20. "Adrenaline Junkie" Turned Gymnast with Gabi Wickman

Hi everyone! 

For this week, University of Washington gymnast Gabi Wickman joins the podcast! 

For many athletes, there is a level of stigma around speaking out and sharing honest experiences, including both of the ups and downs. But in this episode, we both work towards debunking this stigma by being open to honest conversation and sharing our stories from the sports world.

Key sections:

- Initially lacking love for the sport 
- The person must be prioritized over just being an athlete
- Speaking up as an athlete 
- Reaction to "Athlete A" & long-standing abuse by USA Gymnastics
- Injuries
- A gymnasts' typical day/schedule 
- The power of choice
- Mind over matter mentality
- Simone Biles quote 

Find Gabi at...
Instagram: @gabi.wickman

Find us at...
Instagram:  @realtalk.withjohnrudnicki
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