Hurdle with Emily Abbate

I gave a lecture today to college students, and for 5MF I'm sharing my ending piece of advice — what I wish I knew 13 years ago when I was in their shoes. Plus: Answering a listener question about how I celebrate both big and small wins.  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! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How have I never had an expert on the show to talk about all things gut health? Welcome Dr. Will Cole, a leading functional medicine expert who consults people around the world via webcam, having started one of the first functional medicine telehealth centers in the world, to the show! Named one of the top 50 functional and integrative doctors in the nation, Cole specializes in clinically investigating underlying factors of chronic disease and customizing a functional medicine approach for thyroid issues, autoimmune conditions, hormonal imbalances, digestive disorders, and brain problems. And today, I'm chatting with The New York Times best-selling author about gut health. We cover good-for-your-gut foods (or as he puts it, foods that love you back), the mind-gut connection, and what shameflammation is.  MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Gut Feelings: Healing the Shame-Fueled Relationship Between What You Eat and How You Feel Join us in LA for a Conversation on Runner Safety SOCIAL @drwillcole @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast ASK ME A QUESTION: Leave me a voice message, ask me a question, and it could be featured in an upcoming episode! Subscribe to the Weekly Hurdle See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

At 19, Margo Hayes made history as the first woman to ascend two of the most revered climbs in the world – La Rambla in Spain and Biographie in France. In today's episode, she talks about how it felt to find success early on in her career — as well as the sting of not going to the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. She also opens up about a recent health struggle, how it feels to be a public person as a self-proclaimed introverted extrovert, and what she's looking forward to now beyond the wall.  SOCIAL @margojain @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast OFFERS FUTURE | Head to www.TryFuture.com/Hurdle to get your first month of training for free. LMNT | Head to DrinkLMNT.com/Hurdle to get a free sample pack with your purchase ASK ME A QUESTION: Leave me a voice message, ask me a question, and it could be featured in an upcoming episode! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I found myself in an odd situation earlier this week, and it made me realize that I haven't been super present in my day-to-day. Sharing that story for 5-minute Friday and an important lesson I took from it about how to learn from both the good and bad in life. Also: Answering a listener question on how to choose a run coach and the different reasons you may want to work with one. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE How to Identify Patterns That May Be Holding You Back 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!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Danielle LaPorte is a bestselling Canadian author, an inspirational speaker, entrepreneur, and podcast host. She’s a member of Oprah’s SuperSoul 100 and the former director of a future studies think tank in Washington, DC, where she managed a team creating global scenario plans. She now speaks about the intelligence of the heart. Today, she's on Hurdle talking about how to get unstuck and identify patterns that hold us back, and how to ease into more helpful habits with ease. SOCIAL @daniellelaporte @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast OFFERS InsideTracker | Head to InsideTracker.com/Hurdle and use "HURDLE" to get 20% off AG1 | Head to AthleticGreens.com/Hurdle to get a year's supply of vitamin D and five free travel packs with purchase ASK ME A QUESTION: Leave me a voice message, ask me a question, and it could be featured in an upcoming episode! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

During the COVID pandemic, 'DWTS' pro Lindsay Arnold started to ask herself "what's next?" After more than 10 years dancing on national television, the new mom says in today's episode that she was looking forward to a new chapter — both as a mom and within fitness. After becoming a certified personal trainer, Lindsay started working on the programming for her new program while pregnant. "It gave me purpose and helped me stay accountable," she says. For today's episode, she talks to us about how she got here: From what it was like going to her first audition for 'So You Think You Can Dance?' to the unexpected call that had her moving to Los Angeles in 24 hours. She confesses her "favorite celebrity partner" from the past, and if she expects to ever return back to the show after baby no. 2. Plus: What it's like navigating the spotlight, and her advice for anyone struggling to start a fitness routine. SOCIAL @lindsarnold @themovementclub @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast @banditrunning OFFERS LMNT | Head to www.DrinkLMNT.com/Hurdle to get a free sample pack with your purchas BANDIT | Head to BanditRunning.com/ and use code "HURDLE20" to get 20% off the membership ASK ME A QUESTION: Leave me a voice message, ask me a question, and it could be featured in an upcoming episode! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are you making this major communication mistake? Plus: Answering a listener question about the "dream guests" I've been able to interview so far, and who else is on the list. 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! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Seasonal depression is related to changes in seasons and begins and ends at about the same times every year. Today, Minaa B. — self-care and mental health educator — talks us through what to expect. From seasonal depression symptoms to seasonal depression treatment, plus Minaa opening up about her experience with therapy, there's so much helpful information in this episode. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Mindfl With Minaa Newsletter SOCIAL @minaa_b @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast OFFERS Future | Head to TryFuture.com/hurdle to get your first month of training for only $19. Bonus! The first 30-days are risk free, and you can cancel at any time for a full refund. LMNT | Head to DrinkLMNT.com/Hurdle to get a free sample pack with purchase. ASK ME A QUESTION: Leave me a voice message, ask me a question, and it could be featured in an upcoming episode!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Relentless spirit: It's something Katie Hoff Anderson proudly posesses, She's an 8-time World Champion, 2-time Olympian, and earned a silver and two bronze Olympic medals in swimming — all before a devastating medical diagnosis brought her career to a screeching hault. Once hailed as the "female Michael Phelps," she withstood tremendous pressure and emerged from years of effort with valuable lessons learned on what it takes to succeed and power through bitter disappointment. In today's episode, she's talking to us about how she navigated the highs and lows, what it felt like to transition from being a full-time athlete into the corporate world, how she navigated depression and high expectations, and more. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Blueprint: An Olympian's Story of Striving, Adapting, and Embracing the Suck The Lash Lounge SOCIAL @kthoff7 @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast OFFERS AG1 | Go to AthleticGreens.com/Hurdle to get a free year's supply of vitamin D3/K2 and five free travel packs with 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 episode! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sometimes it's hard to make the time. But when you do? I promise you that you won't regret it. Also: Answering a listener question on how to stay committed to your goals when things feel hard. SOCIAL@emilyabbate@hurdlepodcastJOIN: THE *Secret* FACEBOOK GROUPSIGN UP: Weekly Hurdle NewsletterASK ME A QUESTION: Leave me a voice message, ask me a question, and it could be featured in an upcoming episode!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.