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

The Gabby Reece Show

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🗓️ 3 February 2025

⏱️ 124 minutes

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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. Chapters 00:00 The Journey of Resilience 02:56 Facing the Challenge of Everest 06:10 Training for the Summit 09:08 Mindset and Mental Preparation 12:06 Nutrition and Physical Conditioning 15:00 Overcoming Physical and Emotional Barriers 18:01 Lessons from the Mountain 20:56 The Importance of Posture 23:59 Building Strength and Endurance 26:55 The Role of Coaching 29:52 Pushing Through Pain and Doubt 32:49 The Power of the Mind 35:55 Experiencing the Kumbu Icefall 38:45 Reflections on Life and Choices 46:45 The Mental and Physical Aspects of Training 49:07 Finding Relaxation in Stressful Situations 51:58 Advocating for Yourself in Critical Moments 56:31 The Power of Faith and Intuition 01:01:21 Navigating Gender Dynamics in Mountaineering 01:06:51 The Importance of Experience and Team Dynamics 01:12:03 Self-Sabotage and Overcoming Fear 01:18:32 Building Self-Esteem to Combat Self-Sabotage 01:28:22 The Impact of Support and Encouragement 01:31:13 The Importance of Caring in Coaching 01:32:22 The Journey to the Summit 01:34:29 The Duality of Achievement and Loss 01:37:05 The Descent: A Different Perspective 01:39:37 Post-Climb Reflections and Healing 01:40:52 Finding Love After Everest 01:44:02 Empowering Women Through Awareness 01:46:51 Building an Online Presence 01:49:01 Transformative Impact of Social Media 01:56:32 Modeling Behavior for the Next Generation For more Gabby: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gabbyreece/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gabbyreeceofficial The Gabby Reece Show Podcast on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeEINLNlGvIceFOP7aAZk5A Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	I started crying and I went back to the gym and I was so angry.
0:05.0	And I did. It took me two hours and 40 minutes to finish that session.
0:09.0	I wasn't even taking breaks. I was just like pushing through it.
0:12.0	And I was crying the whole session.
0:15.0	And I was doing dead lips with tears rolling down my eyes.
0:19.0	And I was in physical pain and I was an emotional pain. I was so
0:23.4	tired. And, you know, it was one of those moments where I was like, why am I putting myself through
0:28.8	this? Hi, everyone. So today's episode is really about resilience. I mean, it's the kind that
0:35.1	doesn't just show up in the moments of ease, but it forges in the fire of real struggle.
0:40.6	And my guest today is a dear friend of mine, Cecilina Gracie, and she has an incredible story about perseverance.
0:47.0	So from training for Everest, that's right, in just six and a half weeks, she got the idea.
0:51.9	I remember when she called me.
0:53.3	And in six and a half weeks, she was going to go to overcoming moments of doubt, exhaustion, and even life-threatening
0:59.9	conditions. She embodies what it means to really refuse to give up. We talk about the mindset
1:06.8	required to face impossible challenges and how physical strength is only really part of the equation
1:12.6	and the unexpected lessons that she learned in really the most extreme environments.
1:17.6	So whether you're an athlete or an entrepreneur like Cecilina is herself or simply someone navigating life and really hard days,
1:25.6	this conversation is a powerful reminder that we are all capable of so much more than we think.
1:32.2	As we say, all is mental.
1:35.5	Welcome to Gabby Reese Show.
1:37.8	Let's go.
1:48.0	Cecilina Gracie, welcome to the house. This is how I have to see you. We have to book a podcast so we can visit.
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