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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...
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5-MINUTE FRIDAY: The Powerful Perk of Repetition
News: Hurdle is heading into a brief summer season break for the next two weeks! This week: Talking about the powerful feelings of purpose and intenti...
Egg Freezing 101: Unpacking My Experience & Talking Fertility Q&A With Dr. Michelle Kappy
In this episode, Emily sits down with her own fertility specialist, Dr. Michelle Kappy, a board-certified OB/GYN and reproductive endocrinologist at S...
5-MINUTE FRIDAY: Stepping Into a New Chapter
Can you even believe that it is about to be June? As I approach my 38th birthday, I'm feeling a certain way and doing a lot of reflecting. Sharing a p...
From College Standout To Pro Athlete: Samirah Moody On Transitioning To the Big Leagues, the Importance Of Staying Even-Keeled & Finding Strength In Faith
Samirah Moody is a professional runner for On, recednt USC graduate, and a founding member of the newly minted OAC (On Athletics Club) Sprint team. Co...
5-MINUTE FRIDAY: The Importance Of Finding Your Own Rhythm
Checking in from sunny Los Angeles! Talking about OAC's new Sprint team, and reflecting on a recent run at the Silver Lake Reservoir following my Broo...
Built on Consistency: Katie Ledecky on Reframing Hard Days, Swimming Into the Record Books & Inspiring the Next Generation
In this week's rewind episode, Emily sits down with four-time Olympian Katie Ledecky, the most decorated American female Olympian in history. Ledecky...
5-MINUTE FRIDAY: Being A Beginner Is A Prerequisite For Greatness
As she prepares for the Brooklyn Half, Emily's looking back at her first 13.1-mile race in 2008 and the massive health transformation that led her the...
The Future of Women’s Sports: Amanda Lucci On Breaking Into the Press Room, the Power Of Narrative & Finding Growth In "No"
Amanda Lucci is the Director of Special Projects at Women's Health, where she has spent the last decade evolving the brand’s digital presence and spea...
5-MINUTE FRIDAY: Stop Overcommitting Your Energy
It's absolutely beautiful in Brooklyn right now. After a whirlwind of travel to Boston, London, and Portland, being back home feels like a massive exh...
Bigger Than Volleyball: Carli Lloyd On Surmounting Setbacks, Training Your Mind & the Power of Self-Talk
In this episode of Hurdle, host Emily sits down with elite volleyball champion, Carli Lloyd. Carli shares her journey of grit and professional longevi...
5-MINUTE FRIDAY: Give Yourself Some Credit
Yesterday I got to sit down with the "Quad God", Ilia Malinin. Reflecting on that event—and a specific question about whether or not I have a manager—...
Finding The Fun: Jess McClain On Her American Record At The 2026 Boston Marathon, Incremental Gains & The Future Of Women’s Distance Running
In this episode of Hurdle, host Emily sits down with professional runner Jess McClain fresh off her monumental performance as the top American finishe...
5-MINUTE FRIDAY: Who’s Really In Control?
Talking about how to focus on feel versus external data and validation. Plus: Answering a question about the best shoes to wear for a HYROX.
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Beyond the Highlights: Sarah Spain On Hosting the First Daily Women's Sports Podcast, Rejecting 'Sanitized' Coverage & The Power Of Gratitude
This week's guest is a true powerhouse in the sports media landscape: Sarah Spain. An Emmy, Gracie, and Peabody Award-winning journalist, Sarah spent...
5-MINUTE FRIDAY: A Draft, A Summit & Jury Duty
What a week! Recapping, talking jury duty, a fun run of a 5K, and answering a listener question about my latest workhorse sneaker, the Pegasus 42.
Style Meets Sport: Jasmine Caccamo On Styling Your Favorite Athletes, How To Dress For Your Body Type & The 'Figure It Out' Mentality
This week on Hurdle, I’m sitting down with Jasmine Caccomo, an entrepreneur and elite personal stylist who has spent over 15 years redefining the inte...
5-MINUTE FRIDAY: Flexibility in Every Season
Diving into the highs and lows of the Scottsdale trip for the Final Four. Plus: How what started as an ambitious plan for a high-mileage run along the...
Pioneering the Path: Laila Edwards On the Power of Representation, Winning Gold with Team USA Hockey & How to Stay Even-Keeled
This week Emily's sitting down with Laila Edwards, a true pioneer in the world of women’s hockey. Edwards recently made history as the first Black wom...
5-MINUTE FRIDAY: What’s the Best That Could Happen?
This episode, I'm talking about my spontaneous decision to go to Phoenix for the NCAA Final Four! As a proud UConn alum, I couldn’t pass up the chance...
Courtside Confidence: Andraya Carter On Building a Career At ESPN, The Importance Of Being Present & Authentic Storytelling In Sports
Andraya Carter knows a thing or two about resilience and reinvention. After three ACL injuries cut her basketball playing career short, the University...
5-MINUTE FRIDAY: A $14,000 Act of Self-Love
Emily shares an update following her egg retrieval procedure on Tuesday. She discusses the physical and emotional transition from the procedure to rec...
Curiosity Over Fear: Anna Gibson On Her Journey To The 2026 Winter Olympics, Life As A Multisport Athlete & Joy As A Renewable Resource
In this week’s episode, Emily’s sitting down with Anna Gibson, a powerhouse athlete who is truly redefining what it means to be well-rounded. Anna is...
5-MINUTE FRIDAY: Life As a Series Of Intervals
This week, Emily shares how she’s feeling during the final phases of preparation for her egg retrieval, and how she's been making an effort to be slow...
Beyond The Box: Haley Adams Talks Handling Expectations, Lessons From 10+ Years Of CrossFit & The Reason For Her Gap Year
Haley Adams is back. After a ten-year career in CrossFit that started when she was just 14 years old, the 2018 Fittest Teen on Earth took a much-neede...
5-MINUTE FRIDAY: Surrendering To The Process May Not Be Easy — But It's Essential
Today I’m getting real about a lesson I’ve been learning the hard way lately: you don't always know what you need until you need it. I dive into the v...
Beyond the Board: Olympic Gold Medalist Caroline Marks On The Evolution Of Women's Surfing, Befriending Fear & The Power Of Taking A Break
This week, Emily sits down with Olympic Gold Medalist and World Champion surfer Caroline Marks. Fresh off the premiere of her new film Now Days, Carol...
5-MINUTE FRIDAY: Talking Big Goals Into Existence With My Whole Chest
Talking about owning the things that I'm good at and surrendering to the things that I cannot control. Plus: Answering a listener question on what to...
Everything is Figure-outable: Alexandria Gilleo On Doing Glam For Your Favorite Athletes, The Importance Of A Morning Routine & Answering Your Burning Makeup Questions
This week, Emily sits down with Alexandria Gilleo, a celebrity makeup artist and wellness entrepreneur who has worked with icons like Sue Bird, Ali Kr...
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...
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 massi...
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 lean...
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...
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...
The Art of Storytelling: Documenting the World's Greatest Endurance Athletes & Why Every Milestone Matters With Documentary Photographer Aisha McAdams
In this episode, Aisha McAdams—photographer, filmmaker, and former competitive runner—shares her journey of navigating the transition from elite athle...
5-MINUTE FRIDAY: From Catastrophe To Curiosity
In this episode, Emily's talking about how she navigated a recent unexpected hurdle and the looming pressure of Valentine’s Day. She shares a personal...
The Power Of Experience: Finding Harmony Over Balance, Scaling a $2 Billion Brand & The Future of High-Performance Footwear with HOKA's Erika Gabrielli
In this episode of Hurdle, Emily sits down with Erika Gabrielli, the Vice President of Global Marketing at HOKA. Erika shares the story of HOKA’s mete...
5-MINUTE FRIDAY: On Choosing Hope When You're Tired
Talking about the power of a reset, and answering a listener question about how to handle "no" and think of it as redirection.
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Choosing The Narrative: Meditation Teacher Megan Monahan on Meeting Health Challenges With Grace, Breathwork for Stress & Unmasking Trauma Responses
What happens when your body, the very thing you've spent nearly two decades teaching others to harmonize with, begins to fail you in a way you never s...
5-MINUTE FRIDAY: The Power of the Micro-Win
How are you looking at the small wins in your day-to-day, and are you even noticing them at all? Plus: Answering a listener Q about being gentle with...
Trusting the Process: Lexi Rodriguez on Quiet Leadership, The Reality of NIL & Finding Your Voice
#389! Lexi Rodriguez knows a thing or two about the importance of trusting your gut. After famously committing to the University of Nebraska as an eig...