#334 Olympic Skier Reveals The Mindset Shift To Overcome Your Fears | Alex Ferreira
The Gabby Reece Show
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4.8 • 954 Ratings
🗓️ 28 July 2025
⏱️ 92 minutes
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Summary
What does it take to dominate a dangerous sport—and still have fun doing it?
In this inspiring episode of The Gabby Reece Show, Olympic freestyle skier and X Games legend Alex Ferreira joins Gabby for a raw and revealing conversation. From overcoming fear and injuries to the mindset behind a perfect season, Alex shares the secrets that have propelled him to the top of his sport—and the truth about what it takes to stay there.
They explore:
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Alex’s mental training and strategies for peak performance
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His physical prep and recovery routines
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How he manages fear and pressure in high-stakes moments
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The story behind his viral ski-world alter ego, Hotdog Hans, and why laughter is key to longevity
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How gratitude, perseverance, and purpose shape his path—on and off the slopes
As he enters what may be his final competitive season, Alex opens up about legacy, identity, and what comes next.
Don’t miss this mix of elite athlete wisdom, behind-the-scenes stories, and contagious personality from one of skiing’s boldest voices.
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| 0:00.0 | I kind of do like being paranoid and scared and pushing myself out of that comfort zone. |
| 0:05.0 | Another part of me really hates it. |
| 0:06.0 | How am I able to handle the emotions and the tightness in my chest and the horrible, horrible feelings that every athlete gets in your stomach when you feel like you're going to die from prior work and affirmations in sheer belief? |
| 0:20.0 | It is my last season. |
| 0:22.1 | I have 10 months left in my career. |
| 0:24.7 | One Olympics, one main goal. |
| 0:28.1 | What are we not seeing at home? |
| 0:30.8 | That's a great question. |
| 0:32.4 | Honestly. |
| 0:33.5 | Hi, everyone. |
| 0:34.0 | Welcome to the show. |
| 0:35.5 | Fear is something that we all face, but not everyone chooses to meet it head on over and over again. |
| 0:41.7 | So many of us allow it to block us from the lives that we dream of living. Well, my guest today is a perfect example of what we can achieve when we create a relationship with fear. |
| 0:52.3 | He's an Olympic skier, a three-time X-Games gold medalist, |
| 0:56.4 | and the first half-pipe skier to pull off a perfect season. He's flown down mountains, |
| 1:01.6 | launched into the unknown, and landed in the moments that most of us can only imagine. |
| 1:07.0 | What sets him apart isn't just his skill, but it's his mindset. So whether you're an athlete or not, |
| 1:12.3 | doesn't matter, the lessons he shares on fear, failure, and growth in this episode have the power |
| 1:18.4 | to transform your life. And I'm so excited for you to hear them. Please welcome Alex Ferrer. |
| 1:24.2 | All right, Alex Ferrer, welcome to the show. Welcome to my home. |
| 1:28.3 | Thank you so much for having me. |
| 1:29.3 | You know, a lot of times the guests I have on here are, you know, sort of people in wellness, |
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