Gabby Reece: Resilience in Training, Parenting, & Relationships

You know how to train hard. But do you know how to live well?

In this episode, Judd talks with elite athlete, author, and performance coach Gabby Reece. They unpack strength from breath to body to emotional backbone. This isn’t about sets and reps—it’s about building a life that holds under pressure.

Gabby is a former professional volleyball player, Nike’s first female athlete with a signature shoe, and a pioneer in performance training and wellness. She’s also the co-founder of XPT Life, a breath and movement-based fitness system developed with her husband, big wave surfer Laird Hamilton. Beyond athletics, she’s known for her insight into relationships, parenting, and personal growth—blending physical intensity with emotional intelligence.

Gabby doesn’t just talk training—she delivers a masterclass in mindset, discipline, and longevity, backed by decades of experience in sport, marriage, motherhood, and self-work.

Mindset – How high-performers manage mood, fear, and identity without losing their edge
Discipline – Why carving out non-negotiable space for your training and breathwork is essential
Longevity – How breath control, recovery, and emotional resilience extend your impact

Key Highlights:

• Tactical breath training and how it rewires your stress response
• What strong marriages look like under pressure
• The truth about postpartum fitness and carving out “training real estate”
• Why “not being a victim” is the most important rule you can teach your kids
• The danger of outsourcing your instincts—and how to reclaim them

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About the Host:
Hosted by Judd Lienhard, a former Army Ranger, college linebacker, and seasoned strength and conditioning coach. With a background in military special operations and over 15 years in the performance world, Judd focuses on clear, actionable conversations around discipline, resilience, mindset, and growth—on the field, in the gym, and at home.

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The Judd Lienhard Podcast delivers unfiltered conversations with elite athletes, military leaders, and top coaches, exploring performance, mindset, and resilience. From NFL vets to Special Forces operators, each episode is packed with real-world lessons on training, leadership, and pushing limits.

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