Hurdle with Emily Abbate

Ran into an unexpected surprise on Wednesday, and it was a necessary and welcomed reminder. Plus: How to better organize your day for max productivity. SOCIAL @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE SHAPE: A Balanced Week of Workouts 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 fea...

Got a listener question recently that prompted me to flesh out a #hurdlemoment on how to navigate anxiety and worries that go hand-in-hand with gearing up for a big, scary [insert life event]. This particular hurdler wanted to know about navigating pre-run jitters, but the lessons and takeaways in this episode are certainly applicable for anyone gearing up for a big, scary hurdle. SOCIAL @emilyabb...

For Valarie Allman, discus wasn't something she anticipated getting into from a young age. Once a dancer, she fell into the sport when offered a plate at her high school team's pasta party. The rest? Is history. Now an Olympic Champion and recently earning bronze at the World Championships, Allman — an Asics athlete —opens up about her journey in episode 220. She shares what it's been like tr...

Dr. Elizabeth Fedricks asked me a few important questions in Wednesday's #HURDLEMOMENT episode that I'm reflecting on for 5-MINUTE Friday. Three questions that could dramatically change that feeling of "ugh" you may have now that work's picking up and summer is coming to a close ...  SOCIAL @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE SHAPE: A Balanced Week of Workouts JOIN : THE *Se...

We all have past trauma. Today, I'm chatting with Dr. Elizabeth Federick, founder of Evolve Counseling, on how to process it and ways to know that you've healed. She talked us through what exactly trauma is, what signs are that you're in the thick of it, and indicators that you're healing (or better yet, healed). SOCIAL @drelizabethfedrick @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast OFFERS AG1 from Athletic Green...

Callie Gullickson says she found herself when she found strength training. After moving to New York to pursue dance, the Florida native discovered confidence and fulfillment (plus: Her now-husband) when she started teaching fitness. In today's episode, she tells us about making the transition, and gets honest about the sacrifices she had to make when taking the job at Peloton (plus, how she feels...

In fact, you only get to be a beginner once. May as well enjoy it. SOCIAL @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE MindBody BOLD Los Angeles JOIN : 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.

Inflammation: We've been taught, for the most part, that it's "bad." But Andrea Nakayama, functional nutritionist, educator, and founder of the Functional Nutrition Alliance , is here to dispel that today. We chat on how to identify inflammation, the causes of it, what can be done to treat it, and address what some foods could be the culprit. SOCIAL @andreanakayama @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast OFFE...

Brooke Wells knows a thing or two about overcoming major hurdles. During the 2021 CrossFit Games, the track-athlete-turned-CrossFit-fanatic dislocated her elbow (among other things). She was devestated when she had to withdraw from competition. For episode 218, she's telling us about her road to recovery — paved with grit and determination — which enabled her to come in FIFTH at this year's Games....

Recapping a hectic week with some thoughts on the power of allowing others to support you. SOCIAL @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE MindBody BOLD Los Angeles 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...

From time to time, we all go through bouts of negative self-talk. Today, I'm bringing in my dear friend, author and founder of Unleashed, Vanessa Bryant, to chat about thow to turn that conversation around and build sustainable, essential self-worth. She offers up four strategies with actionable tips for implementation, as well as opens up about her journey to discovering her own worth after a car...

For Rebeckah, yoga and meditation helped her get through some of the most difficult times in her life. After navigating both post-partum depression and a cancer diagnosis, the Toronto-based trainer looked at her practice in an entirely different way. For episode 217, she talks about how she used yoga to feel more at-home in her body, and offers up advice on how you can, too. Plus: Shifting negativ...

Oh man. This moment took me for a loop. SOCIAL @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE 157. Alex Silver-Fagan JOIN : THE *Secret* FACEBOOK GROUP 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.

Well, two coaches, technically! Welcome my coach for the London Marathon, Rebeka Stowe, to the show! We're chatting about all things marathon training from choosing the right sneakers and socks to mixing up a training plan and finding balance. Expect insight into every single aspect of prepping for 26.2. Questions we answer: Can I do two long runs close together? How often should I be hydrating du...

Today on the show, we're welcoming Case Kenny! He’s a writer, host of the New Mindset, Who Dis? podcast, and a mindfulness expert. You may recognize him from his inspirational "post-it" notes and coffee cup sleeves seen reposted all over social media. I wanted to have him on the show because I love his no-B.S. take on all things mindfulness, it’s super relatable and empowering. Today, we talk abou...

Talking about how this plays out in my life, and how to go about using one of our most valuable words without being a jerk (it's possible!). SOCIAL @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Book Recs! Bravey: Chasing Dreams, Befriending Pain, and Other Big Ideas by Alexi Pappas Out and Back: A Runner's Story of Survival Against All Odds by HIllary Allen Grit: The Power of Passion and...

What if I was to tell you that #hurdlemoments actually are good for you? That's right, the unknown and challenging moments are the ones that actually make us better, which is what mindset expert and 2-time Olympian Courtney Thompson is on the show to talk about today. She offers up resiliency strategies, and answers a slew of advice when it comes to showing up to tough moments and coming out on th...

Welcome Annie to the show! Annie is a heptathlete who has faced her fair share of #hurdlemoments to get to this point. In today's episode, we talk about "being above average at a few things," (specifically seven) and how it felt for her to have to sit out of this year's World Champs. Plus, her excitement over her sponsorship deal with Omorpho, and how she feels about what's next (hint: the 2024 Pa...

Last weekend I took my first module of the certified professional coaching certificaton that I spoke about the other day . We learned all about some essential foundational principles, including: If you want love, you've got to give love. So, are you giving it? I talk about how that's playing out in my life right now. SOCIAL @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast JOIN : THE *Secret* FACEBOOK GROUP SIGN UP: We...

Today I’m re-upping my conversation with Michael Easter, author of the book The Comfort Crisis, Embrace Discomfort To Reclaim Your Wild, Happy, Healthy Self . He’s a contributing editor at Men’s Health , columnist for Outside magazine, and professor at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. He's traveled the world researching the benefits of why it's important to get comfortable with the uncomfortab...

Emma Bates is familiar with hurdles. Within the last decade, she lost her father, went through a divorce, and uprooted her life to a new city to train with Team Boss. But through it all, she's perservered and chased her goals. In today's episode — recorded live at the World Athletic Championships — I sit down with Emma to talk about it all: Her backstory, how she persisted after the #hurdlemo...

I've been taking a different approach to my workouts lately, and it's really paying off. Plus: Answering a listener question about how to get started with running. 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/...

Welcome Candace Burch, a Holistic Hormone Health Coach and founder of Your Hormone Balance to the show! In her practice, Candace helps women advocate for their hormonal health and get to the root of hidden imbalances behind their symptoms. For today's #hurdlemoment, we're talking about what symptoms of potential hormone imbalance might be, as well as what you can do to navigate PCOS, and how anxie...

The constant hustle and sacrifice of being an entrepreneur wasn't a surprise to Cyndi when she started Chillhouse. Her mom was an entrepreneur herself in the spa industry and Cyndi saw first-hand what it took to run your own business. After spending most of her 20s in the hospitality industry, Cyndi hit burnout and she was faced with a major roadblock in her life of what to do next. In episode 213...

You may be surprised how your perspective shifts when you say more yes to the things that fill you up. Plus: Style inspiration hacks.  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 inf...