#020 - Garrett and Jessica Gee - The Day Before ACL Surgery

Garrett and Jessica Gee have built a life around adventure.Through The Bucket List Family, they’ve spent the last decade traveling the world with their children, embracing uncertainty, chasing experiences, and saying yes to opportunities that most people only dream about. Movement, travel, surfing, and exploration are not just things they do. They are a fundamental part of who they are.In this episode, Garrett and Jessica join Dr. MASI in Santa Cruz just one day before Garrett’s ACL reconstruction surgery.What follows is a conversation about far more than injury. Together, they explore what happens when an unexpected setback challenges your identity, your routines, and your plans for the future. Garrett shares the emotional reality of facing his first major injury, while Jessica reflects on her own experience recovering from multiple ACL tears and the lessons she learned about resilience, perspective, and asking for help.They discuss the role of community during recovery, how active people navigate uncertainty, and why some of life’s most meaningful lessons often emerge during seasons we never would have chosen for ourselves.Whether you’re facing an injury, navigating a difficult chapter, or learning how to embrace a future that looks different than expected, this conversation offers a powerful reminder that growth often happens when life forces us to slow down.In this episode, you’ll learn:• How Garrett tore his ACL and the decisions that followed• Why injury can challenge our sense of identity• How Jessica’s ACL recoveries shaped her perspective on resilience• The emotional side of recovery and asking for help• How community influences healing and decision making• Why active people often struggle to slow down• The connection between movement, purpose, and well being• How surfing became such an important part of Garrett’s life• Why gratitude often emerges through adversity• How to trust the process when the future feels uncertainConnect with Garrett & JessicaInstagram: @thebucketlistfamilyYouTube: The Bucket List FamilyFollow Dr. MASIInstagram: @doctor.masiFollow The ProcessInstagram: @_theprocesspodcastDisclaimer: This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional regarding any medical condition, injury, or treatment.