Hurdle

Emily Abbate
Hurdle

Join veteran journalist and wellness coach Emily Abbate, on Hurdle — a wellness-focused podcast where she talks to inspirational people about everything from their highest highs and toughest moments to essential tips on how to live a healthier, happier, more motivated life. We all go through our fair share of hurdles. Emily's goal through these discussions is to empower you to better navigate yours and move with intention so that you can stride toward your own big potential and of course — have some fun along the way. Tell us: What's your #hurdlemoment?

  1. HACE 17 H

    325. Self-Belief Is The Way: Dakotah Popehn Talks About Her New York City Marathon Journey, The Olympics & What She's Looking Forward To Next

    Firstly: Dakotah Lindwurm is now Dakotah Popehn after getting married last weekend! Welcoming her back to the show to talk about Dakotah’s Olympic experience and all that went into her impressive race before diving into the early days of her running career, how her Olympic dream came to be, and what it’s been like since her "running glow up." Dakotah talks about leaving her career as a paralegal to go all in as a pro runner and how she’s been able to focus on her body in all aspects to both prepare for big race days and recover quicker than ever. Dakotah’s sense of self belief is so inspiring and we talk about her why0not-me perspective and the tools and tricks she uses when that self doubt creeps in.  Dakotah’s first time on Hurdle Podcast  IN THIS EPISODE A reflection on Dakotah’s Olympic experience (4:30) How Dakotah’s upbringing sparked her "why not me" mentality and how to channel the same self belief (9:05) Dakotah’s decision to self away as a paralegal (12:45) The power of a pro/con list when making big decisions (17:25) Combating intrusive thoughts when reaching for big goals (21:35)  Dakotah’s early running days and her first glimpse at the Olympic dream (23:30) The pieces that have helped her thrive in running the past few years (29:18) The story behind Dakotah’s biggest fan at the Olympics and how they united in NYC (31:46)  Getting to her dream without her mom by her side (43:24) Dakotah’s perspective on dealing with grief (46:11) SOCIAL @dakotahlindwurm ⁠⁠⁠@emilyabbate⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠@hurdlepodcast⁠⁠⁠ OFFERS LMNT | LMNT | Head to drinklmnt.com/hurdle to get a free sample pack with any purchase (including the chocolate LMNT for the colder months!) JOIN: ⁠⁠⁠⁠THE *Secret* FACEBOOK GROUP⁠⁠⁠⁠ SIGN UP: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Weekly Hurdle Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠ ASK ME A QUESTION: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Leave me a voice message, ask me a question, and it could be featured in an upcoming episode!⁠

    56 min
  2. 28 OCT

    324. A Champion's Mindset: New York Liberty's Betnijah Laney-Hamilton On Embracing The Unpredictable, Rising From Setbacks & Bringing Home The Win

    On the heels of the New York Liberty's championship win, amped to have Adidas athlete Betnijah Laney on the show! We chat through how it feels to be a champion, the parade in downtown Manhattan, and how Barclays Center felt on that epic winning night. Betnijah lets us in on her backstory, the hurdles she’s overcome to get to this point, and just how monumental her friends and family’s support means in pursuing her dreams. IN THIS EPISODE A reflection on game five and Betnijah’s mindset going into big moments (4:40) The biggest strength of this year’s championship team and what made this team great (7:00) What support looks like for Betnijah and the impact it has on her success (9:05)  The early days of Betnijah’s basketball career (15:13) Betnijah’s advice on motivation and resilience (18:45) The biggest hurdles of Betnijah’s career and how she shifts focus when the doubt starts to creep in (23:16) When things really started to click for Benijah on the court how the she feeds off the support of the Liberty community (32:23)  What it’s like to be an adidas athlete and what their support means to the athletes they support (36:43) Amplifying the message of female athletes and how it feels to be part of the future and growth of women in sport (38:30) SOCIAL ⁠@najlaney⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠@emilyabbate⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠@hurdlepodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠ OFFERS AG1 | Head to ⁠drinkag1.com/hurdle⁠ to get 5 free travel packs and a year’s supply of vitamin D3 + k2 drops with your first purchase. JOIN: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠THE *Secret* FACEBOOK GROUP⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ SIGN UP: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Weekly Hurdle Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ASK ME A QUESTION: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Leave me a voice message⁠, ask me a question, and it could be featured in an upcoming episode!⁠

    47 min
  3. 21 OCT

    323. Navigating Burnout & Depression: Dr. Elizabeth Sharp Talks Symptoms, Treatment & Finding Joy In The Every Day

    I recently shared some sentiments on my personal struggle with burnout and depression, and I heard from so many of you experiencing the same thing and looking for some answers. Enter Dr. Elizabeth Sharp, the founder and medical director at Health Meets Wellness. We do a dive deep into the topics of burnout and seasonal depression, and we talk the signs and symptoms, how to distinguish between the two, treatment options (with or without medication), and helpful daily practices to improve overall wellbeing and mental health.   IN THIS EPISODE Dr. Sharp’s background and her Health Meets Wellness practice (4:07) A deep dive into burnout: what it is and why it happens (9:30) The difference between burnout and seasonal depression (11:40) What happens to our bodies during seasonal shifts (16:15) Symptoms of seasonal depression (21:25) What to expect when going on medication for something like seasonal depression (25:05) Evaluating whether it’s time to revisit medication (31:40) Alternatives to medication when suffering from burnout or seasonal depression (32:56) The impact of gratitude practices on overall wellbeing and mental health (36:55) Dr. Sharp’s tips for combating burnout throughout the day (39:21) SOCIAL @dr.elizabethsharp @healthmeetswellness ⁠⁠⁠@emilyabbate⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠@hurdlepodcast⁠⁠⁠ OFFERS LMNT | Head to drinklmnt.com/hurdle to get a free sample pack with any purchase (including the chocolate LMNT for the colder months!)  JOIN: ⁠⁠⁠⁠THE *Secret* FACEBOOK GROUP⁠⁠⁠⁠ SIGN UP: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Weekly Hurdle Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠ ASK ME A QUESTION: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Leave me a voice message, ask me a question, and it could be featured in an upcoming episode!⁠

    45 min

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Join veteran journalist and wellness coach Emily Abbate, on Hurdle — a wellness-focused podcast where she talks to inspirational people about everything from their highest highs and toughest moments to essential tips on how to live a healthier, happier, more motivated life. We all go through our fair share of hurdles. Emily's goal through these discussions is to empower you to better navigate yours and move with intention so that you can stride toward your own big potential and of course — have some fun along the way. Tell us: What's your #hurdlemoment?

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