Massy 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.
Read MoreAlexi has conquered a lot of hurdles her life, from navigating her mother’s suicide at the young age to battling depression herself after running for Greece at the 2016 Olympic games. It’s no wonder why her triumphant story has inspired so many, recently told within the pages of Pappas’ first book, Bravey.
Read MorePersonally, I have been struggling with establishing a steady skincare routine for years. Today, I’m tackling the topic of skincare (and, skin health!) with esthetician and CEO and founder of Renee Rouleau Skincare, Renee Rouleau.
Read MorePrepare to be inspired AF. Trent Shelton dreamed of being a professional football player from the time he was 5 years old. He bounced between three different NFL teams after playing at Baylor, and then made the decision to move onward and pursue a different path — battling hard emotions in the process. That career pivot lead him to motivational speaking and ultimately founding Rehab Time, a non-profit organization aimed at empowering struggling individuals to find their voice, passion, and purpose.
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