Hurdle with Emily Abbate

An estimated 64 million Americans have tried CBD in the last 24 months. So, today I'm having an expert come in to answer your CBD-related questions, appropriate for the week of 4/20. Meet Max Poling, the Director of Innovation at Beam. We talk about what is CBD, what are the benefits, what happens when you use it topically versus ingest it, what some of the biggest CBD myths are, and how much a standard serving size is (+ more!). SOCIAL @beam @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast OFFERS Beam | Go to BeamTLC.com and use code "HURDLE" at checkout for 15 percent off. Goodr | Head on over to Goodr.com/Hurdle and use code "HURDLE2021" for $10 off your order. CHECK OUT: HURDLE SESSIONS All past Sessions are now available on the Hurdle website. NEWLY LAUNCHED: Goal Setting Workshop JOIN: THE *Secret* FACEBOOK GROUP SIGN UP: Weekly Hurdle Newsletter UPCOMING Hurdle Book Club! We’ll be reading The Art of Gathering, and meeting on Zoom on April 21. To register, click here. 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.

Renée Rouleau is a pink-haired warrior. You may recognize her name from an episode we did a few weeks back, answering your biggest skincare questions. I was really excited to record this with her as well because man, this woman has had her fair share of hurdles — personally and professionally — especially over the last few years. For episode 156, Renée explains how she got into the skincare industry and the challenges she conquered becoming a direct-to-consumer business and ultimately shifting her operations from Dallas to Austin. She explains why she decided to become an esthetician over a dermatologist, and how that decision has paid off. She also talks openly about the loss of her late husband Florian to cancer in 2018, who was the Chief Operating Officer at her company as well as her best friend and partner in life. She shares what life’s been like since then, and how she’s managed to move on and find happiness with her new normal. We also joke about Dr. Pimple Popper, she tells me why she's excited about Clubhouse, and explains the difference between blackheads and whiteheads.  SOCIAL @reneerouleau @reneerouleauskincare @hurdlepodcast @emilyabbate MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Renee’s Skincare Blog #HURDLEMOMENT: Your Biggest Skincare Questions Answered OFFERS LMNT | Head to DrinkLMNT.com/hurdle to get a FREE LMNT Sample Pack, including two citrus, two raspberry, two orange, and two raw unflavored.You only pay $5 for shipping! Only for Hurdle listeners, to claim this deal you must go to drinkLMNT.com/hurdle. Daily Harvest | Go to DailyHarvest.com and enter promo code “HURDLE25” at checkout to get $25 dollars off your first box. JOIN: THE *Secret* FACEBOOK GROUP SIGN UP: Weekly Hurdle Newsletter UPCOMING Hurdle Book Club! We’ll be reading The Art of Gathering, and meeting on Zoom on April 21. To register, click here. 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 last week was a lot. I finally found my next home, an apartment in Brooklyn after almost a month of looking and a hole lot of "maybe" options. Today for 5-MINUTE FRIDAY, I'm telling you a story about how much my new home means to me, and detailing what apartment hunting (and applying!) was like.  SOCIAL @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE CELEBRATE: Des Linden’s 50K World Record READ: “How to Create a Happier, Healthier Living Space During Springtime” from Shape SUPPORT: Birth Queen SNAG: Tops and Bras for 20 Percent Off at Athleta A follower brought this sale to my attention yesterday, which is notable because Athleta rarely goes on sale. Linking my three favorite tops and bras, here: Vapor Scoop Tank Conscious Crop (I wear this with skirts all spring and summer) Ultimate Bra WATCH: Before the Flood  JOIN: THE *Secret* FACEBOOK GROUP SIGN UP: Weekly Hurdle Newsletter UPCOMING Hurdle Book Club! We’ll be reading The Art of Gathering, and meeting on Zoom on April 21. To register, click here. 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 sometimes. So, I'm calling in the reinforcements! Just because Tax Day got the scoot from April 15 to May 17 doesn't mean we can't start talking $ now. This week for #HURDLEMOMENT, I'm chatting with Kumiko Love, AFC, better known to her massive social media following as "The Budget Mom." 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. TRUST ME, this is one episode you don't want to miss.   SOCIAL @thebudgetmom @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast OFFERS Super Coffee | Head to DrinkSuperCoffee.com/HURDLE or use code ”HURDLE” at checkout for 25 percent off. CHECK OUT: HURDLE SESSIONS All past Sessions are now available on the Hurdle website. NEWLY LAUNCHED: Goal Setting Workshop JOIN: THE *Secret* FACEBOOK GROUP SIGN UP: Weekly Hurdle Newsletter UPCOMING Hurdle Book Club! We’ll be reading The Art of Gathering, and meeting on Zoom on April 21. To register, click here.  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.

Akin Akman may be a fitness coach, but he's really aiming to make an impact on your mind. The now-Chief Fitness Officer and co-founder at AARMY learned about the importance of movement and mindset from a young age. At 7, he was training to become one of the top players on the tennis court at IMG Academy. His coach, Nick Bollettieri, told him that he had the potential to be the best and go pro — until, he got injured. Devastated at first, Akman reflects on that #hurdlemoment today with gratitude because it put him on the path to where he is now. In episode 155, Akin shares the details surrounding the first Spin class he ever taught in Miami, and how he ended up moving to New York and joining the team at Soul Cycle, selling out 30+ classes each week within minutes. He talks about how "Akin’s Army" came to be, and the challenges that came hand-in-hand with launching AARMY shortly before a global pandemic. Plus: His take on a champion’s mindset, how he defines purpose, and what he’s looking forward to in the year to come. SOCIAL @akiniko @aarmy @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE 140. Angela Manuel-Davis, Co-Founder AARMY OFFERS Athletic Greens | Head to AthleticGreens.com/hurdle to get a year’s receive the FREE D3/K2 wellness bundle with your first purchase. Green Chef | Head to GreenChef.com/90hurdle to get $90 off your first month plus free shipping on your first box! Use code “90hurdle” at checkout. Beam | Go to BeamTLC.com and use code "HURDLE" at checkout for 15 percent off. CHECK OUT: HURDLE SESSIONS All past Sessions are now available on the Hurdle website. NEWLY LAUNCHED: Goal Setting Workshop JOIN: THE *Secret* FACEBOOK GROUP SIGN UP: Weekly Hurdle Newsletter UPCOMING Hurdle Book Club! We’ll be reading The Art of Gathering, and meeting on Zoom on April 21. To register, click here. Please only register if you're definitely going to show, as there is a capacity limit! 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 was recording an episode yesterday with a friend who happens to be a well-known yoga instructor. She said something during our session that stuck with me. “You, out of almost anyone I know, are the best at being alone.” She expanded a little more on the subject. As she did, I felt tears well up behind my eyeballs. Tears that I fought back as I took a deep breath and continued on with our discussion. Once she was done with her thought, I thanked her for the compliment. Then I told her my truth (which I'm sharing with you in today's 5-MINUTE FRIDAY). SOCIAL @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE 32. Ryan Flaherty, Senior Director of Performance at Nike READ: “5 Women of Color Changing the Face of Therapy” from TODAY WATCH: WeWork: Or the Making and Breaking of a $47 Billion Unicorn READ: “How to Reboot Your Brain After a Year of Stress” on Well+Good LISTEN: Trained: “Joelle D’Fontaine, Getting in Step — With Yourself” CHECK OUT: HURDLE SESSIONS All past Sessions are now available on the Hurdle website. NEWLY LAUNCHED: Goal Setting Workshop JOIN: THE *Secret* FACEBOOK GROUP SIGN UP: Weekly Hurdle Newsletter UPCOMING Hurdle Book Club! We’ll be reading The Art of Gathering, and meeting on Zoom on April 21. To register, click here.  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.

Between Spring 2007 and Spring 2010, I lost 70 pounds. I was in college, and before the night that changed everything (you'll have to listen to hear exactly what happened), I felt uncomfortable and unhappy in my body. For today's #HURDLEMOMENT, I'm talking you through how I got to the place where I was ready to make some forever lifestyle changes, and answer your questions about this chapter: Almost 12 years later, how do you keep it off? What was the hardest part? What did you eat? Did you count macros? (Plus, so many more.)  Note: I am not a registered dietitian or a nutritionist. The feedback and lessons I've learned, I share them with hopes to help someone else. If you are interested in losing weight, I recommend you talk to an expert one-on-one about your body. And of course: Have some grace with yourself. SOCIAL @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast OFFERS Athletic Greens | Head to AthleticGreens.com/hurdle to get a year’s receive the FREE D3/K2 wellness bundle with your first purchase. LMNT | Head to DrinkLMNT.com/hurdle to get a FREE LMNT Sample Pack, including two citrus, two raspberry, two orange, and two raw unflavored. You only pay $5 for shipping! Only for Hurdle listeners, to claim this deal you must go to drinkLMNT.com/hurdle.  CHECK OUT: HURDLE SESSIONS All past Sessions are now available on the Hurdle website. NEWLY LAUNCHED: Goal Setting Workshop JOIN: THE *Secret* FACEBOOK GROUP SIGN UP: Weekly Hurdle Newsletter UPCOMING Hurdle Book Club! We’ll be reading The Art of Gathering, and meeting on Zoom on April 21. To register, click here. Please only register if you're definitely going to show, as there is a capacity limit! 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.

Massy Arias knew she was destined to do big things from a young age. Coming into her own after arriving in the U.S. from the Dominican Republic at 13, she braved #hurdlemoment after #hurdlemoment, including a stage IV cancer diagnosis for her brother, abusive relationships, and devastating depression. For eight months, she barely left her Brooklyn bedroom, feeling entirely lost. An intervention with her family and friends led to her embracing a more active lifestyle, with trips to the gym (+ time on the elliptical) resulting in a more dedicated, consistent fitness routine. Through the discovery of bodybuilding — which she said contributed to severe body dysmorphia — she learned that her big goal was to help find a healthy approach to fitness, empowering others to find happiness through movement. And so, she began to construct her empire — diving into certifications and social media. Fast forward to today, the new mom offers up fitness plans and inspiration to her millions of Instagram followers and works with well-known clientele, all pieces to the puzzle of building her brand. Amped to finally bring this conversation to the feed. SOCIAL @massy.arias @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast OFFERS Athletic Greens | Head to AthleticGreens.com/hurdle to get a year’s receive the FREE D3/K2 wellness bundle with your first purchase. Goodr | Head on over to Goodr.com/Hurdle and use code "HURDLE2021" for $10 off your order. CHECK OUT: HURDLE SESSIONS All past Sessions are now available on the Hurdle website. NEWLY LAUNCHED: Goal Setting Workshop JOIN: THE *Secret* FACEBOOK GROUP SIGN UP: Weekly Hurdle Newsletter MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE We do talk about some sensitive topics in today’s episode. If you or someone you know have similar thoughts of self-harm or are struggling, you can always reach out to me over DM or email, it’s [email protected]. The national suicide helpline (800) 273-8255. UPCOMING Hurdle Book Club! We’ll be reading The Art of Gathering, and meeting on Zoom on April 21. To register, click here. Please only register if you're definitely going to show, as there is a capacity limit!  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 used to pride myself on being a high-caliber multitasker. It made me feel mentally agile, like a modern-day Superwoman. The catch? It’s not exactly desirable to be good at giving multiple things a fraction of your attention. For today's episode of 5-MINUTE FRIDAY, I'm talking about #hurdlemoment I had earlier this week that reminded me of the importance of giving one thing (and one thing only) my attention. Trust me: It's an exercise that can help you destress and better tackle whatever the day throws your way. SOCIAL @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE 147. Tunde Oyeneyin, Peloton Instructor CHECK IT OUT: On Transgender Day of Visibility Wednesday, Nikki Hiltz wrote a really beautiful post READ: “My Mom Taught Me That My Mind Is My Strongest Muscle” on Well+Good LISTEN: Demi Lovato on Joe Rogan READ: “Sleep Coach Update: Incorporating Menstrual Cycle Phase for Increased Accuracy” on WHOOP Locker OFFERS Covey |  Head to coveyskin.com and use code “HURDLE” at checkout to get 10 percent off of The Covey Routine, a three-step, derm-approved, universal skincare ritual. Thanks to this week’s Hurdle sponsors, BLUBlox, Beam, Athletic Greens, and Super Coffee! For a complete list of the show’s sponsors and some really great deals, check out the sponsors page, here. UPCOMING Hurdle Book Club! We’ll be reading The Art of Gathering, and I’ll announce a date in the coming weeks for our April Zoom meet-up. To sign up to be kept in the Hurdle book club loop, click here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You can't do this. You're not good enough. This isn't for you. We've all had negative thoughts, but when was the last time you took ownership over them? Today I'm chatting with Dr. Amy Cirbus Ph.D, LMHC, LPC, Director of Clinical Content at Talkspace all about this. Why do we have negative self-talk, who is more prone to it, and how can we better deal with the effects of it — flipping the script and adopting a more positive mindset. SOCIAL @talkspace @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE The Talkspace Voice OFFERS Beam | Go to BeamTLC.com and use code "HURDLE" at checkout for 15 percent off. CHECK OUT: HURDLE SESSIONS All past Sessions are now available on the Hurdle website. NEWLY LAUNCHED: Goal Setting Workshop JOIN: THE *Secret* FACEBOOK GROUP SIGN UP: Weekly Hurdle Newsletter SIGN UP: Hurdle Book Club! We’ll be reading The Art of Gathering, and I’ll announce a date in the coming weeks for our April Zoom meet-up. To sign up to be kept in the Hurdle book club loop, click here. 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.

Beyond being my personal style inspiration and a model, Emily DiDonato is also the founder of a new skincare brand called Covey and a body positivity advocate. For episode 153, we chat about her journey to self acceptance and the rollercoaster that was becoming a model after being scouted in a Connecticut Mall. She talks to me about struggling with her size early on in her career, spending hours on end at the gym and eating apples trying to be the “right fit.” She details one #hurdlemoment with a makeup artist and stylist on set that changed everything, empowering her to do away with restrictive behavior and embrace her body — encouraging others to do the same. She also opens up about the evolution of her career, including big opportunities with companies from Maybelline to Chanel and Giorgio Armani, and how she got into the skincare game (she’s absolutely loving being an entrepreneur). We also talk content creation, New York City living, her go-to fitness routine, and so much more. SOCIAL @emilydidonato @covey @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Covey |  Head to coveyskin.com and use code “HURDLE” at checkout to get 10 percent off of The Covey Routine, a three-step, derm-approved, universal skincare ritual. OFFERS Baronfig | Head to baronfig.com and use code HURDLE20 at checkout to receive 20% off of your first purchase of a Guided Edition Journal. Super Coffee | Head to DrinkSuperCoffee.com/HURDLE or use code ”HURDLE” at checkout for 25 percent off. LMNT | Head to DrinkLMNT.com/hurdle to get a FREE LMNT Sample Pack, including two citrus, two raspberry, two orange, and two raw unflavored. You only pay $5 for shipping! Only for Hurdle listeners, to claim this deal you must go to drinkLMNT.com/hurdle.   CHECK OUT: HURDLE SESSIONS All past Sessions are now available on the Hurdle website. NEWLY LAUNCHED: Goal Setting Workshop JOIN: THE *Secret* FACEBOOK GROUP SIGN UP: Weekly Hurdle Newsletter SIGN UP: Hurdle Book Club! We’ll be reading The Art of Gathering, and I’ll announce a date in the coming weeks for our April Zoom meet-up. To sign up to be kept in the Hurdle book club loop, click here. 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 has been a lot lately. In between the work calls and running around, I've been having a lot of conversations with friends about worth — the importance of owning it and sticking up for yourself. For today's episode of 5-MINUTE FRIDAY, I'm talking about the importance of being your own advocate. When you do, you may just be pleasantly surprised the next time you’re going after what you want. PROMPT: When was the last time you sold yourself short? Why do you think you do that? What can you change to better handle a similar situation the next time? SOCIAL @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE LISTEN: Real Pod WATCH: Operation Varsity Blues: The College Admissions Scandal on Netflix CHECK OUT: IRL Fitness Is Back In New York! Thanks to this week’s Hurdle sponsors, BLUBlox, Beam, Athletic Greens, Super Coffee, and Baronfig! For a complete list of the show’s sponsors and some really great deals, check out the sponsors page, here. UPCOMING Hurdle Book Club! We’ll be reading The Art of Gathering, and I’ll announce a date in the coming weeks for our April Zoom meet-up. To sign up to be kept in the Hurdle book club loop, click here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will I ever be able to run/walk/squat again without peeing myself? How soon is too soon to exercise post-baby? What's the deal with pelvic floor and diastasis recti? Over the years, I've received handfuls of questions from the Hurdle community and today I'm calling on my friend Bree Koegel, FitOn trainer and pre- and post-natal certified trainer to give us some answers. Whether or not you're a mom, this episode is loaded with helpful insight to help us all get stronger and gain a better understanding of what the female body goes through when there's a baby on board.  SOCIAL @breekoegel @hurdlepodcast @emilyabbate OFFERS Beam | Go to BeamTLC.com and use code "HURDLE" at checkout for 15 percent off. Goodr | Head on over to Goodr.com/Hurdle and use code "HURDLE2021" for $10 off your order. CHECK OUT: HURDLE SESSIONS All past Sessions are now available on the Hurdle website. NEWLY LAUNCHED: Goal Setting Workshop JOIN: THE *Secret* FACEBOOK GROUP SIGN UP: Weekly Hurdle Newsletter JOIN: Book Club! We’ll be reading The Art of Gathering, and I’ll announce a date in the coming weeks for our April Zoom meet-up. To sign up to be kept in the Hurdle book club loop, click here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Emily Skye wants women everywhere to know that they are not alone in their struggles. Today, I’m catching up with the fitness trainer who reaches 14 million via her app (and more than 2.5 million on Instagram) for the show. The Australian-born mom-of-two talks to me about her upbringing and the #hurdlemoments that came in her teenage years resulting in anxiety and depression. She details a few abusive relationships that made her question her value, and gets honest about trying to end her life around age 18. She talks about how that experience made her determined to help those with similar struggles, eventually inspiring her journey into the fitness industry and the creation of her online programming. With her outstanding reach, being such a public person comes with a fair amount of criticism. We chat about that today and how she manages unsolicited feedback. Plus: The individuals who inspire HER to be better so that she can be more present, both online and with her family. We also talk about life as a mom (just nine months ago she had her second baby on her bathroom floor!) and what she’s looking forward to in the coming months including the recent launch of her fit post-pregnancy program. SOCIAL @emilyskyefit @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast OFFERS Athletic Greens | Head to AthleticGreens.com/hurdle to get a year’s receive the FREE D3/K2 wellness bundle with your first purchase. BLUBlox | Head to BLUBlox.com/Hurdle and use "HURDLE" at checkout for 15 percent off. Beam | Go to BeamTLC.com and use code "HURDLE" at checkout for 15 percent off. Daily Harvest | Go to DailyHarvest.com and enter promo code “HURDLE25” at checkout to get $25 dollars off your first box. CHECK OUT: HURDLE SESSIONS All past Sessions are now available on the Hurdle website. NEWLY LAUNCHED: Goal Setting Workshop JOIN: THE *Secret* FACEBOOK GROUP SIGN UP: Weekly Hurdle Newsletter MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE We do talk about some sensitive topics in today’s episode. If you or someone you know have similar thoughts of self-harm or are struggling, you can always reach out to me over DM or email, it’s [email protected]. The national suicide helpline (800) 273-8255.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Yesterday morning I was reminded of the important difference between "I can't," and "I don't." I didn't want to get out of bed to work out before an early flight. But then, I started. I laced up my sneakers. I made my way to the treadmill, and couldn't have been more grateful that I made that "me" time a priority. Maybe it’s with a work out. Maybe it’s with your job. Maybe it’s a tough conversation with a friend. Whatever hurdle you have on deck in the coming weeks, I encourage you to remember this: You can. PROMPT: What’s one thing that you can do to give back to you (and your body!) in the next 72 hours? SOCIAL @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE CHECK OUT: The New Peloton x Adidas Collection WATCH: Ginny & Georgia on Netflix HURDLER SPOTLIGHT: Counter Programming with Shira and Arielle DONATE: Support the AAPI Community Fund LISTEN: Life Kit: “A First-Timer’s Guide to Filing Taxes” NEW RELEASE: Lululemon Swift Speed Tight Thanks to this week’s Hurdle sponsors, BLUBlox, Beam, Athletic Greens, Super Coffee, and Baronfig! For a complete list of the show’s sponsors and some really great deals, check out the sponsors page, here. UPCOMING Hurdle Book Club! We’ll be reading The Art of Gathering,  and I’ll announce a date in the coming weeks for our April Zoom meet-up. To sign up to be kept in the Hurdle book club loop, click here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Monday, I had the opportunity to chat with Dr. Michael Gervais and we touched on the power of breath. So, for #HURDLEMOMENT this week, I decided to bring in an expert to explain the essentials. Meet Joy Dushey, a spiritual and holistic life guide, intuitive energy healer, breathwork facilitator, and host of The Methodology podcast. We talk about everything from the benefits of the practice to how to execute and the difference between breathwork and meditation. Also: How breathwork helped Dushey deal with past trauma, so much so that she made teaching it a part of her life’s work. SOCIAL @thejoyfulapproach @hurdlepodcast @emilyabbate OFFERS Beam | Go to BeamTLC.com and use code "HURDLE" at checkout for 15 percent off. CHECK OUT: HURDLE SESSIONS All past Sessions are now available on the Hurdle website. NEWLY LAUNCHED: Goal Setting Workshop JOIN: THE *Secret* FACEBOOK GROUP SIGN UP: Weekly Hurdle Newsletter JOIN: Book Club! We’ll be reading The Art of Gathering, and I’ll announce a date in the coming weeks for our April Zoom meet-up. To sign up to be kept in the Hurdle book club loop, click here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Top athletes. Actors. CEOs. Dr. Michael Gervais is a high performance psychologist who has worked with some of the best to help them master their mind and better their craft. For episode 151, we talk about how he got to where he is today. The Finding Mastery podcast host and author chats with me about how his experience surfing growing up actually lead him to getting more interested in the mind, and the memorable #hurdlemoment that taught him how to navigate hard times and get brave in front of large crowds. He also details how we can decipher our purpose, articulate our philosophy, and separate the two different types of thoughts.  SOCIAL @michaelgervais @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Finding Your Best: Dr. Michael Gervais created a Masterclass with NFL head coach Pete Carroll. In it you’ll learn how to craft your own personal philosophy, set a vision, and how to train your mind to be more confident, optimistic, calm, and mindful. Head on over to @hurdlepodcast on Instagram for more details on how to be one of two lucky winners! ($500 value) OFFERS Athletic Greens | Head to AthleticGreens.com/hurdle to get a year’s receive the FREE D3/K2 wellness bundle with your first purchase. Green Chef | Head to GreenChef.com/90hurdle to get $90 off your first month plus free shipping on your first box! Use code “90hurdle” at checkout. Baronfig | Head to baronfig.com and use code HURDLE20 at checkout to receive 20% off of your first purchase of a Guided Edition Journal. LMNT | Head to DrinkLMNT.com/hurdle to get a FREE LMNT Sample Pack, including two citrus, two raspberry, two orange, and two raw unflavored.You only pay $5 for shipping! Only for Hurdle listeners, to claim this deal you must go to drinkLMNT.com/hurdle. CHECK OUT: HURDLE SESSIONS All past Sessions are now available on the Hurdle website. NEWLY LAUNCHED: Goal Setting Workshop JOIN: THE *Secret* FACEBOOK GROUP SIGN UP: Book club! We’ll be reading The Art of Gathering, and I’ll announce a date in the coming weeks for our April Zoom meet-up. To sign up to be kept in the Hurdle book club loop, click here. 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.

365 days. Wow. This week, I’m reflecting on the year that no one expected, but — I’d argue — everyone needed. Of course, I don’t say this to downplay the tragedy of what has happened in our country and across the globe. The immense amount of loss is heartbreaking. Life has been forever changed. However, this difficult year has taught me a lot of lessons (and reinforced some, too). I'm sharing those in this week's episode of 5MF. PROMPT: What’s your biggest takeaway from the past year? SOCIAL @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE LISTEN: ”Sunbathe” by Miguel and Tainy WATCH: One of these ‘50 Best Comedies on Netflix Right Now’ WATCH: Biggie: I Got a Story to Tell SUBSCRIBE: The Dipp OBSESSING OVER: Puma Deviate Nitro OFFERS BLUBlox | Head to BLUBlox.com/Hurdle and use "HURDLE" at checkout for 20 percent off. BaronFig | Head over to BaronFig.com and use “HURDLE20” at checkout for 20 percent off of a guided edition today. JOIN: THE *Secret* FACEBOOK GROUP SIGN UP: The Weekly HurdleSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Base pace. Long. Tempo. Intervals. Recovery. If you’re new to running or a veteran at this point, all of these have a place in your routine, regardless of your overall goals. For today’s installment of #HURDLEMOMENT, I’m breaking it all down with Colleen Quigley, Olympian and professional runner. We talk about the specifics on each, what your Rate of Perceived Exertion (RPE) should be mid-stride, and how often you should be incorporating them throughout a typical week. Plus: We reveal our favorites and Colleen gives us an update on what she’s up to now that she’s left the Bowerman Track Club. SOCIAL @steeple_squigs @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast OFFERS Goodr | Head on over to Goodr.com/Hurdle and use code "HURDLE" for $10 off your order. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE 30. Colleen Quigley, Pro Runner, Olympian UPCOMING Book Club! We’ll be reading The Art of Gathering,  and I’ll announce a date in the coming weeks for our April Zoom meet-up. To sign up to be kept in the Hurdle book club loop, click here. JOIN: THE *Secret* FACEBOOK GROUP SIGN UP: Weekly Hurdle Newsletter CHECK OUT: HURDLE SESSIONS All past Sessions are now available on the Hurdle website. NEWLY LAUNCHED: Goal Setting WorkshopSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

By now you’ve probably heard of The Sculpt Society, a dance-based fitness method with a cult-like following. Over the pandemic, it grew astronomically — more than 700 percent (!) — as many of us leaned into at-home fitness. Today on the show, I’m chatting with The Sculpt Society founder Megan Roup. Growing up in California, Megan started dancing at a young age and went through her fair share of hurdles on her way to New York University's Tisch School of The Arts. In episode 150, we talk about the pressures that came hand in hand with trying to make it as a dancer, including struggling with disordered eating and getting to a place where she felt truly comfortable in her body. We also chat about her stint as a Brooklyn Nets dancer and how her love for dance-based fitness actually started as a side hustle when she was running around New York auditioning for new opportunities. Megan also shares what 2020 was like for her, an eventful year in her personal life as well with a wedding, a baby on the way, and more. We also cover what the uptick in The Sculpt Society users taught her about herself as an entrepreneur and the need to prioritize self care. Spoiler: We both cry in this episode, so yeah … that doesn’t happen often on the show. BUT, in this case it doesn’t surprise me. There’s a lot of emotions that happen when two passionate people sit down to talk about their why. SOCIAL @thesculptsociety @meganroup @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE The Sculpt Society |  Head to TheSculptSociety.com and use code ”HURDLE25” to get two weeks free and 25% off your first month. OFFERS Athletic Greens | Head to AthleticGreens.com/hurdle to get a year’s receive the FREE D3/K2 wellness bundle with your first purchase. BLUBlox | Head to BLUBlox.com/Hurdle and use "HURDLE" at checkout for 20 percent off. Super Coffee | Head to DrinkSuperCoffee.com/HURDLE or use code ”HURDLE” at checkout for 25 percent off. CHECK OUT: HURDLE SESSIONS All past Sessions are now available on the Hurdle website. NEWLY LAUNCHED: Goal Setting Workshop JOIN: THE *Secret* FACEBOOK GROUP SIGN UP: Weekly Hurdle Newsletter SIGN UP: Hurdle Book Club (Throw your next-pick suggestions in this link, too!) 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 last year has been difficult for most everyone. How many times back in March, April, and May of 2020 did you or someone you know say “2020 was supposed to be my year.” I felt that way, for sure. In today's episode, I'm discussing the power of perspective and letting go of the anger about how things "could be." Huge thanks to Trent Shelton (check out our conversation here) for the inspiration for this week's topic.  SOCIAL @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE DOWNLOAD: Goody Gifting LISTEN: ”Planning Your Life for Success” on Mindset Mentor READ: “Opinion: A Boston Marathon for All Benefits the Running Community” CHECK OUT: TOGETXER SIGN UP: Coa RECOVERY TOOLS: Theragun Elite, Normatec Boots, MiHigh Sauna Blanket, Triggerpoint Foam Roller, PowerDot (go to powerdot.com and use the code “HURDLE” at checkout for 20% off of a Duo) OFFERS BLUBlox | Head to BLUBlox.com/Hurdle and use "HURDLE" at checkout for 20 percent off. BaronFig | Head over to BaronFig.com and use “HURDLE20” at checkout for 20 percent off a guided edition today. JOIN: THE *Secret* FACEBOOK GROUP SIGN UP: The Weekly HurdleSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Excited to chat about this popular topic with my friend Dan Churchill, a performance chef, host of The Epic Table podcast, and owner of Charley St. here in New York. On today’s episode, we dive into all of the plant-based diet questions, from the benefits and how to go about eating this way to exactly how plant-based fans get their protein and what a typical day of eating could look like. Plus: Dan talks about the benefits of seaweed, gushes over all things gut health, and I giggle at least 12 times about how he says different words with his heavy Australian accent. SOCIAL @dan_churchill @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE 12. Dan Churchill, Chef OFFERS Beam | Go to BeamTLC.com and use code "HURDLE" at checkout for 15 percent off. JOIN: THE *Secret* FACEBOOK GROUP SIGN UP: Weekly Hurdle Newsletter CHECK OUT: HURDLE SESSIONS All past Sessions are now available on the Hurdle website. NEWLY LAUNCHED: Goal Setting WorkshopSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alexi has conquered a lot of hurdles her life, from navigating her mother’s suicide at a young age to battling depression herself after running for Greece at the 2016 Olympic games. It’s no wonder why her triumphant story has inspired so many, recently told within the pages of Pappas’ first book, Bravey. For episode 149, I’m chatting with the multi-hyphenate about everything from her upbringing in California to her mental health struggles. On the heels of a slew of press for her new book, I made it a point to ask her what haven’t you been talking about? She also answers a lot of tough questions, like how to pull yourself out of a dark place, how does someone get better at self-care when they have no established practice, and what she really sees when she looks at herself in the mirror. SOCIAL @alexipappas @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast OFFERS Athletic Greens | Head to AthleticGreens.com/hurdle to get a year’s receive the FREE D3/K2 wellness bundle with your first purchase. Baronfig | Head to baronfig.com and use code HURDLE20 at checkout to receive 20% off of your first purchase of a Guided Edition Journal. CHECK OUT: HURDLE SESSIONS All past Sessions are now available on the Hurdle website. NEWLY LAUNCHED: Goal Setting Workshop JOIN: THE *Secret* FACEBOOK GROUP SIGN UP: Weekly Hurdle Newsletter SIGN UP: Hurdle Book Club (Throw your next-pick suggestions in this link, too!)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Yesterday morning was the first time in a long time I debated skipping my morning workout. Of course, I take rest days during the week. But, this was not intended to be one of those. For today's episode of 5-MINUTE FRIDAY, I'm talking you through what went through my head, and how I've put in a place a fool-proof routine to keep me on track when it comes to my a.m. sweat. Plus: Offering up my five best-practice tips. PROMPT: What's one thing you can add to your morning routine that'll make your day better? SOCIAL @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE LISTEN: Renegades: Born in the USA READ: “Why I Decided to Cut My Hair Short for the First Time Ever” by Sophia Roe for Vogue SWEAT: Bells Up TV LISTEN: John Legend’s playlist on Headspace OFFERS BLUBlox | I have been wearing my BLUBlox constantly, anti-blue light glasses, which help me to navigate persistent headaches and discomfort from way too much time in front of the computer (thank you, pandemic). They’ve got loads of cute styles, and after three months of consistent wear, they’ve made a major difference for me. Head to BLUBlox.com/Hurdle and use "HURDLE" at checkout for 15 percent off. BaronFig | I write in my BaronFig notebook every single day, first thing. I’m obsessed with the clothbound cover, the fact that it lays flat when you open it, and how it looks on the shelf. I’m especially into their guided-editions, daily journals that focus on different topic areas like meditation, habit formation, and dream tracking. Head over to BaronFig.com and use “HURDLE20” at checkout for 20 percent off a guided edition today. JOIN: THE *Secret* FACEBOOK GROUP SIGN UP: The Weekly HurdleSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Confession: I have been struggling with establishing a steady skincare routine for years. Today, I’m tackling the topic of skincare (and, skin health!) with esthetician and CEO and founder of Renee Rouleau Skincare, Renee Rouleau. We really dive into the nitty gritty, from the absolute basics to make up a routine and how to deal with the dreaded “maskne” to what’s the deal with collagen. Plus: Unpacking SPF best-practices, the sweat bumps on your forehead that feel like they never go away (is this just me?), and if there are certain foods you should nix from your diet for clearer, brighter skin. SOCIAL @reneerouleau @reneerouleauskincare @hurdlepodcast @emilyabbate MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Renee’s Skincare Blog Click HERE for Austin relief efforts OFFERS LMNT | Head to DrinkLMNT.com/hurdle to get a FREE LMNT Sample Pack, including two citrus, two raspberry, two orange, and two raw unflavored.You only pay $5 for shipping! Only for Hurdle listeners, to claim this deal you must go to drinkLMNT.com/hurdle. CHECK OUT: HURDLE SESSIONS All past Sessions are now available on the Hurdle website. NEWLY LAUNCHED: Goal Setting Workshop JOIN: THE *Secret* FACEBOOK GROUP SIGN UP: Weekly Hurdle NewsletterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prepare to be inspired AF. Trent Shelton dreamed of being a professional football player from the time he was 5 years old. He bounced between three different NFL teams after playing at Baylor, and then made the decision to move onward and pursue a different path — battling hard emotions in the process. That career pivot lead him to motivational speaking and ultimately founding Rehab Time, a non-profit organization aimed at empowering struggling individuals to find their voice, passion, and purpose. For episode 148, the father-of-three talks to me about what it’s like to have a devoted social following including 2.1 million on Instagram, and how he’s grateful for the extra time he’s had to spend with his family over the past pandemic year. He also offers up his best advice on how to come into your power, what it really means to “do the work,” and how to make more confident decisions. SOCIAL @trentshelton @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast OFFERS Athletic Greens | Head to AthleticGreens.com/hurdle to get a year’s receive the FREE D3/K2 wellness bundle with your first purchase. BLUBlox | Head to BLUBlox.com/Hurdle and use "HURDLE" at checkout for 15 percent off. Beam | Go to BeamTLC.com and use code "HURDLE" at checkout for 15 percent off. GOODR | Head on over to Goodr.com/Hurdle and use code "HURDLE" for $10 off your order. They've NEVER done a promotion like this, so it's a big deal (and only valid for the first 200 orders)! At that link you can peep all of my favorites. CHECK OUT: HURDLE SESSIONS All past Sessions are now available on the Hurdle website. NEWLY LAUNCHED: Goal Setting Workshop JOIN: THE *Secret* FACEBOOK GROUP SIGN UP: Weekly Hurdle Newsletter SIGN UP: Hurdle Book Club This month, we’re reading Alexi Pappas’ new book Bravey, which I’m amped on. Book Club will be Tuesday, February 23, at 8 p.m. ET. Please, only register if you know you can make it — as the Zoom is limited to 100 attendees!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Monday's episode of Hurdle with Tunde Oyeneyin, we talked about the idea that progress is rarely linear. On your journey to success, whatever that looks like for you, there will be tough times. I’ve learned that both the highs and lows bring us lessons — lessons that help us progress. And while the tough stuff may be more difficult to navigate, these moments happen to teach us something. One “bad” day doesn’t rid you of the wins that came before. It informs you of how to better show up the next, and the next one after that, on the continuous quest for progress. Today, I'm talking about my progress as a runner, and how the not-so-stellar days are an important piece of the puzzle on my journey. PROMPT: What’s something you’re doing in your life right now that’s taking away from you making positive progress toward a goal? SOCIAL @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Episode One: Emily Abbate, Creator of Hurdle LISTEN: How to Be a Better Human: “How to Find the Emotional Support You Need Right Now” SIP: Smoked strawberry mezcal margaritas from How Sweet Eats HELP: The People in Texas WATCH: The Flight Attendant JOIN: THE *Secret* FACEBOOK GROUP SIGN UP: Hurdle Book Club This month, we’re reading Alexi Pappas’ new book Bravey, which I’m amped on. Book Club will be Tuesday, February 23, at 8 p.m. ET. Please, only register if you know you can make it — as the Zoom is limited to 100 attendees!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

February marks Black History Month, a time for education and celebration of Black culture. Today, I'm grateful to have Taylor Rae Almonte, an Afro-Latina actor and activist, on the show to share her story and have an open, honest conversation about race. Taylor’s a trainer at Rumble, a Reebok-sponsored athlete, and co-founder of an anti-racism wellness program ACTIV-ISM — which combines regular movement and mindful activities (from equipment-free workouts and walks to journaling) with anti-racism education. For today’s installment of #HURDLEMOMENT, she’s chatting with me about how she's combined her passions for social justice and health to find new purpose over the past year. We also unpack a handful of racial justice terminology to empower us to continue to have thoughtful, progressive dialogue going forward.  MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE 96. Matt Lombardi & Kevin Moran, Co-Founders of Beam Taylor's Anti-Racism Newsletter SOCIAL @taylorraealmonte @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast OFFERS Beam | Go to BeamTLC.com and use code "HURDLE" at checkout for 15 percent off. REEBOK  |  Go to Reebok.com and use code “HURDLE” at checkout to get 40 percent off regular and sale price items.  This offer is valid for 100 redemptions and ends March 17, 2021. Exclusions: global exclusions apply, including but not limited to Nano X1, Classic Leather, and Club C. Item will be marked as excluded on the product description page. Also! One lucky Hurdler will win a pair of the NEW Reebok Nano X1s. To enter, rate and review the show and send a screen shot to [email protected], CHECK OUT: HURDLE SESSIONS All past Sessions are now available on the Hurdle website. NEWLY LAUNCHED: Goal Setting Workshop JOIN: THE *Secret* FACEBOOK GROUP SIGN UP: Weekly Hurdle Newsletter SIGN UP: Hurdle Book Club This month, we’re reading Alexi Pappas’ new book Bravey, which I’m amped on. Spoiler alert: She’ll also be on the show to coincide with this! Book Club will be Tuesday, February 23, at 8 p.m. ET.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

To say that Tunde Oyeneyin is a bright light would be the understatement of the century. Even though the Peloton favorite has been through her fair share of hurdles, her outlook on life is optimistic. In episode 147, she talks me through the toughest of them, from a dramatic weight loss and dealing with not getting the instructor job at Peloton the first time she auditioned to the loss of both her brother and both of her parents. I know on the show we talk about the tough stuff often, but to hear someone who has dealt with so much loss have such a beautiful outlook — it really reminds us all about the power of gratitude. Tunde also tells me about her career before finding Peloton, and I love how she expands upon this idea that it’s OK for your goals to evolve and change over time. I do want to thank Tunde’s sponsor, Optimum Nutrition, for setting up this discussion, as you’ll hear her mention in todays episode as well. SOCIAL @tune2tunde @onepeloton @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast OFFERS LMNT | Head to DrinkLMNT.com/hurdle to get a FREE LMNT Sample Pack, including two citrus, two raspberry, two orange, and two raw unflavored.You only pay $5 for shipping! Only for Hurdle listeners, to claim this deal you must go to drinkLMNT.com/hurdle. Baronfig  | Head to baronfig.com and use code HURDLE20 at checkout to receive 20% off of your first purchase of a Guided Edition Journal. Daily Harvest | Go to DailyHarvest.com and enter promo code “HURDLE25” at checkout to get $25 dollars off your first box. CHECK OUT: HURDLE SESSIONS All past Sessions are now available on the Hurdle website. NEWLY LAUNCHED: Goal Setting Workshop JOIN: THE *Secret* FACEBOOK GROUP SIGN UP: Weekly Hurdle Newsletter SIGN UP: Hurdle Book Club This month, we’re reading Alexi Pappas’ new book Bravey, which I’m amped on. Spoiler alert: She’ll also be on the show to coincide with this! Book Club will be Tuesday, February 23, at 8 p.m. ET.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It gets really exhausting to feel like you’re the only person whose life isn’t going swimmingly. Especially since we’re so overly exposed to people crushing the game (or making it look that way) via social media. Time after time, I open up on the show about the #hurdlemoments I'm facing on the regular because I want you to know that you’re not alone in whatever struggle you may be dealing with. This week for 5-MINUTE FRIDAY, I'm chatting about the tough moments that came back-to-back over the past few days, and how I'm choosing to stay optimistic. SOCIAL @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE WATCH: Framing Britney Spears LISTEN: Spotify #TBT Playlist WATCH: Firefly Lane LISTEN: “How to Do Nothing with Jenny Odell” on Ten Percent Happier  JOIN: THE *Secret* FACEBOOK GROUP SIGN UP: Hurdle Book Club This month, we’re reading Alexi Pappas’ new book Bravey, which I’m amped on. Spoiler alert: She’ll also be on the show to coincide with this! Book Club will be Tuesday, February 23, at 8 p.m. ET.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With so many different options out there when it comes to fitness, how are you supposed to figure out what the “right” routine is for you? That’s a question that I dive into this week on #HURDLEMOMENT with Joe Holder, Nike master trainer, GQ columnist, founder of the Ocho System, and creator of the newest MasterClass — the first holistic offering from the company on holistic fitness and wellness. We rap about what a great framework for a week of workouts can look like, with an understanding that there is no one-size-fits-all approach to wellness. Joe offers up his best-practice tips for creating a program that sticks, what factors you should take into account in order to avoid falling off track, and offers up his advice to anyone who struggles with the dreaded plateau. SOCIAL @ochosystem @masterclass @hurdlepodcast @emilyabbate MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Joe Holder Teaches Fitness & Wellness, Masterclass OFFERS Green Chef | Head to GreenChef.com/90hurdle to get $90 off your first month plus free shipping on your first box! Use code “90hurdle” at checkout. CHECK OUT: HURDLE SESSIONS All past Sessions are now available on the Hurdle website. NEWLY LAUNCHED: Goal Setting Workshop JOIN: THE *Secret* FACEBOOK GROUP SIGN UP: Weekly HurdleSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Season five, H-E-L-L-O! To say that Alex Elle has made me re-think a lot about the way I talk to and treat myself would be an understatement. Elle regularly inspires her more than 1 million Instagram followers with her compassionate words encouraging grace and self-care. In episode 146, she talks to me about how she got here, reflecting on her career journey thus far and a difficult upbringing. The Hey, Girl podcast host opens up about her traumatic teenage years and details how writing and therapy saved her life. She also talks to me about what it was like to meet her husband on Twitter (seriously) and talks about the fertility struggles they had before having their "rainbow babies." Also: Helpful advice on how to stay true to your boundaries without shame and how to start (and keep) a regular journaling practice + much, much more. SOCIAL @alex_elle @heygirlpodcast @hurdlepodcast @emilyabbate OFFERS Athletic Greens | Head to AthleticGreens.com/hurdle to get a year’s receive the FREE D3/K2 wellness bundle with your first purchase. BLUBlox | Head to BLUBlox.com/Hurdle and use "HURDLE" at checkout for 15 percent off. Beam | Go to BeamTLC.com and use code "HURDLE" at checkout for 15 percent off. GOODR | Head on over to Goodr.com/Hurdle and use code "HURDLE" for $10 off your order. They've NEVER done a promotion like this, so it's a big deal (and only valid for the first 200 orders)! At that link you can peep all of my favorites. CHECK OUT: HURDLE SESSIONS All past Sessions are now available on the Hurdle website. NEWLY LAUNCHED: Goal Setting Workshop JOIN: THE *Secret* FACEBOOK GROUP SIGN UP: Weekly Hurdle Newsletter SIGN UP: Hurdle Book Club This month, we’re reading Alexi Pappas’ new book Bravey, which I’m amped on. Spoiler alert: She’ll also be on the show to coincide with this! Book Club will be Tuesday, February 23, at 8 p.m. ET.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I walked two miles to-and-from a non-existent doctor’s appointment yesterday morning. OK, it existed. It did! At least, it did in my Oscar Health app. In today's 5-MINUTE FRIDAY, I'm talking about how I stayed calm and positive despite going two hours out of my way. In fact, I was happy I did. SOCIAL @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast PROMPT: When was the last time you overreacted? What would you have done differently in that situation? MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE LISTEN: “Mindfully Present” from Radio Headspace CHECK IT OUT: Free FightCamp! READ: ”Kamala Harris, Dr. Jill Biden, and the Politics of Dressing” from Harper’s Bazaar SWEAT WITH: AshFit WATCH: Bling Empire on Netflix SUBSCRIBE TO: Fast Women newsletter OFFERS Athletic Greens | Head to AthleticGreens.com/hurdle to get a year’s receive the FREE D3/K2 wellness bundle with your first purchase. Beam | Go to BeamTLC.com and use code "HURDLE" at checkout for 15 percent off. CHECK OUT: HURDLE SESSIONS All past Sessions are now available on the Hurdle website. NEWLY LAUNCHED: Goal Setting Workshop JOIN: THE *Secret* FACEBOOK GROUP SIGN UP: Weekly Hurdle SIGN UP: Hurdle Book Club This month, we’re reading Alexi Pappas’ new book Bravey, which I’m amped on. Spoiler alert: She’ll also be on the show to coincide with this! Book Club will be Tuesday, February 23, at 8 p.m. ET.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ready for a sweet chat? (Pun, intended.) In today's installment of the podcast, I'm catching up with registered dietitian, author, and intuitive eating counselor Alissa Rumsey to chat all about sugar. We talk about everything from the difference between added sugars and natural sugars, what sugar alcohols are, if it matters what time of day you’re consuming sugar, and whether or not smoothies are just "healthy-branded sugar bombs." Also: We touch on diet soda, our feelings on labeling anything as "bad," and discuss our current relationships with the sweet stuff.  Note: It is necessary, from a medical perspective, for some people to pay extra close attention to their sugar intake, especially if they have diabetes. If this is you, make sure you're talking to an expert — whether that be a physician or a registered dietitian. SOCIAL @alissarumseyrd @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast OFFERS Athletic Greens | Head to AthleticGreens.com/hurdle to get a year’s receive the FREE D3/K2 wellness bundle with your first purchase. Beam | Go to BeamTLC.com and use code "HURDLE" at checkout for 15 percent off. CHECK OUT: HURDLE SESSIONS All past Sessions are now available on the Hurdle website. NEWLY LAUNCHED: Goal Setting Workshop JOIN: THE *Secret* FACEBOOK GROUP SIGN UP: Weekly Hurdle SIGN UP: Hurdle Book Club This month, we’re reading Alexi Pappas’ new book Bravey, which I’m amped on. Spoiler alert: She’ll also be on the show to coincide with this! Book Club will be Tuesday, February 23, at 8 p.m. ET.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What do Taylor Swift, Sarah Jessica Parker, Malcom Gladwell, and Hugh Jackman have in common? They've all — at one point or another — frequented Bluestone Lane to grab their java. Founded in 2013, the Australian-inspired chain of cafés serve everything from their signature flat white and loaded avocado toast to grain bowls and tasty lattes. For episode 145, I'm chatting with Nick Stone, who founded the concept in Midtown Manhattan while still working full-time in the finance industry. The Australian-born entrepreneur and former Australian Football League player shares his inspiration for the massive career pivot into hospitality, and how he knew from early on that their concept would be bigger than just the first couple shops. Also: We chat extensively about how the COVID-19 pandemic impacted the company, how he keeps a positive mindset amidst the chaos, and what excites him about for the year to come.  SOCIAL @nicholas_j_stone @bluestonelane @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast OFFERS Athletic Greens | Head to AthleticGreens.com/hurdle to get a year’s receive the FREE D3/K2 wellness bundle with your first purchase. Beam | Go to BeamTLC.com and use code "HURDLE" at checkout for 15 percent off. CHECK OUT: HURDLE SESSIONS All past Sessions are now available on the Hurdle website. NEWLY LAUNCHED: Goal Setting Workshop JOIN: THE *Secret* FACEBOOK GROUP SIGN UP: Weekly HurdleSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Holy sh*t, Amanda Gorman has me HYPED. In today's 5-MINUTE FRIDAY, I'm chatting about how watching the 22-year-old poet and Harvard graduate inspires me to think big and dream crazy (as did most of Wednesday's inauguration festivities, TBH). Plus, the importance of us being one-another's cheerleaders and putting kindness first. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE SAY CONGRATS TO: Aisha Praight-Leer BE IN THE KNOW: Bridgerton Renewed for Season 2 WATCH: In Wonder on Netflix LISTEN: Alexi Pappas on Finding Mastery SOCIAL @hurdlepodcast @emilyabbate OFFERS GOODR | Head on over to Goodr.com/Hurdle and use code "HURDLE" for $10 off your order. They've NEVER done a promotion like this, so it's a big deal (and only valid for the first 200 orders)! At that link you can peep all of my favorites. CHECK OUT: HURDLE SESSIONS All past Sessions are now available on the Hurdle website. NEWLY LAUNCHED: Goal Setting Workshop JOIN: THE *Secret* FACEBOOK GROUP SIGN UP: Weekly HurdleSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's around that time of year when so many of us feel like we're not doing "enough." We started off 2021 with some big goals, and with time, sometimes the motivation slips a little. Well good news: You CAN stay motivated, with the right tricks and tips. For #HURDLEMOMENT this week, I'm offering up six helpful tips to up the "I can do this!" factor when things feel tough, helping you to get moving and enjoy your next workout.    MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Turning the Page with Jess Sims, Peloton Instructor 59. Alex Morgan, USWNT 104. Des Linden, 2018 Boston Marathon Champion & Olympian 126. Allyson Felix, Sprinter & 6x Olympic Gold Medalist #HURDLEMOMENT: How to Start & Stay Running SOCIAL @hurdlepodcast @emilyabbate OFFERS GOODR | Head on over to Goodr.com/Hurdle and use code "HURDLE" for $10 off your order. They've NEVER done a promotion like this, so it's a big deal (and only valid for the first 200 orders)! At that link you can peep all of my favorites. CHECK OUT: HURDLE SESSIONS All past Sessions are now available on the Hurdle website. NEWLY LAUNCHED: Goal Setting Workshop JOIN: THE *Secret* FACEBOOK GROUP SIGN UP: Weekly HurdleSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

By now, you've probably heard of Dave Asprey, or at least of the company he founded — Bulletproof 360 (home to The Bulletproof Diet and Bulletproof Coffee). Aside from having those tidbits on his resume, he's also the founder of the biohacking movement. As he defines it, biohacking is the art and science of changing the environment around you and inside of you so you have full control over your own biology. This week, Asprey has a new book out called Fast This Way, and in today's episode he tells me how he got to this point. He talks to me about what life was like when he weighed 300 pounds, Was a computer hacker, and dealing with a slew of health issues including arthritis — which lead him into learning and inventing biohacking. He explains how he started to spend money on getting "better than he ever had been," and what that really looked like.  Now, obviously we address that we don’t all have hundreds of thousands of dollars to hack our own health, so naturally Dave offers some low cost and free examples of small ways we can all safely level up, whether it be through our diet or other practices — like cold showers. We also talk about his impressive career history — how he made a small fortune by the time he was 26 and then lost it when he was 28. Plus: The episode kicks off with a beautiful discussion on the importance of gratitude. SOCIAL @dave.asprey @hurdlepodcast @emilyabbate OFFERS LMNT | Head to DrinkLMNT.com/hurdle to get a FREE LMNT Sample Pack, including two citrus, two raspberry, two orange, and two raw unflavored.You only pay $5 for shipping! Only for Hurdle listeners, to claim this deal you must go to drinkLMNT.com/hurdle. Baronfig  | Head to baronfig.com and use code HURDLE20 at checkout to receive 20% off of your first purchase of a Guided Edition Journal. Green Chef | Head to GreenChef.com/hurdle90 to get $90 off your first month plus free shipping on your first box! Use code “hurdle90” at checkout. Athletic Greens | Head to AthleticGreens.com/hurdle to get a year’s receive the FREE D3/K2 wellness bundle with your first purchase. CHECK OUT: HURDLE SESSIONS All past Sessions are now available on the Hurdle website. NEWLY LAUNCHED: Goal Setting Workshop JOIN: THE *Secret* FACEBOOK GROUP SIGN UP: Weekly Hurdle See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I went through a phase in mid-2020 when I made the conscious decision to unfollow a slew of people on social media and “block” others from viewing my Instagram story. Recently, one of them reached out to me, and we had a reckoning of sorts. I noticed that since we reconnected, the person made a concerted effort to check in from time to time, more so than before. He often asks about my days, even the stuff I post about on via social media — like my morning run or how work’s going. In today's 5-MINUTE FRIDAY, I talk about forgiveness and the awesome lesson I learned by making a huge mistake. SOCIAL @hurdlepodcast @emilyabbate OFFERS LMNT | Head to DrinkLMNT.com/hurdle to get a FREE LMNT Sample Pack, including two citrus, two raspberry, two orange, and two raw unflavored.You only pay $5 for shipping! Only for Hurdle listeners, to claim this deal you must go to drinkLMNT.com/hurdle. CHECK OUT: HURDLE SESSIONS All past Sessions are now available on the Hurdle website. NEWLY LAUNCHED: Goal Setting Workshop JOIN: THE *Secret* FACEBOOK GROUP SIGN UP: Weekly Hurdle MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE VISIT: The Whalebone Shop READ: Greenlights by Matthew McConaughey READ: Trump’s Been Impeached Again. What’s Next? WATCH: Love Life on HBO Max LISTEN: Brene with Tim Ferriss and Dax Shepard on Podcasting, Daily PRactices, and the Long and Winding Path to Healing SIGN UP: Hurdle Book ClubSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

First solo episode back in weeks! Hey, everyone! I've missed you! (But, there's been plenty of Hurdle to keep you occupied.) Today for #HURDLEMOMENT, I'm catching you up on my biggest takeaways from the past year of podcasting, what I'm looking forward to in the next 12 months, giving some insights from the Hurdle feedback survey, and finishing things off by answering a few listener questions.  MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE 1. Emily Abbate, Creator of Hurdle #HURDLEMOMENT: How to Become a Faster Runner SOCIAL @hurdlepodcast @emilyabbate OFFERS LMNT | Head to DrinkLMNT.com/hurdle to get a FREE LMNT Sample Pack, including two citrus, two raspberry, two orange, and two raw unflavored.You only pay $5 for shipping! Only for Hurdle listeners, to claim this deal you must go to drinkLMNT.com/hurdle. CHECK OUT: HURDLE SESSIONS All past Sessions are now available on the Hurdle website. NEWLY LAUNCHED: Goal Setting Workshop JOIN: THE *Secret* FACEBOOK GROUPSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With personal best times of 1:16 in the half marathon and 2:37 in the marathon, Becs Gentry is a stellar athlete — proud of the body she’s built that enables her to show up every single day. But in episode 143 of Hurdle, she tells me about a time in her life when she actually didn’t feel super comfortable in her own skin. The Peloton instructor details what it was like to first start integrating more walking into her day to day back home in England, and how that routine slowly developed into a running habit.  She tells me about the conversation she had with her uncle that changed everything, empowering her to get out of a bad relationship and pivot in her career, what it was like to travel the world for nike during the early stages of Nike Run Club, and the call from Rebecca Kennedy had her packing her bags and moving to New York to join the Peloton team. She also shares her best advice for how to handle negative self talk, something I know we all can be guilty of from time to time. This one's jam-packed with goodness, it’s also an episode that ya’ll have been DM-ing me asking for! So! I’m happy that it’s one of the first in the new year. SOCIAL @becsgentry @onepeloton @hurdlepodcast @emilyabbate OFFERS Baronfig  | Head to baronfig.com and use code HURDLE20 at checkout to receive 20% off of your first purchase of a Guided Edition Journal. Beam | Go to BeamTLC.com and use code "HURDLE" at checkout for 15 percent off. Athletic Greens | Head to AthleticGreens.com/hurdle to get a year’s receive the FREE D3/K2 wellness bundle with your first purchase. Daily Harvest | Go to DailyHarvest.com and enter promo code “HURDLE25” at checkout to get $25 dollars off your first box. CHECK OUT: HURDLE SESSIONS All past Sessions are now available on the Hurdle website. NEWLY LAUNCHED: Goal Setting Workshop JOIN: THE *Secret* FACEBOOK GROUPSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2021 has arrived, and with it — a lot of us are setting some big goals as well as new year's resolutions. This week on Hurdle, I'm releasing five back-to-back episodes as a part of the "In Focus" series, chatting with top experts about some of the most popular, frequent topics in wellness that many set goals around time and time again. For episode three of the series, I'm chatting about the importance of eating better with Shana Spence, MS, RDN. In today's episode, Shana talks us through the notion that everyone has a different version of what healthy means for them, but we can all make smarter choices for a better overall diet. We chat through hydration best-practices, how to navigate bloat — whether it be post-holidays or any other event, why it's important to have a lot of color in your meals, and so much more. Plus: The difference between frozen/canned and fresh fruits and veggies and the big perk to not eliminating anything ~completely~ from your eating/drinking repertoire.  SOCIAL @thenutritiontea @hurdlepodcast @emilyabbate OFFERS WHOOP | Go to whoop.com and use “Hurdle” at checkout to save yourself 15 percent off today.' JOIN: THE *Secret* FACEBOOK GROUP CHECK OUT: HURDLE SESSIONS All past Sessions are now available on the Hurdle website. NEWLY LAUNCHED: Goal Setting WorkshopSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2021 has arrived, and with it — a lot of us are setting some big goals as well as new year's resolutions. This week on Hurdle, I'm releasing five back-to-back episodes as a part of the "In Focus" series, chatting with top experts about some of the most popular, frequent topics in wellness that many set goals around time and time again. For episode four of the series, I'm chatting about the importance of strength training with Gunnar Peterson, CSCS, personal trainer (with celebrity clients including Khloe Kardashian and Lindsey Vonn), and former director of strength and endurance for the Lakers. In today's episode, the conversation kicks off with us chatting about the importance of movement as a whole, but really transitions into the beauty of strength training and how to get into it. Gunnar recommends how often to incorporate it for newbies, some great exercises to kick us off, and some insight into best-practices for endurance athletes.  MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE 17. Gunnar Peterson, Celebrity Trainer SOCIAL @gunnarfitness @hurdlepodcast @emilyabbate OFFERS WHOOP | Go to whoop.com and use “Hurdle” at checkout to save yourself 15 percent off today.' JOIN: THE *Secret* FACEBOOK GROUP CHECK OUT: HURDLE SESSIONS All past Sessions are now available on the Hurdle website.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2021 has arrived, and with it — a lot of us are setting some big goals as well as new year's resolutions. This week on Hurdle, I'm releasing five back-to-back episodes as a part of the "In Focus" series, chatting with top experts about some of the most popular, frequent topics in wellness that many set goals around time and time again. For episode three of the series, I'm chatting about the importance of good sleep with Lisa Hayim, MS, RD. In today's episode, Lisa is talking us through the difference between quantity versus quality sleep, sharing her tricks and tips for improving the latter, and giving us the lowdown on what the glymphatic system is (and why it's important for your body). MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE 79. Lisa Hayim, Registered Dietitian F*RK THE NOISE hunger+ fullness  SOCIAL @lisahayim @hurdlepodcast @emilyabbate OFFERS WHOOP | Go to whoop.com and use “Hurdle” at checkout to save yourself 15 percent off today.' JOIN: THE *Secret* FACEBOOK GROUP CHECK OUT: HURDLE SESSIONS All past Sessions are now available on the Hurdle website. UPCOMING: End of Year Goal Setting Workshop, January 6 @ 7 p.m.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2021 has arrived, and with it — a lot of us are setting some big goals as well as new year's resolutions. This week on Hurdle, I'm releasing five back-to-back episodes as a part of the "In Focus" series, chatting with top experts about some of the most popular, frequent topics in wellness that many set goals around time and time again. For episode two of the series, I'm chatting about the power of positivity with Nichelle Hines, activist, actor, and chief ride officer at Cycle House. Inspired by the tough year that was, I think it's safe to say that many of us could use a little motivation to look on the bright side. In today's episode, Nichelle is talking us through how to focus on the good, the one thing you should do as soon as you wake up (and before you go to bed) that can make a major difference, and how embracing your authentic self can make a world of difference.  MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE 123. Nichelle Hines, Actor, Activist & CRO at Cycle House SOCIAL @nichelle @hurdlepodcast @emilyabbate OFFERS WHOOP | Go to whoop.com and use “Hurdle” at checkout to save yourself 15 percent off today.' JOIN: THE *Secret* FACEBOOK GROUP CHECK OUT: HURDLE SESSIONS All past Sessions are now available on the Hurdle website. UPCOMING: End of Year Goal Setting Workshop, January 6 @ 7 p.m.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2021 has arrived, and with it — a lot of us are setting some big goals as well as new year's resolutions. This week on Hurdle, I'm releasing five back-to-back episodes as a part of the "In Focus" series, chatting with top experts about some of the most popular, frequent topics in wellness that many set goals around time and time again.  To start us off: Meditation, with the one and only Andy Puddicombe, the co-founder and voice of Headspace. In today's episode, Andy's talking us through how to get started with meditation, some best-practice suggestions, and some big-time benefits that may keep you coming back for more (or sticking with it when the practice feels difficult). We also talk about Headspace's new Netflix series, and what Andy's looking forward to in the next 365 days. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE 29. Andy Puddicombe, Co-Founder Headspace SOCIAL @headspace @andypuddicombe @hurdlepodcast @emilyabbate OFFERS WHOOP | Go to whoop.com and use “Hurdle” at checkout to save yourself 15 percent off today.' JOIN: THE *Secret* FACEBOOK GROUP CHECK OUT: HURDLE SESSIONS All past Sessions are now available on the Hurdle website. UPCOMING: End of Year Goal Setting Workshop, January 6 @ 7 p.m. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For many of us, 2020 has been filled with one-too-many hurdles. It's finally (!) time to turn the page onto 2021, and in order to do that with a little bit of flair, I'm calling in the reinforcements. Capping off a week filled with back-to-back episodes with some of my all-time favorite guests. Today, I'm bringing you my conversation with Des Linden. We're chatting about some of the biggest changes in her life this year, the lessons she's learned, her big hopes for the next 365, and so much more. Perhaps the best parts? All things Destober, her return to racing last month, her thoughts on extra time with her husband and pups, and her attitude about handling life's hardest hurdles. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE 104. Des Linden, 2018 Boston Marathon Champion & 2x Olympian SOCIAL @des_linden @brooksrunning @hurdlepodcast @emilyabbate OFFERS Athletic Greens | Head to AthleticGreens.com/hurdle to get a year’s receive five free travel packs AND a free D3/K2 wellness bundle with your first purchase. JOIN: THE *Secret* FACEBOOK GROUP CHECK OUT: HURDLE SESSIONS All past Sessions are now available on the Hurdle website. UPCOMING: End of Year Goal Setting Workshop, January 6 @ 7 p.m.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For many of us, 2020 has been filled with one-too-many hurdles. It's finally (!) time to turn the page onto 2021, and in order to do that with a little bit of flair, I'm calling in the reinforcements. This week, I'm launching five back-to-back episodes with some of my all-time favorite guests. Today, I'm bringing you my conversation with Rachel Drori. We're chatting about some of the biggest changes in her life this year, the lessons she's learned, her big hopes for the next 365, and so much more. Perhaps the best parts? The news that Daily Harvest has grown substantially since our last chat, Rachel's insight into how she's being kinder to herself these days, and her philosophy on small wins.  MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE 44. Rachel Drori, Founder & CEO of Daily Harvest SOCIAL @dailyharvest @racheldrori @hurdlepodcast @emilyabbate OFFERS Athletic Greens | Head to AthleticGreens.com/hurdle to get a year’s receive five free travel packs AND a free D3/K2 wellness bundle with your first purchase. JOIN: THE *Secret* FACEBOOK GROUP CHECK OUT: HURDLE SESSIONS All past Sessions are now available on the Hurdle website. UPCOMING: End of Year Goal Setting Workshop, January 6 @ 1 p.m.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For many of us, 2020 has been filled with one-too-many hurdles. It's finally (!) time to turn the page onto 2021, and in order to do that with a little bit of flair, I'm calling in the reinforcements. This week, I'm launching five back-to-back episodes with some of my all-time favorite guests. Today, I'm bringing you my conversation with Sadie Lincoln. We're chatting about some of the biggest changes in her life this year, the lessons she's learned, her big hopes for the next 365, and so much more. Perhaps the best parts? Her positive attitude, insight into what it's like to be the mom of teenagers in the TikTok era, her thoughts on what it's like to work out in her bathroom (seriously), and our shared adoration for this one daily habit.  MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE 7. Sadie Lincoln, Founder Barre3 SOCIAL @barre3 @sadielincoln @hurdlepodcast @emilyabbate OFFERS Athletic Greens | Head to AthleticGreens.com/hurdle to get a year’s receive five free travel packs AND a free D3/K2 wellness bundle with your first purchase. JOIN: THE *Secret* FACEBOOK GROUP CHECK OUT: HURDLE SESSIONS All past Sessions are now available on the Hurdle website. UPCOMING: End of Year Goal Setting Workshop, January 6 @ 1 p.m.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For many of us, 2020 has been filled with one-too-many hurdles. It's finally (!) time to turn the page onto 2021, and in order to do that with a little bit of flair, I'm calling in the reinforcements. This week, I'm launching five back-to-back episodes with some of my all-time favorite guests. Today, I'm bringing you my conversation with Jess Sims. We're chatting about some of the biggest changes in her life this year, the lessons she's learned, her big hopes for the next 365, and so much more. Perhaps the best parts? Her can-do attitude, feelings on the importance of dogs in the world, and the mantra she's using at the end of each of her Peloton family classes that made me "awww" out loud.  MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE 121. Jess Sims, Peloton Instructor SOCIAL @jsimsfit @hurdlepodcast @emilyabbate OFFERS Athletic Greens | Head to AthleticGreens.com/hurdle to get a year’s receive five free travel packs AND a free D3/K2 wellness bundle with your first purchase. JOIN: THE *Secret* FACEBOOK GROUP CHECK OUT: HURDLE SESSIONS All past Sessions are now available on the Hurdle website. UPCOMING: End of Year Goal Setting Workshop, January 6 @ 1 p.m. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.