8 Apr 2024 · 1 h 35 min
Books from Ronda Rousey
“Ronda Rousey (Greatest Women's Fighter Ever): The Truth Behind My Fighting, I Kept This A Secret My Entire Career, WWE Is A Mess & Vince McMahon Is Still Running It!”
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The conversation
Ronda Rousey, a pioneering UFC champion and Olympic judo medalist, reveals the hidden struggles behind her career, including her father's suicide, an eating disorder, and abusive coaching. She also discusses her time in WWE, criticizing its management and Vince McMahon's ongoing influence.
Talking points
- Childhood struggles and father's suicide
- Rare disease apraxia and early judo career
- Abusive coaches and bulimia from weight pressure
- Power imbalances in coaching relationships
- Emotional impact of loss to Holly Holm
- Transition to WWE and miscarriage experiences
- Retirement, family, and regenerative farming
- Personal cost of fighting career