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...
Apr 10, 2023•57 min•Season 13Ep. 246
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!...
Apr 07, 2023•1 hr 12 min
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!...
Apr 06, 2023•48 min
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!...
Apr 05, 2023•49 min
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!...
Apr 04, 2023•1 hr 5 min
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!...
Apr 03, 2023•1 hr 7 min
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!...
Mar 24, 2023•8 min
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? OFFERS AG1 | Go to AthleticGreens.com/Hurdle to get a free year's su...
Mar 22, 2023•40 min
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...
Mar 20, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Season 12Ep. 245
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!...
Mar 17, 2023•5 min
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 FU...
Mar 15, 2023•21 min
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 rel...
Mar 13, 2023•53 min•Season 12Ep. 244
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!...
Mar 10, 2023•8 min
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 thyro...
Mar 08, 2023•46 min
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 @margo...
Mar 06, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Season 12Ep. 243
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 J...
Mar 03, 2023•9 min
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 @daniellelap...
Mar 01, 2023•44 min
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 ...
Feb 27, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Season 12Ep. 242
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!...
Feb 24, 2023•8 min
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 ...
Feb 22, 2023•56 min
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, ...
Feb 21, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Season 12Ep. 241
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 @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!
Feb 17, 2023•10 min
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 enab...
Feb 15, 2023•36 min
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 mo...
Feb 13, 2023•1 hr•Season 12Ep. 240
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!...
Feb 10, 2023•8 min
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 @t...
Feb 08, 2023•45 min
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 Un...
Feb 06, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Season 12Ep. 239
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...
Feb 03, 2023•11 min
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...
Feb 01, 2023•48 min
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 d...
Jan 30, 2023•43 min•Season 12Ep. 238
