Shawn Johnson's Breakup With the Olympics

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9 ай бұрын

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@yesboo348 8 ай бұрын

this is painfully similar to what many ballet dancers experience. once your career is over, you don’t know what to do or who you are.

@AngelaR1117 7 ай бұрын

Similar feeling to when people leave the Military I believe

@lysan4878 7 ай бұрын

And similar things athletes. Pretty much anyone that has spent years dedicating their life to a goal experiences this when that goal is no longer there.

@dolphmanity 6 ай бұрын

I agree we need to repeal the 19th Amendment. We cannot expect women to operate as adults in this confusing world.

@danielhaas9612 6 ай бұрын

Was the same for me and the Marines. Empty hole.

@aprildawn82 2 ай бұрын

I'm afraid that it's like that sometimes when any woman retires. We were told for so long to focus on careers, but careers end and then what are we left with?

@debbiekaren7058 8 ай бұрын

Yes. Thank you for voicing this. It is so hard to get people understand the very real sense of grief and loss that follows a major success! You definitely grieve a part of your identity and you have to recreate who you want to become best and choose your next dream and goal, and there’s a definite phase of disorientation in between.

@unidariaverse 8 ай бұрын

Oh yes... 😒

@lydiaross4801 7 ай бұрын

Sounds like how I felt after my husband died after 50 years of marriage.😢🎉❤ Keep going through! You are young. So many options ahead of you.

@armandoacevedo6978 7 ай бұрын

Thank you for this. In one fell swoop; I lost my house,wife and ability to practice my profession. I had to move back to my home state. Fortunately I had much love and support. Still it takes time, like rehab after surgery.

@jimj2683 7 ай бұрын

It is why you should never chase a meaningless dream. Sports are meaningless and just pure entertainment. If she had chased science and cured cancer, then the world would be a much happier place after the achievement. Winning the olympics doesn't make the world a better place.

@unidariaverse 7 ай бұрын

@@jimj2683 she was a child when she did that... So 🤷🏼‍♀️.. It’s a lot about the people around her 🥺😒

@1987best 9 ай бұрын

You are a beautiful wife and mother. I'm so sorry you had this trouble. Americans still are in awe of what you did for the USA as a gymnast. Thank you for sharing with us. 👏

@calicocritterscrafts886 9 ай бұрын

Oh honey!!! And now you know you’re so much more to everyone than gymnastics!!! ❤

@jenntip 8 ай бұрын

Couldn’t have said it better myself… she will always be one of my absolute favorites!!

@Frizzbeegirl 8 ай бұрын

I’m glad she’s sharing her experience. She could be helping others and similar situations.

@K777angel 8 ай бұрын

For sure

@honeybeejourney 6 ай бұрын

She already is helping others by telling her story.

@Frizzbeegirl 6 ай бұрын

@@honeybeejourney that’s what I said!

@dolphmanity 6 ай бұрын

I agree we need to repeal the 19th Amendment. We cannot expect women to operate as adults in this confusing world.

@jackbowman2579 6 ай бұрын

Same thing happens when you get out of the marines. Just turn it off they say 🙄

@Vid7872 7 ай бұрын

Same with figure skaters. It's almost like agoraphobia. The world outside the controlled parameters of your sport was seen as a threat to your success and thus needed to be avoided

@MsBettyRubble 8 ай бұрын

So many gymnasts go through this. It's not like coaches don't know this is happening. Why aren't they working with the gymnast and the caregivers to help these amazing ppl transition into life post gymnastics. There should be a ceremony to acknowledge the end of this phase and the celebration of a new one. This is emotional abuse. I've been through this. It's a form of abandonment.

@Always_Thinking 9 ай бұрын

IMO this is one of the best vids to reinforce "tend to your mental health". This is not to say she is/was in a "bad" place but just to understand a difficult path! We all have them😊

@kingsgold 8 ай бұрын

Nah, this is more that her entirely life has been focused on gymnastics and the Olympics. Giving all that up and now she really doesn’t know how to live life without that kind of end goal in mind. Like, just being normal and carefree is something she needed to relearn.

@conelord1984 7 ай бұрын

@@kingsgold She is just fine. She had a period of adaptation, and that is what she is talking about, but now she is a mother and she has a very happy family.

@greylarkspur 7 ай бұрын

I’m not an athlete but I remember this feeling when I left home for the first time after years of being in my house (I was homeschooled, and very isolate from the ages of 14-19) and again when I got my drivers license. The realization at 19 years old that I could wake up and drive to a thrift store whenever I wanted, that I could buy chocolate cake whenever I wanted and do it all alone with no one to wait for or get approval from now that I was living in another state with my own money and car was an astounding feeling. I’m sure she had so much more pressure on her and being an Olympian is something so much bigger than what I experienced, but I can at least relate to the feeling of being completely unsure how to function in a world that felt brand new to me but everyone else had been living in for so long.

@kathrynfriedlund3280 8 ай бұрын

I think this is so common and very normal, but not often talked about.

@vanderm49 7 ай бұрын

I've often wondered about this -- with Olympians, but also professional athletes of all sorts and military veterans. Their lives have been focused and guided so rigidly, and then suddenly they're done. Spit out to make their own way, with no preparation for a normal life. It's horrifying.

@kenjisparks 7 ай бұрын

This is why so many of them fall into depression for a time. My oldest just got out of the Marines last year and was confused about what to do. He went straight after high school and always lived with a structure of some kind, and suddenly had none (he wanted to be career Marine but had a degenerative back condition so they wouldn't allow him to re-up). He went through a small bout of depression but eventually got through it.

@chadmarshall4545 7 ай бұрын

💯

@kristinatancredi9314 8 ай бұрын

Alot of the gymnasts I coached got lost as soon as they went to college (not on a scholarship). They did not know what to do. Having to make their own decisions was overwhelming because they didnt have the instruction on what to do next.

@Msladyrae92 7 ай бұрын

I dealt with this after I graduated from undergrad. I literally was like okay hmmm now what… I go get a job but that’s not really in my control like school is.

@EyreEver 8 ай бұрын

That's how I felt when I went to college. All I was working towards for 18 years was getting out of my parents' house. Nervous breakdown and serious anxiety ensued. Lost 50 lbs unintentionally.

@chas1981 7 ай бұрын

I felt this after 8 years of soccer. I evem went into a depression.

@gymblondie 8 ай бұрын

This is so so so true. Even on the collegiate level like I was. I can’t even imagine it at the Olympic level

@ruthkult6536 8 ай бұрын

It's cool to get the chance to see this side of Shawn. Clearly very intelligent and articulate.

@daveydeluxe5788 7 ай бұрын

This makes so much sense; if every day of your life is dedicated to being the best in the world at something and suddenly that's taken away from you- of course you would be lost

@coll4455 7 ай бұрын

❤ I so understand this. When my sports career ended that started when I was 4 years old I felt like I didn’t know how to function

@tiadenae3625 8 ай бұрын

This is so important and not talked about enough ❤

@PattieM 8 ай бұрын

Not Olympics but for anyone that played any sport for years and suddenly they are done. You put so much into the training that it becomes your life. Then when that schedule changes your like a lost wolf trying to find your den again.

@Slothluvr 7 ай бұрын

I think this is so important when it comes to any sport and retire doing it after so many years. It’s heart breaking knowing it’s the end but also not practicing the sport created so many opportunities ahead of you. I wish sports mental health was talked about more especially for young adults.

@network735 Күн бұрын

this woman is awsome i remember bejing 2008 she was only 16 absolutely incredible

@bejamin3135 7 ай бұрын

A relatable sensation. 😢

@tomorrocat 19 күн бұрын

Thank you for sharing this insight with us, you are wonderful just as you are as a human being ❤

@gracepoint3 7 ай бұрын

It’s like being a parent and that last child gets up and out on their own. Yay! We did it! Even w/journaling and life coaching etc., I then did not know what to do just for myself.

@stephanierobinson7151 6 ай бұрын

Exactly!

@user-vl6zc6dx5j 5 ай бұрын

This is so true!!! It happens to everyone who focuses only on one aspect of their life, and give it their all. Once its over, you don't know how to function. Totally clueless on how to move on.

@anneko6842 7 ай бұрын

Yep! That’s every big goal. Once you achieve it, then what? I felt that so many times.

@stuartbrock7586 6 ай бұрын

You have always been one of the coolest Olympians Shawn 😊

@richardryan2769 6 ай бұрын

The melancholy of all things complete.

@AprilLee1996 8 ай бұрын

It's almost like breaking up the morning after the wedding

@haydeetorres7979 7 ай бұрын

I feel like that after I pray for 9 days in a row. I m so focused on my sacrifice and behavior and order that I feel lost when I m done so I do it again. I get addicted to the control. I feel ya 😊😂😢

@alw5101 8 ай бұрын

Thank you for your sacrifice I loved watching every second of you during the Olympics…Thank You❤️🤍💙

@ariel3422 7 ай бұрын

Same thing happens to me: i don't know how to opérate as a human.

@sandramcglinchey7712 8 ай бұрын

You preforming was amazing I watched you all the time!!!

@moxiejoy108 7 ай бұрын

I felt this same way after a multi day endurance race. The blues that come with it too can be so debilitating.

@juliaburke1214 7 ай бұрын

Wow. Intense. Thanks for your honesty.

@Ashbash-kf5xd 7 ай бұрын

Shawn White said the same thing,….. “Ok, I’ve made my goal. I’m a gold medal Olympic athlete……. Now what? What is there to do?”

@stormtroop1498 8 ай бұрын

Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last, but we do it to get a crown that will last forever.

@SherryMacoy-dk4zh 7 ай бұрын

I can definitely see how someone would go through this

@zhummingbird 6 ай бұрын

That makes so much sense

@ImTheDudeMan471 6 ай бұрын

This is the reason I have never run an official marathon. Instead, it's my daily morning run, however far it takes me. I also don't have a bucket list.

@rebeccajanota5776 9 ай бұрын

Love you!!❤

@brittanyskrainka4087 7 ай бұрын

This is why it’s so important to use verbs instead of nouns… You did gymnastics. VS You are a gymnast. Identity is not what you do, it’s who you are. What you are describing is not unusual for elite athletes who are transitioning out of sport. Thank you for sharing your relatable experience.

@bronxgirl1cunningham56 9 ай бұрын

Love and respect you so so much

@astralydial7533 7 ай бұрын

I have felt this just living life. Get help, when it happens more frequent.

@zoelevy6019 7 ай бұрын

I just watched whose line is it anyway and she was on it

@michellev214 8 ай бұрын

I think this is something a lot of professional athletes struggle with, they aren't always the best prepared for the next step after reaching that goal/their dreams.

@79glane928 6 ай бұрын

Yeah thats tough deciding if you want french toast. So tough.

@blandzx2h677 8 ай бұрын

It’s funny how we set goals work so hard for them, achieve them, and then we’re like now what? Sometimes we are like that’s it? I worked so hard for that?…it’s not as great as I thought it was going to be.

@emilygarcia1920 8 ай бұрын

Exactly how body building feels😢

@ealainstudiosart8106 8 ай бұрын

that would be so hard to overcome....any lifelong career coming to an end, figuring out who you are as a person again or for the first time in shawns case

@Jules-740 6 ай бұрын

I mean cmon a buffet can be confusing and overwhelming for anyone😅 there are endless choices!

@cockatielartie3258 7 ай бұрын

BTS talks about this in Black Swan, signers, dancers and athletes “die” for the first time when they stop doing what they love. And sometimes they are forced to stop because of an injury which makes it harder.

@Tech-nicallyBlack 7 ай бұрын

Retired athletes say this as well

@taintedlove202 8 ай бұрын

Just love Shawn❤❤❤

@brucereynolds2934 7 ай бұрын

Sounds like getting out of Marine Corps Bootcamp.

@BrokTheLoneWolf 7 ай бұрын

Is that the girl that’s in that awkward clip where the boy does a cartwheel?? 😂

@anggr4549 7 ай бұрын

Yep I feel you

@cynthialodermeier5291 7 ай бұрын

It’s the same for most people after they retire from their jobs…. Or, when kids are grown and your house is empty.

@ktshorty4808 8 ай бұрын

There is so much wrong with that sport. Im so glad it turned out well for you with such a beautiful family.

@wilhelmina8843 8 ай бұрын

I’ve heard that from other interviews of high performance olympians.

@keepinitreal938 8 ай бұрын

This is what happens when things are oit of balance.

@vicki5987 8 ай бұрын

It’s a retirement in a way, but I’m sure on a whole other level

@leeharper9544 7 ай бұрын

Prayers blessing 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

@laney3182 7 ай бұрын

That’s sad

@buddhafullmind 8 ай бұрын

YES eat the french toast

@edx21x 8 ай бұрын

Princess Bride. Inigo Montoya trained his whole life to defeat the man who killed his father. After he did it, he didn’t know what to do.

@TheSpindlecat 8 ай бұрын

I understand that the level of commitment an athlete means they have to have absolute focus, however I hope young athletes parents invest in weekly therapy, counselling and/or non athletic activities for thei kids that might help for their future beyond competition.

@ST-rj8iu 8 ай бұрын

That is like people that graduate college. You go to school your entire life and then it just ends.

@Msladyrae92 7 ай бұрын

Caitlyn Jenner talked about this . That has to be extremely mind boggling to completely shift your everyday and no longer be working towards that goal you did for years

@noway4281 7 ай бұрын

Doesn’t look like she having trouble eating 😂

@cwayzums 8 ай бұрын

Talk about mental gymnastics.

@honestlee4532 4 ай бұрын

It doesn't matter what you do, you need to eat healthy or it will catch up to you! By organic or learn about permaculture and grow your own. Pay the farmer now or pay the doctor later.

@72stones43 7 ай бұрын

You always should eat healthy, go all month and not eat a cookie.

@ally9753 7 ай бұрын

Where can I watch this episode of their podcast or video? Which episode is this?

@acera2043 9 ай бұрын

Was it a dream you really wanted? Or because you were so young it was a dream you thought you wanted fueled by elders? I always assumed most young Olympic hopefuls were led to the path and told what they should be doing.

@Kwildcat13 9 ай бұрын

I think you have to want it for yourself to get that far ..

@lorisalou 9 ай бұрын

She would not have worked so hard if she didn't love the sport. Her parents are chill. But I doubt they pushed her, I think they supported her passion. She's amazing to watch.

@blueshibai 8 ай бұрын

You lost your identity. I am so glad that you were able to figure out who Shawn is after the Olympics. Ps: heck yeah to the plate of french toast 😂😂

@mattfrommo2483 5 ай бұрын

If you are a great high school athlete, join choir or drama. If you are a talented artists, try out for the basketball team. Cultivate more than one interest in life.

@Erinlou11 7 ай бұрын

Most people continue going to the Olympics…….

@owensigurdson7474 7 ай бұрын

Except that was 16 years ago 💀

@christyemfield191 7 ай бұрын

I wonder if this is why Simone biles keeps going? I mean, I’m not complaining. I’ll watch her all day long but I wonder what her drive is? What more does she want to accomplish?

@MicheleWalkerWebb 8 ай бұрын

This is just a "short" to an video with this Dr.

@SarahTruth-kx3ld 7 ай бұрын

Jesus is the answer ❤

@ashleenicole71 7 ай бұрын

This makes me think of child actors and how tbey spiral after getting older and not being as famous as they once were. The girl that played Matilda actually talked about this and how her parents didn't let acting be her life for this reason. Very similar. Parents should have encouraged her to find something else shes interested in too..knowing gymnastics careers are short.

@liachang126 7 ай бұрын

I want to know what she ate for breakfast that morning. 🤤

@Kcros1995 7 ай бұрын

French toast isn’t healthy??

@clemfandango2930 7 ай бұрын

Unfortunately it appears she ate many many many plates of French toast. Sad.

@grachisol8236 7 ай бұрын

Dude…. She’s pregnant

@Poddizle 7 ай бұрын

On my opinion your second act is more impressive than your first. Based on your first act was planned and your second act was all you.

@TruthSeekers369 9 ай бұрын

What that tells you is you don't plan. What was the point of the Olympics? Was there a goal other than just doing the Olympics? What was that supposed to lead to? And in this case the answer is nothing so her analogy of running into a brick wall is pretty accurate cuz that's exactly what she did

@lorisalou 9 ай бұрын

She was a child. She was 16 when she won at the Olympics. Chill you're too much. Talk about a buz kill. How do ppl hang out with you?

@robinharris4247 9 ай бұрын

@@lorisalou That is exactly what I thought. She was a child. Most 16 year olds don't have a laid out life plan. Her life plan was laid out for her by coaches and family to obtain this goal. Goal achieved now what.

@TruthSeekers369 9 ай бұрын

@@lorisalou - Maybe I am a buzzkill but I'm not wrong. It was really her parents who felt her in this case.

@lorisalou 8 ай бұрын

@@TruthSeekers369 no it wasn't. They started her. She wanted to be at the gym. All those competitions are nothing unless you've worked your ass off

@MicheleWalkerWebb 8 ай бұрын

Try being that age and returning to High School, where before she left to Olympics she was no one. But she returned SHAWN JOHNSON. The school refused to have her back due to the commotion. 😢

@mck7986 6 ай бұрын

Okay, now a new form of victimhood

@fsc4823 7 ай бұрын

this makes me think about Kamila Valieva. obviously a very very different and sad situation, but for those girls to endure all that abuse and for her to get there and just be ridiculed and mocked for a drug we all know she didn’t find on her own, is heartbreaking. the moment she trained her entire life for turned into something even more traumatic than the methods her coach uses.

@eleanorbarsic8065 7 ай бұрын

Fair point. There should be prep for that. Reminds me of what Michelle Obama spoke about when she knew the end of their service was coming.

@sunshinemagicalrainbowunic4004 7 ай бұрын

I’m sure you’re fine just like every other white person with more opportunities than they ever realize

@sula1529 8 ай бұрын

So no identity outside of gymnastic? That was unhealthy in itself.

@dancingdiva8759 8 ай бұрын

This WAS her life. Elite level training is strenuous,and affects every portion of an athletes' day,from the amount of sleep they get,to the foods they eat, to the physicality of training. There IS no room for anything else,which is understandable,because other interests can have a negative impact on training. Like hiking? Hike and break and ankle. Play piano? Also time consuming,so pick which you want to give time to. "having other interests" sounds great,but is not really feasible.