The Gabby Reece Show

I'm stoic by nature, yet this week my kids had me in tears twice and fantasizing about walking out the door. Being tired and stressed is the worst combination, and since your brain can't feel gratitude and fear at the same time, the real test is pulling the levers you already have when it counts.

Today it's just me, sharing a solo episode on stress management from two of the hardest days I've had in a while, between a tense call with Laird while he's traveling and real friction with my kids. I talk about why training and sleep are my first line of defense, how a five-minute silent meditation and simple breathwork calm my nervous system, and why gratitude and anxiety can't share the same space. Pick one lever this week, like getting to bed earlier or breathing with a longer exhale. Then use it the next time things get heated.

What we explore:
- Why training and sleep are the best stress management tools.
- How a five-minute silent meditation resets your mood.
- Why crying can be a healthy emotional release.
- How box breathing down-regulates your nervous system fast.
- Why gratitude and anxiety can't coexist in the brain.

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



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You already know what would make you feel better, and you keep doing the opposite anyway. What if the fix isn't more willpower, but one small win and a new script running in your head?

Today I sit down with Richard Barker, the Incredible Hypnotist. He is known for going from British soldier and police officer to performing comedy hypnosis in 38 countries. We talk about how language shapes the subconscious, why change takes 5 to 30 days, and how to separate pain from suffering. 

This week, do one thing you didn't do yesterday and celebrate it. When you hear yourself say "I can't," try "just pretend I can."

What we explore:
- Why small wins rewire habits faster than willpower.
- How hypnosis reprograms anxiety and self-sabotage.
- What grief teaches about separating pain from suffering.
- How playfulness lowers stress and anxiety.
- How to overcome stage fright with simple public speaking tips

Chapters:
00:00 How Language Changes Minds
03:57 Why Crime Victims Need to Feel Heard
08:55 Can Anyone Be Hypnotized?
14:00 Hypnosis for Anxiety and Bad Habits
19:39 How Long Does Hypnosis Take to Work?
28:08 How Playfulness Melts Away Stress
33:12 How to Stop Self-Sabotage
39:44 Small Wins That Rewire Your Habits
46:43 How to Stop Suffering After Loss
50:49 How Gratitude Rewires Your Brain
01:03:42 How to Turn Stage Fright Into Energy
01:06:57 RSVP: 4 Public Speaking Voice Tips

About Richard Barker:
Richard Barker, the Incredible Hypnotist, is a former British Army soldier and UK police detective turned comedy stage hypnotist, author, and keynote speaker. He has performed in 38 countries and appeared on The Today Show and The Late Late Show with James Corden. He uses the stage to open the door, then helps people change anxiety, fears, and habits one-on-one.

Connect with Richard Barker:
Website: https://incrediblehypnotist.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/richardbarkerhypnotist
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/incrediblehypnotist

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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

After 50, your body starts to melt unless you give it a reason not to. It isn't rocket science, just the basics we tend to skip, done consistently.

Today it's just me, answering the question I get asked more than any other: how do I keep muscle at 56? I'm a former professional volleyball player, and I've carried lean muscle since I was 18 that I had to work hard to build and now work to maintain. We talk about getting your hormones and thyroid checked, leading every meal with protein, lifting three days a week, and protecting your sleep. Get the basics right before you reach for the sexy levers like creatine and amino acids. This week, book your blood work, put protein first on your plate, and aim to be in bed by 10.

What we explore:
- Why bloodwork, HRT, and thyroid health come first.
- How to lead with protein without chasing gram targets.
- Why lifting three days a week protects muscle and bone density.
- What sleep has to do with muscle recovery after 50.
- Why your body changes week to week, and why that's okay.

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

Forgiveness might be the most underrated health practice we have. What does it take to choose it after losing both of your parents in a single morning?

Maoz Inon is an Israeli peace activist, Co-CEO of InterAct International, and co-author of the New York Times bestseller The Future Is Peace. We talk about rejecting revenge, radical forgiveness, and his five-step framework for turning a dream into action. Forgiveness is how you stop living the life someone else chose for you. Hope is an action, so next time you feel hurt, ask what you want to build with it, not who to blame.

What we explore:
- How Maoz and his family chose to reject revenge after losing their parents.
- Why forgiveness is personal freedom, and how to practice it when betrayal runs deep.
- What a farmer father's daily catastrophes taught about agency and rebuilding.
- How a 5-step framework turns hope into action: dream, values, coalition, roadmap, execution.
- Why vulnerability and storytelling open doors that arguing never will

Chapters:
00:00 Why His Family Refused Revenge
06:48 A Farmer's Rule for Facing Any Catastrophe
13:22 The Star Vision That Became a 5-Step Plan
20:42 How Ignorance Turns Into Fear and Hate
30:02 Radical Forgiveness and How Sharing Pain Heals
42:02 How Europe Turned Enemies Into Partners
51:24 We're Always 2 Weeks Away From Peace
56:12 How Vulnerability Disarms a Hostile Room

About Maoz Inon: 
Maoz Inon is an Israeli peace activist, entrepreneur, and co-CEO of InterAct International, a nonprofit dedicated to Middle East peace. He co-founded peace-focused ventures including the Jesus Trail, Fauzi Azar Inn, and Abraham Hostels, and co-authored The Future Is Peace with Aziz Abu Sarah. His work is a masterclass in turning profound loss into disciplined, practical action.

Connect with Maoz Inon:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maozinon
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@maozinon
Twitter/X: https://x.com/maozinon

📖 Grab the New York Times bestseller The Future Is Peace:
👉 https://thefutureispeace.com

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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

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
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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