Hurdle
Join veteran journalist and wellness coach Emily Abbate, on Hurdle — a wellness-focused podcast where she talks to inspirational people about everything from their highest highs and toughest moments to essential tips on how to live a healthier, happier, more motivated life. We all go through our fair share of hurdles. Emily's goal through these discussions is to empower you to better navigate yours and move with intention so that you can stride toward your own big potential and of course — have some fun along the way. Tell us: What's your #hurdlemoment?
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Carissa Moore is without-a-doubt one of the best surfers of all time. And after five world championships and two Olympic Games (one where she placed gold)—she’s taken a step back from competing regularly on the tour—to become a mom. In this week’s episode, Moore talks about what it was like to compete in Paris at 9 weeks pregnant (and keeping that a secret, at the time), plus how she feels about slowing down.
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When did we get here? Plus: Answering a listener question about weak hips.
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Sitting down with Ash Pryor is like sitting down with burst of good energy. Brought the Peloton rowing instructor into the studio this week to talk about how she maintains a positive mindset, feels like her most strong and confident self, and the importance of staying true to your gut. She opens up about what it's like for her to teach and live as a bigger-bodied instructor, and what she hopes her presence teaches those that take h...
A takeaway from my workout earlier this week, plus answering a listener question on playlists tied to different methods of sweat.
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This week I'm diving into one of my favorite topics: Setting and achieving uncomfortable goals. We all naturally gravitate toward comfort and predictability, but what if the most transformative experiences lie just beyond that cozy zone?
In this solo, I'm unpacking what "uncomfortable goals" truly are – not impossible feats, but those aspirations that stretch you, challenge your current limits, ignite a mix of fear...
BIG MOOD this week! Talking about the importance of taking a beat to celebrate the journey, and answering a listener question about my journaling practice.
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Look up "powerhouse" in the dictionary, and you may just find Sophie Cunningham's photo there. Bringing back this REWIND from July 2023 to celebrate the strong season that we're seeing from Indiana Fever's Sophie Cunningham. The WNBA guard has been a force since she first stepped onto the court at a young age, and she's got some big goals on her radar. In this week's episode, she talks about growing up on a farm, how she came to em...
Takeaways from a busy week + answering a listener question on how to incorporate multiple goals at one time with your workout routine, specially with running and strength.
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Ever wondered if you were dreaming too big? On this week's episode of Hurdle, Emily and Madeline from The Sports Gossip Show say that there's no such thing. The two podcasters talk about the perks of getting delusional, inspired by runner Faith Kipyegon's Breaking4 attempt in Paris, and then home in on the particulars on Madeline's journey: How she began writing and podcasting, when she met her co-host Charlotte, an...
Talking about curiosity and why I'm gearing up to be a bit more inquisitive. Plus: Answering a listener question on my favorite routines.
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Sportscaster host Elle Duncan is on Hurdle this week to talk about career trajectory, from local radio to the national spotlight, and how each step shaped her. She opens up about the pivotal moments that taught her to prioritize her well-being over people-pleasing, including a surprisingly positive layoff and the challenges of working in a demanding market like Boston. She also shares her refreshingly candid perspective that "work/...
Reflecting this week on the difference that a year can make. Plus: Answering a listener question about data overload, our connected generation, and if it's possible to have "too much" of a good thing.
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When I met Lauren three years ago, she was on an entirely different career path. Fast forward to today: She owns her own creative agency, Flow State Creative, and is the brains behind some of the most eye-catching, thoughtful campaigns behind your favorite athletic brands.
This week, I'm stoked to be sitting down with one with Laur, whose become one of my dearest friends, to talk about what it's like to not only be a female ...
Talking about last weekend's After Dark half-marathon, and answering a listener question about how to home in on your why.
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There’s something beyond special about coach Diljeet Taylor; as the head of BYU’s women’s track and field program, she’s made a massive impact on young women. But Coach Taylor’s leadership goes well beyond the BYU campus, as a leader for Nike’s Swoosh TC in Utah and a figurehead for women in sport.
In today’s episode, she talks about the difficult decisions she had to make as the daughter of Indian immigrants to deviate away from t...
A lesson from a tough Wednesday morning workout. Plus: Answering a listener question about what I wish I knew at 27 now that I'm officially the big 3-7.
intuition.
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Fun fact: We breathe approximately 22,000 times per day, and most individuals are only aware of a handful of those breaths. Today, Kristina Centenari — a Tonal and Nike Running coach, as well as breath work facilitator — and I talk about what happens when you take advantage of one of your most important tools, and how becoming more aware of your breath can help you cope with daily stressors and navigate challenge — as well as impro...
You've seen everyone sharing videos on the butterfly effect lately on social, right? Talking about how it relates to my life, and answering a listener question about following your intuition.
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Alysia Montaño has never stood down from a challenge. Making waves when she ran the 2014 USATF Championships at 34 weeks pregnant, the activist, mother, and Olympian wants other women to know that they have value exactly as they are. That's the driving force behind her non-profit, For All Mothers, that aims to eliminate the motherhood penalty — the phenomenon by which women face economic, social, and health disadvantages after beco...
Talking about the power of community and how we don't have to be so strong all of the time. Plus: Answering a listener question on Oura Ring versus Whoop.
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