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Hurdle

By Emily Abbate

Join me, Emily Abbate, every Monday and Friday for a good time. Hurdle is a wellness-focused podcast where I sit down with inspiring individuals to talk about everything from their big wins to how they’ve gotten through some of life’s toughest moments. On the show, you can expect vulnerability, motivation, and candid discussions with everyone from top athletes to aspiring entrepreneurs on what it really takes to follow your passions. My mission is simple: To inspire you to be your best self, move with intention — and have some fun along the way. Tell me: What's your #hurdlemoment?
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#HURDLEMOMENT: Healthy Travel Hacks From Two Women Who Are Constantly On The Go

HurdleJul 24, 2019

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295. Embracing Self: Peloton's Camila Ramón Talks Body Positivity & Setting Healthy Boundaries

295. Embracing Self: Peloton's Camila Ramón Talks Body Positivity & Setting Healthy Boundaries

Welcome Peloton instructor Camila Ramon (and fellow hurdler!) to the podcast, and boy does she have some wisdom to share. We have such a beautiful dialogue about embracing the body that you have and appreciating all it can do regardless of what it looks like. We talk about Camila’s experience with body image, movement, and what ultimately brought her to Peloton. She speaks so much wisdom on how to combat the comparison trap and advice for anyone starting (and sticking to) a journey of their own. 

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#121 Jess Sims 

#189 Kirsten Ferguson

#199 Kendall Toole

#205 Tunde Oyeneyin 

#248 Olivia Amato

#268 Robin Arzón

IN THIS EPISODE 

When Camila first realized that she was aware of her body (5:35)

Camila’s experience with movement throughout the different seasons of her life (10:05) 

Turning a ‘want’ into action and Camila’s reflection on the relationship between her physical body and emotional health (16:30)

How movement motivates Camila to confidently take on other challenges in life (21:50)

Setting boundaries and removing judgment within different relationships (23:30)

Camila’s journey into the fitness instructor industry (28:45)

The biggest takeaways from Camila’s experience with crossroads (34:05)

How Camila ended up at Peloton and her advice on fighting for your value (37:03)

How to get to a place where you feel comfortable rolling with the punches (43:45)

Camila’s proudest moments so far as a Peloton instructor (44:50)

Advice for those feeling they can’t move forward (49:58)

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Mar 25, 202451:35
5-MINUTE FRIDAY: Escaping the Comparison Trap
Mar 22, 202407:02
294. The Wearable Revolution: Oura CEO Tom Hale On the Perks Of Data & Why You Should Opt In

294. The Wearable Revolution: Oura CEO Tom Hale On the Perks Of Data & Why You Should Opt In

Fitbit, Apple Watch, Nike Fuelband, WHOOP, Oura Ring. With the nature of my career, I’ve been rocking some sort of wearable technology since it became a thing, over 10 years ago. I get so many messages asking why I switched up my wearable recently and today I am sitting down with Tom Hale, CEO of Oura — my current wearable of choice. I’ve been looking forward to this conversation for a long time and we really dive into everything that is the wearable industry. I appreciate how Tom talks about wearables very democratically throughout this conversation and his outlook on the future of the industry. We talk about Tom’s interesting journey to CEO of Oura, his perspective on why people should invest in a wearable and the importance of placement, as well as how he’s gained meaningful insight from his journey with wearing an Oura ring. 

IN THIS EPISODE 

Tom’s journey to becoming Oura’s CEO (5:10)

What made Tom lean into Oura in the diverse world of wearables (8:13) 

The early days of CEO and managing the learning curve that came with a massive technology company (11:55) 

The reason to wear a wearable at all (16:32)

Tom’s perspective on the ‘nocebo’ effect (19:40)

Why continued use of a wearable matters even if you feel you’ve got the data you need (25:20)

The importance of the placement of wearables and how it impacts data (37:01)

How the Oura employees are Tom’s biggest inspiration (42:00)

Tom’s bookshelf recommendations (45:02)

How sleep can affect nutrition and overall appetite regulation (48:26)

Tom’s perspective on the future of wearables (57:02)

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Mar 18, 202401:03:11
5-MINUTE FRIDAY: Strategies for Staying Healthy (& Happy) While Traveling
Mar 15, 202408:06
293. Betting On Yourself: Recapping the Tokyo Marathon & Running The 6 World Marathon Majors
Mar 11, 202452:52
5-MINUTE FRIDAY: Oh Sweet, Sweet Recovery
Mar 08, 202406:38
292. Carving Your Own Path: Betina Gozo On Balancing Entrepreneurship & Motherhood

292. Carving Your Own Path: Betina Gozo On Balancing Entrepreneurship & Motherhood

This week I'm sitting back down with one of my favorite humans to talk all about the joys and pain points that come with  entrepreneurship. Betina Gozo is a health and wellness expert who recently launched her new workout app BGTV all while raising a family, producing a podcast of her own, and coaching as a personal trainer and health coach. We really do cover it all: How she’s feeling in her new chapter as business owner and new mother, goal setting and the balance that comes with pursuing personal and professional goals, owning your value and worth, finding stability within the instability of entrepreneurship and so much more. 

IN THIS EPISODE 

What led Betina to be a full time entrepreneur, coach, and trainer (5:40)

How Betina looks at splitting and investing time for personal and professional goals (7:35)

Navigating difficult emotions while balancing multiple pursuits (10:40)

Betina’s perspective on manifestation (13:30)

How to find stability within the instability of entrepreneurship and raising a family (19:35)

Betina’s family communication model (24:45)

The importance of community as an entrepreneur (28:30)

The most difficult part of being your own boss and owning your worth (31:42)

How Betina’s goal setting has evolved as an entrepreneur (34:55)

Betina’s advice on entrepreneurship and making ‘enough’ money (46:30)

Ego is the Enemy by Ryan Holiday 

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Mar 04, 202452:36
5-MINUTE FRIDAY: A Mindset Pulse-Check
Mar 01, 202408:20
291. Paving The Way: Marathoner Joan Benoit Samuelson On Dreaming Big & Her Lasting Relationship With Sport

291. Paving The Way: Marathoner Joan Benoit Samuelson On Dreaming Big & Her Lasting Relationship With Sport

Look up the word "goat" in the dictionary, and you'll see a photo of Joan Benoit Samuelson. OK, maybe not really — but Joan's the first woman to ever with the Olympic Marathon in its inaugural year for women in 1984. We had the opportunity to sit down in Orlando this year during the Olympic Trials, and this was definitely a pinch-me moment.

With a plethora of wise takeaways, we chat through so many things in this week's episode: Nike’s Project Dreamweaver, navigating injury and longevity, how she balanced the sport with growing her family, and her opinion on how the culture of the sport has changed. 

IN THIS EPISODE

All about Nike’s project dreamweaver (7:55)

What is was like to be one of the first women in this sport chasing big olympic dreams (10:01)

Why Joan denotes the 1984 Olympic trials as ‘the race of her life’ (15:30)

How Joan frames her mindset when faced with things outside of her control (17:45)

Joan’s advice to anyone navigating injury (21:00)

A reflection of the 1984 Olympic games (22:01)

How Joan prioritizes sport with personal life and sharing her joy for running with her family  (27:35)

What keeps Joan running after all of this time (32:40)

How her experience and role has evolved through the years as a Nike athlete (38:05)

What’s in Joan’s daily wellness routine (42:50)

What keeps her motivated to show up in pursuit for excellence (44:45)

Joan’s opinion on the current state of women in sport (47:00)

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Feb 26, 202452:50
5-MINUTE FRIDAY: I Was Frightened to Travel Solo — Until I Took My First Trip
Feb 23, 202409:08
290. Go With the Flow: WNBA Player Monique Billings On Intuition & Owning Your Why

290. Go With the Flow: WNBA Player Monique Billings On Intuition & Owning Your Why

Last week, I had the opportunity to go to San Francisco to offer a keynote at Athleta's corporate conference, Athleta Quest. During that week, I had the chance to sit down with WNBA star and member of Athleta’s Power of She Collective Monique Billings. We got to chat about her exciting news about coming home to play for the LA Sparks (previously with the Atlanta Dream), how she stepped into basketball at young age, and how she has made a very international effort to not let sport define her. Monique shares what keeps her grounded and offers up solid advice on how to cultivate a positive inner dialogue. 

IN THIS EPISODE 

Why she’s most excited to come back to the west coast to play for the LA Sparks (5:35)

Continuing on in sport after Monique’s dad passed two years ago (6:18)

When Monique knew she was going to pursue sport through college (8:15)

How Monique has embraced a go-with-the-flow mindset as a natural planner (12:30) 

All about draft day and the uncertainty that comes with professional sport (19:00)

Why Monique wanted to write a book (24:30)

Why it’s OK not to be for everyone (31:38)

Monique’s biggest values and what it means to live on purpose (33:38)

How to choose thoughts that lift you up (36:30)

Her journey as an Athleta ambassador (39:25)

What FLOW means for Monique (42:05)

What to do when intrusive thoughts sink in (44:28) 

The importance of the why behind any goal  (49:05)

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Feb 19, 202455:17
5-MINUTE FRIDAY: You Get What You Give
Feb 16, 202406:49
289. Handling the Hurdles: Natalie Kuhn On How to Conquer Tough Moments & Embrace the Unknown

289. Handling the Hurdles: Natalie Kuhn On How to Conquer Tough Moments & Embrace the Unknown

Every conversation with today’s guest is a clarifying breath of fresh air, and this conversation is no different. Co-CEO and founding teacher at The Class Natalie Kuhn is full of wisdom when it comes to the concept of resilience. She opens up about how she dealt with a multitude of hurdles in her personal life while maintaining a positive perspective, and her ability to detach herself from an outcome. Trust me, Natalie is going to forever change the way you think about challenge. 

IN THIS EPISODE 

Natalie’s relationship with social media (5:30) 

How Natalie chooses to focus on growth amidst uncertainty (10:50)

Why every hard decision needs to start with coming back to yourself (14:30)

Natalie’s experience with the ‘in between’ and setting herself up to move forward (19:30) 

The power of radically simplifying (22:50)

Natalie’s approach to journaling (29:30)

How to know when to take advice to heart and when to leave it at the door (34:45)

Why we need to accept that different doesn't mean it’s bad (41:40)

Advice for implementing what we learn while overcoming hurdles (43:15)

Natalie’s experience with imposter syndrome (48:30)

The concept of responsible vulnerability and leadership (51:00)

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Feb 12, 202401:00:17
5-MINUTE FRIDAY: What Makes You Proud?
Feb 09, 202405:55
288. Chasing Your Big Potential: 'Marie Claire' Editor-In-Chief Nikki Ogunnaike On Leveling Up In Your Career & Beyond

288. Chasing Your Big Potential: 'Marie Claire' Editor-In-Chief Nikki Ogunnaike On Leveling Up In Your Career & Beyond

Today I welcome my dear friend, Editor-in-Chief of Marie Claire, Nikki Ogunnaike. We met through the industry what seems like forever ago, and I can truly say that she is someone who makes me want to be a better person. In today's episode, Nikki opens up about her career journey, her relationship with exercise, and what she does day-to-day to feel at home in her body. She also provides some guidance to anyone trying to find their way in their own profession, and answers the always popular questions of how to own your no. 

IN THIS EPISODE

Owning what it feels like to ‘be in charge’ at a place like Marie Claire (4:24) 

How Nikki broke from the anxiety of caring about what others thought of her and stepped into her power (10:50)

Nikki’s relationship with wellness over the years as she advanced her career (14:30)

How to feel comfortable about running your own race (18:00)

Why Nikki strives to fill her community with those who are smarter than her (22:55)

Now to be your most confident self and get out of your own way (29:45) 

Accepting failure as something that happening for you (32:30)

The art of interviewing and what is takes to create a good interview (36:30) 

How to give more of yourself in conversation when you’re not use it giving more of yourself  (39:55)

How to have grace with outgrowing relationships and owning your boundaries (41:55)

What Nikki’s biggest ‘failure’ in her career taught her (46:43)

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Feb 05, 202401:00:11
5-MINUTE FRIDAY: Where There's A Why, There's A Way
Feb 02, 202406:47
287. Disrupting the Silence: Karena Dawn On Life Beyond 'Tone It Up' & Prioritizing Mental Health

287. Disrupting the Silence: Karena Dawn On Life Beyond 'Tone It Up' & Prioritizing Mental Health

Tone It Up co-founder Karena Dawn has had her fair share of hurdles, both personally and professionally, evolving the popular workout brand and product line over the last 15 years. Through the highs and lows, she always comes back to one word: resilient. This week, I sit down with Karena and go deep into her upbringing, plus the chance encounter Tone It Up co-founder Katrina Scott at the gym, and how the duo evolved the company throughout the years. Plus: She talks openly about her experience navigating mental health struggles within her family, and how she hopes to impact others for the better moving forward.

Note: We discuss some sensitive topics in this episode, including suicide. Know that there are resources available below. 

RESOURCES

The Big Silence

IN THIS EPISODE

How Karena is feeling about her move to Austin right before the pandemic (4:45)

Why she started The Big Silence Foundation and later wrote a memoir to share her story  (6:10)

What progress can look like when taking the step towards bettering your mental health (12:03)

The peaks and valleys of growing personally alongside a brand like Tone It Up (15:35)

What comes with starting something from ground zero, both the good and the hard (17:25)

How to deal with (unsolicited) feedback and embrace change in yourself  (23:30)

Turning to empathy amidst the hurdles that come with mental illness (29:05)

How Tone It Up changed come March 2020  (35:30)

How to create space for yourself and set smart boundaries (38:30)

What excites Karena right now (46:25)

Strategies for navigating grief and how to stay resilient when you feel incapable (48:20) 

Karena’s word of the year (58:15)

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Jan 29, 202401:00:11
5-MINUTE FRIDAY: What's Really Going On?
Jan 26, 202407:51
286. Skincare 101: Dr. Mamina Turegano Debunks Your Questions On Exfoliating, Retinol, Botox, A Beginner's Ideal Routine & More

286. Skincare 101: Dr. Mamina Turegano Debunks Your Questions On Exfoliating, Retinol, Botox, A Beginner's Ideal Routine & More

This episode topic is a long time coming and I am so excited to bring award-winning, triple board certified dermatologist Dr. Mamina Turegano to the podcast to answer all of your skincare questions. Dr. Mamina is a wealth of knowledge and found success in sharing her smarts with the masses on major social platforms. We cover everything from dermatologist appointments and online prescriptions, to skin cancer in young women, retinol and other age-fighting ingredients to the importance of vitamin D.

TIME STAMPS

What’s changed since Dr. Mamina started sharing her knowledge on major social platforms (4:35)

The pros and cons of being in front of camera and sharing with the masses (5:48)

How regularly someone should see a dermatologist (7:50)

Why someone might want cosmetic dermatology treatments and considerations to  (i.e. preventative botox) (11:45)

Debunking the use of sunscreen (or lack thereof) and Vitamin D (16:55)

What you need to start a simple skincare routine (20:10)

A deep dive into exfoliating and why the type of product matters (23:55)

All things retinol - a brief history, best practices, and what to look for (27:05)

Microneedling and why it’s not so scary, or painful! (32:30)

Hyperpigmentation, melasma, and what you can do at home to treat and prevent (36:20)

Online skincare prescriptions - are they legit? (40:12) 

Rapid Fire Q/A: Lip fillers, psoriasis, clogged pores, and benefits of red light (41:10)

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Jan 22, 202450:26
5-MINUTE FRIDAY: Why I Ditched Whole 30 (& Am Better For It)
Jan 19, 202410:18
285. True Redemption: Ironman World Champion Lucy Charles-Barclay On the Power of Perseverance & Impact of Positive Self-Talk

285. True Redemption: Ironman World Champion Lucy Charles-Barclay On the Power of Perseverance & Impact of Positive Self-Talk

When Googling “perseverance”, a photo of Lucy Charles Barclay should show up in your top search results. After coming in second four times at the Ironman World Championships in Kona, Lucy broke the tape last year while also setting a course record. We sit down and talk about Lucy’s journey to competing professionally in the triathlon, the continuous balance that comes with training both the body and the mind for big events, and her experience at Kona this last year as the first time Ironman World Championships included a split race event.

The perseverance behind coming in second four consecutive times in the Ironman World Championships (4:40)

Lucy’s introduction and quick rise into the world of triathlons and competing as a professional (6:35)

How far is an Ironman triathlon? (10:15)

How to train and progress your fitness while dealing with injury (11:20)

The importance of adopting a reframe mindset and how to accept change (13:45)

What triathlon training looks like for Lucy during peak race season (17:42)

How to combat overtraining and emphasize quality over quantity (21:40)

Balancing training commitments with personal relationships and events (30:35) 

Caring for your mindset and the importance of training your self talk (32:48)

Ironman Kona’s first split race experience and the media coverage involved with the women’s world championships (38:15)

Partnership obligations that comes with sponsorships in competing professionally (43:28)

Handling nerves the day of a big race/moment/event (47:16)

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Jan 15, 202453:38
5-MINUTE FRIDAY: Accepting the Things You Can't Control Is F&!king Hard (But Also, Entirely Possible)
Jan 12, 202411:34
284. Ask a Dietitian: Maya Feller Answers Your Nutrition Questions & Talks Dry January, Whole 30 & More

284. Ask a Dietitian: Maya Feller Answers Your Nutrition Questions & Talks Dry January, Whole 30 & More

New year, new eating habits? For many, the turn of the calendar means trying to clean up their diet. Enter dietitian Maya Feller, MS, RD, CDN. She's here today to answer your most popular nutrition questions, including topics like Whole 30, Dry January, and more.

WHAT YOU GET IN THIS EPISODE

Positive ways that we can self reflect (8:30)

The difficulty that comes with tracking food and an alternative way to monitor what you are putting in your body (10:45)

How to think about protein in your daily meals (it's not necessarily about quantity!) (16:08)

The importance of tuning into your personal 'why' when making big nutritional shifts (21:03)

Two tactical actions to help with shiny hair, healthy skin, and whiter eyes (24:02)

How to safely accomplish weight loss while increasing fuel to support training (26:36)

A different perspective on moderation and the '80/20 balance' (32:17)

Alcohol reduction, Dry January, and sober curiosity (35:22)

Why who is in your community really matters (40:17)

The two free things Maya recommends to implement this month to better your health (43:25)

What to keep in mind when taking on a modification diet (i.e. Whole 30) (47:19)

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Jan 08, 202453:19
283. Turning the Page: Emma Bates Talks Recovering From Injury & the Power of Perspective
Jan 05, 202443:13
282. Turning the Page: Dr. Robin Berzin Answers Your Health Questions & Shares the Transformational Exercise She Does to Start the Year

282. Turning the Page: Dr. Robin Berzin Answers Your Health Questions & Shares the Transformational Exercise She Does to Start the Year

Jan 04, 202453:09
281. Turning the Page: World Champion Shot Putter Chase Ealey Talks Olympic Dreams & Overcoming Hurdles In Sport
Jan 03, 202440:47
280. Turning the Page: Les Alfred of 'Balanced Black Girl' On Why She's Not Setting Goals for 2024
Jan 02, 202436:06
279. Turning the Page: Courtney Dauwalter On Embracing the Pain Cave & Lessons From Ultra-Marathon Running
Jan 01, 202440:49
5-MINUTE FRIDAY: Let That Sh*! Go
Dec 22, 202308:47
278. Weight Loss Medications: Dr. Spencer Nadolsky Answers Your GLP-1 Questions
Dec 18, 202301:08:09
5-MINUTE FRIDAY: What Happens When You Just Let Go?
Dec 15, 202307:09
277. Career Talk: 7 Lessons I've Learned In 7 Years Of Self-Employment
Dec 11, 202348:25
5-MINUTE FRIDAY: What's On Your Joy List?
Dec 08, 202309:04
276. Plantar Fasciitis: Navigating Foot Pain With Dr. Adam Tenforde
Dec 04, 202352:19
5-MINUTE FRIDAY: It's Only Heavy Because You Decide To Carry It
Dec 01, 202310:05
275. In Good Faith: Olympian Vashti Cunningham On Achieving Balance & New Heights
Nov 27, 202349:57
5-MINUTE FRIDAY: When Not Getting What You Want Works Out
Nov 24, 202310:52
274. Against the Odds: Diana Flores On Playing a Man's Game & Flag Football As An Olympic Sport

274. Against the Odds: Diana Flores On Playing a Man's Game & Flag Football As An Olympic Sport

Diana Flores wants the world to know that football isn't just a man's game. The captain and quarterback of the Mexican flag football national team and world champion is making waves — showing young women everywhere that there's room for them on the field and beyond.

An ambassador for the NFL, Flores made headlines last year during Super Bowl LVII in the commercial Run With it, promoting flag football as an Olympic sport in 2028. And now? It's officially in the Los Angeles Games. In today's episode, she talks about why she chose to invest herself in this particular sport from a young age, how it feels to be working with some of her childhood idols, and how she feels about breaking records while inspiring a generation of young girls.



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Nov 20, 202350:20
5-MINUTE FRIDAY: What Will You Do With Your 44 Days?
Nov 16, 202308:40
273. Sober Curious: What It Means & Alcohol's Impact On The Body With Dr. Sarah Wakeman
Nov 13, 202344:08
5-MINUTE FRIDAY: In Favor Of Taking Time Off Working Out
Nov 10, 202310:00
272. Shalane Flanagan, 4x Olympian & 2017 New York City Marathon Champion

272. Shalane Flanagan, 4x Olympian & 2017 New York City Marathon Champion

As a runner, to get advice from 4-time Olympian (and silver medalist!) Shalane Flanagan the day before running the New York City Marathon is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. But as the host of this show? It was unbelievable to sit down with her LIVE and in-person at the culmination of Project Eclipse, a 6-marathon journey over 42 days in which Shalane taught us all that sport is for life. Bringing back this classic 2021 episode in honor of the New York City Marathon, in which we chat about it all: From how she got started with running (fun fact: her mom once held the world record in the marathon!) and what it was like being a collegiate athlete to the sacrifices she made along the way to make a name for herself. We laugh over stories from her world travels and marathons past (Boston 2018, anyone), and she tells me what it means to her to be the 2017 New York City Marathon champion. We also chat big, hairy, audacious goals, why she decided to go after the back-to-back six world marathon majors this year, and what it's like for to wear the Coach hat with the Bowerman Track Club. Plus: Advice for new runners, how to get out of your own way when anxiety takes over, and fueling and nutrition tips in the wake of the release of her new New York Times bestselling cookbook, Rise and Run.

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Nov 06, 202301:09:09
5-MINUTE FRIDAY: The 2 Strategies I Use To Beat Overwhelm
Nov 03, 202309:56
271. Alicia Monson, Pro Runner & American Record Holder
Oct 30, 202352:54
5-MINUTE FRIDAY: What Noise Are You Settling For?
Oct 27, 202307:57
270. Brianna Cope, Pro Surfer
Oct 23, 202358:38
5-MINUTE FRIDAY: So, How Well Do You Embrace Change?
Oct 20, 202314:23
269. Diego Perez (Yung Pueblo), Poet & Best-Selling Author
Oct 16, 202301:04:24
5-MINUTE FRIDAY: Your Priorities Are Nothing To Feel Guilty About
Sep 29, 202308:51
SPECIAL EPISODE: The Berlin Marathon, A Recap
Sep 27, 202342:41