A career in sports is usually short, and most athletes get used to a lifestyle that can hardly be recreated outside the playing field, whichever that may be. After they retire, they begin to miss that environment, and sometimes they miss having that accountability, that structure, and the community they’ve been a part of for a significant period in their life.In today’s episode, I have a very special guest, Danielle, who, as a former gymnast, understands firsthand what it’s like to experience this shift, from being an athlete to retiring and having to change her lifestyle. Being part of both worlds, we discuss how she managed to create a concept that helps people live a better life, be physically fit, mentally strong, and emotionally intelligent, as a whole, just like athletes do throughout their careers.Danielle Gray is a multi-talented, multifaceted, and multi-passionate entrepreneur. She’s a fitness model, a professional trainer, a speaker, and she’s also the founder of Train like a Gymnast – a program that helps high-achieving formerly competitive athletes become more emotionally intelligent through physical and mental conditioning, so that they can maximize their full potential.Listen to Episode 09 of Cure for the Common Life, to learn how to develop the right mindset and take the best approach with regard to your health and wellness, because it will have a domino effect when it comes to your performance, strength, flexibility and your entire life.Some questions I ask:What brought you to the place you’re at, and what are some of the things that you’ve gone through? (03:30)What caused you to retire from gymnastics at an early age? (07:34)What are your beliefs with regard to taking care of yourself? (17:01)If you could say something to your future self, 10 years from now, what would you say that would help you now? (31:03)In this episode, you will learn:How the two types of people – the matcher and the mismatcher – react when their beliefs are challenged. (10:57)The concept of training like a gymnast & the reality athletes have to deal with after they retire. (13:41)How aligning your decisions with your identity has a ripple effect in all aspects of your life. (17:51)The difference in how Danielle - being of mixed descent - was treated before the whole race issue emerged in our country and now. (19:51)How the acts of kindness, love, and forgiveness soften the attitude of bullies. (25:41)Connect with Danielle:Train Like a Gymnast WebsiteDanielle’s WebsiteInstagramPodcastLet’s connect!WebsiteTwitterFacebookInstagram See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.