LaChina Robinson went through a quarter-life crisis, as she puts it, that changed everything for her. A former college basketball player, the now-Atlanta-based journalist wasn't exactly sure what laid ahead in her professional cards come her mid 20's. And so, she asked a lot of questions and sought out feedback, which ultimately lead her down a path of persuing her passions as a WNBA analyst. For episode 256, LaChina talks about her experience with depression, offers up her advice for anyone nav...
Jun 20, 2023•55 min•Season 13Ep. 256
This week I was reminded of the power of perseverance and determination, and I'm here with a reminder that life is so much more than the highlight reel you see on social media. Also: Answering a listener question about tips and tricks for beginner cyclists. 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!...
Jun 16, 2023•8 min
Last week I sat down with Nike Running coach Jes Woods live at Nike's New York headquarters to answer your big running questions in honor of Global Running Day. And this week? We're bringing the live episode to the feed! In today's conversation, Jes and I tackle the tough topics — including: How do I decide what raced to run? If I only want to run three times per week, what should I be doing? How do I know if I need a run coach? And if I know I want one, how do I choose one? What are the best sn...
Jun 14, 2023•49 min
Welcome Sally McRae AKA Yellow Runner back to Hurdle ! We're celebrating, because this week Sally adds "author" to her impressive multi-hyphenate with her new book, Choose Strong . She talks to me about what that title means to her, reflecting on a journey that's been filled with #hurdlemoments — from growing up in an emotionally and physically abusive household and losing her mom to cancer to working multiple jobs. She also talks to me about her experience at the Cocodona 250, an ultra-marathon...
Jun 12, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Season 13Ep. 255
One of my favorite gifts last week? A reminder from the cashier at the 7-Eleven. 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!...
Jun 09, 2023•7 min
Welcome Melissa Paris to the show! Melissa AKA Missy is a certified trainer based in New York who specializes working with moms in all stages of pregnancy. Today, we're answering all of your pregnancy fitness questions. Topics ranging from the value of core work before and after birth, what's a new mom to do when they feel frustrated with their post-baby body, and thoughts on the myth of "bouncing back." SOCIAL @melissaparisfitness @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast OFFERS LMNT | Head drinkLMNT.com/Hur...
Jun 07, 2023•41 min
Nell Rojas has some big goals. Goals that she's committed to, and over the last few years she's learned exactly what that commitment entails. The Boulder native is at a place in her life where she's accepted the opportunity costs (like prioritizing sleep and turning down social events) to excel in her sport — and it's working. The former triathlete is a sub 2:30 marathoner (that's faster than a 5:40 pace over 26.2 miles), coached by her father who was one of the first athletes to run for Nike, w...
Jun 05, 2023•54 min•Season 13Ep. 254
Year 35, here we are! Today, I'm giving some insight as to where my head's at going into a new lap around the sun. Plus, answering a listener question about how to show up and work out during difficult times. 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!...
Jun 02, 2023•6 min
Welcome psychotherapist Liz Beecroft, LCSW to the show. We're chatting about planning — specifically, how to make a 5-year plan without letting overwhelm get the best of you. Liz weights in on the benefits of being honest with yourself and examining your priorities, what you may have to do to get "un-stuck," and the importance of the pivot. SOCIAL @lizbcroft @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast JOIN : THE *Secret* FACEBOOK GROUP SIGN UP: Weekly Hurdle Newsletter ASK ME A QUESTION: Leave me a voice messag...
May 31, 2023•30 min
Eighty-four days. That's how long Steph Catudal's husband Tommy Rivs was in a medically-induced coma during his battle with lung cancer. Today, she's on the show reflecting on that and more — coinciding with the publication day for her new memoir, Everything All At Once . In today’s episode, Steph talks about what it was like when Rivs became ill and was put into coma at the height of the pandemic, and what happened as a result of that. She also brings us to her childhood, talking about the stru...
May 30, 2023•1 hr•Season 13Ep. 253
Today, I'm talking about an "I Can Do Hard Things" list and what that entails. Gifting yourself grace. Plus: Answering a listener question about how to get into exercise after feeling sick. 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!...
May 26, 2023•7 min
This is probably one of the most popular topics I get DMs and emails about. I totally get it, because making friends as you get older is tough stuff! I'm calling in my dear friend Kristina Rodulfo to chat about this: She's an editor, host, and beauty expert (and your new BFF!). We rap about tips for making friends and best-practice strategies that have worked for both of us. We also talk about the importance of not having surface-level relationships, and how to know when you should walk away fro...
May 24, 2023•39 min
Jaycee Gossett has a special way of speaking to your soul. I've experienced it first hand at The Class, and I'm so happy to be able to bring this conversation with her to the show. For episode 252, Jaycee shares her journey to a career in fitness — explaining what The Class is and sharing her first impressions of the workout created by Taryn Toomey ( peep her episode, here ). She also gets vulnerable about her experiences navigating fertility struggles, how she's handling her move to Los Angeles...
May 22, 2023•1 hr•Season 13Ep. 252
Why not be an ally instead of a competitor? Why are we so tempted to hide from people who share our experience? In today's episode, I'm talking about the privilege of supporting others and answering a listener question about advice I wish I had before my first half-marathon. SOCIAL @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Balanced Black Girl 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 cou...
May 19, 2023•9 min
Mornings are pretty polarizing, right? Either you love them and fully embrace the phrase “the early bird gets the worm,” or you’re more of a snooze button enthusiast. If you’re the latter, you may want to reconsider your daily kickoff, and here’s why: Research shows that morning people are more proactive, happier, and more consistent with their workout routines. In today’s episode, I’m answering the most popular question I see in my DMs: How do I become a morning person, too? Good news! This 5:3...
May 17, 2023•19 min
The moment that I met Yuma Haidara through the team at Oofos in preparation for our Boston Marathon event, I knew I needed to sit down with her for the show. For episode 251, she talks to me about enlisting in the navy and what it was like to see combat, plus how that experience impacts her to this day. She talks openly about her experience with Home Base , a national nonprofit dedicated to healing the invisible wounds of war for Veterans of all era, and the struggle of losing some of her closes...
May 15, 2023•1 hr•Season 13Ep. 251
I did a thing today that scares me, but I need it. Talking about the importance of making decisions that serve the individual for the betterment of both self and others. Plus: Answering a listener question about my New York City favorite spots. SOCIAL @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE My Favorite Places to Eat & Sweat In New York City 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...
May 12, 2023•7 min
Let's face it: The last few years have been rough on all of us. Burnout, stress, and anxiety are ambient, and it's time to take matters into your own hands. The issue? Many don't know where to start. That's why I had Dr. Greg Hammer, MD, Stanford University professor, physician, best-selling author, and mindfulness expert on the show this week. He's got a simple 3-minute strategy that he calls the GAIN method to help manage stress and increase your resilience. In today's episode, he talks us thr...
May 10, 2023•35 min
As a former radio host and entertainment reporter for Access Hollywood, E! News and MTV, Liz Hernandez built a career on words. However, after the tragic loss of her mom to Alzheimers, words took on a whole new importance. In today's episode, she talks about how working through her grief helped her furthr concept WORDAFUL , a video and live event series that focuses on the importance of how we communicate with others and ourselves (the brand also has a wildly popular card game and affirmation de...
May 08, 2023•53 min•Season 13Ep. 250
Feeling pretty sappy and excited and nostalgic and all the things this week. Chatting about my time at the ESPNW Summit, and answering a listener question about my annual and quarterly goal-setting process (plus: offering up my two biggest goal-setting tips!). SOCIAL @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Best Self Co 13-Week Journal 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 ...
May 05, 2023•9 min
Imposter syndrome — feeling anxious and not experiencing success internally, despite being high-performing in external, objective ways — always manages to seep in at the worst times. And even worse? It is more prevalent amongst women. But the good news is that you can combat it with the right tools in your toolbox. In today's episode, I'm offering up five helpful strategies for coming out on top. @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast JOIN : THE *Secret* FACEBOOK GROUP SIGN UP: Weekly Hurdle Newsletter ASK...
May 03, 2023•19 min
Today, Melissa Urban is the CEO of Whole 30. But more than 20 years ago, she was coming out on the other side of her second stint in rehab after overcoming addiction and navigating sexual abuse. For episode 249, Melissa opens up about how she concepted Whole 30, the ways that the program has dramatically impacted her life for the better, and who the elimination-style plan is for (versus who it's not). Plus: She opens up about her trauma history, which informed her expertise in setting and mainta...
May 01, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Season 13Ep. 249
How can you be smarter about setting your goals? Plus: Answering a listener question about how to make better decisions, and navigating regret. 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 28, 2023•9 min
Ever wish you were a more upbeat, positive person? That you could embrace every day with a can-do mindset? Longtime magazine editor Meaghan B Murphy is on the show today to talk about how. The Woman's Day editor-in-chief and author of Your Fully Charged Life offers up how she was able to pivot from being grumpy (her words, not mine) to being full of "yay." She also shares her science-backed tips on how to bring positivity into your regular routine if it may be lacking. SOCIAL @emilyabbate @hurdl...
Apr 26, 2023•43 min
Five years ago, Olivia Amato was living an entirely different life. Working in finance, she knew she wasn't happy pursuing her 9-to-5. And so, she left it to explore the New York fitness industry — and the rest is history. For episode 248, she talks about what that transition was like for her, how she felt about the flexibility in her starting schedule. Plus: She gets candid about navigating COVID and what it was like to date her now-husband during the pandemic, as well as where she sees herself...
Apr 24, 2023•50 min•Season 13Ep. 248
What happens when you let stress, ego, and fear get in the way of going after what you really want? Talking you through that, plus answering a listener question about how to navigate life post job layoff. 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 21, 2023•11 min
Welcome Dr. Rebecca Robins, an Instructor in Medicine at Harvard Medical School, Associate Scientist at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital, and new partner to Sonesta to offer travelers a variety of ways to improve on the quantity and quality of sleep. We're talking all things sleep: How to get better sleep, tips for getting (and staying) asleep, the difference between sleep quality vs. quantity — and more. SOCIAL @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast Subscribe to the Weekly Hurdle ASK ME A QUESTION: Leave ...
Apr 19, 2023•31 min
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. H...
Apr 17, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Season 13Ep. 247
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!...
Apr 14, 2023•8 min
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 Q...
Apr 12, 2023•34 min
