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EPISODE · Dec 12, 2025 · 58 MIN

Laird Hamilton & Gabby Reece on Love, Longevity, and Aging with Power

from The Midlife Chrysalis · host Chip Conley

Ever wondered why some people get stronger, wiser, and more grounded with age?In this powerful conversation, Laird Hamilton and Gabby Reece reveal why midlife is actually the most dynamic, resilient, and liberating season of life. They open up about growing up on islands, how they met, what keeps their partnership strong, and why presence, patience, and community matter more than ever. From breathwork and injury recovery to identity shifts, parenting, and purpose, they share the hard-earned wisdom that helps them stay grounded, strong, and deeply connected.If you’re ready to see midlife as a chrysalis, not a crisis, this episode is for you. Watch now. Timestamps:00:00 Welcome00:09 Childhood and Island Upbringing05:06 How Gabby and Laird Met09:24 Navigating Two Athletic Careers14:26 Relationship with Your Aging Body21:46 Breathwork and Training Philosophy26:04 Books and Science Behind Breathwork29:42 Midlife Crisis vs Midlife Chrysalis37:59 What Gets Better With Age41:51 Relationship With Risk and Mortality45:36 Presence and Stillness51:47 Wisdom Bumper Sticker54:17 Closing Remarks Learn more about MEA at ⁠https://www.meawisdom.com/#LairdHamilton #GabbyReece #MidlifeWisdom #MidlifeChrysalis #HealthyAging #LongevityLifestyle #BreathworkTraining #MindBodyHealth #MidlifeTransformation #AgingWell #PeakPerformance #AthleteMindset #MidlifeGrowth #ModernElder #ChipConley

Ever wondered why some people get stronger, wiser, and more grounded with age?In this powerful conversation, Laird Hamilton and Gabby Reece reveal why midlife is actually the most dynamic, resilient, and liberating season of life. They open up about growing up on islands, how they met, what keeps their partnership strong, and why presence, patience, and community matter more than ever. From breathwork and injury recovery to identity shifts, parenting, and purpose, they share the hard-earned wisdom that helps them stay grounded, strong, and deeply connected.If you’re ready to see midlife as a chrysalis, not a crisis, this episode is for you. Watch now. Timestamps:00:00 Welcome00:09 Childhood and Island Upbringing05:06 How Gabby and Laird Met09:24 Navigating Two Athletic Careers14:26 Relationship with Your Aging Body21:46 Breathwork and Training Philosophy26:04 Books and Science Behind Breathwork29:42 Midlife Crisis vs Midlife Chrysalis37:59 What Gets Better With Age41:51 Relationship With Risk and Mortality45:36 Presence and Stillness51:47 Wisdom Bumper Sticker54:17 Closing Remarks Learn more about MEA at ⁠https://www.meawisdom.com/#LairdHamilton #GabbyReece #MidlifeWisdom #MidlifeChrysalis #HealthyAging #LongevityLifestyle #BreathworkTraining #MindBodyHealth #MidlifeTransformation #AgingWell #PeakPerformance #AthleteMindset #MidlifeGrowth #ModernElder #ChipConley

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