Hurdle with Emily Abbate

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146. Alex Elle, Author & Self-Care Facilitator Feb 08, 2021

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Season five, H-E-L-L-O! To say that Alex Elle has made me re-think a lot about the way I talk to and treat myself would be an understatement. Elle regularly inspires her more than 1 million Instagram followers with her compassionate words encouraging grace and self-care. In episode 146, she talks to me about how she got here, reflecting on her career journey thus far and a difficult upbringing. The Hey, Girl podcast host opens up about her traumatic teenage years and details how writing and therapy saved her life. She also talks to me about what it was like to meet her husband on Twitter (seriously) and talks about the fertility struggles they had before having their "rainbow babies." Also: Helpful advice on how to stay true to your boundaries without shame and how to start (and keep) a regular journaling practice + much, much more.

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This month, we’re reading Alexi Pappas’ new book Bravey, which I’m amped on. Spoiler alert: She’ll also be on the show to coincide with this! Book Club will be Tuesday, February 23, at 8 p.m. ET.

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5-MINUTE FRIDAY: Staying Positive (& Choosing Calm) When Things Go Wrong Jan 29, 2021

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I walked two miles to-and-from a non-existent doctor’s appointment yesterday morning. OK, it existed. It did! At least, it did in my Oscar Health app. In today's 5-MINUTE FRIDAY, I'm talking about how I stayed calm and positive despite going two hours out of my way. In fact, I was happy I did.

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PROMPT: When was the last time you overreacted? What would you have done differently in that situation?

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
LISTEN: “Mindfully Present” from Radio Headspace
CHECK IT OUT: Free FightCamp!
READ: ”Kamala Harris, Dr. Jill Biden, and the Politics of Dressing” from Harper’s Bazaar
SWEAT WITH: AshFit
WATCH: Bling Empireon Netflix
SUBSCRIBE TO: Fast Women newsletter

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#HURDLEMOMENT: Sugar 101, An Expert Answers Your Top Questions Jan 27, 2021

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Ready for a sweet chat? (Pun, intended.) In today's installment of the podcast, I'm catching up with registered dietitian, author, and intuitive eating counselor Alissa Rumsey to chat all about sugar. We talk about everything from the difference between added sugars and natural sugars, what sugar alcohols are, if it matters what time of day you’re consuming sugar, and whether or not smoothies are just "healthy-branded sugar bombs." Also: We touch on diet soda, our feelings on labeling anything as "bad," and discuss our current relationships with the sweet stuff.

Note: It is necessary, from a medical perspective, for some people to pay extra close attention to their sugar intake, especially if they have diabetes. If this is you, make sure you're talking to an expert — whether that be a physician or a registered dietitian.

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This month, we’re reading Alexi Pappas’ new book Bravey, which I’m amped on. Spoiler alert: She’ll also be on the show to coincide with this! Book Club will be Tuesday, February 23, at 8 p.m. ET.

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145. Nick Stone, CEO & Founder of Bluestone Lane Jan 25, 2021

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What do Taylor Swift, Sarah Jessica Parker, Malcom Gladwell, and Hugh Jackman have in common? They've all — at one point or another — frequented Bluestone Lane to grab their java. Founded in 2013, the Australian-inspired chain of cafés serve everything from their signature flat white and loaded avocado toast to grain bowls and tasty lattes. For episode 145, I'm chatting with Nick Stone, who founded the concept in Midtown Manhattan while still working full-time in the finance industry. The Australian-born entrepreneur and former Australian Football League player shares his inspiration for the massive career pivot into hospitality, and how he knew from early on that their concept would be bigger than just the first couple shops. Also: We chat extensively about how the COVID-19 pandemic impacted the company, how he keeps a positive mindset amidst the chaos, and what excites him about for the year to come.

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5-MINUTE FRIDAY: What's Your Craziest Life Goal? Jan 22, 2021

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Holy sh*t, Amanda Gorman has me HYPED. In today's 5-MINUTE FRIDAY, I'm chatting about how watching the 22-year-old poet and Harvard graduate inspires me to think big and dream crazy (as did most of Wednesday's inauguration festivities, TBH). Plus, the importance of us being one-another's cheerleaders and putting kindness first.

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
SAY CONGRATS TO: Aisha Praight-Leer
BE IN THE KNOW: Bridgerton Renewed for Season 2
WATCH: In Wonder on Netflix
LISTEN: Alexi Pappas on Finding Mastery

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#HURDLEMOMENT: 6 Workout Motivation Tips To Make Exercise a Regular Habit Jan 20, 2021

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It's around that time of year when so many of us feel like we're not doing "enough." We started off 2021 with some big goals, and with time, sometimes the motivation slips a little. Well good news: You CAN stay motivated, with the right tricks and tips. For #HURDLEMOMENT this week, I'm offering up six helpful tips to up the "I can do this!" factor when things feel tough, helping you to get moving and enjoy your next workout.

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Turning the Page with Jess Sims, Peloton Instructor
59. Alex Morgan, USWNT
104. Des Linden, 2018 Boston Marathon Champion & Olympian
126. Allyson Felix, Sprinter & 6x Olympic Gold Medalist
#HURDLEMOMENT: How to Start & Stay Running

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144. Dave Asprey, Biohacker, Author & Founder of Bulletproof Jan 18, 2021

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By now, you've probably heard of Dave Asprey, or at least of the company he founded — Bulletproof 360 (home to The Bulletproof Diet and Bulletproof Coffee). Aside from having those tidbits on his resume, he's also the founder of the biohacking movement. As he defines it, biohacking is the art and science of changing the environment around you and inside of you so you have full control over your own biology. This week, Asprey has a new book out called Fast This Way, and in today's episode he tells me how he got to this point. He talks to me about what life was like when he weighed 300 pounds, Was a computer hacker, and dealing with a slew of health issues including arthritis — which lead him into learning and inventing biohacking. He explains how he started to spend money on getting "better than he ever had been," and what that really looked like.

Now, obviously we address that we don’t all have hundreds of thousands of dollars to hack our own health, so naturally Dave offers some low cost and free examples of small ways we can all safely level up, whether it be through our diet or other practices — like cold showers. We also talk about his impressive career history — how he made a small fortune by the time he was 26 and then lost it when he was 28. Plus: The episode kicks off with a beautiful discussion on the importance of gratitude.

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5-MINUTE FRIDAY: Focusing On Life Offline Jan 15, 2021

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I went through a phase in mid-2020 when I made the conscious decision to unfollow a slew of people on social media and “block” others from viewing my Instagram story. Recently, one of them reached out to me, and we had a reckoning of sorts. I noticed that since we reconnected, the person made a concerted effort to check in from time to time, more so than before. He often asks about my days, even the stuff I post about on via social media — like my morning run or how work’s going. In today's 5-MINUTE FRIDAY, I talk about forgiveness and the awesome lesson I learned by making a huge mistake.

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MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
VISIT: The Whalebone Shop
READ: Greenlights by Matthew McConaughey
READ: Trump’s Been Impeached Again. What’s Next?
WATCH: Love Life on HBO Max
LISTEN: Brene with Tim Ferriss and Dax Shepard on Podcasting, Daily PRactices, and the Long and Winding Path to Healing
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#HURDLEMOMENT: What's Next for Hurdle & Answering Your Questions Jan 13, 2021

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First solo episode back in weeks! Hey, everyone! I've missed you! (But, there's been plenty of Hurdle to keep you occupied.) Today for #HURDLEMOMENT, I'm catching you up on my biggest takeaways from the past year of podcasting, what I'm looking forward to in the next 12 months, giving some insights from the Hurdle feedback survey, and finishing things off by answering a few listener questions.

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
1. Emily Abbate, Creator of Hurdle
#HURDLEMOMENT: How to Become a Faster Runner

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143. Becs Gentry, Peloton Instructor & Runner Jan 11, 2021

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With personal best times of 1:16 in the half marathon and 2:37 in the marathon, Becs Gentry is a stellar athlete — proud of the body she’s built that enables her to show up every single day. But in episode 143 of Hurdle, she tells me about a time in her life when she actually didn’t feel super comfortable in her own skin. The Peloton instructor details what it was like to first start integrating more walking into her day to day back home in England, and how that routine slowly developed into a running habit.

She tells me about the conversation she had with her uncle that changed everything, empowering her to get out of a bad relationship and pivot in her career, what it was like to travel the world for nike during the early stages of Nike Run Club, and the call from Rebecca Kennedy had her packing her bags and moving to New York to join the Peloton team. She also shares her best advice for how to handle negative self talk, something I know we all can be guilty of from time to time. This one's jam-packed with goodness, it’s also an episode that ya’ll have been DM-ing me asking for! So! I’m happy that it’s one of the first in the new year.

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