Hurdle Podcast
1) 5-MINUTE FRIDAY: Progress Is Never Linear
At the gym this week, had myself a lesson in not being so hard on myself and appreciating the journey. Plus: Answering a listener question about what to do when you inevitably fall off of your New Yea...Show More
2) 387. The Pursuit of Purpose: Gabby Thomas On How To Block Out External Critics, Curate Your Internal Dialogue & Define Success On Your Own Terms
How do you transition from the world’s most promising talent to a triple Olympic gold medalist while balancing a Master’s? For Gabby Thomas, the path to Paris was paved with a refined comm...Show More
3) 387. The Pursuit of Purpose: Gabby Thomas On How To Block Out External Critics, Curate Your Internal Dialogue & Define Success On Your Own Terms
How do you transition from the world’s most promising talent to a triple Olympic gold medalist while balancing a Master’s degree? For Gabby Thomas, the path to Paris was paved with a refin...Show More
4) 5-MINUTE FRIDAY: What's Your Word For 2026?
It's about strength for me in 2026, HBU? Also: Answering a listener question about my credentials for doing a closet purge, and how to choose what stays and what goes. SOCIAL@emilyabbate@hurdlep...Show More
5) 386. From Heartbreak to World Champion: How To Navigate Expectations, Think Forward & Journal Your Way To Success With Heptathlete Anna Hall
When world champion heptathlete Anna Hall broke her foot in 2021, she thought her career might be over at just 20 years old. Today, she's a world champion, an Olympian, and a redefined athlete who und...Show More
6) 5-MINUTE FRIDAY: The Perks Of New Traditions
As we wrap up the holiday season and look toward the new year, Emily's reflecting on the beauty of long-standing traditions. Now's as good of a time as any to take inventory of your life and cons...Show More
7) 385. Stronger Than You Think: On Resilience & Redefining What's Possible With 2X Paralympic Medalist & Shark Attack Survivor Ali Truwit
Ali Truwit didn't know if she would survive. Shortly after graduating from Yale, where she was a competitive swimmer, she was on vacation when she was attacked by a shark. Thanks to her incredible str...Show More
8) 5-MINUTE FRIDAY: Do This Essential Self-Audit Before 2026
Taking some time to relax and reflect before the new year this weekend, and sharing a helpful exercise I do twice a year. Plus: Answering a listener question on how to maintain routines during a hecti...Show More
9) 384. Beyond Calories: Ditching Diet Culture to Heal Your Gut and Fuel Your Life With Best-Selling Author Elyse Kopecky
This week on Hurdle, Emily is joined by Elyse Kopecky—three-time New York Times best-selling author, educator, and co-author of the Run Fast, Eat Slow cookbook series with Olympian Shalane Flana...Show More
10) 5-MINUTE FRIDAY: Happiness Hack = Don't Let A Bad Minute Make For a Bad Day
There's a lot going on right now, and I'm catching you all up on what's happening with me and the stuff I've been navigating this week. Plus: Answering a listener question on how to get better quality...Show More
5-MINUTE FRIDAY: Happiness Hack = Don't Let A Bad Minute Make For a Bad Day
11:12 | Dec 12th, 2025