Why Women Feel Guilty for Choosing Themselves (And How to Stop) | Over 50 and Flourishing

In this episode of Over 50 and Flourishing, I sit down with Gabby Reece for a powerful conversation about identity, resilience, and what it really means to live strong. Gabby Reece is a former professional beach volleyball player, Nike’s first female signature athlete, and a wellness entrepreneur who has spent decades helping women redefine strength beyond performance. From a childhood marked by instability to building a life rooted in discipline, purpose, and authenticity, Gabby brings both lived experience and hard-earned wisdom to the conversation. We talk about letting go of guilt and learning to prioritize your own wellbeing, the identity shifts that come with motherhood, and how to maintain a sense of self while raising children. We also explore setting boundaries with family, redefining strength through femininity and emotional awareness, navigating long-term relationships with honesty and respect, and why taking care of yourself first is essential, not selfish. Chapters 0:00 Intro- Meet Gabby Reece 2:00 What It's Like Being 6'3" 6:02 Destiny, Faith & Following Your Inner Whisper 11:32 Guilt, Obligation & Family 28:05 From Modeling to Professional Volleyball 34:37 Behind the Scenes of 90s Modeling 44:26 Marriage to Laird Hamilton 57:30 Becoming a Mother 1:01:57 Keeping Your Flame Alive 1:12:38 Flourishing Five 1:14:33 Closing Thoughts For more on Gabby, follow her on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gabbyreece/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OfficialGabrielleReece/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gabbyreeceofficial Watch her podcast, The Gabby Reece Show: https://www.youtube.com/c/gabbyreece Website: https://gabbyreece.com/ Thanks to my Sponsors: -Hero Bread: Go to hero.co and use code FLOURISHING at checkout for 10% off your order -Hill House Home: Get 15% off your first order of $100 or more at HillHouseHome.com with code FLOURISHING -Ritual: Save 25% on your first month at Ritual.com/OVER50 -O Positiv: Head to OPositiv.com/FLOURISHING or enter FLOURISHING at checkout for 25% off your first purchase -Wayfair: Head to Wayfair.com right now to shop all things home -Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics: Visit eatright.org/everytable to learn more and find a nutrition and dietetics professional -Gusto: Try Gusto today at gusto.com/OVER50, and get three months free when you run your first payroll. Keep in Touch: Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://dominiquesachse.tv/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Book: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://dominiquesachse.tv/book/ Insta: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/dominiquesachse/ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/DominiqueSachse/ TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@dominiquesachse?lang=en YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@dominiquesachsetv Have a question for Dominique? Submit it here for a chance to have it answered on the show! https://forms.gle/MpTeWN1oKN8t18pm6 Interested in being featured as a guest? Please email ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ We want to make the podcast even better. Help us learn how we can: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/2EcYbu4⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 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. ---------------------------------- Subscribe:​ ​http://bit.ly/subdominique​ Watch the latest videos: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKUX44R3MbuSYHIQgfhzmQ9dOJI_c3N7L&playnext=1&index=2 Watch ​more Dominique Sachse: Beauty: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XDHJ901QU_Q&list=PLKUX44R3MbuSDQV7BzvQxMrVeVZfGBCcD Lifestyle Tips & Tricks: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKUX44R3MbuR3sX61i9QiwnOBr61tEMc_&playnext=1 Most Popular: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKUX44R3MbuTDh-LeJThrmz5XBrjQxbob&playnext=1 Follow Dominique Sachse: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dominiquesachse Instagram: ​https://instagram.com/dominiquesachse Facebook: ​https://facebook.com/DominiqueSachse Check out my website: ​http://dominiquesachse.tv You can order a copy of my new book LIFE MAKEOVER - Embrace The Bold, Beautiful, & Blessed YOU here: https://www.dominiquesachse.tv/book/ Each product I feature is something I have used and loved and wanted to share with you. I choose 100% of the products I feature and do not ever recommend anything I haven't personally used myself. Links in my description may be affiliated and are a wonderful way to show your support, allowing me to continue spreading beauty and boldness. About Dominique Sachse: Welcome to the official Dominique Sachse YouTube channel! On this channel, you’ll find inspiring “Yes, you can do it!” tips for transformative hair and makeup, fashion - and health and wellness related content for the mature woman who’s in her PRIME! I enjoy sharing my life with you through my vlogs, how-to live YOUR best life through Q & A videos and so much more, all with a touch of faith and affirmation. #DominiqueSachse #Podcast #Motherhood