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Episode 329 America’s health data system is in crisis. The US government has been bleeding public health experts – many of whom run crucial public health surveys and databases which help identify, monitor and respond to health threats across the country. From drug use to food security and birth data, discover the 5 surveys most critically hit by th…

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10/25 – 55 New Missions! 1:08:13

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How mRNA vaccines teach your body to kill cancer; Grim state of climate action; Why birds sing the dawn chorus 29:20

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Episode 328 Not only has the mRNA covid vaccine saved 14 million lives, it may also help our bodies fight off cancer. A study of cancer patients undergoing immunotherapy treatment showed those who received an mRNA vaccine lived nearly twice as long - and this effect was discovered by accident. In a trial of cancer vaccines, Elias Sayour’s team at t…

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5-MINUTE FRIDAY: Repeat After Me: Flexibility Opens Up Opportunity 9:17

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You don't need to have it all figured out. You do, have to be willing to start, however. Talking about the perks of flexibility in today's episode, and answering a listener question about how to handle a major disappointment. As a note: This is the last episode in season 19! Stay tuned, the show will be back November 11 in a ~big~ way. SOCIAL ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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378. Watch the Femmes: How To Handle Disappointment & Foster Community—In Cycling & Beyond With Zwift's Kate Veronneau 1:03:31

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When Kate Veronneau started cycling, she was at a low point. Having to stop playing basketball because of one-too-many injuries, she never anticipated that this rolling coping mechanism would change the trajectory of her life. Now working as Zwift's Director of Women's Strategy, she's embracing the pivot to the fullest. In this week's episode, she …

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Neuroscience of reality; Quest for dark matter; Folklore of geoscience (New Scientist Live Special) 28:29

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Episode 327 A special episode recorded on October 18 at New Scientist Live in London, featuring experts in geoscience, dark matter and neuroscience. Anjana Khatwa is an Earth scientist and TV presenter. In her new book, The Whispers of Rock, she brings together Western scientific knowledge about the evolution of our Earth and indigenous knowledge a…

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10/18 – Dallin is Short for Dallas 1:04:04

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First climate tipping point triggered; Man controls another person's body by brain implant; health worries over sumo wrestlers 34:00

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Episode 326 The world’s first major climate tipping point has been triggered. The decimation of warm water coral populations caused by rising temperatures is now irreversible - passing the point of no return. The global consequences of widescale coral dieback could be catastrophic, so experts are sounding the alarm. But is anyone listening? A man w…

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5-MINUTE FRIDAY: Are You Ready To Speak It Into Existence? 8:25

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If you aren't willing to vocalize what it is that you want, then you don't ~get~ to get it. Talking about that mindset, and what happened for me once I spoke my goals into existence. Plus: Answering a listener question about training through menopause. If you're interested in more of that content, check out my friend Liz Plosser's Substack, Best Ca…

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[SOLO] 377. The 2025 Chicago Marathon Recap: Embracing The Power Of The Pivot & Chasing My Moonshot 49:04

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I didn’t hit my A, B, or C goals for Sunday’s Chicago Marathon—and I may just be better for it. I was on pace for A (3:25!) until around mile 18, and then the heat hit me like a ton of bricks. I kept pushing forward thinking of so much of the advice and takeaways that elites have offered me over the years (pain is a privilege, your mind is stronger…

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Space 2075: How Humanity Will Live, Work and Make Drugs off-planet | Live Recording at the Royal Society 53:35

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A special episode all about the future of space exploration, recorded in front of a live audience at the Royal Society in London. Earlier this year, the Royal Society published ‘The Space: 2075 report’, which recognises the huge changes we’re seeing in space exploration, and urges for action to be taken to make sure the next 50 years of activity in…

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10/11 – New Prophet at 10 AM 1:12:24

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How Jane Goodall changed the world; How the universe ends; How “selfish sperm” affect male fertility 43:27

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Episode 324 The legendary primatologist Jane Goodall died last week aged 91, leaving behind a remarkable legacy. Her work studying tool use in chimpanzees completely reshaped the way we view animal intelligence. Fiercely protective of the natural world, she was also responsible for a huge amount of advocacy during her life. Primatologist Alejandra …

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5-MINUTE FRIDAY: What Aligned Action Are You Willing To Take Today? 7:12

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Well, we're finally here. After 16 weeks of training, I'm ready to run marathon No. I've-lost-count. I'm feeling excited. Nervous. Ready. Proud. Talking about the manifestation work I'm doing going into Sunday to take on my next big goal, and answering a listener question about gift giving for runners. SOCIAL ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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[SOLO] 376. The Anti-Perfectionism Playbook: How To Turn Your Inner Critic Into a Coach & Embrace Consistency As A Winning Strategy 28:27

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5-MINUTE FRIDAY: Real Thoughts T-Minus 9 Days From My 16th Marathon 8:01

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Oh Dear. Here's where I'm at. Answering a listener question for the entirety of this episode that's actually 12 questions in one, all about where I'm at going into next weekend's Chicago Marathon. SOCIAL ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@emilyabbate⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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Emergency in Antarctica; How movement changes the brain; Why women live longer than men 30:56

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Episode 323 Temperatures in Antarctica have soared by over 35°C. Scientists are concerned about how quickly things are changing on the continent as these warmer temperatures impact the polar vortex. Coupled with record lows in sea ice cover over the last decade, this could be a sign that Antarctic weather patterns have shifted permanently. What’s d…

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375. The Power Of Confidence: On Owning Your Worth & Embracing The Unknown With Gotham FC Co-Owner Emily Tisch Sussman 1:00:45

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Emily Tisch Sussman has done a lot of impressive things in her career. Now four seasons in, the former Vice President of Campaigns at the largest democratic think tank in Washington D.C. created She Pivots looking for inspiration to embrace her own. Interviewing big names like Hillary Clinton, Priyanka Chopra, and Sophia Bush (among others) embolde…

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Our Prophet & Michigan Saints 49:16

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9/27 – The Garment Rush is Coming! 1:07:06

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Skull rewrites story of human evolution; Autism and Tylenol; discovery of wind coming from black hole 33:57

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Episode 322 An ancient skull discovered in China may have just rewritten the story of human evolution. It’s widely accepted that the common ancestor of Homo sapiens, Denisovans and Neanderthals came out of Africa. But this skull upends that assumption - potentially showing human evolution began in Asia. Discover how a new reconstruction of the Yunx…

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5-MINUTE FRIDAY: On Owning Your 'No' & Being (Not So) Selfish 10:06

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Cocoon life chose me, and she is glorious. Talking about putting myself first and the lessons I've learned about self-care in my thirties, plus answering a listener question about evening routines. ⁠ SOCIAL ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@emilyabbate⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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374. The Runner Behind ‘Runher’: Ashley Mateo Talks Creating a Women’s Running Magazine, Lessons From Injury & The Perks Of Getting Uncomfortable 58:41

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For years, veteran journalist and run coach Ashley Mateo was sitting on an idea to start a meaningful print publication covering all things women’s running—including meaningful stories and features. This week, that publication comes to life. In today’s episode of Hurdle, Mateo is talking about stepping outside of her comfort zone to start the publi…

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9/20 – What Can’t Pres. Nelson Do? 58:33

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The evolutionary price we pay for longer lives; the asteroid coming VERY close to Earth; how dinosaurs shaped the ecosystem 32:59

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Episode 321 Humans live a lot longer than other primates - and much of that is down to our immune system. But there’s a price we pay for the capacity to fight off infections: inflammation. Chronic inflammation is to blame for a range of health issues, especially those related to older age. And now research has revealed exactly why inflammation is g…

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5-MINUTE FRIDAY: That All-Or-Nothing Mentality Isn't The Way 9:45

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Flexibility is the name of the game, a reminder this week as I'm doing the best I can to do my work to the best of my ability ~and~ take care of myself and my body. Also: Answering a listener question about going for a costumed 5K. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE FUTURE: Get 50% off your first month of personal training SOCIAL ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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[HURDLE LIVE] Team USA Marathoners Susanna Sullivan, Jess McClain & Erika Kemp Dish On the Race Of a Lifetime, Running In Tokyo's Challenging Humidity & Putting It All Out There 54:44

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Watching the three women representing Team USA and Brooks put it all on the line over the weekend at the World Championships here in Tokyo on Sunday, September 14, was absolutely wild. Had the awesome opportunity to catch up with Erika Kemp, Jess McClain, and Susanna Sullivan on Monday after the race at the Brooks Hyperion House. We get into it all…

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373. Scoring Goals & Taking Names: Lynn Biyendolo On When To Take Advice, How To Be A Good Teammate & Olympic Dreams Come True 50:15

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Forward Lynn Biyendolo (who grew to soccer fame under her family name Lynn Williams) knows a thing or two about going for what she wants. As the National Women’s Soccer League’s (NWSL) highest scoring player of all-time, she’s got the grit that it takes to put herself out there, fueled by hard work, a lot of practice, and a strong foundation. In to…