a trip here a few months before that, I'd say it hasn't exactly treated me kindly. On today's episode, I'm talking about the opportunity to reframe and make new memories during my week here leading up to the 2022 Boston Marathon. SOCIAL @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Watch Des & Emily chat, LIVE next Saturday at 5:30 p.m. ET OFFERS AG1 by Athletic Greens | Head to AthleticGreens.com/hurdle to get 5 free travel packs and a year's supply of vitamin D with your first purchase. 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!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today I am chatting with Rebecca Soffer, she’s the co-founder of Modern Loss, a website offering candid content, resources and community on loss and grief, also author of the upcoming book The Modern Loss Handbook: An Interactive Guide to Moving Through Grief and Building Your Resilience. I know the topic isn’t the most sexy, but it’s important. We’re talking about grief.  I cite a statistic in today’s episode that 57% of Americans reported experiencing a major loss over the last three years. And as Rebecca says —, that can be death, sure. But, grief can also be a byproduct of dissolving relationships, whether they’re platonic or something more intimate. She shares her personal story of losing b th of her parents in her mid 30s, how she came to create a space to help individuals process their own grief, and then some best-practice tips for navigating it — ranging from journaling and specific thought prompts to movement and talk therapy. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Modern Loss Newsletter SOCIAL @modernloss @rebeccasoffer @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast OFFERS AG1 by Athletic Greens | Head to AthleticGreens.com/hurdle to get 5 free travel packs and a year's supply of vitamin D with your first purchase InsideTracker | Head to InsideTracker.com/Hurdle to get 20% off the entire InsideTracker store 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!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome Sally McRae AKA Yellow Runner to Hurdle! This conversation is truly very, very special. Sally's journey is one that's been filled with #hurdlemoments, from growing up in an emotionally and physically abusive household and losing her mom to cancer to working multiple jobs. We have an important conversation about boundaries and navigating negative body image. Plus, her proudest career accomplishments (which may not be what you expect) and what it's been like for her coming into sport as a professional later in life. Also, what she'd change about her win at Badwater 135, what she's excited about going forward — including her upcoming memoir. SOCIAL @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast OFFERS AG1 by Athletic Greens | Head to AthleticGreens.com/hurdle to get 5 free travel packs and a year's supply of vitamin D with your first purchase Goodr | Head to Goodr.com/Hurdle and use code "HURDLE15" at checkout for 15% off 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!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's really empowering to stand firm in your "no." Today, I'm talking about my gratitude for healthy boundaries amidst a busy work schedule, and answering a listener question about how to manage socializing and drinking with performance goals. SOCIAL @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Puma Live Podcast, Thursday 4/14 @ 6 p.m. Watch Des & Emily chat, LIVE next Saturday at 5:30 p.m. ET OFFERS AG1 by Athletic Greens | Head to AthleticGreens.com/hurdle to get 5 free travel packs and a year's supply of vitamin D with your first purchase. 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!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome Jamila Souffrant to Hurdle! As a money coach and host of the Journey to Launch podcast, Jamila knows a thing or two about smart saving. On today's episode, we're talking about all things budgeting (a big topic request after I had Kumiko Love, The Budget Mom, on the show!). She talks us through tips on how to make (and keep!) one, plus how to make your earnings really work for you and whether or not you should take on a side hustle. Plus: What is financial independence and how to find it.  SOCIAL @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast @jamilasouffrant @journeytolaunch OFFERS AG1 by Athletic Greens | Head to AthleticGreens.com/hurdle to get 5 free travel packs and a year's supply of vitamin D with your first purchase. LMNT | Get a free LMNT sample pack by heading to DrinkLMNT.com/hurdle 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!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A long time coming, I'm pumped to finally share my conversation with pro and world champion climber Sasha DiGiulian. We don’t waste any time diving right into so many important topics. Starting with a conversation about goals and sharing them out with the world, making sure to hit on Sasha’s upbringing and journey to her first love that is climbing, and also touch on topics like disordered eating and bullying. Sasha also gets vulnerable as she talks through navigating injury and her progression through recovering from hip surgery during the pandemic, which she admits produced some pretty isolating and dark feelings along the way. SOCIAL @sashadigiulian @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast OFFERS DAILY HARVEST | Get up to $40 off your first box by using "HURDLEPOD" at DailyHarvest.com AG1 by Athletic Greens | Head to AthleticGreens.com/hurdle to get 5 free travel packs and a year's supply of vitamin D with your first purchase WHOOP | Use code "HURDLE15" at Whoop.com to get a free WHOOP 4.0 strap and 15% off your membership 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!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Leave it to someone else pointing out the silver linings to provide a legit dose of perspective when life feels hard. Willy Valderrama, this one's for you.  SOCIAL @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Los Angeles Hurdler Huddle Event Details 182. Willy Valderrama, Runner OFFERS AG1 by Athletic Greens | Head to AthleticGreens.com/hurdle to get 5 free travel packs and a year's supply of vitamin D with your first purchase. 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!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There are a lot of different reasons we reach for food. For sustenance, sure. But oftentimes, it has a lot to do with what's happening in life. Specifically, what's happening with our emotions. I'm bringing in Stevie Lyn Smith today to talk about how to approach a more mindful approach with what we put into our bodies. We talk about why do we do it, how can we be more cognizant of it, when can it be a good thing (and yes, that’s possible) and other ways to add some mindfulness into what we put into our bodies. SOCIAL @stevielynlyn @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast OFFERS AG1 by Athletic Greens | Head to AthleticGreens.com/hurdle to get 5 free travel packs and a year's supply of vitamin D with your first purchase. Beam | Get 35% off your first month subscription of Dream, 15% off the entire side by heading to BeamOrganics.com/Hurdle 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!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode. 200. WHEN did we get here?! Honored to have Kara Goucher joining Hurdle for this milestone! We kick things off in episode 200 by talking about Kara’s recent diagnosis of runner’s dystonia, what that means, and how it’s affecting her emotionally and mentally. We also bring it back to talk about how she fell in love with the sport in the first place with the help of her late grandfather and what it was like losing him to COVID during the pandemic. Plus: Her journey to self acceptance and navigating disordered eating as a college athlete, and the hard work that went into both of Olympic experiences — first as an athlete and then as a commentator for NBC. We cap things off by chatting about the recent campaign for Altra that we were both a part of, highlighting that if you have a body — regardless of size — you are an athlete. I’m so grateful for Kara’s openness, and oh-so-amped to photobomb her Boston Marathon coverage. (I’m kidding, sort of …) SOCIAL @karagoucher @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast OFFERS Inside Tracker | Get $200 off the Ultimate Plan and 25% off the entire InsideTracker store at InsideTracker.com/hurdle LMNT | Head to DrinkLMNT.com/Hurdle to get a free sample pack and only pay $5 shipping 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!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cutest listener call-in ever? Maybe. This week I'm talking about my fun experience running the NYC Half, plus how I'm all about abundance and manifestation lately. The name of the game: Letting go of the things you can't control and focusing on the things that you can. Plus: A listener question about how to channel a positive mindset during hard efforts. SOCIAL @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast On-Demand Goal Setting Workshop 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!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Stacy Sims – a leading researcher and author who specializes in female physiology – joins me today to talk about training (and performance) and our menstrual cycle. We answer questions like: How does your menstrual cycle impact your training? Why are recoveries typically better during your period? Best-practice for training mid-flow? And — we talk about cycle-syncing workouts and nutrition. SOCIAL @drstacysims @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast OFFERS WHOOP | Use code "HURDLE15" at Whoop.com to get a free WHOOP 4.0 strap and 15% off your membership AG1 by Athletic Greens | Head to AthleticGreens.com/hurdle to get 5 free travel packs and a year's supply of vitamin D with your first purchase. Beam | Get 35% off your first month subscription of Dream, 15% off the entire side by heading to BeamOrganics.com/Hurdle 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!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Now THIS is a conversation that’s been a long-time requested from the hurdlers! Welcome Kendall Toole to the Hurdle fam! Of note: We do talk about sensitive topics within this episode including self-harm and depression, as Kendall opens up about her struggles with both OCD and depression through her teenage years. We talk about the life-changing #hurdlemoment that involved suicidal thoughts, and her choice to moved home from college and seek therapy. She offers a lot of great advice for anyone who is navigating negative self talk, as well as some helpful tips for any ~fellow~ single 30-something woman who may be having a hard time finding happiness single. Overall, this conversation is filled with so much vulnerability and joy — it was definitely worth the wait. SOCIAL @fitxkendall @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast OFFERS WHOOP | Use code "HURDLE15" at Whoop.com to get a free WHOOP 4.0 strap and 15% off your membership AG1 by Athletic Greens | Head to AthleticGreens.com/hurdle to get 5 free travel packs and a year's supply of vitamin D with your first purchase. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, Available 24 hours, 800-273-8255 SAMHSA’s National Hotline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357) 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!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you look closely, you may just find more good around you than you even realized existed. SOCIAL @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE 145. Nick Stone, Founder of Bluestone Lane On-Demand Goal Setting Workshop 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!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wellbeing shaming: What is it? Is it happening to you? How do you navigate it without making things awkward? For this week's episode, I'm bringing in Melissa Doman, organizational psychologist, former Clinical Mental Health Therapist, and mental health at work specialist. She's also the author of Yes, You Can Talk About Mental Health at Work...Here's Why (And How To Do It Really Well). We talk about how to make the most of an uncomfortable scenario, and how to stick up for your own personal boundaries during your 9-to-5. SOCIAL @thewanderingmel @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast OFFERS Green Chef | Go to Greenchef.com/hurdle130 and use code hurdle130 to get $130 off, plus free shipping Inside Tracker | Go to InsideTracker.com/Hurdle to get up to 20% off your purchase. On-Demand Goal Setting Workshop 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!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Multi-hyphenate: A person with several professions or skills. In other words, look up the definition of "multi-hyphenate" in the dictionary, and you may just find a photo of episode 198 guest Jaclyn Johnson. Welcome the entrepreneur, investor, best-selling author, and founder to Hurdle! You may know her as the founder of Create and Cultivate, a cult-favorite brand and media company that’s rooted in conversations, resources, events, and community for female millennial entrepreneurs and small business owners. We recently chatted on the heels of the launch of her newest adventure, New Money Ventures, a venture capital firm and brand incubator. Jaclyn and I get into some of the nitty gritty when it comes to investing lingo, and in telling her story, she offers up a lot of practical career advice for everything from navigating lay-offs and contracting work to making a big pivot. Speaking of pivots, she also sheds some light on what it was like to pivot an experiential marketing brand during the pandemic, and reflects on the concept of work-life balance — AKA, if it can REALLY be achieved. I loved having Jaclyn — such a massively successful strong woman — on the show to dive into the ins and outs of all things business, and now I'm feeling mega-inspired to boss up and get to it! SOCIAL @jaclynrjohnson @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE DC Hurdler Meet-up! OFFERS Goodr | Head to Goodr.com/Hurdle and use code "HURDLE15" to get 15% off your next purchase! LMNT | Head to DrinkLMNT.com/Hurdle to get a free sample pack and only pay $5 shipping 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!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"Reframing" is my word of the week, and man has it been really helpful for me. Talking you through a helpful exercise that I've been leaning into when I journal in the morning, and recognizing that although in the moment it can be hard to zoom out — doing so can be the ultimate game-changer. SOCIAL @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Emily's Story: How I Lost 70 Pounds, Learned to Love Running, and Adopted a More Positive Mindset On-Demand Goal Setting Workshop 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!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Discipline: It’s not always easy, but it can be a game-changer. Today, I’m bringing in Les Alfred, host of Balanced Black Girl podcast and certified yoga teacher, to chat all about it. (Spoiler: Her voice is perhaps the most calming thing I’ve listened to in months next to my 3-minute Headspace meditations.) For today’s #hurdlemoment, we’ll talk about how to have it, when to let go, and tools to harness when it feels like your discipline is waning. We also talk about where we can both be more disciplined in our own lives, and where discipline has made a major difference. For me? That’s within my mornings. SOCIAL @balancedles @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE #HURDLEMOMENT: 5 Hacks To Help You Become A Morning Person DC Hurdler Meet-up! OFFERS WHOOP | Use code "HURDLE15" at Whoop.com to get a free WHOOP 4.0 strap and 15% off your membership AG1 by Athletic Greens | Head to AthleticGreens.com/hurdle to get 5 free travel packs and a year's supply of vitamin D with your first purchase. 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!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Season NINE, what's good? To kick things off (pun intended) for episode 197, I'm bringing in Ali Krieger, a pro soccer player and two-time Women's World Cup winner with the USWNT. We talk about her outstanding soccer career spanning 16 years, including the tough hurdles along the way involving injury and essentially being fired from the USWNT for about two years. She also shares the joy she felt returning to the team in 2019, and the elation that came with getting her 100th cap, which in soccer lingo is how many international matches a player has partaken in.  We also talk about her being a huge advocate for the LGBTQ community, something she’s super passionate about alongside her now wife and teammate Ashlyn Harris. She shares what it was like coming out to their teammates and coaches, a little bit about her hesitancy at first, and her best advice for anyone who may be feeling some kind of way about coming out, too. SOCIAL @alikrieger @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE DC Hurdler Meet-up! OFFERS Daily Harvest | Go to DailyHarvest.com/hurdlepod to get up to $40 off your first box! Priority | Get $50 off your bike purchase by heading to PriorityBicycles.com/Hurdle 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!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I've been thinking about re-recording this with some fresh perspective for some time. And, thanks to a season break, here we are with some extra time to do just that. Especially after hearing all of your awesome listener questions last week, I wanted to bring my story back to the feed — four years after recording it for the first time. On this special bonus episode, I'm sparing no details — talking about my journey to self love through weight loss, therapy, and learning to love running. Plus: How I got to starting this podcast and the important lessons I've learned along the way. SOCIAL @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast On-Demand Goal Setting Workshop 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!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Had a special moment this week when I reached out to the community and said "hey, I need you." It reminded me of how important it is to reach out when times feel tough. SOCIAL @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast On-Demand Goal Setting Workshop 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!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You all SHOWED up with the questions for this season's installment of listener questions. Today, I'm answering a bunch! (And I PROMISE, those that didn't make the show this week will be answered, SOON.) Today's include: "I feel super self conscious running outside. What should I do?" "What is it like to live alone? What do you do with your free time?" "Can we talk about investing? What are you doing?" "What online workouts do you like right now?" "Did you envision doing this in your career?" "What's your nighttime routine like?" "How do I get started journaling?" "How are you, really?" ... And more! SOCIAL @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast OFFERS Beam | Head to BeamOrganics.com/hurdle to get up to 35% off your first month of Beam Dream, plus 15% off the entire site! 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!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome this new record holder (also, my new BFF) to the show! For episode 196, Keira's talking about how she got here: From post-college running to the injury that had her taking a step back. She talks about having children, getting married, and diving head-first into her career as a realtor only to come back to running as a "hobby," — knowing that it was a big risk that could go well or set her up for disappointment. It wasn't long until she started taking her hobby to new heights, setting fresh goals, and aiming to go after Deena Kastor's American record — set in 2006 back in London. We cover it all: From what it felt like in Houston, how she feels about doing things "differently" than other pros, her favorite Oreo flavors, and what's next. SOCIAL @keiradamato @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast OFFERS Inside Tracker | Get 20% off the entire InsideTracker store at InsideTracker.com/hurdle LMNT | Head to DrinkLMNT.com/Hurdle to get a free sample pack and only pay $5 shipping 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!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This question came in earlier this week, and I decided I'd break my I-don't-talk-about-dating-on-the-show rule and weigh in with my two cents. Plus! Some big news about upcoming Hurdler hangouts! SOCIAL @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast On-Demand Goal Setting Workshop 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!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 enthusiast. If you’re the latter, you may want to reconsider your daily kickoff, and here’s why: Research shows that morning people are more proactive, happier, and more consistent with their workout routines. In today’s episode, I’m answering the most popular question I see in my DMs: How do I become a morning person, too? Good news! I'm giving you the insights on my early days, and offering seven tips you need to become a morning person, too. You're going to need a fresh notebook and some willpower (a sweat-friendly playlist won’t hurt, either). SOCIAL @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast OFFERS AG1 by Athletic Greens | Head to AthleticGreens.com/hurdle to get 5 free travel packs and a year's supply of vitamin D with your first purchase. Priority | Get $50 off your bike by going to PriorityBicycles.com/Hurdle On-Demand Goal Setting Workshop 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!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today I am chatting with Chrissy King. She’s a writer, speaker, and educator, with a passion for creating a diverse and inclusive wellness industry. She is also the creator of The Body Liberation Project, through which she empowers individuals to stop shrinking, start taking up space, and use their energy to create their specific magic in the world. What I thought was special about Chrissy is that we both started getting into fitness with a desire to lose weight, but found so much more within this world beyond the physical. For episode 195, she talks to me about how that shift happened — finding love in power lifting, competing on a national level, and steering her inner dialogue toward body positivity and what that looks like for her in practice. She talks openly about her breaking point, a #hurdlemoment that affirmed there’s so much more to life than being small. She also talks to me about the diversity and inclusion work that she’s been doing in the wellness industry and how a business coach really helped her find her voice and home in on growing her brand. My favorite thing about the New York-based entrepreneur? Her passion to empower others from all backgrounds to be celebrated and feel seen. SOCIAL @iamchrissyking @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast OFFERS Green Chef | Head to to GreenChef.com/Hurdle130 and use code Hurdle130 to get $130 off your order plus free shipping! Priority | Get $50 off your bike purchase by heading to PriorityBicycles.com/Hurdle 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!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I shared something yesterday that got a response I wasn't expecting ... and I loved it. The question: Are you listening to respond? Or listening to give someone the space that they crave? SOCIAL @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE 1. Emily Abbate, Creator of Hurdle On-Demand Goal Setting Workshop 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!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome Lottie Bildirici, new author behind the cookbook Running On Veggies: Plant Powered Recipes for Fueling and Feeling Your Best to the show! Appropriately, Lottie's talking to us about fueling for better performance, from what you should be eating before a workout to what the threshold is for fueling during one — and post-sweat nourishment too. Plus, why hydration needs vary from person to person, and what are the staples that we should all be keeping within our pantries, fridges, and freezers, regardless of dietary restrictions. SOCIAL @runningonveggies @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast OFFERS BEAM | Head to BeamOrganics.com/hurdle and use code "HURDLE" for 35% off your first month's subscription LMNT | Head to DrinkLMNT.com/Hurdle to get a free sample pack and only pay $5 shipping Priority | Get $50 off your bike by going to PriorityBicycles.com/Hurdle 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!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you're not motivated to work hard and be a good human after listening to this conversation with WNBA great Nneka Ogwumike, loaded with so many gem one-liners and inspirational highlights, then you weren’t really listening. For episode 194, we talk about what it was like for her to grow up in an active family, going to Stanford, and traveling to play basketball overseas. She also shares the unconventional way she became the president of the Women’s National Basketball Players Association (“WNBPA”), and how it felt when they passed the collective bargaining agreement — abbreviated as the CBA. Plus, she talks about the hard lessons she learned navigating a knee injury last year when it comes to accepting help from others, and lets us in on her attitude, gratitude, magnitude journaling practice. SOCIAL @nnekaogwumike @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast OFFERS Inside Tracker | Get $200 off the Ultimate Plan and 25% off the entire InsideTracker store at InsideTracker.com/hurdle Daily Harvest | Go to DailyHarvest.com and use code “hurdlepod” to get $40 off your first box. 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!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After one-too-many weeks of spending all of my time cooped up in my apartment, I made the decision: I'm done. Talking about navigating my pandemic-related anxiety for today's 5-MINUTE FRIDAY, and how I've decided to continue going forward. My mental health is better for it.  SOCIAL @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast On-Demand Goal Setting Workshop 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!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is a really important conversation. It's a difficult conversation, too. Sometimes it's a friendship you've outgrown. Other times, it's a romantic relationship that just wasn't the thing. I'm calling in self-healing expert and mental health advocate Yasmine Cheyenne to give us the intel on how to navigate these tough moments with grace. We cover it all: How to know when to walk away, how to navigate the aftermath, the importance of grace and kindness, plus how to handle a situation where you may or may not run into each other. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE How to Set Boundaries (and keep them!) With a Self-Healing Expert SOCIAL @yasminecheyenne @hurdlepodcast @emilyabbate OFFERS AG1 by Athletic Greens | Head to AthleticGreens.com/hurdle to get 5 free travel packs and a year's supply of vitamin D with your first purchase. 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!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MyKayla Skinner has had a tough few years, and she has managed to come out on top. For episode 193, I catch up with the Olympian about her road to Tokyo and what it was really like when Simone Biles had to take a back seat in 2021. We also talk about the physical and emotional toll that comes with being an elite athlete and how she focuses on what she can control to grow as an athlete and person. Her perspective on letting go of outside perspectives and uncontrollable circumstances is such a good reminder. SOCIAL @mykaylaskinner2016 @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast OFFERS BEAM | Head to BeamOrganics.com/hurdle and use code "HURDLE" for 35% off your first month's subscription LMNT | Head to DrinkLMNT.com/Hurdle to get a free sample pack and only pay $5 shipping Priority | Get $50 off your bike by going to PriorityBicycles.com/Hurdle 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!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Life feels heavy lately. I walked more than 5 miles this morning. And on that walk, this is what I thought about. TLDR: Feelings are important, and if you live your life trying to strategically not ~feel~ them — it will catch up to you. SOCIAL @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast On-Demand Goal Setting Workshop 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!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Money can feel a little awkward to talk about. But at the turn of a new year, it's a great time to take a step back and look at your finances. This week, I'm bringing Kumiko Love, AFC, better known to her massive social media following as "The Budget Mom," back on the show to give us her top tricks! Love talks me through her best-practice tips for better financial health, from tracking your spending and creating a budget to planning for retirement and maximizing your earning potential. A huge congrats to her, as her new book My Money, My Way comes out next week! SOCIAL @thebudgetmom @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast OFFERS AG1 | Head to AthleticGreens.com/Hurdle to get 5 free travel packs and a year's supply of Vitamin D3/K2. 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!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I am enamored by Dr. Robin Berzin. I chatted with the Parsley Health founder for episode 192 — a holistic medical practice available digitally nationwide and in-person in New York and LA. We talk about her backstory and how she came to found Parsley after graduating from Columbia, and then get into the nitty gritty on what it was like to work from an entrepreneurial mindset. We commsserate about the current state of healthcare in America, and really dive into what holistic medicine is and WHY we should all want to know more. Plus, Dr. Berzin sheds some light on the things that we can do in our everyday life to live better that don't involve prescriptions. And! She shares all about her new book, State Change.  SOCIAL @robinberzinmd @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast OFFERS AG1 by Athletic Greens | Head to AthleticGreens.com/hurdle to get 5 free travel packs and a year's supply of vitamin D with your first purchase. BEAM | Head to BeamOrganics.com/hurdle and use code "HURDLE" for 35% off your first month's subscription 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!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I did it. I crossed something off of my to-do list that I've wanted to do for-ev-er (Sandlot style) — even though I knew it would be different than I had hoped. But who's to say that different means bad, right?  SOCIAL @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE New Balance 880v11 Nike Vaporfly Next % New Balance 1080 Saucony Endorphin Pro 2 Study: The Effect of Footwear on Running Performance Study: Running shoes and running injuries: mythbusting and a proposal for two new paradigms: ‘preferred movement path’ and ‘comfort filter’  On-Demand Goal Setting Workshop 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!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Self-care isn't something that you automatically excel at. For many, it can be super challenging, despite its importance. Thats what I'm talking about today with Natasha Hastings, Gold medalist athlete-turned entrepreneur (and, past Hurdle guest!). We're talking about how the single mom makes time for herself, plus how she's learned to give herself grace when life gets hectic and things don't go as planned. Plus, she offers up some of her best-practice strategies to maintaining her peace, and some of the most helpful takeaways that she's learned from her therapist.  SOCIAL @natashahastings @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast OFFERS Inside Tracker | Get $200 off the Ultimate Plan and 25% off the entire InsideTracker store at InsideTracker.com/hurdle LMNT  | Get a FREE LMNT sample pack (only pay $5 shipping!) by heading to DrinkLMNT.com/Hurdle MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE 95. Natasha Hastings, Sprinter & 2x Olympic Gold Medalist 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!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“You be you, because at the end of the day you will only always have you.” Damn. What a statement from today’s Hurdle guest Gabi Butler. Gabi is a cheerleader and star of the NETFLIX series Cheer, which debuted its second season just a few days ago. We talk about it all: Her early days in cheer and Navarro, her work ethic and how much she appreciates coach Monica and the Navraro family, as well as her newfound relationship with God and how it helped her through the darkest months of the pandemic. Gabi brings such a positive and grateful attitude toward all of her experiences — good or bad. Her sentiments are a great reminder of how to look at your passion as a stepping stone in life to better let go of roadblocks and appreciate successes. SOCIAL @gabibutler1617 @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast OFFERS Green Chef | Head to AthleticGreens.com/hurdle to get 5 free travel packs and a year's supply of vitamin D with your first purchase. Priority | Get $50 off your bike by going to PriorityBicycles.com/Hurdle 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!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sometimes you've just gotta get out of your own damn way. Small victory: I'm finally strength training regularly. That's a sentence I haven't been able to say since ... 2016? 2015? Today I'm talking about how I made this a regular habit, ridding myself of excuses, and saddling up to a challenge.   SOCIAL @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE A Digital Personal Trainer Could Be Key to Keeping Your Fitness Routine On Track On-Demand Goal Setting Workshop 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! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode has nothing to do with restriction (except that we talk about how it can be majorly detrimental). I call in Lisa Moskovitz, RD, CDN, author of The Core 3 Healthy Eating Plan and the CEO of NY Nutrition Group, to talk about the types of resolutions and goals we should be making in 2022 when it comes to nourishing our bodies. Think things you should be adding in instead of getting rid of, nourishment beyond just food (content, energy), thinking about the "three B's", and choosing alcohol wisely (including my big $ idea). SOCIAL @lisamnutrition @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!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I have a massive crush on Lexi Dupont. There, I said it. The pro skier is one of the most down-to-earth, fun women I've had the pleasure of talking with in some time, and for episode 190, you'll find out why. We talk about Lexi getting into skiing and sport at a young age, and how she learned to conquer her fear of heights to go on crazy adventures, from skiing some of the world's most gnarly terrain to hiking up Kilimanjaro. We also talk about her new title — pilot (!) — and her excitement for the upcoming Freeride World Tour. Plus: The benefits of working with a sport psychologist to get out of her own way, and what she's looking forward to in the new year.  SOCIAL @lexidupont @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast OFFERS Daily Harvest  | Head to DailyHarvest.com/HurdlePod to get $40 off your first box today. AG1 by Athletic Greens | Head to AthleticGreens.com/hurdle to get 5 free travel packs and a year's supply of vitamin D with your first purchase. Goodr | Go to Goodr.com/Hurdle and use code “HURDLE15” to get 15% off your purchase. 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!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The final episode of the Turning the Page series with the only and only Mindy Grossman, CEO and President of WW.  She shares her reasoning behind her intention to write a letter to herself at the end of each year, why we all need a "to-don’t" list, and setting your priorities and focus on the right things for where you are in life. Her word for 2021: Perseverance. SOCIAL @mindygrossman @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast OFFERS Inside Tracker | Get $200 off the Ultimate Plan and 25% off the entire InsideTracker store at InsideTracker.com/hurdle MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE 139. Mindy Grossman, CEO & President of WW 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!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.