Season TEN, what is going on! Excited to welcome Ty Haney to the show to kick things off. In 2013, she was a 24-year-old Parsons School of Design grad living in New York, pitching investors on the idea for her approachable activewear idea called Outdoor Voices. Quickly, the brand caught on and became way more than just apparel. It became a lifestyle choice of #doingthings. After 7+ years of building, the Colorado native stepped down, but it wasn't long before she was back to her entrepreneurial ...
Jun 21, 2022•55 min•Season 10Ep. 209
Welcome to RUNNING THROUGH, a 5-day series on Hurdle showcasing stories of women who used running to get through tough life #hurdlemoments. You guys know the deal: Here on the show, I’m dedicated to bringing Hurdlers content that encompasses all aspects of wellness. Still, running holds a special place in my heart. While I originally leaned into running as a weight loss tool back in college, it’s turned into a passion of mine, helping me get through some of my biggest hurdle moments and connect ...
Jun 03, 2022•43 min
Welcome to RUNNING THROUGH, a 5-day series on Hurdle showcasing stories of women who used running to get through tough life #hurdlemoments. You guys know the deal: Here on the show, I’m dedicated to bringing Hurdlers content that encompasses all aspects of wellness. Still, running holds a special place in my heart. While I originally leaned into running as a weight loss tool back in college, it’s turned into a passion of mine, helping me get through some of my biggest hurdle moments and connect ...
Jun 02, 2022•48 min
Welcome to RUNNING THROUGH, a 5-day series on Hurdle showcasing stories of women who used running to get through tough life #hurdlemoments. You guys know the deal: Here on the show, I’m dedicated to bringing Hurdlers content that encompasses all aspects of wellness. Still, running holds a special place in my heart. While I originally leaned into running as a weight loss tool back in college, it’s turned into a passion of mine, helping me get through some of my biggest hurdle moments and connect ...
Jun 01, 2022•45 min
Welcome to RUNNING THROUGH, a 5-day series on Hurdle showcasing stories of women who used running to get through tough life #hurdlemoments. You guys know the deal: Here on the show, I’m dedicated to bringing Hurdlers content that encompasses all aspects of wellness. Still, running holds a special place in my heart. While I originally leaned into running as a weight loss tool back in college, it’s turned into a passion of mine, helping me get through some of my biggest hurdle moments and connect ...
May 31, 2022•49 min
Welcome to RUNNING THROUGH, a 5-day series on Hurdle showcasing stories of women who used running to get through tough life #hurdlemoments. You guys know the deal: Here on the show, I’m dedicated to bringing Hurdlers content that encompasses all aspects of wellness. Still, running holds a special place in my heart. While I originally leaned into running as a weight loss tool back in college, it’s turned into a passion of mine, helping me get through some of my biggest hurdle moments and connect ...
May 30, 2022•56 min
This has been a tough week. After taking Wednesday off publishing new content to the feed, I wanted to bring a useful phrase to the Hurdlers that was shared with me during a yoga class yesterday. Make sure to do what you need to do for you, and remember: Nothing changes if nothing changes. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Everytown Sensei Lanai Optimal Wellbeing Program SOCIAL @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast JOIN: THE *Secret* FACEBOOK GROUP SIGN UP: Weekly Hurdle Newsletter ASK ME A QUESTION: Leave me a v...
May 27, 2022•9 min
Manoj Dias had a panic attack working a corporate job that changed his life forever. Born in Sri Lanka and raised in the Theravada Buddhist tradition, the then-marketing manager of a large financial institution walked out of work upon coming to terms with his overwhelming anxiety, and embarked on a journey of self-discovery that ultimately lead him to Open. For episode 208, we're chatting about his backstory; plus — how to adopt a regular mindfulness practice, the importance of small joys, the b...
May 23, 2022•1 hr 9 min•Season 9Ep. 208
Huge week out in Los Angeles joining Nike for their #Future50ForHer event. Loved the opportunity to be around so many inspiring women like Joan Benoit Samuelson, Chloe Kim, Lisa Leslie, Tunde Oyeneyin, and so many more. Sharing a great takeaway from a panel discussion with basketball legend Lisa Leslie in today's episode, and challenging you to step outside of your comfort zone. SOCIAL @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast OFFERS AG1 by Athletic Greens | Head to AthleticGreens.com/hurdle to get 5 free tra...
May 20, 2022•8 min
For today's installment of #HURDLEMOMENT, I'm talking with Michelle Pillepich, MPH, RD, CPT about all things intuitive eating. What is it, what do you need to know about it, what are the potential pros and cons, is it "good" for you, and how can someone start this practice safely if they are interested. SOCIAL @michellepillepichnutrition @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast OFFERS AG1 by Athletic Greens | Head to AthleticGreens.com/hurdle to get 5 free travel packs and a year's supply of vitamin D with y...
May 18, 2022•33 min
When Australian-born entrepreneur Louisa Nicola founded her company Neuro Athletics, she dreamed of doing the work she's doing today. Working with top athletes in the MLB, NFL, and NBA as well as finance professionals, her goal is to help those in high-stress roles perform at their best, implementing years of schooling studying the brain. For episode 207, she tells me how she got to this point: From the trip to Los Angeles that turned into a stint in New York, and the kindness from new friends t...
May 16, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Season 9Ep. 207
It's never easy when you've gotta pull a race entry (she says after doing it just last year for the London Marathon). Excited to be on the sidelines cheering next weekend in Brooklyn; talking about the "why" in today's 5-MINUTE FRIDAY, plus answering a skincare question from Ash in Virginia. SOCIAL @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Your Biggest Skincare Questions Answered by Renee Rouleau OFFERS AG1 by Athletic Greens | Head to AthleticGreens.com/hurdle to get 5 free travel p...
May 13, 2022•8 min
The glymphatic system is essential to your everyday function, but most people don't know what it is. Enter Louisa Nicola, a neuroscientist, high performance coach, and founder of the Neuro Athletics — an expert on all things brain. She works with some of the top athletes in the NFL and NBA, as well as some of the most high-performing women and men on Wall Street, and she's here to give us the 4-1-1. We're answering how the glymphatic system works, how we can activate it, and what we can do on th...
May 11, 2022•30 min
Jacky Hunt-Broersma picked up running after her left leg was amputated below the knee after being diagnosed with cancer (Ewing sarcoma) in 2001. On April 30th, she finished her 104th marathon in 104 days, raising more than $192,000 funds for Amputee Blade Runners along the way. For today's episode, we're talking about the why: Why she went after this goal and why this organization means so much to her. Plus: How she had to adjust her original target of 100 marathons on day 86 when she learned th...
May 09, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Season 9Ep. 206
The elevator's been out in my building for a few days now. I don't mind it, and I'm probably one of the only people who feels that way. SOCIAL @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast OFFERS AG1 by Athletic Greens | Head to AthleticGreens.com/hurdle to get 5 free travel packs and a year's supply of vitamin D with your first 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 episo...
May 06, 2022•10 min
Nick Dio has a job today that he only dreamed out when he was younger: Vice President of relationships for Gary Vee. As one could imagine, Nick's days can be hectic, featuring a never-ending list of action items and A LOT of meetings. An old friend of mine, Nick and I recently sat down to talk about his best-practice tips for navigating physical and emotional burnout. We talk about how to "Break the Matrix," his strategy for fighting the mundane and making life more exciting, and his recommendat...
May 04, 2022•47 min
Welcome Tunde Oyeneyin back to Hurdle! So excited to welcome my friend back for her third Hurdle appearance, here to talk about how things have been going over the past 365 plus, a very exciting new chapter (literally): Her upcoming book! Speak: Find Your Voice, Trust Your Gut, and Get from Where You Are to Where You Want to Be comes out this week on May 3, and she's giving us the rundown of what we can expect from it. Plus: What happens when passion and purpose intersect, how manifestation work...
May 02, 2022•51 min•Season 9Ep. 205
Guten Morgen! Greetings from Germany. Today, I'm talking about why this trip to Adidas Global Headquarters is a special full-circle moment, and sharing some thoughts on separating fact versus fiction. SOCIAL @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Jaclyn Johnson, Founder of Create & Cultivate, Entrepreneur & Investor OFFERS AG1 by Athletic Greens | Head to AthleticGreens.com/hurdle to get 5 free travel packs and a year's supply of vitamin D with your first purchase. JOIN: T...
Apr 29, 2022•13 min
Today I'm chatting with Dr. Allison Gabriel, organizational psychologist and professor of management and organizations at University of Arizona, about the anxiety trap. what is it? How do we combat regular anxiety? How do we know it's ~just~ anxiety, versus something else? Plus: Strategies to reel it in over the long haul, and who could be the right person to chat with about your circumstance. SOCIAL @profASGabrial @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast OFFERS AG1 by Athletic Greens | Head to AthleticGreen...
Apr 27, 2022•30 min
Born in Nanjing, China, Scout Bassett was abandoned after losing her leg in a fire when she was around 18 months old. She spent the next seven years in an orphanage, living through difficult conditions until she was adopted at age 7 by a family from the United States. She obtained her first running prosthetic at age 14, and then went on to run competitively at UCLA and would be recruited by a head performance director for U.S. Paralympics. In today's episode, we dive into all of this, plus talk ...
Apr 25, 2022•1 hr 19 min•Season 9Ep. 204
This morning, I had to pivot and I was better for it. Today, I'm talking about accepting the shift, and how the lesson from my morning workout carries over into a lot of aspects of my life. SOCIAL @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast OFFERS AG1 by Athletic Greens | Head to AthleticGreens.com/hurdle to get 5 free travel packs and a year's supply of vitamin D with your first purchase. JOIN : THE *Secret* FACEBOOK GROUP SIGN UP: Weekly Hurdle Newsletter ASK ME A QUESTION: Leave me a voice message, ask me a ...
Apr 22, 2022•11 min
Welcome Dakotah Lindwurm and Annie Frisbie, professional runners with Puma, to the show! I sat down with these two ladies up at the Run Puma House Boston Marathon week, and we dove into their top tricks and tips for lacing up for 26.2. From fueling and clothing to stress-beating strategies and top-notch advice, we're leaving no stone unturned with this one. Have more questions? Leave me a voice message! SOCIAL @dakotahlindwurm @anniefrisb3 @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast OFFERS Green Chef | Head to ...
Apr 20, 2022•44 min
I wanted to throw 2X Olympian into the title, too, but I think it started to get a little long. Happy Boston Marathon Day, the perfect day to welcome DES LINDEN back to the show! Had the honor of sitting down with Des live in Boston on Saturday night, and excited to bring this conversation to the feed for episode 203. The whiskey fan's third time on the show, Des and I chat about everything from her new role as Brooks Running's Chief Running Advisor to her goals for the sport going forward. Plus...
Apr 18, 2022•51 min•Season 9Ep. 203
I won't front: I haven't had the best memories in Boston. Between a pretty rough weather day when I ran the Marathon in 2018 and getting out of my last relationship after a trip here a few months before that, I'd say it hasn't exactly treated me kindly. On today's episode, I'm talking about the opportunity to reframe and make new memories during my week here leading up to the 2022 Boston Marathon. SOCIAL @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Watch Des & Emily chat, LIVE next ...
Apr 15, 2022•9 min
Today I am chatting with Rebecca Soffer, she’s the co-founder of Modern Loss , a website offering candid content, resources and community on loss and grief, also author of the upcoming book The Modern Loss Handbook: An Interactive Guide to Moving Through Grief and Building Your Resilience . I know the topic isn’t the most sexy, but it’s important. We’re talking about grief. I cite a statistic in today’s episode that 57% of Americans reported experiencing a major loss over the last three years. A...
Apr 13, 2022•55 min
Welcome Sally McRae AKA Yellow Runner to Hurdle! This conversation is truly very, very special. Sally's journey is one 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. We have an important conversation about boundaries and navigating negative body image. Plus, her proudest career accomplishments (which may not be what you expect) and what it's been like for her coming into sport as a ...
Apr 11, 2022•1 hr 11 min•Season 9Ep. 202
It's really empowering to stand firm in your "no." Today, I'm talking about my gratitude for healthy boundaries amidst a busy work schedule, and answering a listener question about how to manage socializing and drinking with performance goals. SOCIAL @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Puma Live Podcast, Thursday 4/14 @ 6 p.m. Watch Des & Emily chat, LIVE next Saturday at 5:30 p.m. ET OFFERS AG1 by Athletic Greens | Head to AthleticGreens.com/hurdle to get 5 free travel pac...
Apr 08, 2022•13 min
Welcome Jamila Souffrant to Hurdle! As a money coach and host of the Journey to Launch podcast, Jamila knows a thing or two about smart saving. On today's episode, we're talking about all things budgeting (a big topic request after I had Kumiko Love, The Budget Mom, on the show !). She talks us through tips on how to make (and keep!) one, plus how to make your earnings really work for you and whether or not you should take on a side hustle. Plus: What is financial independence and how to find it...
Apr 06, 2022•44 min
A long time coming, I'm pumped to finally share my conversation with pro and world champion climber Sasha DiGiulian. We don’t waste any time diving right into so many important topics. Starting with a conversation about goals and sharing them out with the world, making sure to hit on Sasha’s upbringing and journey to her first love that is climbing, and also touch on topics like disordered eating and bullying. Sasha also gets vulnerable as she talks through navigating injury and her progression ...
Apr 04, 2022•50 min•Season 9Ep. 201
Leave it to someone else pointing out the silver linings to provide a legit dose of perspective when life feels hard. Willy Valderrama, this one's for you. SOCIAL @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Los Angeles Hurdler Huddle Event Details 182. Willy Valderrama, Runner OFFERS AG1 by Athletic Greens | Head to AthleticGreens.com/hurdle to get 5 free travel packs and a year's supply of vitamin D with your first purchase. JOIN : THE *Secret* FACEBOOK GROUP SIGN UP: Weekly Hurdle Ne...
Apr 01, 2022•8 min
