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Hurdle with Emily Abbate

Hurdle is where real stories meet next-level ambition. Host, veteran journalist and coach Emily Abbate, interviews the most inspiring women in sports and wellness, peeling back the curtain on their journeys through vulnerable, deep conversation. Learn the secrets to their success, including the grit, glory, and crucial mindset lessons that help her level-up. Each conversation, a powerful reminder that we get to overcome, and embrace each hurdle to live happier, healthier, more motivated lives. New episodes every Tuesday and Friday.

5-MINUTE FRIDAY: A Rising Tide Lifts All Ships

9 mins; May 19, 2023

#HURDLEMOMENT: How To Become a Morning Person

18 mins; May 17, 2023

251. Yuma Haidara, Navy Veteran & Commercial Truck Driver

60 hours 24 mins; May 15, 2023

5-MINUTE FRIDAY: What Does It Look Like to Show Up For Yourself?

6 mins; May 12, 2023

#HURDLEMOMENT: A 3-Minute Exercise To Help You Alleviate Stress & Find Calm

34 mins; May 10, 2023

250. Liz Hernandez, Founder of WORDAFUL

53 mins; May 08, 2023

5-MINUTE FRIDAY: Do You Remember When You Wanted What You Have Now?

9 mins; May 05, 2023

#HURDLEMOMENT: How To Beat Imposter Syndrome & Own Your Value

18 mins; May 03, 2023

249. Melissa Urban, Co-Founder & CEO of Whole 30

63 hours 9 mins; May 01, 2023

5-MINUTE FRIDAY: What Small Action Can You Take Within the Next 2 Weeks?

9 mins; April 28, 2023

#HURDLEMOMENT: How to Bring More Positivity Into Your Life

42 mins; April 26, 2023

248. Olivia Amato, Peloton Instructor

50 mins; April 24, 2023

5-MINUTE FRIDAY: Are You The Only Thing Standing In Your Own Way?

11 mins; April 21, 2023

#HURDLEMOMENT: Expert Tips for A Better Night's Sleep

31 mins; April 19, 2023

247. Viola Cheptoo, Pro Runner

64 hours 39 mins; April 17, 2023

5-MINUTE FRIDAY: It's Only Awkward If You Make It Awkward

8 mins; April 14, 2023

#HURDLEMOMENT: An Expert On What Is Body Liberation & How To Embrace It

34 mins; April 12, 2023

246. Jenna Bandy, Multi-Sport Content Creator

56 mins; April 10, 2023

REWIND: Molly Seidel, Marathoner & Olympic Medalist

72 hours 25 mins; April 07, 2023

REWIND: Ali Krieger, Pro Soccer Player

47 mins; April 06, 2023

REWIND: Amy Purdy, Paralympic Medalist & Best-Selling Author

49 mins; April 05, 2023

REWIND: Gretchen Rubin, Best-Selling Author

64 hours 31 mins; April 04, 2023

REWIND: Jess Sims, Peloton Instructor

66 hours 36 mins; April 03, 2023

5-MINUTE FRIDAY: How Can You Make Movement Work For You?

7 mins; March 24, 2023

#HURDLEMOMENT: How to Navigate Emotional Eating With A Clinical Health Psychologist

40 mins; March 22, 2023

245. Amoila Cesar, BODi Super Trainer & Strength Coach

61 hours 41 mins; March 20, 2023

5-MINUTE FRIDAY: Without Rain, There'd Be No Rainbows

4 mins; March 17, 2023

#HURDLEMOMENT: Q&A Featuring Emily's Close Friends & Family

20 mins; March 15, 2023

244. Elizabeth Cutler, Co-Founder of Peoplehood & SoulCycle

53 mins; March 13, 2023

5-MINUTE FRIDAY: You Don't Need To Have It All Figured Out

8 mins; March 10, 2023

#HURDLEMOMENT: Dr. Will Cole On Healing the Shame-Fueled Relationship Between What You Eat & How You Feel

46 mins; March 08, 2023

243. Margo Hayes, Pro Climber

63 hours 3 mins; March 06, 2023

5-MINUTE FRIDAY: How Can You Be More Present In Your Day-to-Day?

8 mins; March 03, 2023

#HURDLEMOMENT: How To Identify Patterns That Are Holding You Back

44 mins; March 01, 2023

242. Lindsay Arnold, 'Dancing With The Stars' Pro & Founder The Movement Club

64 hours 30 mins; February 27, 2023

5-MINUTE FRIDAY: Do Yourself This Big Favor

7 mins; February 24, 2023

#HURDLEMOMENT: What To Know About Seasonal Depression

56 mins; February 22, 2023

241. Katie Hoff Anderson, Former Pro Swimmer & 3x Olympic Medalist

62 hours 49 mins; February 21, 2023

5-MINUTE FRIDAY: 20 Minutes To A Better You

10 mins; February 17, 2023

#HURDLEMOMENT: A Nutritionist On Safe Strategies To Combat Overeating & The Importance Of Grace

36 mins; February 15, 2023

240. Sami Clarke, Founder of FORM & Certified Trainer

59 mins; February 13, 2023

5-MINUTE FRIDAY: What Does Self-Love Look Like For You Right Now?

8 mins; February 10, 2023

#HURDLEMOMENT: Essential Financial Tips For 2023 With 'The Budget Mom' Kumiko Love

44 mins; February 08, 2023

239. Jordan Thompson, Pro Volleyball Player & Olympic Gold Medalist

61 hours 36 mins; February 06, 2023

5-MINUTE FRIDAY: I'm Asking You To Poke Yourself In the Ribs (Seriously)

11 mins; February 03, 2023

#HURDLEMOMENT: An Important Conversation On Runner Safety With Jessie Zapo

47 mins; February 01, 2023

238. Fritz Lanman, CEO of Mindbody

43 mins; January 30, 2023

5-MINUTE FRIDAY: Energy Attracts Like Energy

8 mins; January 27, 2023

#HURDLEMOMENT: Acupuncture 101: An Expert On How It Works & What to Expect

44 mins; January 25, 2023

237. Kate Courtney, Pro Mountain Bike Racer

64 hours 30 mins; January 23, 2023

5-MINUTE FRIDAY: What If It's All Happening For You?

6 mins; January 20, 2023

#HURDLEMOMENT: Chef Dan Churchill On Simple Tips For Healthy Eating

41 mins; January 18, 2023

236. Branden Collinsworth, Human Performance Coach

64 hours 55 mins; January 17, 2023

5-MINUTE FRIDAY: How I'm Creating Positive Habits That Stick

8 mins; January 13, 2023

#HURDLEMOMENT: Joe Holder On Small, Effective Actions For A Healthier You

48 mins; January 11, 2023

235. Lauren Fleshman, Runner, Entrepreneur & Author of 'Good for a Girl'

65 hours 28 mins; January 09, 2023

Turning the Page To 2023 With Rebeckah Price, Yoga & Meditation Teacher

40 mins; January 06, 2023

Turning the Page To 2023 With Case Kenny, Mindfulness Expert & Podcast Host

46 mins; January 05, 2023

Turning the Page To 2023 With Kirsten Ferguson, Peloton Instructor

38 mins; January 04, 2023

Turning the Page To 2023 With Manoj Dias, Co-Founder of Open

38 mins; January 03, 2023

Turning the Page To 2023 With Keira D'Amato, Pro Runner

46 mins; January 02, 2023

5-MINUTE FRIDAY: The Finale For 2022

9 mins; December 23, 2022

#HURDLEMOMENT: Goal Setting 101 With Dr. Cheyenne Bryant

40 mins; December 21, 2022

234. Heather Andersen, Founder of New York Pilates

70 hours 55 mins; December 19, 2022

5-MINUTE FRIDAY: If You Were A Pasta Dish, Which Dish Would You Be?

6 mins; December 16, 2022

#HURDLEMOMENT: How To Start (& Stick) With A New Fitness Routine

34 mins; December 14, 2022

233. Chris Bennett, Nike Running Global Head Coach

67 hours 19 mins; December 12, 2022

5-MINUTE FRIDAY: What Are Your Words For 2022?

8 mins; December 09, 2022

#HURDLEMOMENT: An Expert Reveals 2023's Biggest Health & Wellness Trends

53 mins; December 07, 2022

232. Molly Seidel, Marathoner & Olympic Medalist

56 mins; December 05, 2022

5-MINUTE FRIDAY: Who Could You Show Up For More? Is It Yourself?

11 mins; December 02, 2022

#HURDLEMOMENT: Why You Need to Stop Performing To Fit In, ASAP, With Yasmine Cheyenne

38 mins; November 30, 2022

231. Betina Gozo Shimonek, Nike Global Trainer

62 hours 14 mins; November 28, 2022

5-MINUTE FRIDAY: An Attitude Of Gratitude

10 mins; November 25, 2022

#HURDLEMOMENT: My Experience With Depression

33 mins; November 23, 2022

230. Jessica Robertson, Co-Founder & Chief Content Officer of TOGETHXR

74 hours 10 mins; November 21, 2022

5-MINUTE FRIDAY: Are You An Energy Faucet Or Drain?

10 mins; November 18, 2022

#HURDLEMOMENT: An Expert On How To Recognize & Overcome Trauma

37 mins; November 16, 2022

229. Kelsey Plum, WNBA Player

61 hours 57 mins; November 14, 2022

5-MINUTE FRIDAY: It's OK To Change Your Habits As You Change, Too

7 mins; November 11, 2022

#HURDLEMOMENT: Yasmine Cheyenne On How To Set Healthy Boundaries (& Keep Them)

52 mins; November 09, 2022

228. Amanda Kloots, Talk Show Host & Best-Selling Author

46 mins; November 07, 2022

5-MINUTE FRIDAY: A Critical Conversation & An Emotional Hangover

7 mins; November 04, 2022

#HURDLEMOMENT: Why Time Is More Valuable Than Money (& How To Treat It That Way) With Les Alfred

30 mins; November 02, 2022

227. Sydney Leroux, Pro Soccer Player

56 mins; October 31, 2022

5-MINUTE FRIDAY: What's Within Your Control?

7 mins; October 28, 2022

#HURDLEMOMENT: Robin Arzon On How to Navigate Race Day

26 mins; October 26, 2022

226. Rad Lopez, Peloton Instructor

59 mins; October 24, 2022

5-MINUTE FRIDAY: Who Are You Rallying Behind?

8 mins; October 21, 2022

#HURDLEMOMENT: Fear of Success: How It Works & What To Do About It

31 mins; October 19, 2022

225. Alison Mariella Désir, Author of 'Running While Black'

67 hours 43 mins; October 17, 2022

5-MINUTE FRIDAY: So This Is What It Feels Like To Be In Alignment, Eh?

8 mins; October 14, 2022

#HURDLEMOMENT: How Women's Nutritional Needs Differ From Men's With Dr. Stacy Sims

34 mins; October 12, 2022

224. Rosie Acosta, Yoga & Meditation Teacher

61 hours 15 mins; October 10, 2022

5-MINUTE FRIDAY: Emily Gets Interviewed, Rapid Fire Style

10 mins; October 07, 2022

#HURDLEMOMENT: London Marathon Recap

35 mins; October 05, 2022

223. Taylor Townsend, Pro Tennis Player

61 hours 56 mins; October 03, 2022

#HURDLEMOMENT: Essential Lessons From 3 Months Of Attending Regular Physical Therapy

52 mins; September 28, 2022

222. Sarah Sturm, Pro Cyclist

66 hours 27 mins; September 26, 2022

5-MINUTE FRIDAY: Feeling Both Frustrated & Fine At The Same Time

10 mins; September 23, 2022

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