Hurdle with Emily Abbate

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#HURDLEMOMENT: How to Navigate the Anxiety Trap Apr 27, 2022

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Today I'm chatting with Dr. Allison Gabriel, organizational psychologist and professor of management and organizations at University of Arizona, about the anxiety trap. what is it? How do we combat regular anxiety? How do we know it's ~just~ anxiety, versus something else? Plus: Strategies to reel it in over the long haul, and who could be the right person to chat with about your circumstance.

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204. Scout Bassett, Paralympian Apr 25, 2022

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Born in Nanjing, China, Scout Bassett was abandoned after losing her leg in a fire when she was around 18 months old. She spent the next seven years in an orphanage, living through difficult conditions until she was adopted at age 7 by a family from the United States. She obtained her first running prosthetic at age 14, and then went on to run competitively at UCLA and would be recruited by a head performance director for U.S. Paralympics. In today's episode, we dive into all of this, plus talk about her time competing as a triathlete until she quit her full-time job in 2015, sleeping on couches and inside her car as she trained for the Paralympics. Scout talks about the lessons she's learned through her #hurdlemoments about resilience, her time hosting the Paralympic coverage for NBC, and offers up tips on how to chin up when life feels impossible.

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5-MINUTE FRIDAY: On Breaking Things Up Into Little Doables Apr 22, 2022

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This morning, I had to pivot and I was better for it. Today, I'm talking about accepting the shift, and how the lesson from my morning workout carries over into a lot of aspects of my life.

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#HURDLEMOMENT: Two Pro Runners Reveal Their Beginner Marathon Tips & Tricks Apr 20, 2022

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Welcome Dakotah Lindwurm and Annie Frisbie, professional runners with Puma, to the show! I sat down with these two ladies up at the Run Puma House Boston Marathon week, and we dove into their top tricks and tips for lacing up for 26.2. From fueling and clothing to stress-beating strategies and top-notch advice, we're leaving no stone unturned with this one. Have more questions? Leave me a voice message!

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203. LIVE With Des Linden, 2018 Boston Marathon Champion & 50K World Record Holder Apr 18, 2022

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I wanted to throw 2X Olympian into the title, too, but I think it started to get a little long. Happy Boston Marathon Day, the perfect day to welcome DES LINDEN back to the show! Had the honor of sitting down with Des live in Boston on Saturday night, and excited to bring this conversation to the feed for episode 203. The whiskey fan's third time on the show, Des and I chat about everything from her new role as Brooks Running's Chief Running Advisor to her goals for the sport going forward. Plus: How she's so "good" at keeping her blinders on and ignoring the haters, plus how she's conquered big hurdles in her career like injury and coming up short.

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5-MINUTE FRIDAY: On The Opportunity Of Making New Memories Apr 15, 2022

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I won't front: I haven't had the best memories in Boston. Between a pretty rough weather day when I ran the Marathon in 2018 and getting out of my last relationship after a trip here a few months before that, I'd say it hasn't exactly treated me kindly. On today's episode, I'm talking about the opportunity to reframe and make new memories during my week here leading up to the 2022 Boston Marathon.

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#HURDLEMOMENT: An Expert On How to Navigate Grief Apr 13, 2022

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Today I am chatting with Rebecca Soffer, she’s the co-founder of Modern Loss, a website offering candid content, resources and community on loss and grief, also author of the upcoming book The Modern Loss Handbook: An Interactive Guide to Moving Through Grief and Building Your Resilience. I know the topic isn’t the most sexy, but it’s important. We’re talking about grief. I cite a statistic in today’s episode that 57% of Americans reported experiencing a major loss over the last three years. And as Rebecca says —, that can be death, sure. But, grief can also be a byproduct of dissolving relationships, whether they’re platonic or something more intimate. She shares her personal story of losing b th of her parents in her mid 30s, how she came to create a space to help individuals process their own grief, and then some best-practice tips for navigating it — ranging from journaling and specific thought prompts to movement and talk therapy.

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202. Sally McRae, Ultra Runner Apr 11, 2022

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Welcome Sally McRae AKA Yellow Runner to Hurdle! This conversation is truly very, very special. Sally's journey is one that's been filled with #hurdlemoments, from growing up in an emotionally and physically abusive household and losing her mom to cancer to working multiple jobs. We have an important conversation about boundaries and navigating negative body image. Plus, her proudest career accomplishments (which may not be what you expect) and what it's been like for her coming into sport as a professional later in life. Also, what she'd change about her win at Badwater 135, what she's excited about going forward — including her upcoming memoir.

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5-MINUTE FRIDAY: On Owning Your 'No' & Healthy Boundaries Apr 08, 2022

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It's really empowering to stand firm in your "no." Today, I'm talking about my gratitude for healthy boundaries amidst a busy work schedule, and answering a listener question about how to manage socializing and drinking with performance goals.

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#HURDLEMOMENT: An Expert's Top Tips On Budgeting & Monitoring Your Financial Wellness Apr 06, 2022

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Welcome Jamila Souffrant to Hurdle! As a money coach and host of the Journey to Launch podcast, Jamila knows a thing or two about smart saving. On today's episode, we're talking about all things budgeting (a big topic request after I had Kumiko Love, The Budget Mom, on the show!). She talks us through tips on how to make (and keep!) one, plus how to make your earnings really work for you and whether or not you should take on a side hustle. Plus: What is financial independence and how to find it.

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