Gabby Reece– former pro volleyball player, Nike's first female signature athlete, co-founder of Laird Superfood, host of The Gabby Reece Show joins Danielle to talk about the real work of building a meaningful life. From the emotional tightrope of motherhood and ambition to the realities of aging, marriage, leadership, and letting go of people-pleasing, Gabby shares the lessons she's learned at every stage. What you'll hear in this episode:

• How to build a life that won't leave you full of regret
• What it means to "go first"—and how that philosophy shaped her life and career
• Her thoughts on Simone Biles, Naomi Osaka, and mental health in sports
• Her honest take on feminism, sport, and the sexualization of women's bodies
• The quiet lie women are told about ambition—and how to design a life that actually fits
• What her volleyball career taught her about winning, feelings and how to take up space
• Why women in their 50s are calling it the "F.U. Fifties"—and what that really means
• What she teaches her daughters about ambition, self-trust, and body image.
• A behind-the-scenes look at her Nike shoe deal (the first of its kind for a woman)
• Wellness hacks she swears by (including the real reason she started drinking coffee at 45)
• The feminist contradiction she's still wrestling with
• How marriage to Laird Hamilton has challenged and inspired her
• The quiet power of consistency, mentorship, and saying no without apology

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What does it actually mean to live your purpose—and why do so many people feel lost trying to find it? In this episode, NYU Stern professor and Becoming You author Suzy Welch breaks down why popular advice like “follow your passion” and “have it all” often leads to confusion, burnout, and dissatisfaction. Suzy offers a practical, research-backed framework for building a meaningful, productive life. Suzy and Danielle explore values, identity, grief, ambition, motherhood, and why knowing yourself may be the most important skill in a rapidly changing world. In this episode, Suzy shares:

• Why most people misunderstand what “purpose” actually means
• The difference between values, virtues, skills, and aptitudes
• How borrowing values—from parents, partners, or culture—keeps people stuck
• Why happiness is fleeting, but meaning and productivity endure
• The research behind living in alignment with your purpose
• Why “follow your passion” is often harmful career advice
• How economic viability plays a critical role in fulfillment
• The myth of being a multihyphenate all at once—and why focus matters
• What Suzy calls the “Cowbell Syndrome” (and why you have to choose)
• Why you can’t have it all at the same time—and why that realization is freeing
• How motherhood and career ambition collide biologically and culturally
• The difference between a successful life and a meaningful one (and why they’re not separate)
• Why consistency is key to professional success
• How knowing yourself creates adaptability in an unpredictable world
• Why becoming who you are is a lifelong process, not a finish line

Check out Suzy’s book Becoming You

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What if 2026 isn’t about doing more, but doing what actually matters? In this annual episode of QUESTION EVERYTHING, Danielle invites you to reflect on the year behind you with curiosity and clarity, and to step into the year ahead with intention. This isn’t about rigid resolutions, it’s about a 2026 Action Plan to set goals with heart, intention and transform your life.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Danielle’s signature 5-step plan, a FREE and thoughtfully designed resource to help you reflect, dream, and plan with purpose
• How Danielle spent $50k worth of coaches, therapists, to create this plan for you for free.
• How to revisit the highlights and lowlights of 2025 from a place of curiosity, not judgment
• How to create your blueprint for 2026, starting with the question: If this year were your masterpiece, what would you create?
• Choose three focus areas that would change everything if you committed to them consistently
• Use a simple framework to decide what deserves a “yes” in the coming year
• Understand why luck isn’t random + how to put yourself in positions where opportunity can find you
• Danielle’s personal stories, practical tools, and thoughtful prompts to help you dream bigger, plan smarter, and step into 2026 with clarity, confidence, and joy

FREE DOWNLOAD: Get the 2026 New Year’s Action Plan when you enter your email at www.daniellerobay.com

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