Ever wondered why some people get stronger, wiser, and more grounded with age?
In this powerful conversation, Laird Hamilton and Gabby Reece reveal why midlife is actually the most dynamic, resilient, and liberating season of life. They open up about growing up on islands, how they met, what keeps their partnership strong, and why presence, patience, and community matter more than ever. From breathwork and injury recovery to identity shifts, parenting, and purpose, they share the hard-earned wisdom that helps them stay grounded, strong, and deeply connected.
If you’re ready to see midlife as a chrysalis, not a crisis, this episode is for you. Watch now.
Timestamps:
00:00 Welcome
00:09 Childhood and Island Upbringing
05:06 How Gabby and Laird Met
09:24 Navigating Two Athletic Careers
14:26 Relationship with Your Aging Body
21:46 Breathwork and Training Philosophy
26:04 Books and Science Behind Breathwork
29:42 Midlife Crisis vs Midlife Chrysalis
37:59 What Gets Better With Age
41:51 Relationship With Risk and Mortality
45:36 Presence and Stillness
51:47 Wisdom Bumper Sticker
54:17 Closing Remarks
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