#307 How To Stop Self-Sabotage, Tackle Big Challenges, Speak Up for Yourself

This week Gabby Reece talks with jiu-jitsu and self defense coach Cesalina Gracie. Cesalina shares her incredible journey of resilience and determination as she prepared to climb Mount Everest in just six weeks! She discusses the emotional and physical challenges she faced, the importance of mindset, and the rigorous training regimen she undertook. Cesalina emphasizes the significance of nutrition, mental preparation, and the role of coaching in overcoming obstacles. Through her experiences, she highlights the lessons learned from the mountain and the power of self-belief in achieving seemingly impossible goals. Chapters00:00 The Journey of Resilience02:56 Facing the Challenge of Everest06:10 Training for the Summit09:08 Mindset and Mental Preparation12:06 Nutrition and Physical Conditioning15:00 Overcoming Physical and Emotional Barriers18:01 Lessons from the Mountain20:56 The Importance of Posture23:59 Building Strength and Endurance26:55 The Role of Coaching29:52 Pushing Through Pain and Doubt32:49 The Power of the Mind35:55 Experiencing the Kumbu Icefall38:45 Reflections on Life and Choices46:45 The Mental and Physical Aspects of Training49:07 Finding Relaxation in Stressful Situations51:58 Advocating for Yourself in Critical Moments56:31 The Power of Faith and Intuition01:01:21 Navigating Gender Dynamics in Mountaineering01:06:51 The Importance of Experience and Team Dynamics01:12:03 Self-Sabotage and Overcoming Fear01:18:32 Building Self-Esteem to Combat Self-Sabotage01:28:22 The Impact of Support and Encouragement01:31:13 The Importance of Caring in Coaching01:32:22 The Journey to the Summit01:34:29 The Duality of Achievement and Loss01:37:05 The Descent: A Different Perspective01:39:37 Post-Climb Reflections and Healing01:40:52 Finding Love After Everest01:44:02 Empowering Women Through Awareness01:46:51 Building an Online Presence01:49:01 Transformative Impact of Social Media01:56:32 Modeling Behavior for the Next GenerationFor more Gabby:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gabbyreece/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gabbyreeceofficialThe Gabby Reece Show Podcast on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeEINLNlGvIceFOP7aAZk5A Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. 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