Podcasts Health “My Body Transitioned and I Really Struggled” | Shawn Johnson East on Women of Impact

“My Body Transitioned and I Really Struggled” | Shawn Johnson East on Women of Impact

Published: March 6, 2019, 5:30 a.m.

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: YOUTUBE: https://bit.ly/2kkdIQF INSTAGRAM: https://bit.ly/2TyWHUh FACEBOOK: https://bit.ly/2tUjITo WEBSITE: https://bit.ly/2VErNHy