Athletes After Hours with Gracie Kramer
Athletes After Hours was created to go beyond the highlight reels and stat lines, uncovering the real stories that shape athletes into who they are today. Through raw, honest conversations with current and former athletes, the podcast explores identity, pressure, triumph, and transition revealing the human side of sports long after the lights go out.
Hosted by Gracie Kramer, an NCAA Champion, 3x All-American gymnast, Red Bull TV Show Host, and content creator with over 1.7 million followers across all platforms, the show is rooted in firsthand experience at the highest level of collegiate athletics. Gracie competed amongst the nation’s elite, achieving success few ever reach, while quietly struggling behind the scenes. Her journey revealed that peak performance doesn’t always reflect inner wellbeing, and that even champions carry unseen battles.
Athletes After Hours pulls back the curtain on the realities of life in and beyond sport, reframing athletics through a relatable lens and inspiring the next generation of athletes.
Athletes After Hours with Gracie Kramer
Gracie & Molly on Pro Cliff Diving, Toxic Beauty Standards, & Extreme Bravery
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In this powerful first episode, I sit down with Red Bull Cliff Diver, Molly Carlson, for an honest conversation about the unseen pressures that come with competing at the most extreme level of sport. We discuss toxic beauty standards, struggling with body image, managing our mental health while girl bossing, and handling the weight of expectations in elite sport. It’s a vulnerable, real discussion about identity, resilience, and learning to separate who you are from how you perform.
If you struggle with feeling pressure to be perfect, lacking self love, or just want to join in on the girl chat, this episode is for you.
Trigger Warning: This episode includes discussions of suicidal ideation and eating disorders. Listener discretion is advised. If you are struggling with thoughts of self-harm or mental health challenges, please reach out to a trained professional or support service.
**Resources (U.S.):
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline – Call or text 988
National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) – 1-800-931-2237