**TW: disordered eating, depression, and anxiety**
Gracie is an American figure skater. She is a 2014 Olympic bronze medalist, a six-time Grand Prix medalist, and a two-time U.S. national champion - both in 2014 and 2016.
In 2017, Gracie stepped away from the ice to seek help for her mental health around depression, anxiety, suicidal ideation, and an eating disorder. She recently returned to the ice and has become a passionate mental health advocate - leading her to be featured in Sports Illustrated, the Players Tribune, the NY Times, the HBO documentary, Weight of Gold, and countless other news sources.
Given her experience, she’s led countless mental health initiatives and was recognized with the 2022 Bell of Hope Award. She recently released her memoir "Outofshapeworthlessloser: A Memoir of Figure Skating, F*cking Up, and Figuring It Out…" - a book in which she provides the most authentic and deep look into her journey from growing up to where she is today - navigating the world of being in the public eye as an elite figure skater.
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Past guests include Margaret Wishingrad, Kara Goldin, Brandi Chastain, Julie Foudy, Ann Miura Ko, Linda Avey, Sarah Leary, Becky Sauerbrunn and many more.
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Show Notes:
1. Welcome to She Leads
2. Gracie's Childhood and Upbringing
3. Gracie's Spirited Personality
4. Her introduction to Figure Skating
5. The Pressure and Subjectivity of Figure Skating
6. Finding Out She's an Olympian
7. The Pressure of Body Image in Figure Skating
8. Promoting a Healthier Body Image in Sports
9. Creating a Safe Space for Athletes - Mental Health
10. Quieting the Inner Critic
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