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 — h ...
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Hurdles discusses the physical, mental and emotional hurdles that successful people have to overcome. I shall question and delve into their mindset which allowed them to achieve greatness. I shall review their careers and talk about moments of joy and adversity allowing you (the listener) to relate to.
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Data Hurdles is a podcast that brings the stories of data professionals to life, showcasing the challenges, triumphs, and insights from those shaping the future of data. Hosted by Michael Burke and Chris Detzel, this podcast dives into the real-world experiences of data experts as they navigate topics like data quality, security, AI, data literacy, and machine learning. Each episode features guest data professionals who share their journeys, lessons learned, and the impact of data on industr ...
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When you’re in the world of special education, whether you’re an educator, parent, or someone with special needs, it’s filled with obstacles and silver linings filled with laughter. Come along as we discuss neurodiversity, dis/ability and special education.
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Driven women business owners and leaders passionately improve the lives of their families, employees, communities and the customers they serve. These female professionals join Amber Hurdle each week as she uses her experience working with international celebrities, Fortune 100 companies and small businesses to show women how to increase their self-awareness, build their confidence, improve their communication, and ultimately ground themselves in their personal power. Through strong company c ...
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Welcome to "Running Through Life’s Hurdles," a captivating podcast that explores the multifaceted journey we all experience as we go through this thing called life. Your host, a seasoned Ultrarunner, licensed professional counselor, devoted mom, business owner, inspirational coach, race director and volunteer, brings you into her world. Throughout each episode, she delves into the complexities and joys of how we all are juggling diverse roles and identities. From the mental resilience develo ...
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247. The Mountain Is You: Author Brianna Wiest On The Power Of Self-Belief & Her Journey To Topping Best Seller Lists
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Some amazing things can happen when you believe in yourself, and that's what Brianna Wiest — author of the new book The Life That's Waiting — is here to talk about today. Brianna's perspective on personal betterment and the power of self-belief is so valuable, providing helpful tips in this week's episode on how to conquer the hurdle of self-doubt …
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Breaking Data Silos: AI-Ready Data Strategies with Nishith Trivedi, Enterprise Data Governance and Global MDM Lead at Pfizer
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In this insightful episode of Data Hurdles, hosts Chris Detzel and Michael Burke sit down with Nishith Trivedi, Enterprise Data Governance and Global MDM Lead at Pfizer. Nishith shares his journey from chemical engineering to becoming a data expert, and details how his team is transforming Pfizer's data landscape to support AI initiatives. Nishith …
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When things feel heavy, there's an opportunity there to do the best you can considering the circumstances. Talking about how to recharge your own battery today, plus answering a listener question about my favorite tights and shorts to run in. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE lululemon fast and free tight, 25” lululemon Wunder train high-rise short My Favo…
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246. The Greatness Equation: 4x Olympian Katie Ledecky Shares Her Recipe For Gold, Goal Setting Tactics & Feelings On Inspiring The Next Generation
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Katie Ledecky, welcome to Hurdle. (That's a sentence I've wanted to write for 7+ years now.) To be able to have this conversation during Women’s History Month, coming out shortly after International Women's Day, is a dream come true. In today's episode, Ledecky brings us back: Talking about her first-ever goals in swimming and how she got into the …
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This week's 5-MINUTE FRIDAY covers joy and the tough stuff. Offering up a few actionable tips that can help you through making your next difficult decision, hinging on a listener question that came in this week. SOCIAL @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast CHECK OUT L…
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245. Learning True Balance: Jess McClain On Finding The Fun In Running & The Power Of The Reframe
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Welcoming Jess McClain to the show! Jess is a pro runner for Brooks, and she made big waves last year when she came in fourth in both the Olympic Marathon Trials and the 10K at the Olympic Track and Field Trials. In this week's episode, she talks so beautifully about rediscovering the fun in running by involving herself in other activities and purs…
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Kind of weird that this fixation meal is actually me giving my younger self a hug? Maybe? Anyone else? Also: Answering a listener question on how long it took for me to start running races once I picked up running. SOCIAL @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast CHECK OUT …
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244. Taking Back Control: Cross Country Skier Jessie Diggins Talks Befriending Pain, Conquering Her Eating Disorder & Embracing Imperfection
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Jessie Diggins knows that perfection isn’t reality. But as the most decorated cross country skier in U.S. history, her record’s pretty close. In this week’s episode of Hurdle, Emily sits down with the 3-time Olympic medalist to talk about her journey to the top of her sport, what it’s like to embrace the pressure of competition and push close to he…
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The episode features hosts Chris Detzel and Michael Burke discussing DeepSeek, a Chinese AI company making waves in the large language model (LLM) space. Here are the key discussion points: Major Breakthrough in Cost Efficiency: - DeepSeek claimed they trained their latest model for only $5 million, compared to hundreds of millions or billions spen…
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The starting line is right in front of you, but are you standing in your own way? Talking about how this regularly plays out, and answering a listener question about how to nail a pull-up (or three). MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE 194. Nneka Ogwumike, WNBA Player SOCIAL @emilyabbate @hurdlep…
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Clean Data, Business Context, and the Future of Analytics - Featuring Noy Twerski, Sherloq Co-founder & CEO
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This episode of Data Hurdles features an in-depth conversation with Noy Twerski, CEO and Co-founder of Sherloq, a collaborative SQL repository platform. The discussion, hosted by Chris Detzel and Michael Burke, explores several key themes in data analytics and management. Key Topics Covered: 1. Introduction to Sherloq - Sherloq is introduced as a p…
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243. How To Practice Self-Love: The Power Of Affirmations & Benefits Of Positive Self-Talk With Dr. Nina Polyné
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The way that you talk to yourself (and treat yourself) is important; as you've likely heard before — self-love isn't selfish. Put this one in the love file: Finishing off a couple weeks of loving here on Hurdle with Dr. Nina Polyné, a licensed clinical psychologist. We cover: - Why is self-love important? - What are self-love habits? - Can affirmat…
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It's not lame to answer this question, btw. I love Valentine's Day, and not because I'm in love with someone else. Talking about what this day looks like for me, and answering a listener question about navigating rest days. SOCIAL @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast CHECK OUT …
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242. How To Love Better: On Finding Grace, Healing & Motivation In Your Relationships With Diego 'Yung Pueblo' Perez
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With Valentine's Day on the horizon, the podcast this week is shifting to talk about love. Self-love, loving others, and all type of relationships. Love is the foundation that shapes our perspective, and regardless of your marital status — love can impact all aspects of your health and wellbeing. Chatting on this today withThe New York Timesbestsel…
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I did something earlier this week that made me really proud. Plus: Asking a favor of all of you, and answering a listener question about how to spend time on your own when it feels mega uncomfortable. SOCIAL @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast JOIN: …
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341. How To Get Stronger: CrossFit Champion Laura Horvath On Learning New Skills, Navigating Self-Talk & Fueling For Success
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Imagine being referred to as "The Fittest Woman On Earth" — that's Laura Horvath's reality. The 2023 champion of the CrossFit Games joins Hurdle this week for a conversation about strength, body image, and nutrition. She covers how she trains to embrace the different phases of her cycle, what has changed (or rather, what hasn't) since she came out …
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I've spoken about my one-new-thing-a-week experiment here before, but this week I'm reflecting on just how fortunate we are to take the reigns on our own joy. Plus: Answering a listener question on how to establish a nighttime routine — and what mine consists of. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Journey to the Heart book Happy Medium Art Cafe SOCIAL …
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340. How To Fuel For Improved Performance: Chef Dan Churchill Talks Protein Needs, Perks Of A Plant-Forward Diet & Smoothie Hacks
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Replay! Bringing back this popular episode to the top of the feed today, welcoming my friend Dan Churchill back on the podcast. We first aired this in early 2024 to coincide with the exciting launch of his book Eat Like a Legend: Delicious, Super Easy Recipes to Perform at Your Peak. He’s giving us all the inside knowledge and know-how on how to fu…
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There will always be things that are out of your control. But, this week I'm chatting about the benefits of finding a routine that works for you — and how it can pay off holistically for the rest of your schedule and day. Plus: Answering a listener question about my go-to running sneaker. SOCIAL @emilyabbate …
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339. Leading With Purpose: Strava's Chief Business Officer Zipporah Allen On Intentionality, Owning Her Mornings & Picking Up Running Later In Life
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Zipporah Allen has a big job. Overseeing business and new ventures at Strava, she loves the opportunity to stay curious and travel the world inspiring folks to live their best active lives. For episode 339, we talk abut the how: How she got here, how she finds the time to move despite her busy schedule, and how Strava's working to empower their con…
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Failing is scary. Heck, no one works hard for something not to go as they'd hoped. However, failure is integral in leveling up in every aspect of life, and the people that you're admiring and following right now? Trust me, they've failed, too. Talking about how to get over the fear today, and answering a listener question about goal setting best-pr…
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338. Tips For a Fresh Start In the New Year: Embracing 2025, Using Affirmations To Your Advantage & the Perks Of Quitting With Yasmine Cheyenne
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There’s a lot of pressure to start over at the beginning of a new year. Days after “Quitter’s Day,” I’m sitting down with self-care expert and the newest addition to the Start Today family, Yasmine Cheyenne. We’re talking about everything from how to meet yourself with grace during moments of transition and embracing the good in your routine to how…
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Things are tough right now. My heart goes out to so many of those in the Hurdle community and beyond impacted by the Los Angeles fires. In today's episode, I'm talking about why it's important not to breeze past trauma — and the importance of feeling your feelings. Plus: Answering a listener question about how to go after your goals when you lose s…
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337. Finding The Joy: 2X Olympian Elise Cranny Talks Working On Her Relationship With Running, Who's at Her 'Table,' & The Importance Of Trusting Your Gut
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I'm in awe of Elise Cranny. After a difficult year filled with unexpected challenges like injury and relocation, she's emerged more passionate about sport and sure of herself than ever. In today's episode, which we recorded in Austin this past December, Elise opens up about where she's at and how she's landed on a more empowered mindset headed into…
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336. TURNING THE PAGE: Emily's 'Great' Year In Review, Biggest Learnings From 2024 & Takeaways From The 'Bet On Yourself' Era
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Finishing off this week's Turning the Page series with a special Saturday episode reflecting on the year that was. From the Bet On Yourself Era including a trip to the Paris Olympics to running two marathons in Tokyo and New York, Emily catches you up on the highlights from her year, what she hopes will shift in 2025, and reveals her biggest lesson…
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335. TURNING THE PAGE: Heptathlete Taliyah Brooks Talks The Power Of The Reframe, Using Faith To Fuel Her Fire & Her First Olympics
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There is nothing more powerful than a woman with a goal, and from a young age today's guest Taliyah Brooks had a big one — to get to the Olympics. For episode 335, she's talking about how she rose through challenge after not making it to the 2021 Olympics to show up big in Paris last summer. Plus: What it's like to train for such a complicated even…
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334. TURNING THE PAGE: Nikki Ogunnaike On Her First Year As The Editor in Chief Of ‘Marie Claire’, Owning Your ‘No’ & Letting Go Of Guilt
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It’s always a good time in the studio when Nikki Ogunnaike comes in to chat. This second installment of the TURNING THE PAGE SERIES is full of great takeaways, as Nikki reflects on her first full year as an editor in chief, what she’s looking forward to most in 2025, and the most beneficial habit she picked up over the last year. (5:35) How it felt…
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