Laird Hamilton Gets Honest About Being a Husband

The Gabby Reece Show

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Health & Fitness, Business, Society & Culture, Relationships, Entrepreneurship, Mental Health

4.8 • 890 Ratings

🗓️ 4 November 2024

⏱️ 103 minutes

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Summary

Gabby engages in a candid and insightful conversation with her husband, Laird Hamilton, legendary big wave surfer and co-founder of various fitness and lifestyle initiatives. Laird shares his philosophy on the importance of play, the invisible discipline it cultivates, and how he integrates joy and challenge into his daily life. Their discussion dives into the role of family, navigating different life stages, and the balancing act of pursuing personal passions while maintaining deep familial connections. Gabby and Laird explore lessons learned over decades of their relationship, personal growth, and the art of finding fulfillment in life’s simple and profound moments. Sponsors: LolaVie: Get 15% off LolaVie with code GABBY at https://www.lolavie.com/GABBY! #lolaviepod BonCharge: My listeners get 25% off with this great Black Friday / Cyber Monday deal when you order from boncharge.com and use my exclusive promo code GABBY25 at checkout. Jenni Kayne: From now through the end of November, shop the @jennikayne sale and get 25% at jennikayne.com/REECE15! #jennikaynepartner Chapters: The Power of Play in Everyday Life [00:00:00 - 00:08:00] Explore how play shapes discipline and joy in daily routines with insights from Laird Hamilton. Parenting Insights: Balancing Family and Personal Passions [00:08:01 - 00:16:00] Laird shares valuable lessons on fatherhood and maintaining balance between personal and family life. Life Lessons from Big Wave Surfing [00:16:01 - 00:24:00] Delve into how Laird’s deep connection to the ocean influences his approach to challenges and success. The Spiritual Connection to Nature and Surfing [00:24:01 - 00:32:00] Laird discusses the lifelong influence of the ocean and how it shapes his sense of fulfillment. Embracing Growth: From Surfing to New Challenges [00:32:01 - 00:40:00] Hear about Laird’s evolution from focusing solely on surfing to embracing a holistic approach to personal growth. Invisible Discipline: The Hidden Benefits of Play [00:40:01 - 00:48:00] Laird elaborates on how engaging in play fosters natural dedication and resilience in all pursuits. Staying Resilient: Overcoming Setbacks and Injuries [00:48:01 - 00:56:00] Learn how Laird has maintained resilience and navigated through injuries with his unique mindset. Finding Fulfillment: Personal and Family Balance [00:56:01 - 01:04:00] Gabby and Laird reflect on the importance of balancing personal achievements with family presence. Listening to Instincts: Trusting Your Inner Voice [01:04:01 - 01:12:00] Discover why Laird believes in listening to instincts and being present during life’s transitions. The Evolution of Passion and Life's Simple Joys [01:12:01 - 01:20:00] Gabby and Laird discuss finding joy in simplicity and the ongoing pursuit of life’s passions. The Art of Living Fully: Final Thoughts on Play and Balance [01:20:01 - End] Wrap up with Gabby and Laird’s reflections on the lasting impact of play and the art of living a balanced life. For More Laird Hamilton: Instagram: @LairdHamilton TikTok: @thereallairdhamilton For More Gabby Reece: 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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0:29.9	See, we'll make an invitation to everyone to just try to play a little more.
0:33.8	You know, it could be like me and you with backgammon or something.
0:36.1	Oh my God, We're not playing
0:37.6	anymore. You see that word? We are not playing anymore. We stopped playing for like 20 years.
0:43.3	Do you remember that? We used to play and then we stopped playing literally for 20 years. Then we learned
0:47.3	a new way. He taught us poison. Yeah. And then I think we're back. I think I'm not playing
0:52.6	anymore with you. How come? You are the worst loser I've ever seen. Oh my gosh. And then I think we're back. I think I'm not playing anymore with you. How come? You are the worst loser I've ever seen. Oh my gosh. And then you were stomping.
0:59.2	Show me a good loser and I'll show you a loser. I know, but it's unbelievable. And it's before bed. And then you fall asleep. You fall asleep in two minutes and I'm still pissed that you're rude. You're not exactly a great loser yourself. Just because you hold it in,
1:12.5	doesn't mean mine's out and yours is in. No, no, no, no. Yeah, yeah. It's a shrapnel thing.
1:16.8	You were stomping up the stairs, calling your dog. Like you and the dog were going to bed, right?
1:22.2	And then I was like, are you, are you really going to do this? And you're like, Hi, everyone, I'm Gabby Reese.
1:28.1	I'm a retired professional volleyball player and co-founder of Laird Superfood and
1:32.2	XPT Fitness.
1:33.8	On this podcast, we interview experts about the latest in health and fitness
1:38.1	so you can maximize performance in all areas of your busy life.
1:43.7	And my guest today is Laird Hamilton. He's perhaps one of the
1:47.3	greatest big wave surfers of all time and one of the co-inventors of Toin surfing, modern day
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