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Today, I'm bringing Eve Lewis Prieto, Director of Meditation and mindfulness teacher at Headspace, onto the show to chat about the benefits of meditation when it comes to our sleep. It's a perfect time to connect as we head into Global Stress Awareness Month and today marks the premiere of "Headspace Guide to Sleep" (Eve narrates the series). She offers up her best-practice tips for meditating for improved ZzZs, talks about when you should be doing it, and sheds some light on an important question: Are there different meditations for different predicaments, like stress versus food anxiety versus pandemic versus (you get the picture). MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE 157. Alex Silver-Fagan, Trainer & Creator Flow Into Strong REGISTER: Hurdle Session: Mid-Year Reset OFFER Picky Bars | Get 20 percent off any $25 order or more at PickyBars.com/Hurdle 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!

When Alex and I recorded together for episode two of the show back in 2017, she had no idea of the hurdles that lay ahead in her journey. My first-ever guest back in 2017, we recently agreed that it was time to have her back for round II. For episode 157, the New York-based trainer and "human" (listen to find out where that's coming from) is getting really vulnerable about the bumps in the road over the last few years, including falling in love (and then ending an engagement), leaving her job, and checking herself into a mental health facility at the end of 2020 — emerging from treatment with a new lease on life. She offers up her tips for anyone who can share in her struggle, we talk about the importance of having good relationships in life and how to set boundaries, and navigating spending time alone.  The stuff we get into today is serious. I can't stress enough that this was a conversation we talked a lot about before having it, and our hope is that it opens up important discussions within our communities. I'm grateful to Alex for opening up, and I want to reiterate that if you struggle with your mental health – you are not alone. Some helpful resources:   Crisis Text Line SAMHSA’s National Helpline – 1-800-662-HELP (4357) NYCWell.CityOfNewYork.us MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE 2. Alex Silver Fagan, Nike Master Trainer OFFERS Super Coffee | Head to DrinkSuperCoffee.com/HURDLE or use code ”HURDLE” at checkout for 25 percent off. CHECK OUT: HURDLE SESSIONS All past Sessions are now available on the Hurdle website. NEWLY LAUNCHED: Goal Setting Workshop 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!

Thanks so much to everyone who hit me up with feedback last week about 5-MINUTE FRIDAY. This week, I'm explaining what I've learned from all of your emails and explaining why I'm thankful that I got caught in the rain (literally) on Wednesday.  PROMPT: When was the last time going with the flow worked in your favor? MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE WATCH: Billie Eilish - The World’s A Little Blurry LISTEN: Girlfriends & Business WATCH: John Mayer on Songwriting VISIT: Jane Motorcycles in Noho 76. Brittany Driscoll, Founder of Squeeze 6. Adam Kallen, Co-Founder of Jane Motorcycles JOIN: THE *Secret* FACEBOOK GROUP SIGN UP: Weekly Hurdle Newsletter LEAVE ME A VOICE MESSAGE! Whether you just want to say hi or have a question you want to ask, I’d love to hear from you! Bonus: Your listener question could be answered in an upcoming episode of the show! P.S. No topics are off limits.

An estimated 64 million Americans have tried CBD in the last 24 months. So, today I'm having an expert come in to answer your CBD-related questions, appropriate for the week of 4/20. Meet Max Poling, the Director of Innovation at Beam. We talk about what is CBD, what are the benefits, what happens when you use it topically versus ingest it, what some of the biggest CBD myths are, and how much a standard serving size is (+ more!). SOCIAL @beam @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast OFFERS Beam | Go to BeamTLC.com and use code "HURDLE" at checkout for 15 percent off. Goodr | Head on over to Goodr.com/Hurdle and use code "HURDLE2021" for $10 off your order. CHECK OUT: HURDLE SESSIONS All past Sessions are now available on the Hurdle website. NEWLY LAUNCHED: Goal Setting Workshop JOIN: THE *Secret* FACEBOOK GROUP SIGN UP: Weekly Hurdle Newsletter UPCOMING Hurdle Book Club! We’ll be reading The Art of Gathering, and meeting on Zoom on April 21. To register, click here. ASK ME A QUESTION: Leave me a voice message, ask me a question, and it could be featured in an upcoming episode!

Renée Rouleau is a pink-haired warrior. You may recognize her name from an episode we did a few weeks back, answering your biggest skincare questions. I was really excited to record this with her as well because man, this woman has had her fair share of hurdles — personally and professionally — especially over the last few years. For episode 156, Renée explains how she got into the skincare industry and the challenges she conquered becoming a direct-to-consumer business and ultimately shifting her operations from Dallas to Austin. She explains why she decided to become an esthetician over a dermatologist, and how that decision has paid off. She also talks openly about the loss of her late husband Florian to cancer in 2018, who was the Chief Operating Officer at her company as well as her best friend and partner in life. She shares what life’s been like since then, and how she’s managed to move on and find happiness with her new normal. We also joke about Dr. Pimple Popper, she tells me why she's excited about Clubhouse, and explains the difference between blackheads and whiteheads.  SOCIAL @reneerouleau @reneerouleauskincare @hurdlepodcast @emilyabbate MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Renee’s Skincare Blog #HURDLEMOMENT: Your Biggest Skincare Questions Answered OFFERS LMNT | Head to DrinkLMNT.com/hurdle to get a FREE LMNT Sample Pack, including two citrus, two raspberry, two orange, and two raw unflavored.You only pay $5 for shipping! Only for Hurdle listeners, to claim this deal you must go to drinkLMNT.com/hurdle. Daily Harvest | Go to DailyHarvest.com and enter promo code “HURDLE25” at checkout to get $25 dollars off your first box. JOIN: THE *Secret* FACEBOOK GROUP SIGN UP: Weekly Hurdle Newsletter UPCOMING Hurdle Book Club! We’ll be reading The Art of Gathering, and meeting on Zoom on April 21. To register, click here. ASK ME A QUESTION: Leave me a voice message, ask me a question, and it could be featured in an upcoming episode!

The last week was a lot. I finally found my next home, an apartment in Brooklyn after almost a month of looking and a hole lot of "maybe" options. Today for 5-MINUTE FRIDAY, I'm telling you a story about how much my new home means to me, and detailing what apartment hunting (and applying!) was like.  SOCIAL @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE CELEBRATE: Des Linden’s 50K World Record READ: “How to Create a Happier, Healthier Living Space During Springtime” from Shape SUPPORT: Birth Queen SNAG: Tops and Bras for 20 Percent Off at Athleta A follower brought this sale to my attention yesterday, which is notable because Athleta rarely goes on sale. Linking my three favorite tops and bras, here: Vapor Scoop Tank Conscious Crop (I wear this with skirts all spring and summer) Ultimate Bra WATCH: Before the Flood  JOIN: THE *Secret* FACEBOOK GROUP SIGN UP: Weekly Hurdle Newsletter UPCOMING Hurdle Book Club! We’ll be reading The Art of Gathering, and meeting on Zoom on April 21. To register, click here. ASK ME A QUESTION: Leave me a voice message, ask me a question, and it could be featured in an upcoming episode!

Money can feel a little awkward to talk about sometimes. So, I'm calling in the reinforcements! Just because Tax Day got the scoot from April 15 to May 17 doesn't mean we can't start talking $ now. This week for #HURDLEMOMENT, I'm chatting with Kumiko Love, AFC, better known to her massive social media following as "The Budget Mom." Love talks me through her best-practice tips for better financial health, from tracking your spending and creating a budget to planning for retirement and maximizing your earning potential. TRUST ME, this is one episode you don't want to miss.   SOCIAL @thebudgetmom @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast OFFERS Super Coffee | Head to DrinkSuperCoffee.com/HURDLE or use code ”HURDLE” at checkout for 25 percent off. CHECK OUT: HURDLE SESSIONS All past Sessions are now available on the Hurdle website. NEWLY LAUNCHED: Goal Setting Workshop JOIN: THE *Secret* FACEBOOK GROUP SIGN UP: Weekly Hurdle Newsletter UPCOMING Hurdle Book Club! We’ll be reading The Art of Gathering, and meeting on Zoom on April 21. To register, click here.  ASK ME A QUESTION: Leave me a voice message, ask me a question, and it could be featured in an upcoming episode!

Akin Akman may be a fitness coach, but he's really aiming to make an impact on your mind. The now-Chief Fitness Officer and co-founder at AARMY learned about the importance of movement and mindset from a young age. At 7, he was training to become one of the top players on the tennis court at IMG Academy. His coach, Nick Bollettieri, told him that he had the potential to be the best and go pro — until, he got injured. Devastated at first, Akman reflects on that #hurdlemoment today with gratitude because it put him on the path to where he is now. In episode 155, Akin shares the details surrounding the first Spin class he ever taught in Miami, and how he ended up moving to New York and joining the team at Soul Cycle, selling out 30+ classes each week within minutes. He talks about how "Akin’s Army" came to be, and the challenges that came hand-in-hand with launching AARMY shortly before a global pandemic. Plus: His take on a champion’s mindset, how he defines purpose, and what he’s looking forward to in the year to come. SOCIAL @akiniko @aarmy @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE 140. Angela Manuel-Davis, Co-Founder AARMY OFFERS Athletic Greens | Head to AthleticGreens.com/hurdle to get a year’s receive the FREE D3/K2 wellness bundle with your first purchase. Green Chef | Head to GreenChef.com/90hurdle to get $90 off your first month plus free shipping on your first box! Use code “90hurdle” at checkout. Beam | Go to BeamTLC.com and use code "HURDLE" at checkout for 15 percent off. CHECK OUT: HURDLE SESSIONS All past Sessions are now available on the Hurdle website. NEWLY LAUNCHED: Goal Setting Workshop JOIN: THE *Secret* FACEBOOK GROUP SIGN UP: Weekly Hurdle Newsletter UPCOMING Hurdle Book Club! We’ll be reading The Art of Gathering, and meeting on Zoom on April 21. To register, click here. Please only register if you're definitely going to show, as there is a capacity limit! ASK ME A QUESTION: Leave me a voice message, ask me a question, and it could be featured in an upcoming episode!

I was recording an episode yesterday with a friend who happens to be a well-known yoga instructor. She said something during our session that stuck with me. “You, out of almost anyone I know, are the best at being alone.” She expanded a little more on the subject. As she did, I felt tears well up behind my eyeballs. Tears that I fought back as I took a deep breath and continued on with our discussion. Once she was done with her thought, I thanked her for the compliment. Then I told her my truth (which I'm sharing with you in today's 5-MINUTE FRIDAY). SOCIAL @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE 32. Ryan Flaherty, Senior Director of Performance at Nike READ: “5 Women of Color Changing the Face of Therapy” from TODAY WATCH: WeWork: Or the Making and Breaking of a $47 Billion Unicorn READ: “How to Reboot Your Brain After a Year of Stress” on Well+Good LISTEN: Trained: “Joelle D’Fontaine, Getting in Step — With Yourself” CHECK OUT: HURDLE SESSIONS All past Sessions are now available on the Hurdle website. NEWLY LAUNCHED: Goal Setting Workshop JOIN: THE *Secret* FACEBOOK GROUP SIGN UP: Weekly Hurdle Newsletter UPCOMING Hurdle Book Club! We’ll be reading The Art of Gathering, and meeting on Zoom on April 21. To register, click here.  ASK ME A QUESTION: Leave me a voice message, ask me a question, and it could be featured in an upcoming episode!

Between Spring 2007 and Spring 2010, I lost 70 pounds. I was in college, and before the night that changed everything (you'll have to listen to hear exactly what happened), I felt uncomfortable and unhappy in my body. For today's #HURDLEMOMENT, I'm talking you through how I got to the place where I was ready to make some forever lifestyle changes, and answer your questions about this chapter: Almost 12 years later, how do you keep it off? What was the hardest part? What did you eat? Did you count macros? (Plus, so many more.)  Note: I am not a registered dietitian or a nutritionist. The feedback and lessons I've learned, I share them with hopes to help someone else. If you are interested in losing weight, I recommend you talk to an expert one-on-one about your body. And of course: Have some grace with yourself. SOCIAL @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast OFFERS Athletic Greens | Head to AthleticGreens.com/hurdle to get a year’s receive the FREE D3/K2 wellness bundle with your first purchase. LMNT | Head to DrinkLMNT.com/hurdle to get a FREE LMNT Sample Pack, including two citrus, two raspberry, two orange, and two raw unflavored. You only pay $5 for shipping! Only for Hurdle listeners, to claim this deal you must go to drinkLMNT.com/hurdle.  CHECK OUT: HURDLE SESSIONS All past Sessions are now available on the Hurdle website. NEWLY LAUNCHED: Goal Setting Workshop JOIN: THE *Secret* FACEBOOK GROUP SIGN UP: Weekly Hurdle Newsletter UPCOMING Hurdle Book Club! We’ll be reading The Art of Gathering, and meeting on Zoom on April 21. To register, click here. Please only register if you're definitely going to show, as there is a capacity limit! ASK ME A QUESTION: Leave me a voice message, ask me a question, and it could be featured in an upcoming episode!