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Sep 24
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Olympian Shawn Johnson East on Building ...

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She’s one of the most beloved gymnasts with millions of followers online: Olympic gold medalist Shawn Johnson East is here to open up like never before! Shawn shares the fears and near-death experiences she faced competing alongside her husband, Andrew, on the upcoming season of Fox’s Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test and how it compares to the Olympics. She opens up about the career failure that might have led to her Olympic gold medal, the secret body image struggles she battled as one of the world’s top gymnasts, and how she ultimately healed her relationship with her body. Plus, Shawn reveals her advice for learning to love the grind so fulfillment comes from the process (not just the outcome), the three practices that keep her marriage strong, and her best tips for hosting and building community. Tune in to see a whole new side of one of the world’s greatest athletes, get inspired to try new things, and take your relationships to the next level.


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