This episode of Insights with Us features Ginny MacColl, Guinness World Record holder as the oldest female ninja competitor, former Broadway dancer in Pippin (1974–76), commercial actor, and mother of two incredible children, including Ninja Warrior Jesse Graff. In this episode, Ginny shares what it’s like performing under pressure and the mental strategies she uses on American Ninja Warrior. Ginny advocates for strength training and resistance work for mobility and bone-loss prevention, discussing osteopenia, menopause-related bone density loss, and the value of proper form and trainers. She discusses the joys of life after 60, finding fun in new adventures, and her dreams for the next few decades.

You can find her on instagram: @ginnymaccoll 

What to expect in this episode:

00:16 Meet Ginny MacColl

01:48 A Joyful Memory

06:29 Broadway to Commercials

09:42 Nerves and Ninja Mindset

17:33 Aging Strong and Saying Yes

29:07 New Goals

35:34 Returning to Acting

43:45 Osteopenia Wake Up Call

47:15 Strength Is Ageless

52:46 Daily Goals and Micro Habits

01:02:15 Resilience Through Hard Seasons

01:05:13 Conclusions