

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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Dec 16, 2022 • 6min
5-MINUTE FRIDAY: If You Were A Pasta Dish, Which Dish Would You Be?
This one's in competition for the best listener question of all time.
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Dec 14, 2022 • 34min
#HURDLEMOMENT: How To Start (& Stick) With A New Fitness Routine
New year, new goals? You're not alone. Today, I'm having Latreal Mitchell — Los Angeles-based trainer — on the show to talk about how to adopt a new fitness routine. From the power of accountability buddies to how to pick the ~right~ modality for you, Latreal is full of best-practice tips. Plus: The importance of getting rid of unnecessary distractions and SMART goals.
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MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
1/4 Goal Setting Workshop
OFFERS
FUTURE | Head to www.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.
WHOOP | Head to Whoop.com/ and use code "HURDLE" to get 10% off
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Dec 12, 2022 • 1h 7min
233. Chris Bennett, Nike Running Global Head Coach
This is about running. This is not about running. Chris Bennett, better known to athletes worldwide as Nike Running’s Coach Bennett, has a special way with words that encourages athletes of every level to be their best. In episode 233, I'm sitting back down with one of the show's most-listened to guests to catch up on what he's been up to on his favorite weekend of the year, Nike Cross Nationals (NXN). We talk about why NXN is such a special time, what it looks like to be a stellar teammate, and his hopes for the running boom we’re in right now. Plus: How Nike is showing up to cheerlead the next generation of athletes, and how his work has shifted over the pandemic.
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@coachbennett
@nikerunning
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OFFERS
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MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
171. Molly Seidel, Olympic Medalist in the Marathon
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Dec 9, 2022 • 8min
5-MINUTE FRIDAY: What Are Your Words For 2022?
Patience. Grace. Resiliency. Looking back on the past 365 and thinking about how far I've come, and what's to come, too.
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Dec 7, 2022 • 54min
#HURDLEMOMENT: An Expert Reveals 2023's Biggest Health & Wellness Trends
Today I'm connected with Abbey Stone! She’s the Vice President of Content at Well+Good, and she’s here to talk to me all about their 2023 wellness trends. To find them, their editorial team asked experts, dug into the data, and scoured the market. And now, they've called it: These are the biggest trends and most groundbreaking innovations that will dominate the wellness conversation — and your well-being — in 2023.
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@iamwellandgood
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OFFERS
Eight Sleep | Go to EightSleep.com/Hurdle to get $150 off your Pod Pro Cover
LMNT | Go to DrinkLMNT.com/Hurdle to get a free sample pack with purchase
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Dec 5, 2022 • 57min
232. Molly Seidel, Marathoner & Olympic Medalist
Welcome Molly Seidel back to the show! Connecting with the Olympic Bronze medalist today about what's been happening since Tokyo. We talk about what life's like training and living in Flagstaff, plus her recent decision to open about a relapse of her eating disorder. Molly shares the moment she knew she needed to ask for help before the 2022 World Championships, and her feelings on what success could look like moving forward as a healthy, clean athlete. Plus: Her gratitude toward her boyfriend Matt, the difficulty of navigating trauma on a global stage, and a fun surprise from USADA to finish things off.
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health issues or disordered eating, you are not alone. There are resources available to you, including the SAMHSA national hotline, at 1-800-662-HELP (4357).
SOCIAL
@bygolly.molly
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OFFERS
WHOOP | Head to Whoop.com/ and use code "HURDLE" to get 10% off
InsideTracker | Head to InsideTracker.com/Hurdle and use "HURDLE" to get 20% off
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
171. Molly Seidel, Olympic Medalist in the Marathon
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Dec 2, 2022 • 12min
5-MINUTE FRIDAY: Who Could You Show Up For More? Is It Yourself?
Lots of beautiful interactions from the past week or so since releasing my story navigating with depression. Talking about some of those, plus answering a listener question about the importance of slow runs. Also: A Star 99.9 Delilah reference. Seriously.
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Nov 30, 2022 • 38min
#HURDLEMOMENT: Why You Need to Stop Performing To Fit In, ASAP, With Yasmine Cheyenne
Are you a performer, consciously or unconsciously? Today, I'm bringing back self-help expert and soon-to-be author Yasmine Cheyenne to talk about what it means to perform, why we do it, and what it could look like. From making decisions in our relationships based on what we wish they could be instead of what they are to ignoring red flags and not speaking up when something doesn't feel good — performing rarely works to our benefit. Yasmine tells us how we can stop performing, and the hard truths we may have to come to terms with in order to do so.
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
The Sugar Jar: Create Boundaries, Embrace Self-Healing, and Enjoy the Sweet Things in Life
Goal Setting Workshop: December 6
Goal Setting Workshop: January 4
OFFERS
FUTURE | Head to www.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.
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Nov 28, 2022 • 1h 2min
231. Betina Gozo Shimonek, Nike Global Trainer
Welcoming Betina back to the show today for her second appearance. So much has changed since we first connected, from where she lives (Betina moved to Texas from Los Angeles earlier this year) to being a mom. The now-mother of one with another on the way has so much insight into maternal health and fitness, which is where a big part of our conversation in this episode sits today. She shares her biggest takeaways for pre- and post-natal fitness, and offers up advice to anyone making a big career shift. Plus: Talks about what it was like to help launch Apple Fitness+, the hilarious way she told her partner about her second pregnancy, and fills us in on the exciting new program she's launching with her husband.
SOCIAL
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OFFERS
Eight Sleep | Go to WithOpen.com/Hurdle to get 30 days free
AG1 | Go to AthleticGreens.com/Hurdle to get five free travel packs and a year's supply of vitamin D
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Nov 25, 2022 • 10min
5-MINUTE FRIDAY: An Attitude Of Gratitude
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OFFERS
WHOOP | Head to Whoop.com/ and use code "HURDLE" to get 10% off
FUTURE | Head to www.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.
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