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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.
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5-MINUTE FRIDAY: Stop Qualifying Your Struggle
Reflecting this week on a recent realization about the " disclaimer trap "—the habit of minimizing our own struggles or joys by comparing them to others' seemingly "bigger" life events. Also, answering a listener question on science of sauna use , covering its cardiovascular benefits and how t
A New Chapter: Becs Gentry On Her HOKA Partnership, How To Protect Your Peace & Setting Priorities Without Guilt
This week, I’m sitting down with the incredible Becs Gentry . Many of you know her as a powerhouse Peloton instructor, but she is stepping into a massive new chapter as a HOKA Global Brand Ambassador . It’s a synergy that marks her return to the trails and ultra-running—the p
5-MINUTE FRIDAY: What's Your Burnout Strategy?
Talking about how I navigate a blizzard of thoughts, and the coping strategies I use to negate burnout. Plus: Answering a listener question about leaning into exercise to deal with a breakup. SOCIAL @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast @iheartwomenssports JOIN : The Daily Hurdl
Taking Back Control: Skier Jessie Diggins On Pushing Through The Pain Cave, Navigating Recovery & Her Final Olympic Run
This week, we're sharing an episode from Olympic medalist and cross-country skiing legend Jessie Diggins, which originally aired in 2025. Jessie opens up about her journey to the top of her sport, what it’s like to embrace the intense pressure of elite competition, and how she pushes herself t
5-MINUTE FRIDAY: How To Create a Boundary Without Guilt
This week, I'm reflecting on the empowering act of setting boundaries and challenging the common perception of boundaries as "walls," — reframing them instead as "bridges" that guide others on how to successfully navigate a relationship with us. Also: I answer a question about my regular nail