In this rich and wide-ranging episode of What’s the Rusch, Rebecca Rusch welcomes beach volleyball legend, author, entrepreneur, and wellness icon Gabby Reece. Known for her powerhouse presence on and off the court, Gabby joins Rebecca for a real and reflective conversation on what it means to live a full-contact life—with strength, clarity, and compassion.Together, they explore the transitions that come with aging, identity, motherhood, and purpose, as Gabby shares how she continues to evolve from athlete to leader, from competitor to creator. They talk about the need for structure and stillness, learning to surrender as a parent, building sustainable wellness practices, and why perfection has no place in a purposeful life. Gabby opens up about her upbringing, her challenges, and the deep personal work she’s done to lead with integrity, balance both masculine and feminine energies, and continue making an impact.This episode is an invitation to do the work—and to keep asking what truly matters?In this episode, Rebecca and Gabby discuss:The mindset shift from performance to lifestyleUsing structure and discipline to protect your stillnessNavigating transitions with purpose and self-awarenessLearning to parent through surrender, not controlHow failure plays a key role in shaping purposeThe truth about visibility, beauty, and agingWhy strong doesn’t have to mean hard—and soft doesn’t mean weakTransformative Insights:“White space” is not a luxury—it’s part of the disciplineDoing something well doesn’t mean doing it foreverThe body is a portal for deeper emotional and spiritual clarityWe can reframe aging as wisdom, not lossSurrender is not weakness—it’s a form of strengthVulnerable Moments:Gabby opens up about growing up without consistent parental supportHer honest reflections on failing in business, parenting, and marriageHow she’s working to release the internal governors holding her backThe fear of running out of time—and what she’s doing about itPractical Wisdom:Make “doing nothing” part of your practiceDon’t chase metrics—trust your own inner signalsCreate your day around your energy, not just your to-do listLet your body reflect your values, not just your aestheticsPersonal Growth:Gabby’s journey from sports icon to wellness entrepreneurLearning to hold space for both strength and softnessReinventing yourself again and again without apologyHelpful Links:Gabby Reece’s WebsiteThe Gabby Reece Show (Podcast) Laird SuperfoodXPT LifeSponsor: MomentousCheck out the new Momentous Women’s Three protocol and their full lineup of supplements. Use code RUSCH for 35% off and keep thriving. livemomentous.com.Support What’s the RuschLove the show? Rate, review, or share it with someone who’s ready to embrace the work behind the glow.Connect with Rebecca RuschWebsite