Hurdle with Emily Abbate

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#HURDLEMOMENT: How To Breathe For Optimal Sleep, Stress Management & Performance Aug 02, 2023

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Welcome Michael Watts, sports scientist specializing in human performance, to the show! Mike's here today to school us in all things breathing: Why we do it, how to do it better, and what ways can we optimize our technique for better stress management, sleep, and athletic performance. Plus: What's the deal with mouth-taping, should we be concerned about gasping post hard, sweaty efforts, and his go-to sequence for beating anxiety.

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260. Sophie Cunningham, WNBA Player Jul 31, 2023

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Look up "powerhouse" in the dictionary, and you may just find Sophie Cunningham's photo there. The Phoenix Mercury guard has been a force since she first stepped onto the court at a young age, and she's got some big goals on her radar (Paris 2024, anyone?). For episode 260, she talks about growing up on a farm, how she came to embrace mentors in life, and the excitement she has over dipping her toes into broadcasting. Plus: Her go-to nutrition staples — including Quest — and how she keeps her head up during even the most difficult moments.

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5-MINUTE FRIDAY: I Never Thought I'd Say This Jul 28, 2023

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But damn, am I grateful that I am. Talking about the best plans being written in pencil this week for 5-MINUTE FRIDAY. Plus: Answering a listener question on how to navigate difficult people in work and life.

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#HURDLEMOMENT: How Much Protein Do You REALLY Need? (& Other Protein-Related FAQ) Jul 26, 2023

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Lately, protein feels like the hot topic on social media. And that's because, according to Michelle Pillepich, a registered dietitian, it's the only macronutrient that hasn't been demonized. She's back on the show today to answer all of your protein-related questions: How much do you need? What are good sources? Is there such a thing as too much? What happens if we don't get enough? And what's even the ~purpose~ of consuming it at all?

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259. Emma Lovewell, Peloton Instructor Jul 24, 2023

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When it comes to being a multi-hyphenate, Emma Lovewell loves the diverse aspects of her life today as a fitness instructor, author, and speaker (to name a few). In today's episode, she discusses how she never had an in-house job until she landed her gig at Peloton and what it felt like to find that sort of stability. The new author of Live, Learn, Love Well also talks about life before the bike — working different opportunities in the dance, modeling, and fitness world to make ends meet, and the specific email that changed everything. Plus: What she sees when she looks in the mirror today, her morning routine tips to kick off the day right, and what she's most looking forward to now that the book tour is winding down.

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5-MINUTE FRIDAY: How Are You, Really? Jul 21, 2023

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What better time for a pulse check than the top of a new season? Today, I'm chatting on how I manage to stay afloat when overwhelm kicks in. Plus: Answering a listener question about goals for the next 5/10 years.

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#HURDLEMOMENT: Answering Your Running Injury-Related Questions & A Training Update Jul 19, 2023

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I've been dealing with plantar fasciitis for the better part of a year now. In today's episode, I'm answering all of your questions, including:

How do I know when to reel things in?
How am I navigating training for a marathon when I'm "still" injured?
How do I deal with the loneliness that comes with injury?
What is the worst running injury I've ever had?
What's next?

... and more!

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258. Jessica Long, Swimmer & 16x Paralympic Champion Jul 17, 2023

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Season 14, HELLO! Kicking things off with Paralympic swimmer Jessica Long. Born without legs in Russia and adopted at an early age, to say Jess has learned how to deal with adversity would be an understatement. For episode 258, she talks about what it's been like to learn true perseverance in pursuit of her big dreams, and how she shows up when the hurdles keep coming. Plus: How she manages her own big expectations, what it was like to step into her own beyond being a top athlete, how it felt to be featured in a 2021 Toyota Super Bowl commercial, and why her new partnership with Ally is so meaningful. To learn more about Ally, click here.

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5-MINUTE FRIDAY: Stop Trash Talking Yourself Jun 30, 2023

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#HURDLEMOMENT: An Expert On How To Reduce Inflammation In the Body Jun 28, 2023

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Leading into my next marathon training block, I decided it was smart to do a blood test via InsideTracker. As a result, I asked Michelle Darian, RD and Marketing Manager for Science and Product at InsideTracker on the show. This is so much bigger than interpreting ~my~ results, though. For this episode, we focus on understanding what inflammation is, why we want some (but not a lot), and how to reduce or lessen it in a safe way via both environmental and dietary shifts. Plus: Why we need to be cognizant about what's going on in our bodies, how iron and ferritin can impact women — especially within exercise, and more.

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