This week’s guest on Women of Impact with Lisa Bilyeu is Shawn Johnson East. Shawn is a former olympic gold and silver medal-winning gymnast. In this episode, she talks about her transformation from athlete to entrepreneur, some intense vulnerability during a miscarriage and how she has maintained a healthy romantic relationship through it all.
SHOW NOTES
What really happened at the Olympics [02:57]
The importance of training the mind as well as the body [04:56]
The best tactics for working through fear [06:15]
Why Shawn couldn’t compete in gymnastics as an adult [08:38]
How to deal with burnout and know when to quit [12:12]
What to do when you’re identity changes [18:01]
How to build your confidence [21:59]
Body image issues in gymnastics [24:01]
How to block out negativity on social media [28:08]
The emotional rollercoaster of miscarriage [30:02]
Why showing emotion is a strength [36:52]
Why we need to face our fears head on [38:27]
Shawn’s best relationship advice [42:35]
How transparency will help your relationship [45:10]
FOLLOW SHAWN
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