

Hurdle
Emily Abbate
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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Apr 1, 2024 • 1h
296. Finding Inner Peace: Rebeckah Price On How To Combat Stress & Come Back To Calm
Open up your notes app or grab a pen and paper because Nike global trainer and yoga teacher Rebeckah Price is back on Hurdle. Centering our conversation around combating stress and how to come back to calm, Rebeckah offers so many good nuggets of advice when life feels hectic. We talk about the importance of movement and breathwork, seeking out talk therapy, utilizing routines in life and taking note of what your inputs are — from people to food to social media — and how to adjust to curate a better experience.
IN THIS EPISODE
Rebeckah’s perception on the current burnout culture (7:30)
What stress looks like in Rebeckah’s life right now (11:55)
Why movement is an integral part of managing stress (16:05)
What taking advantage of breathwork can do for the body and our response to stress (22:50)
Breathwork 101 (25:30)
How to integrate routine to combat stress and allow stability (29:30)
Why we should make a conscious effort to get outside, especially when we feel stress creep in (39:05)
The brain/gut connection and why it impacts how we feel (46:31)
The importance of authentically answering the question ‘how are you, really?’ and the advantages of talk therapy (55:30)
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Mar 29, 2024 • 5min
5-MINUTE FRIDAY: In Favor Of Talking To Strangers
One of your closest friends was someone you didn't know at one time. Reflecting on the good of getting outside of your comfort zone, especially as I get older, and I answer a listener question about what I do with nights living at home solo.
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Mar 25, 2024 • 52min
295. Embracing Self: Peloton's Camila Ramón Talks Body Positivity & Setting Healthy Boundaries
Welcome Peloton instructor Camila Ramon (and fellow hurdler!) to the podcast, and boy does she have some wisdom to share. We have such a beautiful dialogue about embracing the body that you have and appreciating all it can do regardless of what it looks like. We talk about Camila’s experience with body image, movement, and what ultimately brought her to Peloton. She speaks so much wisdom on how to combat the comparison trap and advice for anyone starting (and sticking to) a journey of their own.
Peloton Instructor Episodes
#121 Jess Sims
#189 Kirsten Ferguson
#199 Kendall Toole
#205 Tunde Oyeneyin
#248 Olivia Amato
#268 Robin Arzón
IN THIS EPISODE
When Camila first realized that she was aware of her body (5:35)
Camila’s experience with movement throughout the different seasons of her life (10:05)
Turning a ‘want’ into action and Camila’s reflection on the relationship between her physical body and emotional health (16:30)
How movement motivates Camila to confidently take on other challenges in life (21:50)
Setting boundaries and removing judgment within different relationships (23:30)
Camila’s journey into the fitness instructor industry (28:45)
The biggest takeaways from Camila’s experience with crossroads (34:05)
How Camila ended up at Peloton and her advice on fighting for your value (37:03)
How to get to a place where you feel comfortable rolling with the punches (43:45)
Camila’s proudest moments so far as a Peloton instructor (44:50)
Advice for those feeling they can’t move forward (49:58)
SOCIAL
@camilaramonnn
@emilyabbate
@hurdlepodcast
OFFERS
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Mar 22, 2024 • 7min
5-MINUTE FRIDAY: Escaping the Comparison Trap
This week, I did something that made me really proud: I escaped the ~self~ comparison trap. Talking about this in this week's 5-MINUTE FRIDAY, and and answering a listener question about feeling a little lost post-college graduation.
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Classpass Referral Link
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Mar 18, 2024 • 1h 3min
294. The Wearable Revolution: Oura CEO Tom Hale On the Perks Of Data & Why You Should Opt In
Tom Hale, CEO of Oura, discusses the evolution of wearables, the 'nocebo' effect, importance of continued wearable use, and the impact of wearables' placement on data. He also shares his journey to CEO, bookshelf recommendations, and how sleep affects nutrition and appetite.

Mar 15, 2024 • 8min
5-MINUTE FRIDAY: Strategies for Staying Healthy (& Happy) While Traveling
Lots of questions lately about how I maintain a routine when I'm on the move, so we're addressing those for this week's 5MF! Plus: Answering a listener question about how I avoid burnout while navigating so many pots on the stove (love that phrase).
SOCIAL
@emilyabbate
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MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
Classpass Referral Link
OFFERS
AG1 | Head to DrinkAG1.com/Hurdle to get a year's supply of Vitamin D and five free travel packs with your purchase.
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Mar 11, 2024 • 53min
293. Betting On Yourself: Recapping the Tokyo Marathon & Running The 6 World Marathon Majors
Another hurdle, conquered. Last week, I laced up and ran the 2024 Tokyo Marathon — and what a time it was. So many emotions come hand in hand with finishing this major goal, and I'm diving into all of them in today's recap. From how I felt going into the race, to the ins and outs of the course, how I managed to score a bib, and how I felt after my 4:16:00 finish. Plus: The two biggest lessons I walked away with after running all six world marathon majors, and answering the ever-lovely question: "What's next?"
SOCIAL
@emilyabbate
@hurdlepodcast
OFFERS
BANDIT | Head on over to banditrunning.com and use code HURDLER15 to take 15% off your first order
AG1 | Head to drinkag1.com/hurdle to get 5 free travel packs and a year’s supply of vitamin D3
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Mar 8, 2024 • 7min
5-MINUTE FRIDAY: Oh Sweet, Sweet Recovery
What if your reframed the way you think of your down time? Plus: Answering a listener question about the nutrition myths surrounding carbohydrates.
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Rapha IWD Hangout on 3/8
ASICS Move Her Mind LA Event 3/14
SOCIAL
@emilyabbate
@hurdlepodcast
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
Every Women's Marathon
OFFERS
AG1 | Head to DrinkAG1.com/Hurdle to get a year's supply of Vitamin D and five free travel packs with your purchase.
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Mar 4, 2024 • 53min
292. Carving Your Own Path: Betina Gozo On Balancing Entrepreneurship & Motherhood
This week I'm sitting back down with one of my favorite humans to talk all about the joys and pain points that come with entrepreneurship. Betina Gozo is a health and wellness expert who recently launched her new workout app BGTV all while raising a family, producing a podcast of her own, and coaching as a personal trainer and health coach. We really do cover it all: How she’s feeling in her new chapter as business owner and new mother, goal setting and the balance that comes with pursuing personal and professional goals, owning your value and worth, finding stability within the instability of entrepreneurship and so much more.
IN THIS EPISODE
What led Betina to be a full time entrepreneur, coach, and trainer (5:40)
How Betina looks at splitting and investing time for personal and professional goals (7:35)
Navigating difficult emotions while balancing multiple pursuits (10:40)
Betina’s perspective on manifestation (13:30)
How to find stability within the instability of entrepreneurship and raising a family (19:35)
Betina’s family communication model (24:45)
The importance of community as an entrepreneur (28:30)
The most difficult part of being your own boss and owning your worth (31:42)
How Betina’s goal setting has evolved as an entrepreneur (34:55)
Betina’s advice on entrepreneurship and making ‘enough’ money (46:30)
Ego is the Enemy by Ryan Holiday
SOCIAL
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@emilyabbate
@hurdlepodcast
OFFERS
LMNT | Head to drinklmnt.com/hurdle to get a free sample pack with first purchase
BGTV | One month free using code "HURDLE"
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Mar 1, 2024 • 8min
5-MINUTE FRIDAY: A Mindset Pulse-Check
Well, here we are. Marathon on deck, I cannot believe it's time to do this thing. Talking about my feelings heading into this weekend's 26.2, and answering a listener question about what I can't live without while traveling.
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
AirFly Duo
Bigger Carry-On
SOCIAL
@emilyabbate
@hurdlepodcast
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
Every Women's Marathon
OFFERS
AG1 | Head to DrinkAG1.com/Hurdle to get a year's supply of Vitamin D and five free travel packs with your purchase.
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