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Got a listener question recently that prompted me to flesh out a #hurdlemoment on how to navigate anxiety and worries that go hand-in-hand with gearing up for a big, scary [insert life event]. This particular hurdler wanted to know about navigating pre-run jitters, but the lessons and takeaways in this episode are certainly applicable for anyone gearing up for a big, scary hurdle. SOCIAL @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast OFFERS InsideTracker | Head to InsideTracker.com/Hurdle to get 20% off your next purchase Open | Had to WithOpen.com/Hurdle to get 30 days free 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!

For Valarie Allman, discus wasn't something she anticipated getting into from a young age. Once a dancer, she fell into the sport when offered a plate at her high school team's pasta party. The rest? Is history. Now an Olympic Champion and recently earning bronze at the World Championships, Allman — an Asics athlete —opens up about her journey in episode 220. She shares what it's been like training as a throwing athlete, and her big hopes for the future. Plus, we have a lengthy discussion about how it feels to come up short on your goals, and how to shift your mindset going forward to use your #hurdlemoments to your advantage. SOCIAL @vallman123 @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast OFFERS Goodr | Head to Goodr.com/Hurdle and use "HURDLE15" for 15% off LMNT | Head to DrinkLMNT.com/Hurdle to get a free sample pack 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!

Dr. Elizabeth Fedricks asked me a few important questions in Wednesday's #HURDLEMOMENT episode that I'm reflecting on for 5-MINUTE Friday. Three questions that could dramatically change that feeling of "ugh" you may have now that work's picking up and summer is coming to a close ...  SOCIAL @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE SHAPE: A Balanced Week of Workouts 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!

We all have past trauma. Today, I'm chatting with Dr. Elizabeth Federick, founder of Evolve Counseling, on how to process it and ways to know that you've healed. She talked us through what exactly trauma is, what signs are that you're in the thick of it, and indicators that you're healing (or better yet, healed). SOCIAL @drelizabethfedrick @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast OFFERS AG1 from Athletic Greens | Head to AthleticGreens.com/Hurdle to get five free travel packs + a year's supply of vitamin D 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!

Callie Gullickson says she found herself when she found strength training. After moving to New York to pursue dance, the Florida native discovered confidence and fulfillment (plus: Her now-husband) when she started teaching fitness. In today's episode, she tells us about making the transition, and gets honest about the sacrifices she had to make when taking the job at Peloton (plus, how she feels a year in!). She also talks to me about how she channels positivity when she may not be feeling super sunny, her favorite Trader Joe's purchases (she's a self-proclaimed fanatic), and the advice she wish she had when she started this new chapter. SOCIAL @calliegullickson @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE 121. Jess Sims 143. Becs Gentry 132. Cody Rigsby 189. Kirsten Ferguson How to Conquer Race Day With Robin Arzon 75. Ally Love OFFERS InsideTracker | Head to InsideTracker.com/Hurdle to get 20% off your next 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!

In fact, you only get to be a beginner once. May as well enjoy it. SOCIAL @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE MindBody BOLD Los Angeles 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!

Inflammation: We've been taught, for the most part, that it's "bad." But Andrea Nakayama, functional nutritionist, educator, and founder of the Functional Nutrition Alliance, is here to dispel that today. We chat on how to identify inflammation, the causes of it, what can be done to treat it, and address what some foods could be the culprit. SOCIAL @andreanakayama @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast OFFERS AG1 from Athletic Greens | Head to AthleticGreens.com/Hurdle to get five free travel packs + a year's supply of vitamin D 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!

Brooke Wells knows a thing or two about overcoming major hurdles. During the 2021 CrossFit Games, the track-athlete-turned-CrossFit-fanatic dislocated her elbow (among other things). She was devestated when she had to withdraw from competition. For episode 218, she's telling us about her road to recovery — paved with grit and determination — which enabled her to come in FIFTH at this year's Games. We also talk the importance of self-belief, her feeling's on NoBull taking over the token sponsorship of the Games, and how she managed to train solo for so many years and succeed without an ever-present support squad. Plus: Her new Nashville chapter, and how she stays positive when times get tough. SOCIAL @brookewellss @nobull @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast OFFERS Goodr | Head to Goodr.com/Hurdle and use "HURDLE15" for 15% off 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!

Recapping a hectic week with some thoughts on the power of allowing others to support you. SOCIAL @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE MindBody BOLD Los Angeles 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!

From time to time, we all go through bouts of negative self-talk. Today, I'm bringing in my dear friend, author and founder of Unleashed, Vanessa Bryant, to chat about thow to turn that conversation around and build sustainable, essential self-worth. She offers up four strategies with actionable tips for implementation, as well as opens up about her journey to discovering her own worth after a career change and having her first child. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Hurdler Spotlight Nomination Form SOCIAL @vbryant_ @thesoulfullyspoken @unleashed_slc @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast OFFERS Athletic Greens | Head to AthleticGreens.com/Hurdle to get five free travel packs + a year's supply of vitamin D 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!