Courtside Confidence: Andraya Carter On Building a Career At ESPN, The Importance Of Being Present & Authentic Storytelling In Sports

Andraya Carter knows a thing or two about resilience and reinvention. After three ACL injuries cut her basketball playing career short, the University of Tennessee graduate transitioned into broadcasting, where she now covers both all things basketball for ESPN. In this episode, we dive into how An…

5-MINUTE FRIDAY: A $14,000 Act of Self-Love

Emily shares an update following her egg retrieval procedure on Tuesday. She discusses the physical and emotional transition from the procedure to recovery, reflecting on the importance of self-care and the empowerment that comes with being proactive about her future. She also addresses the financi…

Curiosity Over Fear: Anna Gibson On Her Journey To The 2026 Winter Olympics, Life As A Multisport Athlete & Joy As A Renewable Resource

In this week’s episode, Emily’s sitting down with Anna Gibson, a powerhouse athlete who is truly redefining what it means to be well-rounded. Anna is a professional runner for Brooks and a newly-crowned 2026 Winter Olympian in ski mountaineering—or "skimo," as it’s affectionately known in the mount…

5-MINUTE FRIDAY: Life As a Series Of Intervals

This week, Emily shares how she’s feeling during the final phases of preparation for her egg retrieval, and how she's been making an effort to be slower and connect with herself. Also discusses the importance of disconnecting and finding joy in offline activities, and answering a listener question …

Beyond The Box: Haley Adams Talks Handling Expectations, Lessons From 10+ Years Of CrossFit & The Reason For Her Gap Year

Haley Adams is back. After a ten-year career in CrossFit that started when she was just 14 years old, the 2018 Fittest Teen on Earth took a much-needed break in 2023. Today, she opens up about the weight of expectations and the intense pressure she felt after moving to the individual division. She …

5-MINUTE FRIDAY: Surrendering To The Process May Not Be Easy — But It's Essential

Today I’m getting real about a lesson I’ve been learning the hard way lately: you don't always know what you need until you need it. I dive into the vulnerability of my current journey with egg freezing, the mental weight of the unknown, and why sometimes the best thing you can do is simply surrend…

Beyond the Board: Olympic Gold Medalist Caroline Marks On The Evolution Of Women's Surfing, Befriending Fear & The Power Of Taking A Break

This week, Emily sits down with Olympic Gold Medalist and World Champion surfer Caroline Marks. Fresh off the premiere of her new film Now Days, Caroline discusses the incredible evolution of female surfing and what it’s like to travel the world competing against her closest friends and biggest riv…

5-MINUTE FRIDAY: Talking Big Goals Into Existence With My Whole Chest

Talking about owning the things that I'm good at and surrendering to the things that I cannot control. Plus: Answering a listener question on what to take into consideration when signing up for a half-marathon. SOCIAL @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast @iheartwomenssports JOIN: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Da…

Everything is Figure-outable: Alexandria Gilleo On Doing Glam For Your Favorite Athletes, The Importance Of A Morning Routine & Answering Your Burning Makeup Questions

This week, Emily sits down with Alexandria Gilleo, a celebrity makeup artist and wellness entrepreneur who has worked with icons like Sue Bird, Ali Krieger, and Breanna Stewart. Alex shares the story of her sudden health crisis—a diagnosis of endometriosis that nearly led to emergency surgery on le…

5-MINUTE FRIDAY: Stop Qualifying Your Struggle

Reflecting this week on a recent realization about the "disclaimer trap"—the habit of minimizing our own struggles or joys by comparing them to others' seemingly "bigger" life events. Also, answering a listener question on science of sauna use, covering its cardiovascular benefits and how to proper…