Fresh off a long-haul flight from Sydney to Los Angeles, Emily reflects on how a chaotic travel day—complete with overweight carry-ons, sprinting through terminals, and a nail-biting luggage scare—served as an unexpected reminder to lead with kindness. When travel (or life) gets stressful and out of your control, leaning into empathy, taking a deep breath, and remembering that "energy attracts like energy" changes everything.

Later in the episode, Emily answers a listener question from Aperna about how to find community and make meaningful, ambitious friends in your 30s while working from home.

Prompt of the Week: Where are you letting overwhelm get in the way? Where can you let go, choose kindness, and consciously flex your empathy muscle today?

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Fresh off a long-haul flight from Sydney to Los Angeles, Emily reflects on how a chaotic travel day&mdash;complete with overweight carry-ons, sprinting through terminals, and a nail-biting luggage scare&mdash;served as an unexpected reminder to lead with kindness. When travel (or life) gets stressful and out of your control, leaning into empathy, taking a deep breath, and remembering that "energy attracts like energy" changes everything.
Later in the episode, Emily answers a listener question from Aperna about how to find community and make meaningful, ambitious friends in your 30s while working from home.
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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 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: Why Choosing Kindness Always Wins

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/ee7fce6f-c916-480e-9d18-b4c20033ba97/transcript

This week, two-time Olympic medalist, four-time Diamond League champion, and Emmy Award–winning analyst Dawn Harper-Nelson joins the show. From standing atop the podium in Beijing and London to navigating devastating falls, major career transitions, and the vulnerable leap into motherhood, Dawn’s journey is a masterclass in true resilience.

In this conversation, Dawn breaks down what it really takes to build your "second act," how she pivoted from world-class competitor to commanding the mic for NBC and Athlos, and the daily mindset shifts required to navigate self-doubt. We unpack the power of owning your "no" without guilt, protecting your energy, and building relationships anchored in trust and good intentions. Whether you’re stepping into a new career chapter or learning how to give yourself permission to pursue what fulfills you, Dawn’s perspective delivers the exact dose of motivation you need today.

IN THIS EPISODE


Finding the Second Act: How Dawn navigated the identity shift from elite hurdler to broadcast analyst and event MC with Athlos.


Reframing Failure: The lessons learned from falling at the Beijing World Championships and how Bobby Kersee’s high-stakes training prepared her to handle heartbreak.


Stepping Away & Returning: The decision to step away from the sport to start a family, learning to accept an evolving body, and coming back to competition on her own terms.


Intentional Relationships & Communication: How radical trust, assuming good intentions, and clear communication carried her marriage through six years of living apart while competing.


Energy Management & Owning Your “No”: Why setting boundaries and taking guilt-free pauses isn't an inconvenience to others, but a necessary practice to avoid emotional burnout.


Redefining Female Competition: Embracing the fierce, "killer" edge required to win at the highest level while staying grounded, kind, and authentic off the track.

QUOTABLE MOMENTS

"When the world is burning and crashing around you, will you still say fight for your dream? Will you still say, ‘It’s possible’? Will you still believe you’re a good person? Can you still see the brighter side of tomorrow?"

"You don't put in that type of work to have it not come true... but one, you will realize, 'Oh, I'm stronger than I ever thought I was.'"

"If you take your losses this hard, you will never make it in this sport."

"I am a woman forever. That will never change. But I'm an athlete when I step out there, and I'm ruthless. I'm a killer."

"Chase your dream, because you can’t come home with that void. I can’t fulfill that for you."

"Permission from others to not care gives you permission to have your own permission."

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This week, two-time Olympic medalist, four-time Diamond League champion, and Emmy Award&ndash;winning analyst Dawn Harper-Nelson joins the show. From standing atop the podium in Beijing and London to navigating devastating falls, major career transitions, and the vulnerable leap into motherhood, Dawn&rsquo;s journey is a masterclass in true resilience.
In this conversation, Dawn breaks down what it really takes to build your "second act," how she pivoted from world-class competitor to commanding the mic for NBC and Athlos, and the daily mindset shifts required to navigate self-doubt. We unpack the power of owning your "no" without guilt, protecting your energy, and building relationships anchored in trust and good intentions. Whether you&rsquo;re stepping into a new career chapter or learning how to give yourself permission to pursue what fulfills you, Dawn&rsquo;s perspective delivers the exact dose of motivation you need today.
IN THIS EPISODE
<ul data-path-to-node="3">
<li>
Finding the Second Act: How Dawn navigated the identity shift from elite hurdler to broadcast analyst and event MC with Athlos.
</li>
<li>
Reframing Failure: The lessons learned from falling at the Beijing World Championships and how Bobby Kersee&rsquo;s high-stakes training prepared her to handle heartbreak.
</li>
<li>
Stepping Away &amp; Returning: The decision to step away from the sport to start a family, learning to accept an evolving body, and coming back to competition on her own terms.
</li>
<li>
Intentional Relationships &amp; Communication: How radical trust, assuming good intentions, and clear communication carried her marriage through six years of living apart while competing.
</li>
<li>
Energy Management &amp; Owning Your &ldquo;No&rdquo;: Why setting boundaries and taking guilt-free pauses isn't an inconvenience to others, but a necessary practice to avoid emotional burnout.
</li>
<li>
Redefining Female Competition: Embracing the fierce, "killer" edge required to win at the highest level while staying grounded, kind, and authentic off the track.
</li>
</ul>
QUOTABLE MOMENTS
"When the world is burning and crashing around you, will you still say fight for your dream? Will you still say, &lsquo;It&rsquo;s possible&rsquo;? Will you still believe you&rsquo;re a good person? Can you still see the brighter side of tomorrow?"
"You don't put in that type of work to have it not come true... but one, you will realize, 'Oh, I'm stronger than I ever thought I was.'"
"If you take your losses this hard, you will never make it in this sport."
"I am a woman forever. That will never change. But I'm an athlete when I step out there, and I'm ruthless. I'm a killer."
"Chase your dream, because you can&rsquo;t come home with that void. I can&rsquo;t fulfill that for you."
"Permission from others to not care gives you permission to have your own permission."
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Hurdling into Your Power: Dawn Harper-Nelson on Olympic Gold, Motherhood & Building an Emmy-Winning Second Act

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Live from the dreamy landscape that is Fiji, Emily reflects on the art of intentional recovery fresh off 26.2 miles in Sydney. It is easy to step up as an "energy dealer" for everyone else, but you cannot pour from an empty cup. This week is all about prioritizing your own rest, recalibrating after major milestones, and taking real ownership of your self-care.

Later in the episode, Emily answers a listener question from Ella, a volleyball player struggling with comparison and the pressure to prove her worth to others. Emily dives into how to flip the mental script from external validation to internal joy, plus practical tools like using physical anchors on the court to reset between points.

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Live from the dreamy landscape that is Fiji, Emily reflects on the art of intentional recovery fresh off 26.2 miles in Sydney. It is easy to step up as an "energy dealer" for everyone else, but you cannot pour from an empty cup. This week is all about prioritizing your own rest, recalibrating after major milestones, and taking real ownership of your self-care.
Later in the episode, Emily answers a listener question from Ella, a volleyball player struggling with comparison and the pressure to prove her worth to others. Emily dives into how to flip the mental script from external validation to internal joy, plus practical tools like using physical anchors on the court to reset between points.
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5-MINUTE FRIDAY: Intentional Rest Isn't Selfish

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Olympic and World Champion sprinter Twanisha "TeeTee" Terry joins the show to talk about navigating the mental and physical hurdles of forced rest. Sidelined by a lower back injury during what was supposed to be a dominant year, TeeTee opens up about shifting from “Phenomenal 2026” to “Patient 2026,” working through the frustration of moving recovery timelines, and finding clarity alongside her Star Athletics training group. She also discusses the mental shift between running the 4x100m relay versus the open 100m, how she cultivates passions outside of track—from crocheting and Lego building to authoring children’s books and running her nonprofit—and why staying true to yourself is the ultimate measure of success.

IN THIS EPISODE


Navigating Forced Rest & Injury: TeeTee breaks down the lower back injury that halted her season, managing timeline pushbacks, and the mental shift required to embrace “Patient 2026.”


The Power of Communication & Clear Milestones: How transparent conversations with coaches Dennis Mitchell and Sharif Lewis, alongside PT Brian, helped align everyone on realistic recovery goals.


The Need for a True Reset: Why asking for a complete week off to visit family and her college coach helped reset her mental drive.


Open 100m vs. 4x100m Relay Mindset: Breaking out of robotic “technical mode” in individual blocks to channel the unmatched confidence she brings to the second leg of the relay.


Track & Field’s Accessibility Hurdle: Why the gap between the everyday running boom and track fandom comes down to broadcasting paywalls, fragmented meet schedules, and media access.


Life Beyond the Oval: How writing children’s books, crocheting, building Legos, and running Starting Blocks for Dreams provide balance and identity beyond athletics.


Academic Discipline: Earning a bachelor’s degree from USC in three years, completing a master’s in one, and balancing 20-unit semesters during heavy training blocks.


Learning Healthy Selfishness: Why the natural “team mom” and eldest of seven had to learn to protect her own cup before pouring into others.

QUOTABLE MOMENTS


"I really was on go all those years, so I’m definitely looking at it as a moment to be able to step back and just rest. Even though it was a forced rest, I’m okay with it."


"You have to see yourself working for something. I know you’re not competing, but aim as if you’re working to compete... because that will help your healing."


"Comparison is the thief of joy. Make sure you’re focusing on yourself and trusting your own journey."


"I never know who’s watching. You want to make sure you’re you, through and through, and you just stay true to who you are."

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Olympic and World Champion sprinter Twanisha "TeeTee" Terry joins the show to talk about navigating the mental and physical hurdles of forced rest. Sidelined by a lower back injury during what was supposed to be a dominant year, TeeTee opens up about shifting from &ldquo;Phenomenal 2026&rdquo; to &ldquo;Patient 2026,&rdquo; working through the frustration of moving recovery timelines, and finding clarity alongside her Star Athletics training group. She also discusses the mental shift between running the 4x100m relay versus the open 100m, how she cultivates passions outside of track&mdash;from crocheting and Lego building to authoring children&rsquo;s books and running her nonprofit&mdash;and why staying true to yourself is the ultimate measure of success.
IN THIS EPISODE
<ul data-path-to-node="2">
<li>
Navigating Forced Rest &amp; Injury: TeeTee breaks down the lower back injury that halted her season, managing timeline pushbacks, and the mental shift required to embrace &ldquo;Patient 2026.&rdquo;
</li>
<li>
The Power of Communication &amp; Clear Milestones: How transparent conversations with coaches Dennis Mitchell and Sharif Lewis, alongside PT Brian, helped align everyone on realistic recovery goals.
</li>
<li>
The Need for a True Reset: Why asking for a complete week off to visit family and her college coach helped reset her mental drive.
</li>
<li>
Open 100m vs. 4x100m Relay Mindset: Breaking out of robotic &ldquo;technical mode&rdquo; in individual blocks to channel the unmatched confidence she brings to the second leg of the relay.
</li>
<li>
Track &amp; Field&rsquo;s Accessibility Hurdle: Why the gap between the everyday running boom and track fandom comes down to broadcasting paywalls, fragmented meet schedules, and media access.
</li>
<li>
Life Beyond the Oval: How writing children&rsquo;s books, crocheting, building Legos, and running Starting Blocks for Dreams provide balance and identity beyond athletics.
</li>
<li>
Academic Discipline: Earning a bachelor&rsquo;s degree from USC in three years, completing a master&rsquo;s in one, and balancing 20-unit semesters during heavy training blocks.
</li>
<li>
Learning Healthy Selfishness: Why the natural &ldquo;team mom&rdquo; and eldest of seven had to learn to protect her own cup before pouring into others.
</li>
</ul>
QUOTABLE MOMENTS
<ul data-path-to-node="5">
<li>
"I really was on go all those years, so I&rsquo;m definitely looking at it as a moment to be able to step back and just rest. Even though it was a forced rest, I&rsquo;m okay with it."
</li>
<li>
"You have to see yourself working for something. I know you&rsquo;re not competing, but aim as if you&rsquo;re working to compete... because that will help your healing."
</li>
<li>
"Comparison is the thief of joy. Make sure you&rsquo;re focusing on yourself and trusting your own journey."
</li>
<li>
"I never know who&rsquo;s watching. You want to make sure you&rsquo;re you, through and through, and you just stay true to who you are."
</li>
</ul>
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The Discipline of a World Champion: Twanisha 'TeeTee' Terry On Navigating Forced Rest, Star Athletics & Finding Clarity In The Comeback

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