Best LOVB Podcasts (2026)

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5-MINUTE FRIDAY: What's Your Word For 2026? 11:08

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2d ago11:08

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It's about strength for me in 2026, HBU? Also: Answering a listener question about my credentials for doing a closet purge, and how to choose what stays and what goes. SOCIAL @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast @iheartwomenssports JOIN: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Daily Hurdle IG Channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ SIGN UP: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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386. From Heartbreak to World Champion: How To Navigate Expectations, Think Forward & Journal Your Way To Success With Heptathlete Anna Hall 39:42

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When world champion heptathlete Anna Hall broke her foot in 2021, she thought her career might be over at just 20 years old. Today, she's a world champion, an Olympian, and a redefined athlete who understands that success isn't just about the gold medal—it’s about the grit it takes to get there. In today’s conversation, Anna opens up about the "goo…

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5-MINUTE FRIDAY: The Perks Of New Traditions 8:10

9d ago8:10

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As we wrap up the holiday season and look toward the new year, Emily's reflecting on the beauty of long-standing traditions. Now's as good of a time as any to take inventory of your life and consider what new traditions you want to establish moving forward. She also answers a listener question about the fears of solo travel, sharing her top safety …

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385. Stronger Than You Think: On Resilience & Redefining What's Possible With 2X Paralympic Medalist & Shark Attack Survivor Ali Truwit 51:14

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Ali Truwit didn't know if she would survive. Shortly after graduating from Yale, where she was a competitive swimmer, she was on vacation when she was attacked by a shark. Thanks to her incredible strength and the quick actions of her friends—one of whom applied a life-saving tourniquet—Ali survived, though she lost her lower leg in the attack. And…

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5-MINUTE FRIDAY: Do This Essential Self-Audit Before 2026 8:02

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Taking some time to relax and reflect before the new year this weekend, and sharing a helpful exercise I do twice a year. Plus: Answering a listener question on how to maintain routines during a hectic holiday season. SOCIAL @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast @iheartwomenssports JOIN: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Daily Hurdle IG Channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ SIGN …

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Building a Career in the Sports Industry, Working in Pro Soccer, and Becoming a Leader in Sports Medicine with Meeja Richards 28:33

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In this episode, host Justin Hong interviews certified athletic trainer and sports medicine leader Meeja Richards. During this episode, Meeja shares about her family’s background, growing up in Indiana, and her experience playing sports (2:26). She talks about starting off her career in sports with athletic training in college (6:29), her routines …

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384. Beyond Calories: Ditching Diet Culture to Heal Your Gut and Fuel Your Life With Best-Selling Author Elyse Kopecky 58:44

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This week on Hurdle, Emily is joined by Elyse Kopecky—three-time New York Times best-selling author, educator, and co-author of the Run Fast, Eat Slow cookbook series with Olympian Shalane Flanagan—for a conversation that dives deep into the power of real food and the journey of turning personal struggle into a successful, mission-driven career. El…

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Volleyball Final 4 Roundtable - ITCM-95 1:01:33

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Kirsten Bernthal-Booth, Val Novak-Warrior and Don Shaw join Terry for a lively conversation about the NCAA DI volleyball Championship and the four teams that will compete for a national championship in Kansas City. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

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5-MINUTE FRIDAY: Happiness Hack = Don't Let A Bad Minute Make For a Bad Day 11:12

23d ago11:12

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There's a lot going on right now, and I'm catching you all up on what's happening with me and the stuff I've been navigating this week. Plus: Answering a listener question on how to get better quality sleep, and the difference between quality and quantity. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Expert Tips For a Better Night's Sleep SOCIAL @emilyabbate @hurdlep…

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383. Trust Your Gut: The Importance Of Embracing The Unknown & Vulnerable Leadership With Seema Simmons, GM Of Nike Running for North America 49:22

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This week, I’m sitting down with Seema Simmons, the General Manager of Running for North America at Nike. Seema’s path to the this role, 25 years in at Nike, has been anything but straight. She shares her journey from playing team sports and loving group fitness to pivoting away from an engineering major in college, and ultimately finding her dream…

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5-MINUTE FRIDAY: I Finally Did It. I Left My Laptop On The Plane. 9:55

1M ago9:55

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Well, it was bound to happen sooner or later. Sharing the lessons in the aftermath of an unfortunate mistake earlier this week, plus answering a listener question on whether or not everyone could be a morning person. Plus: If morning workouts feel particularly hard for you, this could be the reason. SOCIAL @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast @iheartwomenss…

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382. Fail Forward, Lead Better: 4X Olympian Jordan Larson On The Power Of A Goldfish Mindset, All Things LOVB & The Importance Of Empathy In Sport & Life 53:57

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This week, Emily's sitting down with Olympic Gold Medalist, professional volleyball player, founding athlete for League One Volleyball, and co-owner of Love Nebraska, Jordan Larson. A lot has happened since our first chat in 2021. Jordan dives deep into the personal and professional work that has allowed her to maintain elite performance over an im…

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[BONUS] Beyond the Finish Line: Des Linden & Molly Huddle On Redefining Success in Running & Life, LIVE From Every Woman's Marathon 36:10

1M ago36:10

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Special episode popping into your feed today, live from Every Woman's Marathon, featuring Molly Huddle and Des Linden. Huddle's a 2x Olympian, and recently toed the line in Scottsdale for her first marathon since having her second child six months ago. Linden, the 2018 Boston Marathon Champion and fellow Olympian, recently ran the TCS New York City…

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5-MINUTE FRIDAY: In Favor Of Skipping The (Sanctioned) Turkey Trot 8:21

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Talking about why it was a good call for me to forgo my annual turkey trot in favor of taking it easy. Also, answering a listener question about hot to get more comfortable lifting weights. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Future, my personal training app SOCIAL @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast @iheartwomenssports JOIN: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Daily Hurdle IG C…

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381: For The Love The Grind: Sara Hall Talks Longevity, Choosing Love Over Fear & Running Her Own Race 55:43

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On this week's episode of Hurdle, Emily sits down with professional runner Sara Hall. Sara is an athlete whose longevity, incredible range, and commitment to the sport are truly inspiring. She's also the only American athlete in history to win USATF National Titles in both the mile and the marathon. Recorded in New York City on the weekend of the T…

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Jaylen Reyes: Nebraska - ITCM-094 1:00:46

1M ago1:00:46

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Jaylen Reyes is the Director of Recruiting and an Assistant Coach for the top-ranked Nebraska women's volleyball team. Jaylen and Terry discuss the roles players play on the Nebraska volleyball team and how Coach Busboom-Kelly makes tactical decisions to leverage their talent. The conversation also makes it evident that Jaylen is a servant leader a…

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5-MINUTE FRIDAY: A Busy Season Doesn't Mean Ditching Self-Care 11:16

1M ago11:16

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Talking about the importance of prioritizing yourself in order to handle when things get crazy, whether that's in a busy work season or the holiday craze. Also, answering a listener question on the protein craze and how much you really need, and the dangers of the protein craze. SOCIAL @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast @iheartwomenssports JOIN: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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LOVB Houston Volleyball Podcast 21:19

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In this inspiring episode of the Global Businesswomen’s Pod, we sit down with the Head Coach and Assistant Coach of LOVB Houston — the city’s first professional women’s volleyball team. Together, they dive into how LOVB is redefining opportunities for women in sports, elevating professional pathways, and shaping the future of women’s athletics. Tun…

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380. Sticking To The Plan: Kate Martin Talks Her First 2 Years In The WNBA, Best-Practice Recovery Tactics & Seeing Injury As An Opportunity 50:34

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Welcome Kate Martin to Hurdle! This week on the show, the WNBA player for the Golden State Valkyries and Unrivaled competitor takes us on a deep dive into what it takes to thrive in the professional game, sharing how she's constantly evolving both on and off the court. Kate opens up about the major adjustments she’s made since leaving college—not j…

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5-MINUTE FRIDAY: Trust Me When I Say Good Things Take Time 10:22

2M ago10:22

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Talking through the latest changes to Hurdle, what will be different on the listener side, and why this new chapter is just so meaningful to me. On not giving up, perseverance, and the power of progress (even when it's not at the pace you'd hope). Also, answering a listener question about how to know when you need to buy new sneakers! SOCIAL @emily…

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379. ‘I Never Fail’: How To Trust The Timing Of Your Life & Make Every Second Count With Olympic Champion Masai Russell 42:24

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Today’s episode's incredibly special. Not only is it the Season 20 premiere of Hurdle, but we're bringing you my conversation with the American Record Holder and Olympic Champion in the 100-meter hurdles, Masai Russell. Fresh off her win at Athlos in New York City, Russell joins us to peel back the curtain on the mindset that allowed her to make th…

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John Cook: On Leaving the Best Volleyball Program in America - ITCM-093 57:08

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John Cook led Nebraska Volleyball to four National Championships in a career that included a stadium match that drew 92,003 spectators. John and Terry talk about the vision for Nebraska Volleyball and some of the extraordinary players that made it happen. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19…

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Playing College Baseball at Ole Miss & Illinois State, Developing Into a D1 Level Athlete, and An Incredible Baseball Journey with Luke Cheng 41:50

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In this episode, host Justin Hong interviews former D1 college baseball player Luke Cheng. Luke talks about his background, where he grew up, and how he got started playing baseball (2:52). He gives us an inside look at the training and skill development that helped him become a college baseball player (5:21), making the leap in performance on the …

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Lee Feinswog - ITCM-092 1:02:13

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Lee Feinswog is the owner and editor of "900 Square Feet" a newsletter that covers every aspect of competitive volleyball from club through college to international play. Lee and Terry have a discussion about the teams they believe will compete for a DI National Championship this year and the "brand" of each team and their head coach. You can reach…

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

2M ago9:17

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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 1:03:32

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

3M ago8:25

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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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Kirsten Bernthal Booth: Creighton Head Coach to LOVb Leadership 58:30

3M ago58:30

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Kirsten Bernthal Booth led Creighton Volleyball from the hinterland to prominence in the AVCA Coaches Poll as the Jays were ranked in the top 25 for her last 13 seasons. The Jays finished 32- 3 in her final season as a head coach. Creighton defeated Texas, which had won the previous two national championships, in the NCAA Eastern Regional Semifinal…

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Prospect Watch (2025 Edition): 12 Up & Coming Asian American Baseball, Basketball, and Football Players We’re Excited to Follow with Patrick Pratumrat 46:20

3M ago46:20

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Host Justin Hong is joined by Patrick Pratumrat on 2025 edition of “Prospect Watch,” which showcases and celebrates up-and-coming Asian American athletes. On this episode, they shine the spotlight on 11 electrifying, young baseball, basketball, and football players they’re excited about: high school athlete Tyson Park (5:45), college athletes Aliya…

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

3M ago49:04

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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…