S2 E.11 More than just a gymnast with Gold Medalist and Mental Health Advocate, Laurie Hernandez

This week, Adriana & Mariah welcome Gold Medal gymnast, mental health advocate & all-around superstar Laurie Hernandez! The girls discuss a myriad of topics including Laurie’s career in gymnastics, growing up in the public eye, her hiatus from the sport, dealing with depression & anxiety and the role gymnastics played, the biggest lesson she learned from being apart of the “Final Five”, and details on her new collection in collaboration with Little Words Project! Laurie is force to be reckoned with (and a Jersey Girl too!) Tune in now to our most anticipated episode yet. Important Topics: 00:49 - Intro / 09:00 - Laurie’s background in gymnastics / 15:00 - How Laurie mentally prepares herself going into a gymnastics routine/meet / The role music plays in her routines and being “in the room where it happens” / 20:00 - Laurie’s journey from gymnast to celebrity & her hiatus from gymnastics / dancing with the stars / growing up in the public eye / 28:00 - A quick chat about Laurie’s family & how their support helped to push her to success / 37:35 - The history of Laurie’s depression and anxiety and the role gymnastics played / it's OK to try anti-anxiety medication! / 53:40 - Almost quitting gymnastics and being confident in the decisions you make / “everything connects” / 57:05 - The biggest lesson learned being part of “The Final Five” / 59:00 - Details on the LWP x Laurie Hernandez collaboration