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Call Her Daddy · June 26, 2026 · 01:28:17

Aly Raisman: Thirty, Single & Thriving (FBF)

Aly Raisman joins Alex Cooper to discuss growing up feeling insecure and hiding her muscles in high school, revealing the pressure women face to downplay success. She opens up about the mental and physical toll of elite gymnastics, including body image struggles, anxiety, and people-pleasing tendencies. Raisman also gets candid about dating in her thirties, societal expectations to be in a relationship, and what she's learned about finding the right partner. The conversation touches on abuse and disordered eating with sensitivity.

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Highlights

The Pressure to Downplay Success
Aly Raisman describes how she hid her muscles in high school and felt societal pressure to minimize her athletic achievements to fit in.
Body Image and Anxiety from Elite Training
Raisman shares how the intense environment of elite gymnastics fueled body image issues, anxiety, and people-pleasing behavior.
Dating in Your 30s and the Right Partner
Raisman discusses navigating dating in her 30s and what she has learned about choosing a compatible partner.
Lasting Impact of Intense Athletic Upbringing
Raisman reflects on how the discipline and pain of elite gymnastics shaped her adult mindset and relationships.

References

Fierce: How Competing for Myself Changed EverythingAly Raisman (2017)Raisman's memoir about her gymnastics career and personal journey
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