Hurdle with Emily Abbate

In 2016, Achea Redd was diagnosed with depression and Generalized Anxiety Disorder. The stigma and shame associated with mental illness led her to hide her conditions from the world and her loved ones, which exacerbated her issues to the point of a full-blown breakdown, even contemplating suicide. Today, she's shares her story with others on her social media platform, and is a mental health activist. For this week's #HURDLEMOMENT, we chat about how to overcome fear, confront pain, and show up for yourself and the people we care about. SOCIAL @achearedd @hurdlepodcast @emilyabbate OFFERS Goodr | Head on over to Goodr.com/Hurdle and use code "HURDLE" for $10 off your order. Hurdle Feedback Survey CHECK OUT: HURDLE SESSIONS All past Sessions are now available on the Hurdle website. Use code "PODCAST" for $5 off, limited to first 25 redemptions, on either of the below: End of Year Goal Setting Workshop, December 9 @ 7:30 p.m. Handling #HURDLEMOMENTS, December 2 @ 7:30 p.m. JOIN: THE *Secret* FACEBOOK GROUP BOOK CLUB Our next book club gathering will be Wednesday, December 9 at 8 p.m. ET. and we’re going to read I Thought It Was Just Me” (But It Isn’t) by Brené Brown. To sign up for the book club email list, click here. In a few weeks, I’ll share the Zoom registration link. Please, only register at that time if you can definitely make our session!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Growing up in a family of NFL players, Ron Everline — who goes by the nickname 'Boss' — dreamt of going pro himself. After trying his hardest and aiming for the end zone, he just didn’t make the cut. Instead of wallowing, Boss ran after other opportunities, breaking through new barriers. Soon, he was opening gyms in multiple cities, tackling exciting ventures, and making a name for himself as a top trainer.  These days, he’s traveling the globe (as safely as possible!) working out with top actors, athletes, and world leaders (including past and present clients like Kevin Hart, Ne-Yo, and Diddy)— making a career out of doing what he loves. For episode 138, we talk about the difficult decisions that have gotten him to this point, and he also gushes about his newest chapter as a father. Boss’ passion is invigorating, and it will motivate you to go after yours. SOCIAL @justtrain @hurdlepodcast @emilyabbate Hurdle Feedback Survey CHECK OUT: HURDLE SESSIONS All past Sessions are now available on the Hurdle website. Use code "PODCAST" for $5 off, limited to first 25 redemptions, on either of the below: End of Year Goal Setting Workshop, November 23 @ 7 p.m. Handling #HURDLEMOMENTS, December 2 @ 7:30 p.m. SUPPORT THE SPONSORS: Athletic Greens! Four Sigmatic! Daily Harvest! WHOOP! SO many more!For a complete list of Hurdle’s sponsors — including a ton of GREAT offers and discount codes — click here. JOIN: THE *Secret* FACEBOOK GROUP See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In last night's Hurdle Session, we had a really special conversation about navigating life post-injury. I knew that I needed to share my sentiments on it on the feed. Injuries, and all of life's hurdles, are tough. They make us feel like we're not good enough, and it's hard to figure out the "right" way to move forward. Even harder (sometimes), when you're "back" to yourself, life and things that used to feel easy feel ... not. I've been there. I get it. I'm talking about the right way to move forward post-setback for today's 5-MINUTE FRIDAY. PROMPT: What's one SMART wellness goal you can set for yourself today? SOCIAL @hurdlepodcast @emilyabbate MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE A Promised Land by Barack Obama Armchair Expert with Halsey Hypervolt GO Athleta Activate Face Mask 2-Pack, $40, Lululemon Double-Strap Mask, $10, Under Armour Mask, $30 Hurdle Feedback Survey CHECK OUT: HURDLE SESSIONS All past Sessions are now available on the Hurdle website. Use code "PODCAST" for $5 off, limited to first 25 redemptions, on either of the below: End of Year Goal Setting Workshop, November 23 @ 7 p.m. Handling #HURDLEMOMENTS, December 2 @ 7:30 p.m. SUPPORT THE SPONSORS: Athletic Greens! Four Sigmatic! Daily Harvest! WHOOP! SO many more!For a complete list of Hurdle’s sponsors — including a ton of GREAT offers and discount codes — click here. JOIN: THE *Secret* FACEBOOK GROUP HURDLE BOOK CLUB Our next book club gathering will be Wednesday, December 9 at 8 p.m. ET. and we’re going to read I Thought It Was Just Me” (But It Isn’t) by Brené Brown. To sign up for the book club email list, click here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I've been making a big effort to talk to different experts in the wellness space to dive into popular trends when it comes to #HURDLEMOMENT. The keto diet is something we hear about all the time, so today I'm chatting with Primal Kitchen's Mark Sisson, a New York Times bestselling author, to get all the information. We chat about what it is, how it works, the potential side effects, what foods (and beverages) it includes, and more.  SOCIAL @marksissonprimal @primalkitchenfoods @hurdlepodcast @emilyabbate 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. LMNT | Head to DrinkLMNT.com/hurdle to check out my go-to electrolyte beverage today. My favorite flavor? Orange citrus is a MUST-TRY! Hurdle Feedback Survey CHECK OUT: HURDLE SESSIONS All past Sessions are now available on the Hurdle website. Also, there are ton of new, FUN exciting Sessions coming down the pipe. Use code "PODCAST" for $5 off, limited to first 25 redemptions: Take Your Running to the Next Level, November 19 @ 7 p.m. End of Year Goal Setting Workshop, November 23 @ 7 p.m. Handling #HURDLEMOMENTS, December 2 @ 7:30 p.m. JOIN: THE *Secret* FACEBOOK GROUP Subscribe to the Weekly Hurdle here. HURDLE BOOK CLUB Our next book club will be Wednesday, December 9 at 8 p.m. ET. We’re going to read I Thought It Was Just Me” (But It Isn’t) by Brené Brown. To sign up for the book club email list, click here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This conversation is magical. This week, I am so elated to bring you my chat with Emily Harrington, pro rock climber and adventurer. On Election Night, when most of us were glued to CNN and other coverage, she was making history — starting a free climb of the route Golden Gate on El Capitan in Yosemite National Park. Over the course of the next 21+ hours, she became the first woman to free climb this route in under 24 hours, a huge accomplishment. I knew instantly that I had to have her on the show, ASAP. For episode 137, Emily talks to me all about this impressive goal — from the planning to the execution — and details a super scary moment when she  fell during her climb, completely puncturing her forehead. She also gives me some of her backstory — how she got involved in climbing in the first place growing up in Boulder, Colorado — and how at one point she was deciding between becoming a lawyer or taking on the sport professionally. You want some motivation? This episode is full of it. SOCIAL @emilyaharrington @thenorthface @hurdlepodcast @emilyabbate OFFERS Athletic Greens | Head to AthleticGreens.com/hurdle to get a year’s receive the FREE D3/K2 wellness bundle with your first purchase. Daily Harvest | Go to DailyHarvest.com and enter promo code “HURDLE25” at checkout to get $25 dollars off your first box. Hurdle Feedback Survey CHECK OUT: HURDLE SESSIONS All past Sessions are now available on the Hurdle website. Also, there are ton of new, FUN exciting Sessions coming down the pipe. Use code "PODCAST" for $5 off, limited to first 25 redemptions: Intro to Freelance Writing, November 17 @ 7 p.m. Take Your Running to the Next Level, November 19 @ 7 p.m. End of Year Goal Setting Workshop, November 23 @ 7 p.m. Handling #HURDLEMOMENTS, December 2 @ 7:30 p.m. JOIN: THE *Secret* FACEBOOK GROUP Subscribe to the Weekly Hurdle here. HURDLE BOOK CLUB Our next book club will be Wednesday, December 9 at 8 p.m. ET. We’re going to read I Thought It Was Just Me” (But It Isn’t) by Brené Brown. To sign up for the book club email list, click here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For years now, I've had this mental block about wearing my hair naturally. You see, when I was overweight back in high school and college, I wore it that way all the time. For years, I associated this hairstyle with that Emily. This week on 5-MINUTE FRIDAY, I'm talking about a newfound appreciation for the woman I am today — curls and all.  PROMPT: What’s a story you’ve been telling yourself that you need to stop believing, ASAP? SOCIAL @hurdlepodcast @emilyabbate Subscribe to the Weekly Hurdle! MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE READ: Uncomfortable Conversations With a Black Man by Emmanuel Acho LISTEN: Coffees Over Cold Brew with Emma Abrahamson WATCH: The Queen’s Gambit on Netflix WRITE: Baronfig’s Letters to the Future Confidant Limited Edition Journal ($24) Hurdle Feedback Survey CHECK OUT: HURDLE SESSIONS All past Sessions are now available on the Hurdle website. Also, there are ton of new, FUN exciting Sessions coming down the pipe. Use code "PODCAST" for $5 off, limited to first 25 redemptions: Intro to Freelance Writing, November 17 @ 7 p.m. Take Your Running to the Next Level, November 19 @ 7 p.m. End of Year Goal Setting Workshop, November 23 @ 7 p.m. Handling #HURDLEMOMENTS, December 2 @ 7:30 p.m. SUPPORT THE SPONSORS: Athletic Greens! Four Sigmatic! Daily Harvest! WHOOP! SO many more!For a complete list of Hurdle’s sponsors — including a ton of GREAT offers and discount codes — click here. JOIN: THE *Secret* FACEBOOK GROUP HURDLE BOOK CLUB Our next book club gathering will be Wednesday, December 9 at 8 p.m. ET. and we’re going to read I Thought It Was Just Me” (But It Isn’t) by Brené Brown. To sign up for the book club email list, click here. In a few weeks, I’ll share the Zoom registration link. Please, only register at that time if you can definitely make our session!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It still doesn’t feel real, TBH. On October 31, I ran myself a virtual marathon, and managed to snag myself a personal best time of 3:23:56. In today’s #HURDLEMOMENT episode, I’m giving the full recap — from the preparations before the big day and how I fueled to the biggest mistakes I made and how I felt when I … didn’t cross any actual finish line. Plus, how this big milestone felt different from last year’s (previous) personal best marathon in Chicago. Warning: tears, a few expletives, and a bunch of feels ahead. SOCIAL @hurdlepodcast @emilyabbate MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE #HURDLEMOMENT: Chicago Marathon Recap My Marathon Route on Strava OFFERS Goodr | Head on over to Goodr.com/Hurdle and use code "HURDLE" for $10 off your order. LMNT | Head to DrinkLMNT.com/hurdle to check out my go-to electrolyte beverage today. My favorite flavor? Orange citrus is a MUST-TRY! Sign up for the Weekly Hurdle! CHECK OUT: HURDLE SESSIONS All past Sessions are now available on the Hurdle website. Upcoming workshops include: Intro to Freelance Writing Take Your Running to the Next Level End-of-Year Goal Setting Workshop JOIN: THE *Secret* FACEBOOK GROUP HURDLERS BOOK CLUB Our next book club gathering will be Wednesday, December 9 at 8 p.m. ET. and we’re going to read I Thought It Was Just Me” (But It Isn’t) by Brené Brown. To sign up for the book club email list, click here. In a few weeks, I’ll share the Zoom registration link. Please, only register at that time if you can definitely make our session!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Olympian Marielle Hall and I have a few things in common. We both navigated the pandemic living solo, for starters. We both also have spent a chunk of our lives in the northeast. And, we also both love running, she just does it a lot faster than me. In episode 136, we chat about her upbringing and love for all things active from a young age, what it was like to run in college in Texas, and her path to the 2016 Olympic Games. We also talk about her recent pieces for Runner's World, and she gives me her honest feedback on how she feels about the Olympics being pushed back. One note: We recorded this last Thursday, November 5, 2020, and it’s really, really insane how much can change in four days. SOCIAL @mariellehalll @hurdlepodcast @emilyabbate MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Running From the Fire This Time Racing to Stay Alive As a Black Runner 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. LMNT | Head to DrinkLMNT.com/hurdle to check out my go-to electrolyte beverage today. My favorite flavor? Orange citrus is a MUST-TRY! Sign up for the Weekly Hurdle! CHECK OUT: HURDLE SESSIONS All past Sessions are now available on the Hurdle website. New sessions will be announced soon! JOIN: THE *Secret* FACEBOOK GROUP HURDLERS BOOK CLUB Our next book club gathering will be Wednesday, December 9 at 8 p.m. ET. and we’re going to read I Thought It Was Just Me” (But It Isn’t) by Brené Brown. To sign up for the book club email list, click here. In a few weeks, I’ll share the Zoom registration link. Please, only register at that time if you can definitely make our session!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This has been a week. On Thursday, I found myself flipping through my journal, seeking out highlights from 2020 to counteract the anxiety I'm feeling courtesy of all of this election uncertainty. Chatting about a happy memory on today's episode, and encouraging you to find some joy this weekend as well.  PROMPT: What's one small joy that you can be thankful for today? SOCIAL @hurdlepodcast @emilyabbate MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE READ: Ohio Father Runs Full Marathon Around Hospital Treating His 4-Year-Old Son for Cancer LISTEN: What a Day podcast GIFT: The Nice Plant ($39.99) Sign up for the Weekly Hurdle! CHECK OUT: HURDLE SESSIONS All past Sessions are now available on the Hurdle website. New sessions will be announced soon! JOIN: THE *Secret* FACEBOOK GROUP HURDLERS BOOK CLUB Our next book club gathering will be Wednesday, December 9 at 8 p.m. ET. and we’re going to read I Thought It Was Just Me” (But It Isn’t) by Brené Brown. To sign up for the book club email list, click here. In a few weeks, I’ll share the Zoom registration link. Please, only register at that time if you can definitely make our session!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

IMPORTANT. EPISODE. I know. I know. I promised you a recap of the marathon. That's coming. But stress is at an all-time high, between the election, COVID, and just — life. Hence, this chat with Emily Fletcher, meditation expert and founder of Ziva Meditation, felt pretty timely and important to release right about now. In today's installment of #hurdlemoment, we chat about exactly how to let go of stress, from meditation to screaming (seriously) — offering up actionable tips, tricks, and strategies to aid you in letting go. SOCIAL @emilystellafletcher @zivameditation @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 check out my go-to electrolyte beverage today. My favorite flavor? Orange citrus is a MUST-TRY! Daily Harvest | Go to DailyHarvest.com and enter promo code “HURDLE25” at checkout to get $25 dollars off your first box. CHECK OUT: HURDLE SESSIONS All past Sessions are now available on the Hurdle website. New sessions will be announced soon! JOIN: THE *Secret* FACEBOOK GROUP HURDLERS BOOK CLUB Our next book club gathering will be Wednesday, December 9 at 8 p.m. ET. and we’re going to read I Thought It Was Just Me” (But It Isn’t) by Brené Brown. To sign up for the book club email list, click here. In a few weeks, I’ll share the Zoom registration link. Please, only register at that time if you can definitely make our session!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.