Former professional volleyball player, model, and lifelong athlete Gabrielle Reece joins the show for a grounded, powerful conversation about what it actually means to think—and live—like an athlete. We talk about pursuing excellence without perfection, why being “selfish” with your energy can make you better for everyone around you, and how mental strength is built just as deliberately as physical strength. Gabby shares what truly drives her, how she uses fear as a compass instead of a stop sign, and the importance of telling yourself better stories—especially as you move through different seasons of life. We also get practical: her real life gratitude practice, exercise snacking for busy days, the one movement almost everyone can do in 10 minutes for maximum benefit, her current training split, and non stimulant ways she supports energy and focus (including an honest take on nicotine). Gabby opens up about being wired for hypervigilance, shedding old identities, navigating conflict in marriage and parenting, and why internal strength matters more than external toughness. This episode is about aging with power, feeling good through perimenopause, building better boundaries with yourself, and surrounding yourself with people who raise your standard. If you want to train your body, sharpen your mindset, and live with more intention—this one will stay with you.

No filters, no fluff, and definitely no 12-step routines. Skincare has never been more confusing (or more aggressive) and in this episode, your favorite celebrity’s favorite esthetician, Shani Darden, is giving her unfiltered take on what actually works for good skin… and what’s mostly just really good marketing. We talk about why sun damage is still the biggest issue she sees, when lasers can be helpful and when they can actually backfire, how to use retinol correctly on both your face and your body, and what peels really work for scars and pigmentation. We also get into LED masks, overhyped beauty categories, desert-island products, and the easiest ways to make your skin look better fast. Plus, we have some fun talking about the weirdest beauty products she’s ever tried and things we’ve both been influenced to buy on TikTok Shop. It’s super educational, super relatable, and very real; basically everything you want when you’re trying to take better care of your skin without falling for every new trend. Visit @well.pod for a full list of products mentioned in this episode