During the 2026 Olympics, two young women said something that literally stopped me in my tracks. It was not about medals and not about podiums, but about identity, autonomy, and becoming the kind of person your younger self would admire. And I realized that, in just two minutes, Alysa Liu and Eileen Gu articulated what I've been trying to teach women for 10 years.

Their stories speak to the transformative power of releasing the corset of "perfection." Alysa quit figure skating at 16 to escape a life of restrictions, and then later returned to the sport on her own terms. Eileen’s focus on self-determination and mindset reveals profound lessons we all can learn from.

As we unpack their experiences, you’ll understand how letting go of external pressures and embracing your true self can lead to both personal and health breakthroughs. It’s time to stop living by a script that doesn’t serve you.

Conclusion:

Releasing the corset of perfection is about embracing your true power and living authentically. Wherever you are in your journey, you can decide to choose your own path, control your mindset, and show up for yourself in ways you never thought possible.

In This Episode:

- Why a champion’s mindset matters

- Alysa Liu's decision to quit skating to find herself

- Building an identity beyond the scale

- The self-determination theory of autonomy and choice

- Eileen Gu on becoming better by controlling her thoughts

- Alysa’s training work ethic

- A different perspective on struggling

Featured in the Episode:

-Eileen Gu’s Response Video: https://x.com/simscircuit/status/2025800996744794380

-Alysa Liu’s Training Video: https://www.facebook.com/reel/1523992339261438

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