Meet Dana Mathewson: One of the most prominent wheelchair tennis players in U.S. history. Currently ranked No. 1 in the United States, Dana is the first American woman to win a grand slam title in wheelchair tennis and is gearing up for this year’s Paralympic Games which start on August 28th. Dana shares her remarkable story when she was diagnosed with a rare autoimmune condition at the age of 9, leaving her paralyzed from the waist down. When her mom introduced her to wheelchair tennis at the a...
Aug 26, 2024•53 min•Season 18Ep. 313
Overwhelm is something we all deal with. It can feel paralyzing at times, especially after a big high (read: My recent trip to the Olympics). Talking about how I navigate the low times after high times, and answering a listener question about what I wish I knew back when I started creating content. SOCIAL JOIN: THE *Secret* FACEBOOK GROUP SIGN UP: Weekly Hurdle Newsletter ASK M...
Aug 23, 2024•7 min
Ari Chambers knows a thing or two about hard work. Today, she's behind the desk on-air at ESPN, but not all that long ago she was building HighlightHER from the ground up. Ari and I sat down together in Paris while she was working with Team USA, aiming to give fans a behind the scenes look at all things Olympic Games. We talk about how Ari got to this point in her career as a journalist, what motivates her to focus on the mission of sharing stories of women in sport, and the proudest moments of ...
Aug 19, 2024•54 min•Season 18Ep. 312
Sometimes in the moment it's hard to accept that one day, the tough stuff is going to help shape your being and help . It's impossible to think about the past 14 days in Paris without finding gratitude for the difficult moments I experienced in 2022. Talking about that, and sharing a new strategy for how I'll be answering your questions moving forward. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE My Experience With Depression SOCIAL JOIN: THE *Secret* FACEBOOK GROUP...
Aug 16, 2024•9 min
Extra special guest host alert! Welcome Lauren Nemeroff to the hot seat, co-founder of Flow State Creative (and, Emily's Paris partner-in-crime). Lauren's asking Em about her trip to The Games: How it happened, what it was like, how she felt about the long work days, and what she's looking forward to now that this major goal is checked off the bucket list. Plus: Emily offers some great advice to her younger self, and gets emotional talking about what it's like to work for herself. SOCIAL @l_neme...
Aug 14, 2024•38 min•Season 18Ep. 311
Hurdlers! Welcome to Season 18! I’m back from Paris and stoked to bring you so many unbelievable conversations I had while at Athleta’s Power of She Creator Hub. We are kicking off the new season with Natalie Coughlin, 12-time Olympic medalist and the first female swimmer to bring home six medals in a single olympiad. We cover so much in this conversation — of course hitting on all of Natalie's experiences at The Games; also how she first found the pool, her unwavering positive perspective amids...
Aug 12, 2024•1 hr•Season 18Ep. 310
IT'S TIME! Talking about the self-talk I'm using to get through a hectic moment, and answering a listener question about a YouTube future. SOCIAL @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Athleta Run in Paris on 8/1 OFFERS OFFERS LMNT | Head to drinklmnt.com/hurdle to get a free sample pack with any purchase (including the new LMNT sparkling!) AG1 | Head to ...
Jul 26, 2024•9 min
You know her, you love her, please welcome Becs Gentry to our GOING FOR IT series. In today's episode we talk about her big opportunity with NBC in Paris, how TV broadcast is different than her work at Peloton, and what she’s most excited about at the Games. We also chat about how she feels toeing the line again for another 26.2 miles for the Marathon Pour Tous and her new, powerful running mantra. I absolutely loved getting Becs back in the studio and can’t want to see her do big things in Pari...
Jul 25, 2024•45 min
Welcome The New York Times Reporter Talya Minsberg to Hurdle! This year's Games are not Talya's first rodeo reporting for the greatest sporting event in the world. We talk about what her experience has been in covering the news during such a monumental time in sport, why she thinks this year’s Olympics are going to be different, and what a typical day is like for a journalist on the ground at the Games. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Talya's Author Page on The New York Times IN THIS EPISODE Talya’s b...
Jul 24, 2024•54 min
Today’s ‘Going For It’ episode welcomes Puma pro-runner Fiona O’Keefe, who punched her ticket to Paris by winning the Olympic marathon trials in February. We talk about how she’s had some time to regroup and get her game face ready for Paris, even with so many eyes on her after the big debut win. Fiona opens up about what helps her stay grounded in the chaos of uncontrollables, and how she gives back to herself so she can remain focused amidst all the outside pressure that comes with representin...
Jul 23, 2024•51 min
Today we are kicking off the limited series ‘Going For It’, which celebrates this monumental time for women in sport as people are rightfully paying more attention to her and what lights her on fire. Leading into Paris, I am bringing conversations to the forefront from women who will be involved in the Games from all perspectives, from athletes to journalists to even your favorite peloton instructor. Kicking off the series Is Regan Smith, who made headlines in June when she set a new record in t...
Jul 22, 2024•26 min
So, I've been battling a little something offline. The good news: I've got great experts on my team helping me navigate some unexpected issues with my body. Talking about how I'm using this less-than-stellar side-step to my advantage, and then, answering a question about how I set my priorities. SOCIAL @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Dr. Lobkova at Step Up Footcare OFFERS...
Jul 19, 2024•14 min
This week I'm sitting down with Nia Akins, a Brooks professional runner who recently won the 800m race at the Olympic trials, punching her ticket to the Paris. We talk about her epic run at the trials and her feelings for the Games, but we start our conversation with Nia’s together love, which is music and songwriting. We chat about the intersection of her two passions and how they play into one another as well as her new song ‘Petals To The Fire’ . We have a beautiful conversation about Nia’s f...
Jul 15, 2024•47 min•Season 17Ep. 309
When life feels really crazy, I ask myself if I'm acting in a way that would make myself proud on a less hectic day. Reflecting for this week's 5-MINUTE FRIDAY about what showing up looks like for me these days, and answering a listener question about how to navigate a slow season. SOCIAL @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast OFFERS AG1 | Head to DrinkAG1.com/Hurdle...
Jul 12, 2024•9 min
You've been asking for more solo episodes, so here we are! Welcome to the first episode in a four-episode set on goal setting — one will launch every month moving forward! For this month's installment, I'm chatting about how to set a goal: What makes a SMART goal, how to figure out what's the right goal for you, and why it's important to understand your values and passions for ultimate success. Plus: A look inside my goal-setting process and how it's helped me in the past few years. SOCIAL @...
Jul 08, 2024•37 min•Season 17Ep. 308
An interesting conversation earlier this week has me reevaluating my approach to exciting moments. Plus: Answering a listener question about the first-ever episode of Hurdle . SOCIAL @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast OFFERS AG1 | Head to DrinkAG1.com/Hurdle to get a year's supply of Vitamin D and five free travel packs with your purchase. JOIN: ...
Jul 05, 2024•9 min
BMX Racer Nikita Ducarroz is no stranger to differentiating anxiety and fear. Heading for her second Olympic Games in Paris in just a few short weeks, she's on the show this week talking about how she's managed to navigate crippling anxiety from a young age and turn her fear into her power. Plus: What it was like for her to sign with Red Bull before her first Games, how she feels about cultivating community with M1ndtricks , and what she's excited for now beyond sport. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE ...
Jul 01, 2024•50 min•Season 17Ep. 307
Finding patience and grace as things feel a little bit hectic at the moment. Plus: Answering a listener question about how to home in on a capsule, staple wardrobe. SOCIAL @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast OFFERS AG1 | Head to DrinkAG1.com/Hurdle to get a year's supply of Vitamin D and five free travel packs with your purchase. JOIN: THE *Secre...
Jun 28, 2024•8 min
Today I am sitting down with olympian and Hoka sponsored professional runner Rachel Smith, who toed the line at the trials in the 5K final. We talk about Rachel’s resiliency throughout her career as she’s navigated loss and injury, and how she turned to running in those challenging times. Rachel shares her journey to motherhood, her comeback to sport, and how the definition of success changed after having her little girl. IN THIS EPISODE How Rachel feeling heading into the Olympic trials (3:58) ...
Jun 24, 2024•53 min•Season 17Ep. 206
This week had its highs and lows, but on my run Thursday morning, I was reminded that really — it's not that serious. Talking about that moment on today's episode, plus answering a listener question about where the idea for Hurdle came from and what's my why for continuing with it. SOCIAL @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast OFFERS AG1 | Head to DrinkAG1.com/Hurdle to get a year...
Jun 21, 2024•8 min
I couldn’t be more excited to share my conversion with professional climber Sasha DiGiulian on the eve of her documentary premiere “Here to Climb” on HBO Max. We talk about what it’s like to look back on the last 4 years of Sasha’s story and the journey toward a career that’s been nothing short of stellar. She talks about her goal setting process, what it looks like to go after something that scares you, and how to recognize when goals don’t serve you anymore. Sasha also shares what excites her ...
Jun 17, 2024•56 min•Season 17Ep. 305
My Birkenstock campaign comes out today. What an entirely wild and crazy sentence. Talking about the feelings that come hand-in-hand with this, and also answering a listener question about my favorite book recommendation. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE A Gentle Reminder by Bianca Sparacino SOCIAL @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast OFFERS AG1 | Head to DrinkAG1.com/Hurdle to get a year's ...
Jun 14, 2024•10 min
It’s one thing to get back up after a single fall, it’s another to fall repeatedly and get back up with more tenacity each time. Pro skateboarder Mariah Duran is one of the best in the game, and I had the chance to sit down with her in Paris earlier this year to chat about her unshakable persistence. Mariah takes us back to her early years skating, how she fell in love with the sport and what her ‘why’ is for getting up despite the many falls and spills that come with both the sport and a profes...
Jun 10, 2024•58 min•Season 17Ep. 304
A frustrating, silly mistake that could've ruined a special moment: How do you show up when things are beyond your control? Plus: Answering a listener question about the best advice I've received in my 6+ years of podcasting. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE 198. Jaclyn Johnson, Founder Create & Cultivate 151. Michael Gervais, High Performance Psychologist SOCIAL @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast OFFERS AG1 | Head to ...
Jun 07, 2024•8 min
Identifying, understanding, and navigating pressure is a skill — a skill that today’s guest knows a thing or two about. Andrea Hudy is the Director of Sports Performance for Women’s basketball at the University of Connecticut and one of the best in the game. She talks about the ins and outs of working with an exceptional program and the pressure that comes with it — both for her and the athletes. We chat about what it’s like to be a role model for the young women she works with and how even she ...
Jun 03, 2024•55 min•Season 17Ep. 303
Starting something new can be really intimidating. But, what if you befriend fear to begin something new? Talking about a coaching session I had earlier this week, and sharing a really powerful reframe that helped my client make a major breakthrough. Also: Answering a listener question on where I would live if I could pick ONE place right now, and what I'd do for work, too. My answer may not be what you'd expect. SOCIAL @emilyabbate @hurdl...
May 31, 2024•7 min
If you’re looking to grow your career or pivot to a role that inspires you, listen up. Vice President of the running and training business unit at PUMA, Erin Longin, is bringing so many good nuggets of inspiration to the pod today. We talk about everything that goes into the sneakers we wear on the daily, but Erin goes deep into her backstory, her 16 years at PUMA, and insight for anyone looking to work their own way up the corporate ladder. She talks about her perspective of how to "do it all" ...
May 28, 2024•1 hr•Season 17Ep. 302
It's more than being present, it's taking the time to reflect on what's happening and your lived experience. Talking about this technique today, and answering a listener question on how to be OK with taking a rest day — offering a powerful reframe that will help you look forward to some R&R. SOCIAL @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast OFFERS AG1 | Head to DrinkAG1.com/Hurdle to get a year's supply ...
May 24, 2024•11 min
My buddy Dan Churchill is back on the podcast with the exciting launch of his new book Eat Like a Legend: Delicious, Super Easy Recipes to Perform at Your Peak. He’s giving us all the inside knowledge and know-how on how to fuel your body for optimal performance, whatever that may look like for you. We dive into hydration, micro and macronutrients, the importance of plant diversity in your diet, as well as protein sources and smoothie hacks. Dan hits home on the importance of taking care of and ...
May 20, 2024•51 min•Season 17Ep. 301
"I am" statements, have you heard of them? Breaking down how I organized my thoughts, and answering a listener question about goal setting. SOCIAL @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast OFFERS AG1 | Head to DrinkAG1.com/Hurdle to get a year's supply of Vitamin D and five free travel packs with your purchase. JOIN: THE *Secret* FACEBOOK GROUP SIGN UP: Wee...
May 17, 2024•9 min
