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Navigate life's biggest challenges and unlock your full potential with former professional athlete and wellness advocate Gabby Reece as she dives deep with leading experts in health, nutrition, fitness, relationships, and business. Gabby cuts through the noise to deliver clear, actionable insights and realistic takeaways you can implement immediately to live a healthier, stronger, and more fulfilling life. thegabbyreeceshow.substack.com

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September 28, 20261 hr 0 min

SKIN LONGEVITY SCIENTIST: How to Slow Skin Aging From the Inside Out | Dr. Carolina Reis Oliveira

Aging skin isn't a cosmetic problem or a beauty routine. It's a biology problem and a framework for treating your skin as part of your health span. Dr. Carolina Reis Oliveira is an immunologist, PhD, and co-founder of OneSkin, the biotech company that spent five years screening over 900 peptides to target skin aging at the cellular level. We talked about why roughly 70 to 80 percent of skin aging is within your control, how senescent "zombie" cells quietly degrade collagen and drive inflammation, and why the skin on your body, not just your face, deserves real attention. Aging well is something you get to build, not just brace for. What we explore: - Why lifestyle, not genetics, drives most skin aging. - How senescent "zombie" cells shut down collagen and spread inflammation. - Why a stronger skin barrier lowers inflammation in your blood. - What changes at the midlife density shift, and how to support your skin through it. - How to use sunscreen, vitamin C, and retinoids without wrecking your barrier. Chapters: 00:00 4 Women Scientists Who Created OneSkin 02:38 Why Most Anti-Aging Products Don't Work 04:51 What Causes Skin Aging and How Zombie Cells Destroy Collagen 06:47 The Peptide That Reversed Skin Age 2.5 Years 10:03 4 Habits That Age Your Skin Fastest 11:55 Why Your Skin Is a Longevity Organ 14:48 How Body Lotion Lowers Inflammation Markers 16:48 Why Estrogen Loss Triggers Dark Spots 19:13 How to Choose a Safe Mineral Sunscreen 24:20 Vitamin C and Retinoids Without Wrecking Your Skin 31:53 The Density Shift and How to Rebuild Collagen in Midlife 39:11 Do Copper Peptides Actually Build Collagen? 41:32 Does Red Light Boost Your Skincare? 43:13 Why Your Lips Age Faster Than Your Face 45:26 Your Skin Microbiome and Why Not to Over-Strip 49:23 Ditching Makeup for Healthy Skin 52:12 A Scientist's Honest Take on Lasers and Fillers About Dr. Carolina Reis Oliveira Dr. Carolina Reis Oliveira a PhD in immunology and stem cell biology and is a co-founder and CEO of OneSkin. Her work centers on measuring the biological age of skin and developing peptides that target aging at the cellular level rather than masking its symptoms. She's a rare voice bringing rigorous, third-party-tested science to a category better known for inflated claims. Connect with About Dr. Carolina Reis Oliveira: Website: https://www.oneskin.co Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carolina.reis.phd LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolina-reis-oliveira-a69b8a27 👉Grab your skin longevity essentials at OneSkin.Use code GABBY15 at http://oneskin.co/GABBY #oneskinpod – The Gabby Reece Show This is where I have real conversations with the people I find most worth listening to: scientists, athletes, coaches, parents, and thinkers who are doing the hard work of building a life that holds up over time. No hacks. No quick fixes. Just honest, practical conversations about performance, longevity, relationships, and what it actually takes to show up well at every age. If you are here, you probably already know that health is not a destination. It is how you live. I am glad you are along for it. Connect with Gabby Reece: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gabbyreece/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gabbyreeceofficial Website: https://gabriellereece.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thegabbyreeceshow.substack.com

September 21, 202613 min

Gabby Reece: What I Wish I Knew at 40 About Health, Strength & Aging

Nobody tells you that your 40s are the decade you are quietly building your 50s and 60s in. This one is just me, no guest, no protocol stack, just what actually mattered in mine and what I would hand to anyone walking into that decade with kids, work, and a body that has started asking for different inputs. The physical part is simpler than people make it. A few genuinely heavy days a week, an honest look at what the nightly drink is costing you, and a blood panel before perimenopause makes that decision for you. The harder part is the one nobody puts on the calendar. We wear exhaustion like proof that we are dependable, and the ground that belongs only to us shrinks a little every year. I talk about how I protected mine when my workouts were down to 12 minutes. What we explore: - How hypertrophy cluster training builds real strength in 20 minutes. - Why the nightly drink is costing you sleep, energy, and gut health. - What a blood panel and hormone baseline in your 40s tell you about perimenopause. - How to say no without explaining yourself. - Why protecting your personal real estate keeps you from disappearing into your roles. The Gabby Reece Show This is where I have real conversations with the people I find most worth listening to: scientists, athletes, coaches, parents, and thinkers who are doing the hard work of building a life that holds up over time. No hacks. No quick fixes. Just honest, practical conversations about performance, longevity, relationships, and what it actually takes to show up well at every age. If you are here, you probably already know that health is not a destination. It is how you live. I am glad you are along for it. Connect with Gabby Reece: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gabbyreece/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gabbyreeceofficial Website: https://gabriellereece.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thegabbyreeceshow.substack.com

September 14, 20261 hr 17 min

How EMF, 5G & Blue Light Affects Your Health | Philipp Samor von Holtzendorff-Fehling

Your body will tell you when you're too hot, too hungry, or too tired. But no one tells you that you can't feel the load your environment puts on your body, which is exactly why it's easy to ignore. Today I spoke with Philipp Samor von Holtzendorff-Fehling, founder of Leela Quantum Tech and a former T-Mobile executive, known for spending six years and more than 40 placebo-controlled trials building a case that the biofield is something you can measure and support. We unpack what he says shows up on brain scans during a 5G call, the studies behind his claims, and which everyday exposures he thinks matter most. He isn't selling fear or a magic bullet, and he leaves you with practical takeaways you can act on this week without buying a thing. What we explore: - EMF exposure: what a 256-channel EEG picks up seconds into a 5G call - Electric cars and electronics: the exposure you can't opt out of, and what to do instead - Blue light and sunlight: why he ranks them above food as a daily stressor - Biofield research: ATP production, wound healing, and what the studies actually measured - The two-minute check-in: the free daily practice he says matters most Chapters: 00:00 From Telecom Executive to Energy Work 04:33 Why Men Struggle to Trust Their Intuition 14:55 Why He Started Leela Quantum Tech 19:10 Why He Ran 40 Placebo-Controlled Trials 24:20 What an EEG Shows During a 5G Call 34:38 Are Electric Cars Frying Your Body? 40:36 Dog Study Results: Better Blood, Less Anxiety 46:29 How Stress and EMFs Affect Fertility 52:46 Blue Light or EMF: Which Is Worse? 59:01 How to Protect Kids from Screens and EMFs 01:13:09 The 2-Minute Morning and Night Check-In About Philipp Samor von Holtzendorff-Fehling: Philipp Samor von Holtzendorff-Fehling is the founder and CEO of Leela Quantum Tech and Quantum Upgrade. He spent over two decades as an international business executive, including a stint as Vice President at T-Mobile, while training privately in shamanic and other energy healing practices. He's also a Kundalini yoga teacher and a nationally ranked senior tennis player. Connect with Philipp Samor von Holtzendorff-Fehling: Website: https://leelaq.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/philipp_vhf/ Upgrade your energy, harmonize your EMF exposure, and elevate your wellness with Leela Quantum Tech’s science-backed quantum technology and get 10% off at leelaq.com when you use code GABBY at checkout. The Gabby Reece Show This is where I have real conversations with the people I find most worth listening to: scientists, athletes, coaches, parents, and thinkers who are doing the hard work of building a life that holds up over time. No hacks. No quick fixes. Just honest, practical conversations about performance, longevity, relationships, and what it actually takes to show up well at every age. If you are here, you probably already know that health is not a destination. It is how you live. I am glad you are along for it. Connect with Gabby Reece: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gabbyreece/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gabbyreeceofficial Website: https://gabriellereece.com Disclosure: This episode was created in partnership with Leela Quantum Tech. Leela Quantum Tech paid for the production of this episode. Gabby has been a longtime user and supporter of Leela Quantum Tech and its products. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thegabbyreeceshow.substack.com

September 7, 20261 hr 24 min

LONGEVITY EXPERT: The Minimum Effective Dose of Training For Fitness & Longevity at 73 | Mark Sisson

The people grinding hardest for their health are often the ones training themselves into breakdown. What if the endurance work you trust most is the very thing wrecking your heart? Mark Sisson is the founder of Mark's Daily Apple, Primal Kitchen, and Peluva, and one of the original architects of the ancestral health movement. He's a former elite endurance athlete who, at 73, now argues that the training that built his name nearly wrecked his heart. We talked about the minimum effective dose: why most people should stop running, how diet drives 80% of your results, and why your feet may be the most overlooked lever in staying strong for life. What we explore: - Why most people should stop running, and how endurance training drives overtraining and CNS stress. - How chronic cardio contributed to Mark's heart arrhythmias, common among lifelong endurance athletes. - What metabolic flexibility is, and why diet drives 80% of body composition. - Why foot health is the overlooked key to longevity and fall prevention. - How to tell a hack worth doing from biohacking noise. Chapters: 00:00 How to Get Healthy Without Chasing It 03:36 Why You Retire and Don't Feel Good 05:50 The Health Pillars Nobody Talks About 08:19 How to Build Metabolic Flexibility 11:51 The Minimum Effective Dose for Fitness 15:20 How to Read Your Blood Work 19:01 Signs You're Overtraining Your Nervous System 24:33 Get Ideal Body Composition With Less Effort 31:39 Why Most People Should Not Run 37:26 Why Foot Health Is the New Sleep 41:41 How Modern Shoes Destroy Foot Function 48:43 What Your Feet Do Barefoot on Sand 58:07 Why You Should Walk Backwards 59:27 How to Cut Through Biohacking Noise 01:07:40 Why High-Tech Shoes Won't Save You 01:22:22 The One Habit That Beats Everything About Mark Sisson: Mark Sisson is a former elite endurance athlete turned health educator and entrepreneur, author of Mark's Daily Apple and founder of Primal Kitchen and Peluva. At 73, he's one of the most credible voices on eating, training, and recovering for a long, strong life. Connect with Mark Sisson: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marksissonprimal Substack: https://www.marksdailyapple.com Newsletter: https://marks-newsletter-4655f1.beehiiv.com Get your Peluva shoes here for barefoot freedom: 👉 https://peluva.com – The Gabby Reece Show This is where I have real conversations with the people I find most worth listening to: scientists, athletes, coaches, parents, and thinkers who are doing the hard work of building a life that holds up over time. No hacks. No quick fixes. Just honest, practical conversations about performance, longevity, relationships, and what it actually takes to show up well at every age. If you are here, you probably already know that health is not a destination. It is how you live. I am glad you are along for it. Connect with Gabby Reece: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gabbyreece/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gabbyreeceofficial Website: https://gabriellereece.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thegabbyreeceshow.substack.com

August 31, 20261 hr 56 min

Nick Sweeney: The Breathwork Practice That Rebuilt His Body, Identity and Nervous System

Your doctor's prognosis was final: you'll never walk normally again and your career is over. But what if you could rewrite that recovery with the one tool you already carry with you, your breath? Nick Sweeney is the co-founder of Coherence and creator of the Vortex Method, but before any of that he was a Division 1 cross-country skier who couldn't walk for 10 months after a COVID-era injury. We talk about how he clawed his way out through daily breathwork done from bed, rebuilt enough to place top 20 nationally at Olympic trials, and walked away from the athlete identity to coach breathwork full-time. You are not your label, and the way back isn't always a treatment or a specialist. Sometimes it's the one tool you already carry with you. What we explore: - Breathwork for injury recovery: how Nick healed after 10 months unable to walk - Athletic identity loss: why it hurts more than the injury, and how to rebuild - Nervous system regulation: guarding your mind against the algorithm - Daily breathwork habit: why 5 minutes beats one long session - Overcoming comparison: the "timeline" reframe that breaks the loop Chapters: 00:00 Gen Z Olympic Skier Nick Sweeney's Backstory 03:58 How He Healed a Career Ending Injury With Breathwork 08:06 How to Find Your Identity Beyond Labels 11:40 Why He Left Oil and Gas for Breathwork 17:00 Can You Coach Breathwork Without Certifications 30:46 Why Accountability Matters More Than Information 32:20 How Daily Voice Memo Coaching Creates Change 35:05 Why Investing in Coaches Changed His Life 37:25 How to Let People Change and Release Attachment 41:40 How to Take Ownership and Stop Comparing Yourself 47:02 How to Get Clear on What You Really Want 58:11 How Past Trauma Shows Up in Relationships 01:17:45 How Focused Attention Healed His Foot 01:20:15 Fight Flight Freeze Fawn and Breathing to Regulate 01:23:53 How to Rewrite Pain and Trauma With Breathwork 01:26:21 Sun Gazing and Circadian Morning Routine 01:32:00 Realistic Breathwork for Busy Parents 01:38:00 Slow Breathing CO2 and Longevity Explained 01:45:15 What Is the Vortex Method Breathwork Program About Nick Sweeney: Nick Sweeney is a breathwork coach, former Division 1 cross-country skier, and co-founder of Coherence, a breathwork app he built with his brother. He's the creator of the Vortex Breath and Vortex Method, and he's leading a global movement to get large groups breathing in sync. Connect with Nick Sweeney: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@basedethos Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/basedethos Coherence App: https://www.coherencebreath.com Free Breathwork Course: https://www.polariscoaching.ai/newsletter – The Gabby Reece Show This is where I have real conversations with the people I find most worth listening to: scientists, athletes, coaches, parents, and thinkers who are doing the hard work of building a life that holds up over time. No hacks. No quick fixes. Just honest, practical conversations about performance, longevity, relationships, and what it actually takes to show up well at every age. If you are here, you probably already know that health is not a destination. It is how you live. I am glad you are along for it. Connect with Gabby Reece: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gabbyreece/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gabbyreeceofficial Website: https://gabriellereece.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thegabbyreeceshow.substack.com

August 24, 20261 hr 18 min

Navy SEAL on PTSD, Ibogaine & Rebuilding His Marriage After War | Marcus & Amber Capone

Some marriages get tested by distance. This one got tested by war, by silence, and by a version of a man that combat left behind. In this episode, I sit down with Marcus Capone, a retired Navy SEAL of 13 years, and his wife Amber Capone, co-founder and CEO of VETS (Veterans Exploring Treatment Solutions). We walk through the true cost of elite military service and their recovery, individually and as a couple. Marcus speaks candidly about compartmentalization, a survival skill that protects a SEAL in combat but erodes his home life, his drinking habits, treatments that failed him, and a period when suicide felt logical. Amber talks about her resentment and the personal work that freed her from waiting to be rescued. It's a story of refusing to stay stuck, and of a treatment that changed everything afterward. What we explore: - How deployment trains you to compartmentalize, and why that skill quietly erodes a marriage. - Why conventional PTSD treatments failed Marcus, and the undiagnosed traumatic brain injury behind it. - What ibogaine treatment actually involves and what shifts after. - How Amber healed through therapy, faith, and surrender rather than waiting on Marcus. - Why heavy drinking and pharmaceuticals became coping tools, and what finally broke the cycle. - Why roughly 17 veterans die by suicide daily, and what VETS is building to change it. Chapters: 00:00 A Navy SEAL Couple's Journey to Healing 02:17 Choosing the SEAL Path After 9/11 06:17 Raising Kids Alone as a SEAL Wife 11:41 The BUD/S Mindset That Changes You 16:21 What Constant Deployments Do to a Family 18:09 How SEAL Wives Compartmentalize Marriage 21:26 Life After the Teams and Losing Purpose 29:35 Why He Left the SEALs for Banking 35:24 The Therapy Breakthrough That Saved Amber 43:34 How Suicidal Thoughts Start With Numbing 45:57 Why Ibogaine Worked After Everything Failed 52:56 What Happens During an Ibogaine Trip 01:01:00 How Amber Saw Her Husband Change 01:05:08 Fighting FDA Barriers to Fund Veteran Healing 01:08:31 How to Support Veterans With PTSD About Marcus and Amber Capone: Marcus Capone served 13 years as a U.S. Navy SEAL before facing a harder battle at home: depression, TBI, PTSD, and treatments that never held. Amber Capone supported that career while raising their family, then drove the search for what conventional medicine missed. In 2019 they co-founded VETS, a nonprofit expanding access to psychedelic-assisted therapies for veterans through treatment grants, research, and policy reform Connect with Marcus and Amber Capone: Website: https://thecapones.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@conversationswiththecapones Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marcus_amber_capone Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/4ssUKN0CoCBU0SRDqFCYIu – The Gabby Reece Show This is where I have real conversations with the people I find most worth listening to: scientists, athletes, coaches, parents, and thinkers who are doing the hard work of building a life that holds up over time. No hacks. No quick fixes. Just honest, practical conversations about performance, longevity, relationships, and what it actually takes to show up well at every age. If you are here, you probably already know that health is not a destination. It is how you live. I am glad you are along for it. Connect with Gabby Reece: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gabbyreece/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gabbyreeceofficial Website: https://gabriellereece.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thegabbyreeceshow.substack.com

August 17, 20261 hr 54 min

Dave Asprey: How Can You Upgrade Your Brain, Body and Longevity

Some biohacking gets sold as a shortcut, hacking the right levers and you'll coast to 180. But the most important thing learned in a lifetime of measuring everything is the one thing that never shows up on a blood panel. I sat down with Dave Asprey, the entrepreneur who named and organized "biohacking," founder of Bulletproof, Danger Coffee, Upgrade Labs, and 40 Years of Zen, and four-time New York Times bestselling author. Join me to talk about what it really takes to build a body and mind that holds up for the long run. We move from data-driven protocols to the parts most people skip: parenting without reactivity, forgiveness, surrender, and knowing when your intuition is telling you something your spreadsheet can't. Dave opens up about his autism diagnosis, losing a $100M business, and why he believes mitochondrial function shapes not just your energy but your capacity to think clearly and connect. Whether you're a parent, a founder, or just trying to stay sharp as the years add up, this one frames longevity around your character, not only your bloodwork. What we explore: - How to raise resilient kids by modeling non-reactivity and clear boundaries. - Why intuition-first decisions, validated by data, beat leading with data alone. - What surrender really means, and the lesson behind a $100M loss. - How mitochondrial function connects energy to focus, mood, and clear thinking. - Why deliberate discomfort is an underrated tool for building durability at any age. Chapters: 00:00 The Godfather of Biohacking Explains It All 02:20 How to Parent Teens Without Reactivity 10:23 How Biohacking Goes Beyond the Body 11:25 Can You Actually Hack Consciousness? 24:11 What Actually Helps Kids on the Spectrum 30:37 Why Deliberate Discomfort Makes You Stronger 33:42 The Surrender Lesson From a $100M Loss 47:47 Why 80% of Longevity Is Fear of Death 50:29 The Case for Living to 180 Years 52:47 Why Personal Sovereignty Matters Most 53:57 How Trauma Silently Drains Your Energy 57:06 The 5 F-Words Your Body Runs On 01:05:35 How to Actually Screen for Cancer Early 01:19:14 Travel Hacks Every Frequent Flyer Needs 01:42:52 The Peptides Behind His Longevity Stack 01:47:21 Why He's Hopeful About Human Potential About Dave Asprey: Dave Asprey is the entrepreneur widely credited as the "father of biohacking" and the founder of Bulletproof, Danger Coffee, Upgrade Labs, and 40 Years of Zen. He's a four-time New York Times bestselling author and host of the top-ranked podcast The Human Upgrade, known for blending rigorous, data-driven experimentation with a broader philosophy about human potential. Connect with Dave Asprey: Website: https://daveasprey.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DaveAspreyBPR Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dave.asprey Get the 4x New York Best Selling Book: 👉 https://daveasprey.com/books – The Gabby Reece Show This is where I have real conversations with the people I find most worth listening to: scientists, athletes, coaches, parents, and thinkers who are doing the hard work of building a life that holds up over time. No hacks. No quick fixes. Just honest, practical conversations about performance, longevity, relationships, and what it actually takes to show up well at every age. If you are here, you probably already know that health is not a destination. It is how you live. I am glad you are along for it. Connect with Gabby Reece: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gabbyreece/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gabbyreeceofficial Website: https://gabriellereece.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thegabbyreeceshow.substack.com

August 10, 20261 hr 10 min

Live Q&A: Gabby Reece & Dr. Abbie Smith Ryan Answer Women's Biggest Health Questions

The Reecet: Live Q&A, recorded in Los Angeles with 45 women after three and a half days of training, I sat down with Dr. Abbie Smith-Ryan, exercise physiologist and professor at UNC Chapel Hill, to cut through the noise on supplements, menopause, AI, and what actually holds up in real life. What we explore: * Why AI accelerates health research but still needs human oversight to be useful. * How to prioritize supplements after menopause: omega-3, vitamin D, and magnesium. * What the omega-3 index test tells you and how to dose EPA and DHA. * How to time protein, creatine, and essential amino acids for better results. * Why worrying less, gratitude, and choosing relationships change your health. * Where menopause hormone therapy still has gaps, from the SSRI trial to unanswered questions. * How sunlight and red light tools fit into a real recovery routine. * Why reclaiming your time and attention matters more than any new trend. * How intuition and imposter syndrome shape the way women show up. * Why simple non-negotiables around training, sleep, and boundaries beat trends. Chapters: * 00:00 The Reecet One Health Q&A * 01:35 Should You Worry About AI and Your Health? * 05:56 The First Supplement to Take After Menopause * 08:29 How to Worry Less and Consistency Beats Doing It Perfectly * 13:46 Why Relationships Matter More Than Success * 20:00 How to Translate Health Science Into Real Decisions * 22:51 How to Time and Stack Your Supplements * 25:52 Why Sunlight Deserves a Spot in Your Routine * 34:24 The Biggest Unanswered Question in Women’s Health * 37:30 How to Spot Trends Worth Following * 47:51 How to Build Community and Keep It Alive * 50:13 The Simple Health Non-Negotiables That Matter * 01:05:00 Why Sweating Together Bonds Women for Life About Dr. Abbie Smith-Ryan: Dr. Abbie Smith-Ryan is a professor of exercise physiology and nutrition at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where she directs the Applied Physiology Laboratory. Her research focuses on exercise and nutrition interventions for body composition, metabolism, and women’s health across the lifespan, including perimenopause and menopause. Connect with Dr. Abbie Smith-Ryan: Website: http://asmithryan.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asmithryan/ – The Gabby Reece Show This is where I have real conversations with the people I find most worth listening to: scientists, athletes, coaches, parents, and thinkers who are doing the hard work of building a life that holds up over time. No hacks. No quick fixes. Just honest, practical conversations about performance, longevity, relationships, and what it actually takes to show up well at every age. If you are here, you probably already know that health is not a destination. It is how you live. I am glad you are along for it. Connect with Gabby Reece: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gabbyreece/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gabbyreeceofficial Website: https://gabbyreece.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thegabbyreeceshow.substack.com

August 3, 20261 hr 22 min

PARARESCUEMAN: How To Heal Trauma, Balance Your Masculine Energy, and Become Whole | Dominic Luke

I sat down with Dominic Luke, a former Air Force pararescueman of ten years and author of That Others May Love More , to talk about the formative trauma at seventeen, the shame and self-blame that followed, and how avoidance later surfaced as identity loss, heavier drinking, and strain in his marriage after leaving the military, how he reclaimed his power, from breathwork and yoga to professionally guided psychedelic ceremonies, and why healing eventually has to become service. What we explore: * How high capability can mask unhealed trauma * Why “it wasn’t your fault” unlocks real healing * What avoidance costs: identity loss, drinking, marriage strain * How breathwork, yoga, and psychedelics support recovery * Why healing has to become service Chapters: * 00:00 Dom Returns Solo to Open Up Fully * 02:15 The Italian Family Roots Behind His Story * 04:29 The Teen Trauma He Hid for Years * 09:11 Why Self-Blame Keeps You Stuck * 12:53 How to Parent Through Honest Conversations * 19:25 Why Being Capable Isn’t Being Healed * 21:58 How Opening Up Saved His Marriage * 25:04 Losing Your Identity After the Military * 29:52 How to Balance Masculine and Feminine Energy * 38:11 When Your Healing Becomes Your Purpose * 50:29 Why High Achievers Secretly Stall Out * 54:36 How Breathwork and CO2 Unlock Flow * 1:10:23 How Psychedelics Can Help You Heal * 1:17:59 Why Ben Roberts’ Story Still Matters About Dominic Luke: Dominic Luke served as a U.S. Air Force pararescueman for ten years. Today he’s an author, coach, yoga instructor, and XPT coach who works with high-performing leaders on the private struggles that capability tends to hide. His book, That Others May Love More , traces his own path through trauma, forgiveness, and reclaiming identity, and offers tools for anyone ready to stop repeating their patterns. Connect with Dominic Luke: Website: https://www.domluke.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_dominicluke_ Get a copy of Dominic Luke’s Book 👉 https://a.co/d/0gocOAnw – The Gabby Reece Show This is where I have real conversations with the people I find most worth listening to: scientists, athletes, coaches, parents, and thinkers who are doing the hard work of building a life that holds up over time. No hacks. No quick fixes. Just honest, practical conversations about performance, longevity, relationships, and what it actually takes to show up well at every age. If you are here, you probably already know that health is not a destination. It is how you live. I am glad you are along for it. Connect with Gabby Reece: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gabbyreece/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gabbyreeceofficial Website: https://gabriellereece.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thegabbyreeceshow.substack.com

July 27, 20261 hr 4 min

Kiana Danial: How She Turned $500 Into an 8-Figure Portfolio

Financial stress doesn't just live in your bank account, it lives in your body. In this episode, I sat down with Kiana Danial, founder of Invest Diva and creator of the Triple Compounding method to unpack why money is just as much a wellbeing issue as sleep, movement, or nutrition, and why investing confidently starts with understanding your own risk tolerance, not chasing hype. This episode gives you a system for thinking about risk, debt, and growth instead of a list of stock tips. What we explore: - Risk tolerance: separating personality from actual financial capacity - Candlestick psychology: reading market emotion instead of chasing headlines - Triple compounding: building wealth across self, business, and investments - Kids and money: Roth IRA, UTMA, 529 accounts, and hiring your own children - Portfolio borrowing: using leverage instead of selling and paying taxes Chapters: 00:00 Why Personal Finance Is a Wellbeing Issue 01:32 From Iran to an Eight-Figure Portfolio 07:07 The 3 Factors That Shape Risk Tolerance 10:46 Reading Stock Candles Instead of Headlines 13:21 How $50 a Month Builds Wealth 16:56 Roth IRA vs UTMA vs 529 for Kids 21:54 How to Borrow Against Your Portfolio Tax-Free 25:24 The Habit That Separates Wealth Builders From Everyone Else 32:09 Money Myths Keeping You From Investing 41:14 Robinhood vs Schwab vs Fidelity Compared 49:03 Overlooked Sectors: Energy, Defense, and Boring Giants 58:32 How She Prioritizes Sleep Despite a Busy Schedule About Kiana Danial: Kiana Danial is the founder and CEO of Invest Diva and the creator of Triple Compounding, a wealth-building framework that took her from $500 to an eight-figure portfolio. A former engineer and best-selling author of nine books, she's known for translating investing into plain, usable language without the hype. Connect with Kiana Danial Website: https://www.triplecompounding.com/yes Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/investdiva/ This episode is sponsored by: TRUE NUTRITION: 👉 Get 20% off your first custom blend at truenutrition.com/GABBY with code GABBY – The Gabby Reece Show This is where I have real conversations with the people I find most worth listening to: scientists, athletes, coaches, parents, and thinkers who are doing the hard work of building a life that holds up over time. No hacks. No quick fixes. Just honest, practical conversations about performance, longevity, relationships, and what it actually takes to show up well at every age. If you are here, you probably already know that health is not a destination. It is how you live. I am glad you are along for it. Connect with Gabby Reece: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gabbyreece/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gabbyreeceofficial Website: https://gabriellereece.com Produced by Dear Media . See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info . This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thegabbyreeceshow.substack.com