Wiser Than Me with Julia Louis-Dreyfus Julia Gets Wise with Diana Nyad
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Jan 14, 2026 
Diana Nyad, a legendary long-distance swimmer and motivational speaker, shares her incredible journey of swimming from Cuba to Florida at age 64. She discusses the importance of resilience, loyalty, and the chosen family that supports her. Topics include overcoming past trauma, adapting to aging through fitness, and the mental challenges faced during ultra swims. Diana also reflects on her career in broadcasting and the regret of not speaking out against sexism while navigating her path. It's a powerful conversation about endurance, both in athletics and life.
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Rejecting Age Limits
- Diana Nyad rejects age-based limitations and credits daily motion and lifelong discipline for her vitality.
- She says genetics help but persistence and honoring "the temple of the body" built her sustained fitness.
Move Daily, Schedule Rest
- Move every day even if it's small and include rest as part of training to prevent injury.
- Diana Nyad insists on at least some movement daily and schedules rest strategically when training intensely.
Use Rituals To Build Resilience
- Train with clear, extreme rituals to build mental and physical resilience.
- Nyad performs 1,000 consecutive burpees twice weekly and prepares the night before with hydration and mindset.