

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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Aug 28, 2023 • 1h 5min
264. Jessamyn Stanley, Yoga Teacher & Author
Go to the YouTube comments on yoga instructor Jessamyn Stanley's most recent Gatorade commercial, and there are people from all over the world having a conversation on whether or not she should be moving the way that she does, critiquing her size and clothing options. It's nothing new to Stanley, who — as a "queer, fat, yogi" (her words, not mine) has learned to overlook the hate from others in pursuit of helping individuals everywhere feel more comfortable moving their body.
For episode 264, she talks about the hilarious way she first experienced yoga, and why she decided to start an OnlyFans account to do it naked not all that long ago. Plus: A special conversation on accepting what is, commiserating about our experiences on WW as teenagers, and what it's like to be at the forefront of the body liberation movement.
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
Every Body Yoga
Yoke: My Yoga of Self-Acceptance
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Aug 25, 2023 • 7min
5-MINUTE FRIDAY: What Does Self-Care Look Like When You're Stressed?
Discover insights on the importance of self-care and mindfulness for overall well-being. Get stress management techniques and underwear recommendations for long-distance running.

Aug 21, 2023 • 1h 2min
263. Chase Ealey, World Champion Shot Putter
Chase Ealey is a force to be reckoned with. In today’s episode, the 2022 World Champion talks about navigating a negative body image in college, being made to feel that she wasn’t a true athlete because of her size. She also stresses the importance of being mindful of the people closest to her, what it felt like for her to sign her first Nike contract, and her hopes for young women in sport moving forward.
SOCIAL
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Aug 18, 2023 • 7min
5-MINUTE FRIDAY: On Leaping Before You're Ready
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Aug 16, 2023 • 52min
#HURDLEMOMENT: Defining Mobility & Why It's Important With Kelly & Juliet Starrett
Do you know the difference between mobility and flexibility? How about why it's important to incorporate regular mobility work into your routine? Enter Juliet and Kelly Starrett, DPT, the husband and wife duo behind The Ready State and authors of the new book Built to Move. They're on the show this week talking about all things mobility: What it is, why it's important, what to do if you're lacking it, and how to figure that out. Plus: What other lifestyle factors can play a major part in your overall mobility.
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Aug 14, 2023 • 1h 3min
262. Alysha Newman, Olympian & Pole Vaulter
Alysha Newman recalls the day she slipped in the shower like it was yesterday. Preparing for the Tokyo Olympics, the Canadian pole vaulter almost lost everything after getting a concussion from a freak accident. Fast forward to today: She feels stronger and more mentally clear than ever heading into the World Championships in Budapest, ready for whatever comes her way thanks to work with Dr. Daniel Amen and a shift in some of her routines. In this week's episode, we talk about the sacrifices that come hand-in-hand with going after her Olympic dreams, her strategy for how she expends energy with friends and family, and her OnlyFans account. Plus: Why she stopped drinking, and what she's most excited about looking toward 2024.
SOCIAL
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Aug 11, 2023 • 7min
5-MINUTE FRIDAY: You Deserve To Put Yourself First
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Aug 9, 2023 • 30min
#HURDLEMOMENT: Tips for Running In Heat & Humidity With Coach Rebeka Stowe
It's that time of year where the heat and humidity has runners everywhere debating whether or not they've ever logged a single mile up until this point. Running in warm weather is ~tough~ (understatement) — but it is possible, with the right attitude and precautions. Enter Coach Rebeka Stowe, a Nike Running expert and CSCS based here in New York City. She's here to answer all of your hottest running questions (pun intended) — including:
How much should I be hydrating?
How should I be adjusting my pace?
What's RPE?
Can I wear a cotton T-shirt?
What if I have to ditch a run? Is my training ruined?
+ more!
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MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
Endorphins Running
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Aug 7, 2023 • 1h 2min
261. Kat Schneider, Founder of Ritual
Kat Schneider wasn't happy with the supplement options available to her as an expectant mom. And so, she did something about it: Created her own. In this week's episode, the mother-of-three talks about what it was like building Ritual — a health technology company that is reinventing the products women — from the ground-up while pregnant with her first child. Plus: Why pre-, post-, and probiotics are important, the advice she'd offer to anyone who feels stuck on their journey, and what she's most excited for next.
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SOCIAL
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Aug 4, 2023 • 6min
5-MINUTE FRIDAY: Who Would You Pay For An Intro To?
What would you do differently if your time was worth $4,000 an hour, and who would you pay for an intro with? My thoughts after discovering a new website. Plus: Answering a listener question about how I'm really doing.
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
Life's A Game Newsletter
Intro
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