On this week’s 5-Minute Friday, Emily gets real about navigating the emotional and professional ebbs and flows of freelance life. Fresh off a whirlwind New York City Marathon week and heading straight into a keynote in Dallas, she looks back on a stressful dry spell at the start of 2025—and the phone call that reminded her to celebrate abundance when it arrives. Plus, Emily answers a listener question on how to handle the Daylight Saving Time slump, reset off-kilter mornings, and prioritize consistency over perfection.

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Jess McClain Talks 2nd Place In NYC Marathon on Hurdle

Melissa Jefferson-Wooden on Hurdle

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On this week&rsquo;s 5-Minute Friday, Emily gets real about navigating the emotional and professional ebbs and flows of freelance life. Fresh off a whirlwind New York City Marathon week and heading straight into a keynote in Dallas, she looks back on a stressful dry spell at the start of 2025&mdash;and the phone call that reminded her to celebrate abundance when it arrives. Plus, Emily answers a listener question on how to handle the Daylight Saving Time slump, reset off-kilter mornings, and prioritize consistency over perfection.
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<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jess-mcclain-on-her-2nd-place-nyc-marathon-finish-landing/id1330434098?i=1000800010838">Jess McClain Talks 2nd Place In NYC Marathon on Hurdle</a>
<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/why-discomfort-breeds-success-5x-world-champion-melissa/id1330434098?i=1000799576869">Melissa Jefferson-Wooden on Hurdle</a>
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE <a href="https://www.intelligentchange.com/pages/case-kenny?srsltid=AYCX9vJ0GVXCvpwDAmah-ovS9PwqGyAlzy7JPmcIu6g3swiQZnbw1nOJ">Case Kenny&rsquo;s Affirmation Cards</a>
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Hurdle is where real stories meet next-level ambition. Host, veteran journalist and coach Emily Abbate, interviews the most inspiring women in sports and wellness, peeling back the curtain on their journeys through vulnerable, deep conversation. Learn the secrets to their success, including the grit, glory, and crucial mindset lessons that help her level-up. Each conversation, a powerful reminder that we get to overcome, and embrace each hurdle to live happier, healthier, more motivated lives. New episodes every Tuesday and Friday.

Hurdle is where real stories meet next-level ambition. Host, veteran journalist and coach Emily Abbate, interviews the most inspiring women in sports and wellness, peeling back the curtain on their journeys through vulnerable, deep conversation. Learn the secrets to their success, including the grit, glory, and crucial mindset lessons that help her level-up. Each conversation, a powerful reminder that we get to overcome, and embrace each hurdle to live happier, healthier, more motivated lives. New episodes every Tuesday and Friday.

Hurdle with Emily Abbate

Hurdle is where real stories meet next-level ambition. Host, veteran journalist and coach Emily Abbate, interviews the most inspiring women in sports and wellness, peeling back the curtain on their journeys through vulnerable, deep conversation. Learn the secrets to their success, including the grit, glory, and crucial mindset lessons that help her level-up. Each conversation, a powerful reminder that we get to overcome, and embrace each hurdle to live healthier, happier, more motivated lives. New episodes every Tuesday and Friday.

Hurdle is where real stories meet next-level ambition. Host, veteran journalist and coach Emily Abbate, interviews the most inspiring women in sports and wellness, peeling back the curtain on their journeys through vulnerable, deep conversation. Learn the secrets to their success, including the grit, glory, and crucial mindset lessons that help her level-up. Each conversation, a powerful reminder that we get to overcome, and embrace each hurdle to live healthier, happier, more motivated lives. New episodes every Tuesday and Friday.

5-MINUTE FRIDAY: Finding Light in the Dark & How to Manage A Rocky Start

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