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It’s Mothe'r’s Day, so what better time than now to bring a conversation with my mom to the feed. Part of this week’s MOTHERHOOD IN FOCUS series, I’m grateful for the opportunity to finally sit down with my mom and a microphone to hear more about her story.
Read MoreToday, on the show I’m talking to Annie Thorisdottir, CrossFit’s 2x Fittest Woman on Earth. The Reebok-sponsored athlete is, like Sarah Larson Levey who I spoke with earlier this week, a new mom of a pandemic-born baby.
Read MoreTen years. That’s how long Steph Bruce has been chasing her Olympic dreams. During that time, she had two sons within a 15- month period (not planned), has dealt with injuries, launched a successful business (what’s up, Picky Bars), and so much more.
Read MoreTo say that I am better for having the opportunity to chat with Peloton’s Tunde Oyeneyin is an understatement. Today, she’s back on the show (listen to our first conversation here) to celebrate her late mother.
Read MoreThe year 2020 was a one of drastic change for Y7’s Sarah Larson Levey. Between the shuttering of all of the company’s studios because of the pandemic, having a baby boy in June, and moving to Austin from New York — it’s been an emotional whirlwind.
Read MoreToday I’m chatting with Rachel Nicks, Founder of Birth Queen, Lululemon ambassador, founding MIRROR trainer, actress, doula, and lactation consultant (plus, mother of two!). A lot of takeaways with Rachel, my biggest are that joy is so so important, and we have the conscious choice to choose it each and every day.
Read MoreWhen Alex and I recorded together for episode two of the show back in 2017, she had no idea of the hurdles that lay ahead in her journey. My first-ever guest back in 2017, we recently agreed that it was time to have her back for round II. For episode 157, the New York-based trainer and "human" (listen to find out where that's coming from) is getting really vulnerable about the bumps in the road over the last few years, including falling in love (and then ending an engagement), leaving her job, and checking herself into a mental health facility at the end of 2020 — emerging from treatment with a new lease on life.
Read MoreRenée Rouleau is a pink-haired warrior. You may recognize her name from an episode we did a few weeks back, answering your biggest skincare questions. I was really excited to record this with her as well because man, this woman has had her fair share of hurdles — personally and professionally — especially over the last few years.
Read MoreAkin Akman may be a fitness coach, but he wants to make an impact on your mind. The now-Chief Fitness Officer and co-founder at AARMY learned about the importance of movement and mindset from a young age. At 7, he was training at to become one of the top players on the tennis court at IMG Academy. His coach, Nick Bollettieri, told him that he had the potential to be the best and go pro — until, he got injured. Devastated at first, Akman reflects on that #hurdlemoment today with gratitude because it put him on the coaching track.
Read MoreMassy Arias knew she was destined to do big things. Arriving in the United States from the Dominican Republic at age 13, she was bulled from a young age. Coming into her own, she braved #hurdlemoments Including a stage IV cancer diagnosis for her brother, abusive relationships, and devastating depression.
Read MoreYou can't do this. You're not good enough. This isn't for you. We've all had negative thoughts, but when was the last time you took ownership over them? Today I'm chatting with Dr. Amy Cirbus Ph.D, LMHC, LPC, Director of Clinical Content at Talkspace all about this.
Read MoreBeyond being my personal style inspiration and a model, Emily DIDonato is also the founder of a new skincare brand called Covey and body positivity advocate. For episode 153, we chat about her journey to self acceptance and the rollercoaster that was becoming a model after being scouted in a Connecticut Mall.
Read MoreWill I ever be able to run/walk/squat again without peeing myself? How soon is too soon to exercise post-baby? What's the deal with pelvic floor and diastasis recti? Over the years, I've received handfuls of questions from the Hurdle community and today I'm calling on my friend Bree Branker, FitOn trainer and pre- and post-natal certified expert to give us some answers.
Read MoreEmily Skye wants women everywhere to know that they are not alone in their struggles. Today, I’m catching up with the fitness trainer who reaches 14 million via her app (and 2.5 million on Instagram) for the show. Today, the Australian-born influencer talks to me about her upbringing and the #hurdlemoments that came in her teenage years resulting in anxiety and depression.
Read MoreFor #HURDLEMOMENT this week, I decided to bring in an expert to explain the essentials. Meet Joy Dushey, a spiritual and holistic life guide, intuitive energy healer, breathwork facilitator, and host of The Methodology podcast.
Read MoreTop athletes. Actors. CEOs. Michael Gervais is a high performance psychologist who has worked with some of the best to help them master their mind and better their craft. For episode 151, we talk about how he got to where he is today.
Read MoreBase pace. Long. Tempo. Intervals. Recovery. If you’re new to running or a veteran at this point, all of these have a place in your routine, regardless of your overall goals. For today’s installment of #HURDLEMOMENT, I’m breaking it all down with Colleen Quigley, Olympian and professional runner.
Read MoreBy now you’ve probably heard of The Sculpt Society, a dance-based fitness method with a cult-like following. Over the pandemic, it grew astronomically — more than 700 percent — as many of us leaned into at-home fitness. Today on the show, I’m chatting with The Sculpt Society founder Megan Roup.
Read MoreExcited to chat about this popular topic with my friend Dan Churchill, a performance chef, host of The Epic Table podcast, and owner of Charley St. here in New York.
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