In this new episode of The Curious Midlife, we dive into the breathtaking world of Andrea Ross, an extraordinary woman who is a force to be reckoned with both in the air and on the ground. Andrea is not only an accomplished gymnast, parkour athlete, and wrestler, but she also brings these astounding skills to her profession as a renowned stunt performer.

Andrea's impressive portfolio includes roles across popular TV series such as DC Comics Legends of Tomorrow, Wynonna Earp, Man in the High Castle, Supernatural and Supergirl. When not performing stunts on set, Andrea is an outdoor enthusiast, indulging in activities like kiteboarding, mountain biking, skiing, and hiking in her own backyard of Squamish, Canada.

In this episode, we delve into Andrea's thrilling career path, her personal journey through extreme sports, elite stunt performing, and her experience with motherhood. Andrea shares how she managed her career as a professional stunt woman during her pregnancy and how she navigates the challenges and rewards of being a mom in the film industry.

Andrea also enlightens us on how she maintains balance in her life, the importance of recovery, her experiences with wrestling, and what she's focusing on now as she navigates her 40s. Towards the end of our discussion, Andrea reflects on her role as a female role model in a typically male-dominated field, shares insights on the art of bravery, and teases her exciting upcoming projects.

There's an abundance of inspiration and wisdom packed into this episode, so join me as we explore Andrea Ross's insights on stunt performing, balance, bravery, motherhood, and living life fearlessly to its fullest.

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Key talking points of this episode: 
[1:00 ] An introduction to the phenomenal Andrea Ross, her career, and her zest for life.
[8:17 ] Unraveling Andrea's unique relationship with parkour and stunt work.
[12:30 ] How she landed her first stunt gig and what it was like.
[16:00 ] Discussing elite movement and how Andrea navigates comparison in a competitive industry.
[17:45 ] Why balance and continuously learning new things is key to Andrea's success.
[20:00 ] The most popular stunts that Andrea performs.
[24:40 ] How Andrea mentally and physically prepares herself before each stunt.
[29:12 ] Juggling life as a daredevil stuntwoman, devoted mom, and loving wife.
[34:00 ] Andrea opens up about her experience during pregnancy.
[36:00 ] The challenges and rewards of being a mom in the film industry.
[45:00 ] How incorporating a little movement into daily life can make a big difference.
[47:16 ] The practices Andrea consistently relies on.
[50:58 ] What recovery looks like for a professional stuntwoman.
[55:00 ] The importance of recovery in maintaining long-term performance.
[1:00:00 ] Why movement begets movement and how Andrea embodies this concept.
[1:05:00 ] Andrea's fascinating experience with wrestling.
[1:11:56 ] How to become the action hero of your own life.
[1:14:41 ] What Andrea is focusing on now as she navigates her 40s.
[1:19:15 ] The role and responsibility of being a female role model in a typically male-dominated field.
[1:25:01 ] Andrea shares her thoughts on the art of bravery.
[1:30:00 ]  A sneak peek into Andrea’s upcoming projects.
[1:31:08 ] Closing thoughts with Andrea.