Hurdle with Emily Abbate

This week I’m bringing you my conversation with Viola Cheptoo, a professional runner for Adidas who is — if you’re tuning in on marathon Monday, April 17 — perhaps running the Boston Marathon as you listen to this. She talks to us about the ebb and flow of her love for sport and running, originally motivated large in part by her brother, fellow elite Bernard Lagat. She talks about what it was like to debut in New York and come in second place, plus her big hopes for this year’s 26.2 in Boston. However, a large part of our conversation focuses on sensitive topics including body image struggles, including what it was like to navigate bullying and abuse from a young age — both at school and within her home, as well as the tragedy surrounding the killing of her dear friend and fellow runner Agnes Tirop. Viola has made it her mission to speak out about domestic and gender-based violence as a result of the tragedy, through her work with a non-profit Tirop's Angels. Although a lot of the topics are difficult, Viola’s outlook is truly one of optimism and hope. I’m so grateful that we were able to connect here in Boston leading up to such a big moment for her! I also do want to thank her sponsor Adidas for connecting us, and plug their AdiClub membership, which has a ton of benefits including free shipping and a 15% off voucher. To learn more, visit adidas.com/adiClub. SOCIAL @v_legit1@emilyabbate@hurdlepodcast OFFERSGoodr | Head Goodr.com/Hurdle to get free shipping on your order MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Tirop's Angels National Domestic Abuse Hotline StopBullying.gov Subscribe to the Weekly Hurdle 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 missed 5MF, TBH. This week, I'm asking an important question about if it needs to be as bad/awkward/uncomfortable as we make it out to be. SOCIAL@emilyabbate@hurdlepodcast JOIN: THE *Secret* FACEBOOK GROUP SIGN UP: Weekly Hurdle Newsletter ASK ME A QUESTION: Leave me a voice message, ask me a question, and it could be featured in an upcoming episode! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome author Chrissy King back to the show, talking to us about body liberation in celebration of her new book, The Body Liberation Project: How Understanding Racism and Diet Culture Helps Cultivate Joy and Build Collective Freedom! She tells us: What is body liberation, what her journey to body acceptance looked like, and how can ~we~ achieve body libration, too. SOCIAL @iamchrissyking@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.

Hello, season 13! Kicking things off with Jenna Bandy, a multi-sport content creator with over 2 million followers across YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok. She talks about the series of injuries that changed her career path, and what it was like for her to shake the stigmas surrounding content creation and being an influencer to do what she really loves. Plus: Her frustrations surrounding the criticisms female athletes hear regularly, how to shut the door on negative self-talk, and how she handles the haters. SOCIAL@jennabandy21 @emilyabbate@hurdlepodcast OFFERSAG1 | Head to AthleticGreens.com/Hurdle to get five free travel packs and a year's supply of Vitamin D with purchase.LMNT | Head to DrinkLMNT.com/Hurdle to get a free sample pack with your purchase Subscribe to the Weekly Hurdle 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 to REWIND on Hurdle, a #TBT series bringing back some of the most-requested guests (who have already been on the show). Today's episode is with Molly Seidel, and originally aired in March 2020. SOCIAL @bygolly.molly@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.

Welcome to REWIND on Hurdle, a #TBT series bringing back some of the most-requested guests (who have already been on the show). Today's episode is with Ali Krieger, and it originally aired in March 2022. SOCIAL @emilyabbate@hurdlepodcast JOIN: THE *Secret* FACEBOOK GROUP SIGN UP: Weekly Hurdle Newsletter ASK ME A QUESTION: Leave me a voice message, ask me a question, and it could be featured in an upcoming episode! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to REWIND on Hurdle, a #TBT series bringing back some of the most-requested guests (who have already been on the show). Today's episode is with Amy Purdy, and originally aired in July of 2018. SOCIAL@emilyabbate@hurdlepodcast JOIN: THE *Secret* FACEBOOK GROUP SIGN UP: Weekly Hurdle Newsletter ASK ME A QUESTION: Leave me a voice message, ask me a question, and it could be featured in an upcoming episode! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to REWIND on Hurdle, a #TBT series bringing back some of the most-requested guests (who have already been on the show). Today, I'm bringing back this September 2021 conversation with Gretchen Rubin. SOCIAL@emilyabbate@hurdlepodcast JOIN: THE *Secret* FACEBOOK GROUP SIGN UP: Weekly Hurdle Newsletter ASK ME A QUESTION: Leave me a voice message, ask me a question, and it could be featured in an upcoming episode! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to REWIND on Hurdle, a #TBT series bringing back some of the most-requested guests (who have already been on the show). Starting things off with Jess Sims! SOCIAL@emilyabbate@hurdlepodcast JOIN: THE *Secret* FACEBOOK GROUP SIGN UP: Weekly Hurdle Newsletter ASK ME A QUESTION: Leave me a voice message, ask me a question, and it could be featured in an upcoming episode! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jetlag is a jerk this week, and it's been an essential reminder to be kind to myself when it comes to moving my body. SOCIAL@emilyabbate@hurdlepodcast JOIN: THE *Secret* FACEBOOK GROUP SIGN UP: Weekly Hurdle Newsletter ASK ME A QUESTION: Leave me a voice message, ask me a question, and it could be featured in an upcoming episode! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome Dr. Allison Grupski, PhD, Senior Director of Behavior Change at WW and Clinical Health Psychologist to the show. Today, we're talking about all things emotional eating, answering questions including: What causes someone to eat because of their emotions? How to tell the difference between emotional hunger vs. physical hunger How does someone stop emotional eating? What's happening psychologically when we emotionally eat? OFFERSAG1 | Go to AthleticGreens.com/Hurdle to get a free year's supply of vitamin D3/K2 and five free travel packs with 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.

Growing up as one of seven siblings with a single mom, resilience was instilled in Amoila Cesar from a young age. After moving to Los Angeles to get his start working in fitness, he worked at LA Fitness until going out on his own — taking on personal training clients as an independent trainer. That leap of faith changed everything for him. Now, he's leading hundreds of thousands on their fitness journeys, pushing people beyond what they thought possible and changing lives as a BODi Super Trainer. Plus, he still works one-on-one with professional athletes and A-list celebrities (including Two Chainz and Julius Randle among others). In today's episode, he talks about the challenges that came hand-in-hand with success, and how he prioritizes self-care today to be his best. SOCIAL@amoila_cesar@emilyabbate@hurdlepodcast OFFERSFUTURE | Head to www.TryFuture.com/Hurdle to get your first month of training for free.LMNT | Head to DrinkLMNT.com/Hurdle to get a free sample pack with your purchase Subscribe to the Weekly Hurdle 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.

Fact: The gloomy days help make us appreciate the good ones. It's your perspective that helps you appreciate the rough moments, too. SOCIAL @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast JOIN: THE *Secret* FACEBOOK GROUP SIGN UP: Weekly Hurdle Newsletter ASK ME A QUESTION: Leave me a voice message, ask me a question, and it could be featured in an upcoming episode! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Felt like it was about time for a fun twist. Some of my closest friends and family are asking me questions for this week's #hurdlemoment. Answering everything from how I stay accountable to my goals on the road, what I would change in my life right now, how I get out of a rut, and what my favorite habits are. Plus: Spilling on my worst date of all time, go-to pen (seriously, I have one), and favorite art in my apartment. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE OPEN | Get 30 days free at WithOpen.com/Hurdle FUTURE | Head to www.TryFuture.com/Hurdle to get your first month of training for free. Pentel Pen SOCIAL @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast 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.

To say that Elizabeth Cutler has been a major influence in the wellness industry would be a drastic understatement. The SoulCycle co-founder has been name-dropped on this show dozens of times by other founders as an OG inspiration. And today, I'm catching up with her to talk about her newest company with co-founder Julie Rice, Peoplehood. Described by The New York Times as "SoulCycle without the bikes," you can think of Peoplehood's gathers (that's what they call a class) as fitness for your relationships. Elizabeth fills us in on the benefits of this type of communication opportunity, why she believes the concept is more important than ever post-pandemic in the midst of a global loneliness crisis, and her hope for the company moving forward just a week after opening their Chelsea flagship. Plus: How she got through the emotional difficulty of stepping away from SoulCycle in 2016, and the best-practice advice she'd give any aspiring entrepreneur. SOCIAL @elizabethpcutler @peoplehood_ @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast OFFERS InsideTracker | Head to InsideTracker.com/Hurdle and use "HURDLE" to get 20% off Goodr | Head to Goodr.com/Hurdle to get free shipping with your purchase ASK ME A QUESTION: Leave me a voice message, ask me a question, and it could be featured in an upcoming episode! Subscribe to the Weekly HurdleSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I gave a lecture today to college students, and for 5MF I'm sharing my ending piece of advice — what I wish I knew 13 years ago when I was in their shoes. Plus: Answering a listener question about how I celebrate both big and small wins.  SOCIAL @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast JOIN: THE *Secret* FACEBOOK GROUP SIGN UP: Weekly Hurdle Newsletter ASK ME A QUESTION: Leave me a voice message, ask me a question, and it could be featured in an upcoming episode! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How have I never had an expert on the show to talk about all things gut health? Welcome Dr. Will Cole, a leading functional medicine expert who consults people around the world via webcam, having started one of the first functional medicine telehealth centers in the world, to the show! Named one of the top 50 functional and integrative doctors in the nation, Cole specializes in clinically investigating underlying factors of chronic disease and customizing a functional medicine approach for thyroid issues, autoimmune conditions, hormonal imbalances, digestive disorders, and brain problems. And today, I'm chatting with The New York Times best-selling author about gut health. We cover good-for-your-gut foods (or as he puts it, foods that love you back), the mind-gut connection, and what shameflammation is.  MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Gut Feelings: Healing the Shame-Fueled Relationship Between What You Eat and How You Feel Join us in LA for a Conversation on Runner Safety SOCIAL @drwillcole @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast ASK ME A QUESTION: Leave me a voice message, ask me a question, and it could be featured in an upcoming episode! Subscribe to the Weekly Hurdle See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

At 19, Margo Hayes made history as the first woman to ascend two of the most revered climbs in the world – La Rambla in Spain and Biographie in France. In today's episode, she talks about how it felt to find success early on in her career — as well as the sting of not going to the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. She also opens up about a recent health struggle, how it feels to be a public person as a self-proclaimed introverted extrovert, and what she's looking forward to now beyond the wall.  SOCIAL @margojain @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast OFFERS FUTURE | Head to www.TryFuture.com/Hurdle to get your first month of training for free. LMNT | Head to DrinkLMNT.com/Hurdle to get a free sample pack with your purchase 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 found myself in an odd situation earlier this week, and it made me realize that I haven't been super present in my day-to-day. Sharing that story for 5-minute Friday and an important lesson I took from it about how to learn from both the good and bad in life. Also: Answering a listener question on how to choose a run coach and the different reasons you may want to work with one. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE How to Identify Patterns That May Be Holding You Back SOCIAL @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast JOIN: THE *Secret* FACEBOOK GROUP SIGN UP: Weekly Hurdle Newsletter ASK ME A QUESTION: Leave me a voice message, ask me a question, and it could be featured in an upcoming episode!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Danielle LaPorte is a bestselling Canadian author, an inspirational speaker, entrepreneur, and podcast host. She’s a member of Oprah’s SuperSoul 100 and the former director of a future studies think tank in Washington, DC, where she managed a team creating global scenario plans. She now speaks about the intelligence of the heart. Today, she's on Hurdle talking about how to get unstuck and identify patterns that hold us back, and how to ease into more helpful habits with ease. SOCIAL @daniellelaporte @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast OFFERS InsideTracker | Head to InsideTracker.com/Hurdle and use "HURDLE" to get 20% off AG1 | Head to AthleticGreens.com/Hurdle to get a year's supply of vitamin D and five free travel packs with purchase 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.

During the COVID pandemic, 'DWTS' pro Lindsay Arnold started to ask herself "what's next?" After more than 10 years dancing on national television, the new mom says in today's episode that she was looking forward to a new chapter — both as a mom and within fitness. After becoming a certified personal trainer, Lindsay started working on the programming for her new program while pregnant. "It gave me purpose and helped me stay accountable," she says. For today's episode, she talks to us about how she got here: From what it was like going to her first audition for 'So You Think You Can Dance?' to the unexpected call that had her moving to Los Angeles in 24 hours. She confesses her "favorite celebrity partner" from the past, and if she expects to ever return back to the show after baby no. 2. Plus: What it's like navigating the spotlight, and her advice for anyone struggling to start a fitness routine. SOCIAL @lindsarnold @themovementclub @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast @banditrunning OFFERS LMNT | Head to www.DrinkLMNT.com/Hurdle to get a free sample pack with your purchas BANDIT | Head to BanditRunning.com/ and use code "HURDLE20" to get 20% off the membership 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.

Are you making this major communication mistake? Plus: Answering a listener question about the "dream guests" I've been able to interview so far, and who else is on the list. SOCIAL @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast JOIN: THE *Secret* FACEBOOK GROUP SIGN UP: Weekly Hurdle Newsletter ASK ME A QUESTION: Leave me a voice message, ask me a question, and it could be featured in an upcoming episode! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Seasonal depression is related to changes in seasons and begins and ends at about the same times every year. Today, Minaa B. — self-care and mental health educator — talks us through what to expect. From seasonal depression symptoms to seasonal depression treatment, plus Minaa opening up about her experience with therapy, there's so much helpful information in this episode. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Mindfl With Minaa Newsletter SOCIAL @minaa_b @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast OFFERS Future | Head to TryFuture.com/hurdle to get your first month of training for only $19. Bonus! The first 30-days are risk free, and you can cancel at any time for a full refund. LMNT | Head to DrinkLMNT.com/Hurdle to get a free sample pack with purchase. 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.

Relentless spirit: It's something Katie Hoff Anderson proudly posesses, She's an 8-time World Champion, 2-time Olympian, and earned a silver and two bronze Olympic medals in swimming — all before a devastating medical diagnosis brought her career to a screeching hault. Once hailed as the "female Michael Phelps," she withstood tremendous pressure and emerged from years of effort with valuable lessons learned on what it takes to succeed and power through bitter disappointment. In today's episode, she's talking to us about how she navigated the highs and lows, what it felt like to transition from being a full-time athlete into the corporate world, how she navigated depression and high expectations, and more. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Blueprint: An Olympian's Story of Striving, Adapting, and Embracing the Suck The Lash Lounge SOCIAL @kthoff7 @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast OFFERS AG1 | Go to AthleticGreens.com/Hurdle to get a free year's supply of vitamin D3/K2 and five free travel packs with 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.

Sometimes it's hard to make the time. But when you do? I promise you that you won't regret it. Also: Answering a listener question on how to stay committed to your goals when things feel hard. SOCIAL@emilyabbate@hurdlepodcastJOIN: THE *Secret* FACEBOOK GROUPSIGN UP: Weekly Hurdle NewsletterASK 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's going live a few days after a long weekend trip for me, full of gluttony and extravagant meals. I connected with nutritionist and chef Serena Poon to talk about what it really means to "detox" and how we can take care of our bodies after a less-than-nutritious week of indulging. We talk about the importance of grace and a positive inner dialogue, why not to get hung up on a few iffy days of eating, and then she comments on good-for-you habits that can help flip the script and enable you to feel better in your body. SOCIAL @chefserenapoon @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast OFFERS InsideTracker | Head to InsideTracker.com/Hurdle and use "HURDLE" to get 20% off AG1 | Head to AthleticGreens.com/Hurdle to get a year's supply of vitamin D and five free travel packs with purchase 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.

Sami Clarke never anticipated falling into entrepreneurship. But during the pandemic, her passion for health and fitness took on a whole new meaning as she felt called to help others around the world move their bodies and rediscover wellness. In 2021, the former model founded FORM, a wellness platform. In today's episode, she describes what it felt like to go into flow state, building her community of 20K subscribers and over 1 million social followers from the ground up. She also details her morning routine, the #hurdlemoment of meeting her now-fiance that transformed her relationship with wellness, how she healed her skin, and why she prioritizes gut health.  SOCIAL @samiclarke @joinform @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast @banditrunning OFFERS FUTURE | Head to www.TryFuture.com/Hurdle to get your first month of training for free. BANDIT | Head to BanditRunning.com/ and use code "HURDLE20" to get 20% off the membership 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 heartfelt reflection after a difficult 24 hours. Plus: My answer to "what makes a perfect date?"  — since Valentine's is on the horizon, after all. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Lighter by Yung Pueblo SOCIAL @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast JOIN: THE *Secret* FACEBOOK GROUP SIGN UP: Weekly Hurdle Newsletter ASK ME A QUESTION: Leave me a voice message, ask me a question, and it could be featured in an upcoming episode! 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.  SOCIAL @thebudgetmom @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast OFFERS GOODR | Head to Goodr.com/Hurdle to get free shipping on your order 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.

Jordan Thompson is on the ride of her life, playing for one of the best teams in Italy and gearing up as a hopeful for the 2024 Olympic team. Trading in a basketball for volleyball in middle school, the 6-foot-4 opposite knows what hard work and dilligence can do for both herself and her teammates. For today's episode, she shares what it's like playing so far from home, and how past injuries have taught her about resiliency and strength. Plus, she shares what it's really like for her to be an Under Armour-sponsored athlete, how much she values her teammates including favorite Jordan Larson (peep her episode of Hurdle, here), and how she got well-acquainted with a growth-mindset approach to life. SOCIAL @jtomm19 @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast @op_e___n OFFERS Open | Go to WithOpen.com/Hurdle to get 30 days free! AG1 | Go to AthleticGreens.com/Hurdle to get a free year's supply of vitamin D3/K2 and five free travel packs with 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.

We all have two different types of energy: Catabolic and anabolic. In today's 5-MINUTE FRIDAY, I'm talking to you about the difference, why they're both important, getting you to FEEL them both, and elaborating on how to navigate when you're experience too much of a drain. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE 5-MINUTE FRIDAY: Energy Attracts Like Energy SOCIAL @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast JOIN: THE *Secret* FACEBOOK GROUP SIGN UP: Weekly Hurdle Newsletter ASK ME A QUESTION: Leave me a voice message, ask me a question, and it could be featured in an upcoming episode! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As I type these show notes, I'm just an hour removed from learning about the 26-year-old woman who was shot during her run last night in Tennessee. My heart aches for so many whom, regardless of gender identity, fear for their safety when they go outside and do the thing that once made them feel free. For today's episode, I'm chatting with my dear friend and Adidas Runners Performance Coach and Girls Run NYC founder Jessie Zapo about how we can do better, what allyship looks like for the running community, and our history with harassment on the run.  SOCIAL @jessiezapo @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast @banditrunning OFFERS BANDIT | Head to BanditRunning.com/ and use code "HURDLE15" to get 15% off your purchase 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.

Fritz Lanman never envisioned he'd be at the healm of a company where tech and wellness collide. But today, he's the CEO of Mindbody; a tool that a majority of fitness studios use to help clients book online. Based in Montana, the entrepreneur tells us how it came to be for episode 238, and he sheds some light on the career path that enabled him to dream big and think bigger. He also shares some insight into his past injury history, which shaped both his mindset toward health and fitness these days, and the best advice he was offered after Mindbody bought Classpass in 2021. If you liked my conversations with Aly Orady, Hayden Slater, or Dr. Jason Wersland — you'll love this one, too. SOCIAL @mindbody @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast @banditrunning OFFERS FUTURE | Head to www.TryFuture.com/Hurdle to get your first month of training for free. LMNT | Head to drinkLMNT.com/hurdle to get a free sample pack with your purchase 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.

Are you being the kind of person that you want to meet? Exploring the concept of energy this week for 5-MINUTE FRIDAY. Trust me, thinking this way changed everything for me. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Blue Yeti Microphone AT2020 USB Microphone Bose Headphones Intro To Podcasting Hurdle Session SOCIAL @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast JOIN: THE *Secret* FACEBOOK GROUP SIGN UP: Weekly Hurdle Newsletter ASK ME A QUESTION: Leave me a voice message, ask me a question, and it could be featured in an upcoming episode! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Teddy Levarda worked in finance for 10 years before making a career change, triggerd by the regular stress of his investment job that resulted in chronic hip and back pain. After seeing an acupuncturist himself and having a life-changing experience, he decided that he too wanted to help others via the modality. Fast forward to today: He's an entreprenuer and founder of Morningside Acupuncture in Manhattan, and he's talking to me today all about the practice. We're talking about it all: What is acupuncture, does acupuncture hurt, what can acupuncture treat, what does it cost, and more. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Get $100 off your treatment at Morningside Acupuncture SOCIAL @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast @morningsideacupuncturenyc OFFERS InsideTracker | Head to InsideTracker.com/Hurdle and use "HURDLE" to get 20% off AG1 | Head to AthleticGreens.com/Hurdle to get a year's supply of vitamin D and five free travel packs with purchase 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.

Kate Courtney is proud to be a part of the next generation in cycling. Landing her first sponsorship with Specialized in 2013, the California-based Olympian and World Cup Champ knows a thing or two about grit and determination. In today's episode, she's talking about how she endured a cross-roads in her career that had her rediscovering her why and remembering her purpose. She talks about what it's like to train for various terrain, how she's picked herself up after injury and a difficult season, and what she's looking forward to most going into another Olympic year.  SOCIAL @kateplusfate @emilyabbate| @hurdlepodcast OFFERS AG1 | Head to AthleticGreens.com/Hurdle to get 5 free travel packs and a year's supply of Vitamin D3/K2 Future | Head to TryFuture.com/hurdle to get your first month of training for only $19. Bonus! The first 30-days are risk free, and you can cancel at any time for a full refund. 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 silly accident earlier this week reminded me that a shift in perspective can be a powerful thing. SOCIAL @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast JOIN: THE *Secret* FACEBOOK GROUP SIGN UP: Weekly Hurdle Newsletter ASK ME A QUESTION: Leave me a voice message, ask me a question, and it could be featured in an upcoming episode! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Looking to make some smarter nutrition choices in the new year? That's where Dan Churchill, performance-based chef located in New York City, comes in. This is Dan's third time back on Hurdle, and he's offering up some thoughts on how to eat healthier — and adopt all-around better-for-you nutrition habits. We talk what staples should be in your pantry, fridge, and freezer, as well as how to prep smart, what should really be on your plate, and our thoughts on Dry (or Damp) January. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE 12. Dan Churchill, Founder Charley St. SOCIAL @dan_churchill @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast OFFERS InsideTracker | Head to InsideTracker.com/Hurdle and use "HURDLE" to get 20% off LMNT | Head to DrinkLMNT.com/Hurdle to get a free sample pack with purchase. BANDIT | Head to BanditRunning.com/ and use code "HURDLE15" to get 15% off your purchase 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.

Branden Collinsworth grew up on the streets of Las Vegas. Finding movement at a young age, he used that as a lifeline to get away from bad habits and dangerous situations. It was through perserverance that he went on to open up a highly successful chain of gyms and get his master's in psychology from the University of Pennsylvania (he admits in today's episode that he worked on the application for two full years). But still in pursuit of his ultimate purpose of love, he decided to travel to Bali to practice yoga and find himself. In episode 236, Collinsworth talks extensively about how to home in on your purpose, offers up some of his favorite takeaways from the people who inspire him, touches on how the skills he's learned through his beloved yoga practice have helped him become a better human, and beams with excitement over his next chapter with CorePower Yoga and their new strength offering CorePower Strength X.  MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE CorePower Yoga Strength X SOCIAL @brandencollinsworth @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast @banditrunning OFFERS FUTURE | Head to www.TryFuture.com/Hurdle to get your first month of training for free. BANDIT | Head to BanditRunning.com/ and use code "HURDLE15" to get 15% off your purchase  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.

New routines, big gains. Gamification is changing the way I think of my day-to-day, and for me — that feels good. SOCIAL @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast JOIN: THE *Secret* FACEBOOK GROUP SIGN UP: Weekly Hurdle Newsletter ASK ME A QUESTION: Leave me a voice message, ask me a question, and it could be featured in an upcoming episode! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joe Holder, founder of the The Ocho System and Nike Global Trainer, has a thing for Snacks. Exercise Snacks™, to be specific. The University of Pennsylvania grad founded this movement philosophy with the goal to "make movement a movement," by consistently incorporating activity throughout your day instead of it being simply a gym activity. For today's installment of #HURDLEMOMENT, Joe's talking us through different snacks in ALL aspects of wellness that can make a major difference longterm. We touch on a whole lot, including financial freedom and how to clean your veggies right to smart strategies to incorporate mindfulness into your regular routine and the benefit of a clean home.  MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Exercise Snacks Best Self Co Journal SOCIAL @joeholder @exercise_snacks @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast OFFERS GOODR | Head to Goodr.com/Hurdle to get free shipping on your order AG1 | Head AthleticGreens.com/Hurdle to get 5 free travel packs and a year's supply of vitamin D for free with 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.

What a week it was here on Hurdle to kick off the year with our annual Turning the Page series. We’re getting back into the regular swing of things today with episode 235 featuring Lauren Fleshman, one of the most decorated American distance runners of all time and author of the book Good for a Girl, which comes out tomorrow, January 10. I really appreciate Lauren’s way with words in our discussion. From sharing her experience with depression to talking about the height of her running career, the descriptions instantly bring you back with her to these life moments in such a special way. She also talks about her experience as a sponsored athlete, how it felt to write her book during such an isolating time for the world in a pandemic, and her hopes for women in sport for the future. SOCIAL @fleshmanflyer @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast @op_e___n OFFERS Open | Go to WithOpen.com/Hurdle to get 30 days free! LMNT | Go to DrinkLMNT.com/Hurdle to get a free sample pack 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 to a new year and NEW SEASON of Hurdle, kicking things off with the annual Turning the Page series! For this week of five back-to-back episodes, each guest shares highlights from their past 365, offers up a word that they’re focusing on for the new year, and then, gives some advice on how to move into the next 52 weeks with grace and a positive outlook. For the final episode of the series, I'm reconnecting with Rebeckah Price, a yoga and meditation teacher. She gets honest about how she navigated the unexpected loss of her brother, and how grief may look different at different times. She also speaks on chosen family, abundance in 2023, and what she's most proud of. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE 217. Rebeckah Price, Yoga & Meditation Teacher, Nike Trainer SOCIAL @rebeckahprice @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast OFFERS FUTURE | Head to www.TryFuture.com/Hurdle to get your first month of training for free. WHOOP | Head to Join.Whoop.com/emilyabbate to get a free month of WHOOP 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 to a new year and NEW SEASON of Hurdle, kicking things off with the annual Turning the Page series! For this week of five back-to-back episodes, each guest shares highlights from their past 365, offers up a word that they’re focusing on for the new year, and then, gives some advice on how to move into the next 52 weeks with grace and a positive outlook. For episode four of the series, I'm reconnecting with Case Kenny, he's a mindfulness expert and host of the podcast New Mindset, Who 'Dis You want inspiration to kick it into high gear? Look no further.  MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE 216. Case Kenny, Mindfulness Expert & Podcast Host SOCIAL @case.kenny @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast OFFERS FUTURE | Head to www.TryFuture.com/Hurdle to get your first month of training for free. WHOOP | Head to Join.Whoop.com/emilyabbate to get a free month of WHOOP UPCOMING: End of Year Goal Setting Workshop, January 4 @ 7:30 p.m. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to a new year and NEW SEASON of Hurdle, kicking things off with the annual Turning the Page series! For this week of five back-to-back episodes, each guest shares highlights from their past 365, offers up a word that they’re focusing on for the new year, and then, gives some advice on how to move into the next 52 weeks with grace and a positive outlook. Episode three of our series is with Kirsten Ferguson, Peloton instructor. Kirsten and I are chatting about the highs and lows of 2022, and she's got essential advice for anyone who's entering a single season or navigating their own hurdles. Plus: How the phrase "face it" is giving her life in the new year.  MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE 189. Kirsten Ferguson, Peloton Instructor SOCIAL @iamkirstenferguson @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast OFFERS FUTURE | Head to www.TryFuture.com/hurdle to get your first month of training for free. WHOOP | Head to join.whoop.com/emilyabbate to get a free month of WHOOP UPCOMING: End of Year Goal Setting Workshop, January 4 @ 7:30 p.m.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to a new year and NEW SEASON of Hurdle, kicking things off with the annual Turning the Page series! For this week of five back-to-back episodes, each guest shares highlights from their past 365, offers up a word that they’re focusing on for the new year, and then, gives some advice on how to move into the next 52 weeks with grace and a positive outlook. Episode two of our series is with Manoj Dias, co-founder and Vice President of Mindfulness at Open. He's talking to us about how he navigated the difficult loss of his mom last year, why his word for 2023 is surrender, and how to get started with a mindfulness or meditation practice if that's on your list of new year's resolutions. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE 208. Manoj Dias, Co-Founder of Open Get 30 days of Open, free. SOCIAL @manojdias_ @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast OFFERS FUTURE | Head to www.TryFuture.com/hurdle to get your first month of training for free. WHOOP | Head to join.whoop.com/emilyabbate to get a free month of WHOOP UPCOMING: End of Year Goal Setting Workshop, January 4 @ 7:30 p.m.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to a new year and NEW SEASON of Hurdle, kicking things off with the annual Turning the Page series! For this week of five back-to-back episodes, each guest shares highlights from their past 365, offers up a word that they’re focusing on for the new year, and then, gives some advice on how to move into the next 52 weeks with grace and a positive outlook. Today, I'm kicking things off with Keira D'Amato, pro runner and former American record holder in the marathon. She's talking to us about buzzsaw in 2023, going after goals that scare her, and how she picked herself up after "failures"-turned-lessons.  MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE 196. Keira D'Amato, Pro Runner & American Record Holder In the Marathon SOCIAL @keiradamato @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE 1/4 Goal Setting Workshop OFFERS FUTURE | Head to www.TryFuture.com/hurdle to get your first month of training for free. WHOOP | Head to join.whoop.com/emilyabbate to get a free month of WHOOP UPCOMING: End of Year Goal Setting Workshop, January 4 @ 7:30 p.m.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One final takeaway on the importance of breaking patterns, scrapping the "should," and some thoughts on underrated joy. SOCIAL @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast JOIN: THE *Secret* FACEBOOK GROUP SIGN UP: Weekly Hurdle Newsletter ASK ME A QUESTION: Leave me a voice message, ask me a question, and it could be featured in an upcoming episode!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Goal setting can be super intimidating, and you're not alone if you're not entirely sure where to start. I'm connecting with Dr. Cheyenne Bryant, a psychology expert and life coach who knows a thing or two about going after big things. We get into what you ~need~ to do before you set a goal, the important list you should make when writing yours down, and tap into the real purpose of them — finding happiness. Plus: How to know when to walk away from a goal, what to do if you hit a hurdle mid-pursuit, and the important must-do thing for once you've conquered your big to-do.SOCIAL@_drybryant@emilyabbate@hurdlepodcastMENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE1/4 Goal Setting WorkshopOFFERSEight Sleep | Head to EightSleep.com/Hurdle to get $150 off a pod pro coverFUTURE | Head to www.TryFuture.com/hurdle to get your first month of training for only $19. Bonus! The first 30-days are risk free, and you can cancel at any time for a full refund.JOIN: THE *Secret* FACEBOOK GROUPSIGN UP: Weekly Hurdle NewsletterASK 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.

Before Heather Andersen founded New York Pilates in 2013, she was a professional ballerina. But when injuries got the best of her, her heart lead her in a different direction. For today's episode, the "accidental entreprenuer" tells us about the ins and outs of starting a business, leasing in New York City, and the pressures of hiring staff. Plus: What it was like to navigate the Covid lockdown, how it feels for her to work alongside her husband and how they communicate effectively, and what she's looking forward to in 2023. SOCIAL @heatherandersen_ @newyorkpilates @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE 1/4 Goal Setting Workshop OFFERS Eight Sleep | Head to EightSleep.com/Hurdle to get $150 off a pod pro cover FUTURE | Head to www.TryFuture.com/hurdle to get your first month of training for only $19. Bonus! The first 30-days are risk free, and you can cancel at any time for a full refund. 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.