Hurdle with Emily Abbate

What if I was to tell you that #hurdlemoments actually are good for you? That's right, the unknown and challenging moments are the ones that actually make us better, which is what mindset expert and 2-time Olympian Courtney Thompson is on the show to talk about today. She offers up resiliency strategies, and answers a slew of advice when it comes to showing up to tough moments and coming out on the other side stronger (and better for it). SOCIAL @c_thomp3 @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast SIGN UP: NEW! Hurdle Membership - For all details, click here. 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.

Welcome Annie to the show! Annie is a heptathlete who has faced her fair share of #hurdlemoments to get to this point. In today's episode, we talk about "being above average at a few things," (specifically seven) and how it felt for her to have to sit out of this year's World Champs. Plus, her excitement over her sponsorship deal with Omorpho, and how she feels about what's next (hint: the 2024 Paris Games). SOCIAL @annie_kunz7 @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast SIGN UP: NEW! Hurdle Membership - For all details, click here. 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.

Last weekend I took my first module of the certified professional coaching certificaton that I spoke about the other day. We learned all about some essential foundational principles, including: If you want love, you've got to give love. So, are you giving it? I talk about how that's playing out in my life right now. 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.

Today I’m re-upping my conversation with Michael Easter, author of the book The Comfort Crisis, Embrace Discomfort To Reclaim Your Wild, Happy, Healthy Self. He’s a contributing editor at Men’s Health, columnist for Outside magazine, and professor at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. He's traveled the world researching the benefits of why it's important to get comfortable with the uncomfortable — going as far as trekking up to the Arctic to do just that. In today's episode, he shares his biggest takeaways from the other professors, adventurers, and researchers he spoke to along the way, helping us gain a better understanding of why we must break through the walls of our comfort zones and what to do if you get stuck along the way. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Hurdler Spotlight Nomination Form Use "HURDLE15" at Asics.com to get $15 off $100+ SOCIAL @michael_easter @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast OFFERS Athletic Greens | Head to AthleticGreens.com/Hurdle to get five free travel packs + a year's supply of vitamin D LMNT | Head to DrinkLMNT.com/Hurdle to get a free sample pack with any order InsideTracker | Head to InsideTracker.com/Hurdle to get 20% off your 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.

Emma Bates is familiar with hurdles. Within the last decade, she lost her father, went through a divorce, and uprooted her life to a new city to train with Team Boss. But through it all, she's perservered and chased her goals. In today's episode — recorded live at the World Athletic Championships — I sit down with Emma to talk about it all: Her backstory, how she persisted after the #hurdlemoment of her father's passing, and what it feels like to finally have solid female friendships and support for the first time in her life. We also recap her outstanding PR performance at the marathon in Eugene, what it feels like to be inspiring others, and what she's looking forward to next. SOCIAL @emmajanelbates @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast OFFERS ASICS | Head to Asics.com and use "HURDLE15" at checkout for $15 off $100+ Open | Go 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!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I've been taking a different approach to my workouts lately, and it's really paying off. Plus: Answering a listener question about how to get started with running. 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.

Welcome Candace Burch, a Holistic Hormone Health Coach and founder of Your Hormone Balance to the show! In her practice, Candace helps women advocate for their hormonal health and get to the root of hidden imbalances behind their symptoms. For today's #hurdlemoment, we're talking about what symptoms of potential hormone imbalance might be, as well as what you can do to navigate PCOS, and how anxiety and stress can wreak havoc on our bodies. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Use code HURDLE50 for $50 off any of hormone testing & rebalancing packages HERE Dr. Stacy Sims Talks Training Based On Your Menstrual Cycle SOCIAL @yourhormonebalance @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast OFFERS InsideTracker | Head to InsideTracker.com/Hurdle to get 20% off your 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.

The constant hustle and sacrifice of being an entrepreneur wasn't a surprise to Cyndi when she started Chillhouse. Her mom was an entrepreneur herself in the spa industry and Cyndi saw first-hand what it took to run your own business. After spending most of her 20s in the hospitality industry, Cyndi hit burnout and she was faced with a major roadblock in her life of what to do next. In episode 213, we talk about what how she moved forward, which eventually evolved into starting the new-age spa that is known as Chillhouse today. Cyndi shares how the company has pivoted, evolved, and grown since its conception, and she also gets real on how she approaches her own self-care as a social figure, entrepreneur, and new mom.SOCIAL@cyndiramirez@emilyabbate@hurdlepodcastMENTIONED IN THIS EPISODESonos x ChillhouseChill TipsOFFERSGoodr | Head to Goodr.com/Hurdle and use "HURDLE15" for 15% offJOIN: 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.

You may be surprised how your perspective shifts when you say more yes to the things that fill you up. Plus: Style inspiration hacks.  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.

Today I'm catching up with Vanessa Rissetto, RD, CEO + co-founder of @culinahealth. We're having an open and honest dialogue about how dieting may not lead to long-term weight loss, and chatting realistic ways to seek healthy lasting solutions. SOCIAL @vanessarisettord @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!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.