Hurdle with Emily Abbate

Got on a plane Tuesday night that never took off. Talking about that on this week's 5-MINUTE FRIDAY, and learning to accept the things that we have no control over. SOCIAL @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast Get in on the journaling challenge by signing up for the Weekly Hurdle, here.  JOIN: THE *Secret* FACEBOOK GROUP 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. CHECK OUT: The Wolaco Warehouse Sale WOW deals on deals on deals. My go-to short, the WOLACO 7-inch biker, is on sale for $32 from $50! Another favorite? Their Fulton Full Legging on sale for $52 from $85.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What if I told you there were simple things you could do TODAY to get healthier that require little-to-no effort? I get it, change can be tough. But thanks to Dr. Jonathan Leary, CEO and founder of Remedy Place, we have insight into some of the must-try techniques to level-up your health. From hydration strategies to breathing techniques, the goal is to integrate new practices into your routine that you can UPKEEP.  SOCIAL @drjonathanleary @remedyplace @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast Get in on the journaling challenge by signing up for the Weekly Hurdle, here.  OFFER Tracksmith | Do some good (and look good, too). Head to Tracksmith.com/hurdle and use code "HURDLE" at checkout. Tracksmith is donating 5 percent from every purchase to Girls On the Run, and you'll get free shipping, too! JOIN: THE *Secret* FACEBOOK GROUP 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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alli Webb is a powerhouse. There's no two ways around it. This is an interview I dreamt of for some time, and I couldn't be more elated to bring it to the feed this week. For episode 166, Alli and I chat about the why and how: Why she cared so deeply about building a concept that revolved around self-care, and how she made it happen from the ground up. We also talk about the challenges that came hand-in-hand with her divorce, and what it's like building (still!) with her ex-husband. Plus: the hype behind her newest ventures including Okay Humans, Beckett & Quill, and the Girlfiends & Business podcast. Plus: Endless career advice, how she pivoted during COVID, and what it means to be Alli 2.0.  SOCIAL @alliwebb @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast Get in on the journaling challenge by signing up for the Weekly Hurdle, here.  JOIN: THE *Secret* FACEBOOK GROUP 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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

My heart is full. Los Angeles has been good to me, specifically because I got a chance to meet up with a slew of great Hurdlers and also, record WITH my favorite podcasters over at Group Chat. In today's 5-MINUTE FRIDAY, I'm talking to you about how I got on their podcast, shooting my shot and going outside of my comfort zone to make a big ask!  SOCIAL @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE 73. Dee Murthy, CEO & Co-Founder of Young & Reckless Get in on the journaling challenge by signing up for the Weekly Hurdle, here.  JOIN: THE *Secret* FACEBOOK GROUP 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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oh man. If you listen to the show, you know I am the ~most~ awkward when it comes to talking about dating. But fact is, your personal relationships are a big part of your overall wellness, so for today's episode I'm bringing in the backup. Meet Rainie Howard, an award-winning author, lifestyle strategist and relationship expert who helps others evolve through lessons of love, health, and entrepreneurship. We're unpacking the biggest mistakes women make when looking for a relationship, including if we should even be "looking" in the first place. Obviously, A LOT of different views on seeking out love — from how soon is too soon to get intimate to how you should show up for a first date. Loved this convo and bringing it to the feed! SOCIAL @rainiehoward @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast OFFERS Athletic Greens | Head over to athleticgreens.com/hurdle for a year's supply of vitamin D PLUS 5 travel packs for free with your first purchase. Beam | Go to BeamTLC.com and use code "HURDLE" at checkout for 15 percent off 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 shipping! 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.

Kai Lightner, is a professional climber — arguably one of the best in the world — from Fayetteville, North Carolina. Since first walking into the climbing gym at age 6, Kai has earned 12 national championship titles, but his story goes so much deeper than championships. We talk about it all, from the why behind how he started in the sport, dealing with ADHD as a young kid, looking for an outlet to channel that energy, and how he feels being the only person of color in climbing. Kai talks about his relatively new nonprofit Climbing 4 Change, which aims to help with that by connecting underserved communities with individuals and organizations that seek to increase minority participation in rock climbing and the outdoor adventure industry. He also gets super open and honest about a massive hurdle he spoke out about publicly last year, dealing with an eating disorder as a result of the pressure he felt to be the best, and how deciding to take time off of the sport to go to college helped him get in the right mindset. WATCH Kai’s Got Milk campaign film “The Wall” here! RESOURCES Contact the National Hotline for Eating Disorder Help by clicking here or calling (800) 931 2237 between 11 a.m. and 9 p.m. ET SOCIAL @kailightner @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast OFFERS BaronFig | Go to www.baronfig.com & use code HURDLE20 to receive 20 percent off at checkout Athletic Greens | Head over to athleticgreens.com/hurdle for a year's supply of vitamin D PLUS 5 travel packs for free with your first 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.

I've been hesitating on a staple in my regular routine, one that typically makes me feel like ~me~ but lately has been giving me anxiety. Today, I'm owning up to what's really going on. SOCIAL @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast MENTIONED EVENTS: PRIDE IS SATURDAY! LISTEN: “The Truth & Consequences of Dating as a Trans Woman With Jen Richards” on The Laverne Cox Show WATCH: Final days of the Olympic Track and Field Trials READ: “Athlete CeCe Telfer Says Sports Allow Trans Youth To Be Seen As People First” on Women’s Health GEAR: Athleta Legend Shortie OFFER BaronFig | Head over to BaronFig.com and use “HURDLE20” at checkout for 20 percent off today. JOIN: THE *Secret* FACEBOOK GROUP  SIGN UP: Weekly Hurdle Newsletter NEXT HURDLE BOOK CLUB: Greenlights by Matthew McConaughey Save the date for our next Book Club chat: July 19! Loving this book so far, and excited to chat about it with all of you. 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 chatting with Michael Easter, author of the new book The Comfort Crisis, Embrace Discomfort To Reclaim Your Wild, Happy, Healthy Self. He’s a contributing editor at Men’s Health magazine, 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.  SOCIAL @michael_easter @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. Beam | Go to BeamTLC.com and use code "HURDLE" at checkout for 15 percent off JOIN: THE *Secret* FACEBOOK GROUP  SIGN UP: Weekly Hurdle Newsletter NEXT HURDLE BOOK CLUB: Greenlights by Matthew McConaughey Save the date for our next Book Club chat: July 19! Loving this book so far. Thanks to Becs Gentry for the recommendation! (Check out her episode of Hurdle here.) 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.

With Father's Day yesterday, I feel like now Is as good of a time as ever to bring my Dad, Bob, onto the show. For episode 164, we talk everything from his proudest and scariest moments as a father to his best advice for me as I continue to grow my business. I think it’s cool because you really get some insight into where I got this entrepreneurial bug from. My dad — aside from being my best friend — has been one himself since after college when he opened his first audio equipment store and then after that, multiple marketing agencies. We also talk about his earliest memories, his hopes for me in my new Brooklyn chapter, and his advice for all of you when the hurdles happen. I know that for some Father’s Day (and Mother’s Day) can be tough, but I’m happy to share my dad with you, and I’m here if you need someone to talk to. SOCIAL @bambambob @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast JOIN: THE *Secret* FACEBOOK GROUP  SIGN UP: Weekly Hurdle Newsletter NEXT HURDLE BOOK CLUB: Greenlights by Matthew McConaughey Save the date for our next Book Club chat: July 19! Loving this book so far. Thanks to Becs Gentry for the recommendation! (Check out her episode of Hurdle here.) 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.

This is a question I ask a lot of guests, but today I'm answering it myself. Looking forward to a lot at the moment, but this one big release is going to make a world of difference.  SOCIAL @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE SIGN UP: “Empathy In Action Workshop: A Juneteenth Celebration” on Saturday, June 19 READ: Sidelined: Sports, Culture, and Being a Woman in America WATCH: Human: The World Within on Netflix WATCH: The Weight Of Gold on HBO Max 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.