Season 14, HELLO! Kicking things off with Paralympic swimmer Jessica Long. Born without legs in Russia and adopted at an early age, to say Jess has learned how to deal with adversity would be an understatement. For episode 258, she talks about what it's been like to learn true perseverance in pursuit of her big dreams, and how she shows up when the hurdles keep coming. Plus: How she manages her own big expectations, what it was like to step into her own beyond being a top athlete, how it felt to be featured in a 2021 Toyota Super Bowl commercial, and why her new partnership with Ally is so meaningful. To learn more about Ally, click here.
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258. Jessica Long, Swimmer & 16x Paralympic Champion

Join me, Emily Abbate, every Monday and Friday for a good time. Hurdle is a wellness-focused podcast where I sit down with inspiring individuals to talk about everything from their big wins to how they’ve gotten through some of life’s toughest moments. On the show, you can expect vulnerability, motivation, and candid discussions with everyone from top athletes to aspiring entrepreneurs on what it really takes to follow your passions. My mission is simple: To inspire you to be your best self, move with intention — and have some fun along the way. Tell me: What's your #hurdlemoment?

Health & Fitness

It’s one thing to get back up after a single fall, it’s another to fall repeatedly and get back up with more tenacity each time. Pro skateboarder Mariah Duran is one of the best in the game, and I had the chance to sit down with her in Paris earlier this year to chat about her unshakable persistence. Mariah takes us back to her early years skating, how she fell in love with the sport and what her ‘why’ is for getting up despite the many falls and spills that come with both the sport and a professional career. We talk about her hopes for this year’s olympic games and her conscious choice to take time off after the Tokyo games to renew her love for the sport. 
IN THIS EPISODE 
How it felt when skateboarding was brought to the Olympic Games in 2020 and what it takes to qualify for the games (3:40)
Mariah’s background in sport and why she ultimately chose skateboarding (6:30)
The moment Mariah realized she could take her skateboarding ‘hobby’ to the next level (9:30) 
How to harness your inner grit and continue forward despite the falls (12:18)
Mariah’s perspective on imposter syndrome, Trusting your inner voice and cultivating presence  (15:30) 
What keeps Mariah showing up after the falls (30:23)
Sponsorships in skateboarding and how they help advance the sport (33:05)
A day in the life of training for Mariah (36:05)
How to pick yourself up when you have a fall and the importance of giving yourself a moment (38:25)
The importance of filming and capturing content for inspiration in skateboarding (43:15)
The hardest part about being a pioneer in a sport untraditional for women (46:05) 
How Mariah is approaching this year’s Olympic Games (54:20)
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304. A Masterclass In Resilience: Skateboarder Mariah Duran On Following Your Gut In Difficult Moments & Olympic Dreams Turned Reality

A frustrating, silly mistake that could've ruined a special moment: How do you show up when things are beyond your control? Plus: Answering a listener question about the best advice I've received in my 6+ years of podcasting.
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5-MINUTE FRIDAY: Do Yourself A Favor & Let It Go

Identifying, understanding, and navigating pressure is a skill — a skill that today’s guest knows a thing or two about. Andrea Hudy is the Director of Sports Performance for Women’s basketball at the University of Connecticut and one of the best in the game. She talks about the ins and outs of working with an exceptional program and the pressure that comes with it — both for her and the athletes. We chat about what it’s like to be a role model for the young women she works with and how even she feels overwhelmed by the pressure that comes with the industry. Andrea shares how she schedules her life and sets boundaries so that she can show up as her best self both for the women she trains and for herself, because prioritizing herself makes her a better coach. 
IN THIS EPISODE 
Andrea’s entry into sport nad how she how ended up in her position at UCONN (5:01)
Her two key components of the mindset of a successful coach (11:05)
How the sport and it’s industry has evolved over time (17:10)
Andrea’s foundational principles of evolving an athlete over the years and her perspective of health vs. performance (18:30) 
How Andrea deals with the pressure that comes with her job and how she helps her athletes navigate that same pressure (23:50)
Why a schedule is priority for Andrea and how she shows up as her best self (24:53)
How small injuries can turn into big complications if we don’t pay attention (29:50) 
The struggle of wanting something for someone that doesn’t want it themselves (33:45)
How Andrea approaches goal setting with her athletes (37:08)
Andrea’s perspective on her responsibility as a role model for the young women she works with on the daily (41:30)
What taking care of Andrea looks like and how she’s working on prioritizing herself (43:34)
Andrea’s on the best piece of advice she’s received on deadline with the pressure that comes with life (48:10)
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303. Pressure Makes Diamonds: UConn Women's Basketball Director of Sports Performance Andrea Hudy Talks A Winner's Mindset & Navigating Intense Moments

Starting something new can be really intimidating. But, what if you befriend fear to begin something new? Talking about a coaching session I had earlier this week, and sharing a really powerful reframe that helped my client make a major breakthrough. Also: Answering a listener question on where I would live if I could pick ONE place right now, and what I'd do for work, too. My answer may not be what you'd expect.
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5-MINUTE FRIDAY: Is Fear Preventing You From Beginning?

If you’re looking to grow your career or pivot to a role that inspires you, listen up. Vice President of the running and training business unit at PUMA, Erin Longin, is bringing so many good nuggets of inspiration to the pod today. We talk about everything that goes into the sneakers we wear on the daily, but Erin goes deep into her backstory, her 16 years at PUMA, and insight for anyone looking to work their own way up the corporate ladder. 
She talks about her perspective of how to "do it all" as a working mom and the boundaries she’s learned to set over the years in order to show up as her best self at work for her team and at home for her family. 
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What drew Erin to PUMA and a career in sport (4:55)
Erin’s relationship with sport and wellness from a young age (5:50)
How Erin’s upbringing impacted her work ethic (11:55)
The pivot from Timberland to PUMA and what drew Erin to the company (17:50)
Advice for those looking to take a leap in their career (19:30)
A different perspective on the notion of ‘doing it all’ as a working mom (23:45)
Erin’s favorite ‘era’ at PUMA so far (30:30)
A day in the life as VP of Running and Training at PUMA and how Puma is putting a focus on women in their running department (32:20)
The biggest piece of advice for other women working to climb the corporate ladder (41:06)
What exciting Erin about her role and Puma right now (45:01)
Some of the best advice Erin has received in her career (51:10)
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258. Jessica Long, Swimmer & 16x Paralympic Champion

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