TW: Eating Disorder and Suicidal Ideation is mentioned
We are kicking off Season Three with none other than Gracie Gold – whom you may know from her rise to stardom in the 2014 Olympic cycle – where she became the IT Girl and the piece of the puzzle that America seemed to claim as their ticket back to the podium. No one bothered to stop and ask how she felt about this immense pressure, and no one checked in when signs began to show she was spiraling. Her new memoir gives us insight on her life and the three versions of herself she inhabits. It was an honor to sit down and talk with Gracie about the things that are often left unsaid. Her curiosity, willpower, focus and vulnerability is just scratching the surface to all the wonderful qualities she possesses. She is a true testament that showing up for yourself, or something/someone can truly save your life.
Resources:
To connect with Gracie: @graciegold95
Road to Gold: @road2gold
NEDA: https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/
@neda
The Jed Foundation: https://jedfoundation.org/
The Meadows: https://www.themeadows.com/
Claudia Black Young Adult Center: https://www.themeadows.com/about/locations/claudia-black-young-adult-center/
