Hurdle with Emily Abbate

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#HURDLEMOMENT: How To Start (& Stick) With A New Fitness Routine Dec 14, 2022

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New year, new goals? You're not alone. Today, I'm having Latreal Mitchell — Los Angeles-based trainer — on the show to talk about how to adopt a new fitness routine. From the power of accountability buddies to how to pick the ~right~ modality for you, Latreal is full of best-practice tips. Plus: The importance of getting rid of unnecessary distractions and SMART goals.

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233. Chris Bennett, Nike Running Global Head Coach Dec 12, 2022

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This is about running. This is not about running. Chris Bennett, better known to athletes worldwide as Nike Running’s Coach Bennett, has a special way with words that encourages athletes of every level to be their best. In episode 233, I'm sitting back down with one of the show's most-listened to guests to catch up on what he's been up to on his favorite weekend of the year, Nike Cross Nationals (NXN). We talk about why NXN is such a special time, what it looks like to be a stellar teammate, and his hopes for the running boom we’re in right now. Plus: How Nike is showing up to cheerlead the next generation of athletes, and how his work has shifted over the pandemic.

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171. Molly Seidel, Olympic Medalist in the Marathon

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5-MINUTE FRIDAY: What Are Your Words For 2022? Dec 09, 2022

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Patience. Grace. Resiliency. Looking back on the past 365 and thinking about how far I've come, and what's to come, too.

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#HURDLEMOMENT: An Expert Reveals 2023's Biggest Health & Wellness Trends Dec 07, 2022

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Today I'm connected with Abbey Stone! She’s the Vice President of Content at Well+Good, and she’s here to talk to me all about their 2023 wellness trends. To find them, their editorial team asked experts, dug into the data, and scoured the market. And now, they've called it: These are the biggest trends and most groundbreaking innovations that will dominate the wellness conversation — and your well-being — in 2023.

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232. Molly Seidel, Marathoner & Olympic Medalist Dec 05, 2022

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Welcome Molly Seidel back to the show! Connecting with the Olympic Bronze medalist today about what's been happening since Tokyo. We talk about what life's like training and living in Flagstaff, plus her recent decision to open about a relapse of her eating disorder. Molly shares the moment she knew she needed to ask for help before the 2022 World Championships, and her feelings on what success could look like moving forward as a healthy, clean athlete. Plus: Her gratitude toward her boyfriend Matt, the difficulty of navigating trauma on a global stage, and a fun surprise from USADA to finish things off.

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If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health issues or disordered eating, you are not alone. There are resources available to you, including the SAMHSA national hotline, at 1-800-662-HELP (4357).

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171. Molly Seidel, Olympic Medalist in the Marathon

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5-MINUTE FRIDAY: Who Could You Show Up For More? Is It Yourself? Dec 02, 2022

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Lots of beautiful interactions from the past week or so since releasing my story navigating with depression. Talking about some of those, plus answering a listener question about the importance of slow runs. Also: A Star 99.9 Delilah reference. Seriously.

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#HURDLEMOMENT: Why You Need to Stop Performing To Fit In, ASAP, With Yasmine Cheyenne Nov 30, 2022

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Are you a performer, consciously or unconsciously? Today, I'm bringing back self-help expert and soon-to-be author Yasmine Cheyenne to talk about what it means to perform, why we do it, and what it could look like. From making decisions in our relationships based on what we wish they could be instead of what they are to ignoring red flags and not speaking up when something doesn't feel good — performing rarely works to our benefit. Yasmine tells us how we can stop performing, and the hard truths we may have to come to terms with in order to do so.

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The Sugar Jar: Create Boundaries, Embrace Self-Healing, and Enjoy the Sweet Things in Life
Goal Setting Workshop: December 6
Goal Setting Workshop: January 4

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231. Betina Gozo Shimonek, Nike Global Trainer Nov 28, 2022

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Welcoming Betina back to the show today for her second appearance. So much has changed since we first connected, from where she lives (Betina moved to Texas from Los Angeles earlier this year) to being a mom. The now-mother of one with another on the way has so much insight into maternal health and fitness, which is where a big part of our conversation in this episode sits today. She shares her biggest takeaways for pre- and post-natal fitness, and offers up advice to anyone making a big career shift. Plus: Talks about what it was like to help launch Apple Fitness+, the hilarious way she told her partner about her second pregnancy, and fills us in on the exciting new program she's launching with her husband.

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5-MINUTE FRIDAY: An Attitude Of Gratitude Nov 25, 2022

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#HURDLEMOMENT: My Experience With Depression Nov 23, 2022

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I'm OK. Actually, I’m more than OK. These days, my heart feels full. My light feels bright. Really bright. I feel generally happy. I feel hopeful. I feel capable.

But 10 months ago, this wasn’t the case. My light felt dim. On January 31, I called my best friend after collapsing onto my kitchen floor beside myself because a bunch of pans fell out from the cabinet. It wasn’t about the pans. It was me. I felt stuck. So stuck. Incapable of getting out of my own way. Blank. I’d sit at my computer for hours but nothing would get done. All of the strategies I’ve been using for years to help me feel good in my body felt as though they were failing me. I knew something wasn't right.

... and I was right.

On February 25, I was told by a physician in a small office on Smith Street that I was depressed. Ten months later, I’m finally ready to talk about it. My choice to go on medication. My experiences having hard conversations. Showing up when it felt almost impossible. What it felt like to ask for help. And most importantly: Finding my joy again. Why now? Because I’m in a place or homeostasis. I feel ready. I know that despite how hard this hurdle was in the moment, I am so much better for it. My hope has always been to help others feel less alone on their own individual wellness journey. And today? I pray my story, live in the feed now, does just that.

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157. Alex Silver-Fagan, Trainer & Creator of Flow Into Strong
149. Alexi Pappas, Runner, Olympian, Actor & Author
229. Kelsey Plum, WNBA Player

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