Simone Biles: “I thought America hated me” (Full Episode)

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Chapters & Sections (117)

0:00 Introduction and Promotion chapter
3:44 Simone Biles' Early Life and Foster Care chapter 3
3:44 Simone Biles' Childhood Experience in Foster Care
4:14 Reasons for Being Placed in Foster Care
4:45 Anxiety and Fear of Separation from Sibling
6:49 Adoption and Family Background chapter 2
6:49 Biological Parents and Family Structure
7:21 Embracing Adoption and New Family Dynamics
7:52 Fear of Alternative Life Path chapter 2
8:22 Fear of Homelessness and Alternative Life Path
8:53 Introduction to Gymnastics
9:58 The Speaker's Unconventional Athletic Background chapter 3
9:58 Comparing Self to Others and Initial Perception of Talent
10:29 Overcoming Self-Doubt and Embracing Talent
11:01 Family Influence and Competitive Drive
12:35 Early Life and Gymnastics Career chapter 3
12:35 Family Support and Sacrifices for Gymnastics
13:05 Missing Out on Typical Teenage Experiences
14:08 Sleepovers and Gymnastics Schedule Conflicts
15:41 Struggles with Gymnastics and High School chapter
15:41 Comparison to Other States' Laws chapter 3
15:41 Feeling Mad and Confused about Gymnastics and School
16:42 Sneaking into High School and Feeling More Confident
17:44 Reflection on Success and Fear of the Future
18:47 Adjusting to Life After the Olympics chapter 3
18:47 Initial Shock and Confusion
19:48 Pressure to Maintain a Strong Image
20:50 Struggling with Emotions and Vulnerability
21:52 The Pressure of Being a Young Athlete chapter 3
21:52 Feeling Lonely at the Top and Pressure to Grow Up
22:22 The Isolation of Being a Star Athlete at a Young Age
22:54 Bearing the Weight of Success and Abuse
24:56 Abuse of Power and Trust chapter 4
24:56 Normalizing the Experience of Abuse
25:27 Processing Trauma and Mental Health
25:59 Consequences of Abuse and Guilt
26:32 Therapy and Self-Conviction
28:05 Mental Health and Injuries chapter 5
28:05 Shame and Stigma Around Mental Health
28:36 Importance of Talking About Trauma
29:08 Trauma and Burying Emotions
30:10 The Impact of Trauma on Athletes
30:41 Unpacking the Twisties and Compressed Trauma
31:12 Feeling Unsettled and Uncertain chapter 4
31:12 Unexplained Feelings of Doom
31:44 Sense of Foreboding and Uncertainty
32:14 Pressure and Uncontrollable Feelings
32:45 Reflections on the Olympics and Uncertainty
34:16 Personal Experience and Medicine chapter 4
34:16 Taking Control of a Situation
34:47 Discussing the Team Final in Tokyo
35:18 Promoting Shopify and Entrepreneurship
36:51 Sharing Passion into Business
37:21 Vault and Floor Routine Issues chapter 3
37:21 Difficulty with Vault Twist and Landing
38:21 Confusion and Uncertainty on Floor
39:56 Mental Struggle and Score Concerns
40:27 Initial Reaction to Flop chapter 1
40:27 Fear of Public Perception and Twitter Reaction
41:28 Explaining the Twisties Phenomenon chapter 2
41:59 Comparing the Twisties to Other Sports Phenomena
43:01 Decision to Continue Competing and Composure
43:33 Athlete's Emotional Struggle chapter 4
43:33 Mental Toughness and Team Support
44:04 Regret and Self-Reflection
44:34 Pride and Team Priorities
45:05 Mental Injury and Family Support
46:40 Sharing a Personal Experience chapter 4
46:40 A Scary Moment in Tokyo
47:11 Feeling Vulnerable and Frustrated
47:42 Opening Up About Mental Health
48:45 Parents' Reactions and Guilt
49:47 Competing in the Individual Beam Competition chapter 3
49:47 Adjusting Routine and Overcoming Fears
50:19 Mental Preparation for Competition
50:50 Reactions to Bronze Medal and Shame
52:56 Emotional Struggle After the Olympics chapter 4
52:56 Feeling Drained and Wanting to Cry
53:27 Forced Smile and Parade After the Olympics
53:59 Desire to Break Down and Process Emotions
55:03 Therapy and Unpacking Emotions During Tour
56:05 Overcoming Trauma and Finding New Purpose chapter 4
56:05 Struggling with Uncomfortable Feelings and Compartmentalizing Trauma
56:35 Finding Support and Healing through Touring
57:07 Breaking Down and Realizing a New Perspective
58:10 Visualizing the Past and Fear of Repeating Traumatic Experiences
59:43 Overcoming the Twisties and Mental Demons chapter 4
59:43 Initial Struggle with the Twisties and Gymnastics
1:00:13 Tokyo Aftermath and Returning to Training
1:00:45 Frustration with the Twisties and Gymnastics
1:01:16 Mental Trauma and Recovery from the Twisties
1:02:48 Returning to the Olympics and Coaching Conversations chapter 2
1:02:48 Initial Coaching Meeting and Rejection
1:03:52 Coaches' Alternative Goal for Gym Training
1:04:54 Setting Boundaries with Press and Mental Health chapter 1
1:04:54 New Coaching Approach and Paris Olympics Goal
1:09:08 Mother's Day Gift Ideas and Personal Fragrance Preferences chapter 3
1:09:08 Recommendations for Mother's Day Gift
1:09:40 Personal Fragrance Preferences and Signature Scent
1:10:42 Sharing Fragrances with Mom on Mother's Day
1:12:15 Initial Impressions and First Date chapter 5
1:12:15 Judging a Person by Their Dog Ownership
1:12:46 Realizing the Guy Was Special
1:13:20 First Date and Meeting in a Private Setting
1:13:50 The Dog's Reaction on the First Date
1:14:52 Married Life and Long Distance Relationship
1:15:22 Jonathan's Viral Interview and Reaction chapter 2
1:15:22 Jonathan's Interview and Initial Reaction
1:17:28 Personal Experience with Jonathan's Sweetness
1:18:30 Simone Biles' Personal Life and Support for Husband chapter 3
1:18:30 Simone's Support for Husband at Football Game
1:19:02 Conversations with Friends and Social Media Reaction
1:20:03 Simone's Emotional Response to Online Criticism
1:21:35 Personal Day and Olympics chapter 3
1:21:35 Team Dynamics and Olympics
1:22:08 Paris and Legacy
1:22:39 Regrets and Appreciation

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