Episodes

  • Rejection in Hollywood Taught Me This About Success | feat. Luke Cook

    Rejection in Hollywood Taught Me This About Success | feat. Luke Cook
    Feb 16 2026
    Actor, creator, and entrepreneur Luke Cook joins Gabby Reece for an honest, funny, and deeply reflective conversation about creativity, rejection, faith, and building a meaningful life.Luke shares his unconventional journey from growing up in Australia as the youngest of five, to chasing comedy and acting in Hollywood — including seven years of near-constant auditions with little visible success. He speaks candidly about rejection, identity, and why loving the craft itself matters more than external validation.The conversation moves fluidly between creativity and discipline, faith and doubt, ego and humility. Luke reflects on fatherhood, marriage, and the grounding power of family — as well as the importance of play, presence, and not taking success (or failure) too seriously.They also explore Luke’s entrepreneurial ventures, including building a “no-weird-stuff” protein shake brand, creative coaching for founders, and using humor to communicate without shame. Throughout, Luke emphasizes curiosity, integrity, and joy as essential ingredients for longevity — in work and in life.This episode is about staying in the game, trusting the process, and remembering that success isn’t a destination — it’s how you live along the way.⏱️ CHAPTERS- Intro & meeting Luke- Growing up the youngest of five- Early love of performance and comedy- Discipline, training, and loving the craft- Moving to LA & chasing the dream- Years of auditions and rejection- Ego, ambition, and humility- Faith, doubt, and finding a north star- Marriage, fatherhood, and family grounding- Creativity vs. external validation- Building a values-driven business- Content, comedy, and honest communication- Relationships, partnership, and play- What success really looks like- Staying joyful in uncertainty- Closing reflections WHAT STAYED WITH MELoving the work matters more than loving the outcome.Rejection doesn’t end careers — quitting does.Discipline follows passion.When you care deeply enough, showing up becomes natural.Ego needs humility to stay healthy.Confidence fuels performance; humility keeps you grounded.Family changes the definition of success.Responsibility, presence, and play become the real markers.Faith doesn’t eliminate doubt.It gives you somewhere to return when things feel unstable.Joy is a choice.Especially when the path forward isn’t clear.WHY IT’S WORTH SLOWING DOWN FOR THISWe live in a culture that celebrates instant success and overnight wins — often ignoring the long, invisible seasons of work that come before them.Luke’s story is a reminder that staying in the game matters.That creativity doesn’t expire.And that meaning is built through patience, integrity, and connection — not applause.If you’re navigating uncertainty, rejection, or a season of waiting, this conversation offers perspective worth sitting with.FIND LUKELuke CookInstagram & TikTok: https://www.instagram.com/thelukecookProtein brand: https://getshakewell.comFOR MORE ON GABBYInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/gabbyreece/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gabbyreeceofficialYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GabbyReeceThe Gabby Reece Show Podcast: Available on all major platformsEpisode sponsors:Get up to 30% off OneSkin with the code GABBYREECE at https://www.oneskin.co/GABBYREECE #oneskinpodDon’t let another year go by feeling less than your best. Grab 35% off your one month subscription of Mitopure Gummies at Timeline.com/GABBY35, while the offer lasts.Now, it’s easier than ever to try Manukora Honey. Head to MANUKORA.com/GABBYREECE to save up to 31% plus $25 worth of free gifts with the Starter Kit, which comes with an MGO 850+ Manuka Honey jar, 5 honey travel sticks, a wooden spoon, and a guidebook!Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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    1 hr and 27 mins
  • Laird Hamilton on Marriage, Partnership, and Building Love That Lasts

    Laird Hamilton on Marriage, Partnership, and Building Love That Lasts
    Feb 9 2026

    Laird Hamilton joins Gabby Reece for an intimate conversation on what it really takes to build a lasting partnership. After 30 years together, they share how love is less about grand gestures and more about daily actions — endurance, honesty, service, and choosing to show up for each other again and again.


    Connect


    Gabby Reece

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gabbyreece


    Website: https://gabriellereece.com


    Laird Hamilton

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lairdhamiltonsurf


    Website: https://lairdhamilton.com


    Produced by Dear Media.

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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • Why Muscle Is the Key to Longevity (and Most People Are Ignoring It) | feat. Dr. Gabrielle Lyon

    Why Muscle Is the Key to Longevity (and Most People Are Ignoring It) | feat. Dr. Gabrielle Lyon
    Feb 2 2026

    Dr. Gabrielle Lyon—physician and leading voice in muscle-centric medicine— returns to talk with Gabby Reece about her new book, Forever Strong: The Playbook—a practical, tactical guide to building strength for life. They unpack why the health conversation went sideways into weight-loss obsession, why sarcopenia (loss of muscle and strength) may be the next major epidemic—especially in the era of GLP-1s—and how muscle impacts everything from blood sugar to long-term brain health.


    They also get into what “neutrality” looks like for high performers, why consistency is less about motivation and more about clarity, and how to simplify protein and training without making it complicated. Plus: recovery, minimum effective dose, intramuscular fat vs. body fat, blood flow restriction training, and why Dr. Lyon keeps her kids off screens.


    Produced by Dear Media.

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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • How the Brain Learns: Jared Cooney Horvath on Education, Attention, and Memory

    How the Brain Learns: Jared Cooney Horvath on Education, Attention, and Memory
    Jan 26 2026

    Neuroscientist and educator Jared Cooney Horvath joins Gabby Reece to break down how learning really works — from attention and memory to motivation and behavior change. A practical conversation on why many common teaching methods fail, what neuroscience actually supports, and how we can learn more effectively at any age.


    FIND JARED


    Socials:


    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/jaredcooney


    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jared-cooney-horvath-phd-med-730704b2/


    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jared.cooney.horvath/


    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lmeglobal.net


    FOR MORE ON GABBY


    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gabbyreece/


    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gabbyreeceofficial


    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GabbyReece


    The Gabby Reece Show Podcast: Available on all major podcast platforms


    Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.


    Produced by Dear Media.

    See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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    1 hr and 13 mins
  • Brian Bowen Smith on Craft, Trust, and Becoming Who You’re Meant to Be

    Brian Bowen Smith on Craft, Trust, and Becoming Who You’re Meant to Be
    Jan 19 2026

    Legendary photographer Brian Bowen Smith joins Gabby Reece for a wide-ranging conversation on artistry, risk, trust, and why doing the work—quietly and consistently—still matters. From rollerblading and acting to shooting the most recognizable faces in culture, Brian shares the long road to mastery, the power of restraint, and what it really means to live a creative life with integrity.


    FIND BRIAN


    Brian Bowen Smith

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brianbowensmith


    Website: https://www.brianbowensmith.com


    FOR MORE ON GABBY


    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gabbyreece/


    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gabbyreeceofficial


    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GabbyReece


    The Gabby Reece Show Podcast: Available on all major podcast platforms


    Episode Sponsors:


    Now, it’s easier than ever to try Manukora Honey. Head to MANUKORA.com/GABBYREECE to save up to 31% plus $25 worth of free gifts with the Starter Kit, which includes an MGO 850+ Manuka Honey jar, 5 honey travel sticks, a wooden spoon, and a guidebook.


    Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.


    Produced by Dear Media.

    See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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    1 hr and 19 mins
  • Blake Mycoskie on “Enough,” Identity, and Healing Beyond Success

    Blake Mycoskie on “Enough,” Identity, and Healing Beyond Success
    Jan 12 2026

    Blake Mycoskie joins Gabby Reece for an honest conversation about success, identity, mental health, and the search for worth beyond achievement. From founding TOMS to rebuilding his life and purpose, Blake shares how healing begins when external validation no longer defines who you are.


    🔗 FIND BLAKE


    Enough (Mental Health Nonprofit): https://www.weareenough.org


    Instagram: @blakemycoskie


    Upcoming Podcast: No Magic Pill (launching during Mental Health Awareness Month)


    🔗 FOR MORE ON GABBY


    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gabbyreece/


    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gabbyreeceofficial


    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GabbyReece


    The Gabby Reece Show Podcast: Available on all major platforms


    Episode Sponsors:


    Get up to 30% off OneSkin with the code GABBYREECE at https://www.oneskin.co/GABBYREECE


    Don’t let another year go by feeling less than your best. Grab 35% off your one-month subscription of Mitopure Gummies at Timeline.com/GABBY35, while the offer lasts.


    Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.


    Produced by Dear Media.

    See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • Mark Manson on Responsibility, Relationships, and Choosing What Matters

    Mark Manson on Responsibility, Relationships, and Choosing What Matters
    Jan 5 2026

    Mark Manson joins Gabby Reece to talk about responsibility, authenticity, relationships, and choosing the problems that actually matter. A grounded conversation on identity, commitment, and what it means to live well in a complicated modern world.


    ABOUT MARK MANSON


    Mark Manson is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, entrepreneur, and thinker best known for The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck, Everything Is F*cked, and The Will Smith Memoir. His work blends psychology, philosophy, and cultural critique to help people live more honest, grounded, and meaningful lives.


    FOR MORE ON GABBY


    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gabbyreece/


    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gabbyreeceofficial


    The Gabby Reece Show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GabbyReece

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    1 hr and 32 mins
  • Erwan Le Corre on Natural Movement, Breath-Hold Training, and Reclaiming Freedom in the Body

    Erwan Le Corre on Natural Movement, Breath-Hold Training, and Reclaiming Freedom in the Body
    Dec 29 2025

    Erwan Le Corre, founder of MovNat, joins Gabby Reece to explore natural movement, breath-hold training, and what it means to move — and live — with more freedom. They discuss movement poverty, functional strength vs. appearance, outdoor training, and how simple daily practices can restore resilience, calm, and confidence in the body.


    FIND ERWAN


    Natural Movement (MovNat): https://www.movnat.com


    Breath-Hold Training: https://www.breathholdwork.com


    Instagram: @erwanlecorre


    FOR MORE ON GABBY


    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gabbyreece/


    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gabbyreeceofficial


    The Gabby Reece Show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GabbyReece


    Produced by Dear Media.

    See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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    1 hr and 13 mins