32: Lindsey Vonn on Speed, Struggle, and Starting Over

In this powerful episode of What Shapes Us Selema Masekela (@selema) sits down with Olympic gold medalist and alpine skiing legend Lindsey Vonn (@lindseyvonn) for an intimate conversation about identity reinvention and the mental toll of greatness. Lindsey reflects on her journey from a fearless kid on the slopes of Minnesota to becoming one of the most decorated skiers in history and what happened when the racing stopped.

With vulnerability and insight she opens up about navigating injury fame depression and the pressure to constantly prove herself. Selema and Lindsey dive deep into what it means to grieve the loss of your former self the healing that comes with stillness and how she’s finding new purpose through entrepreneurship writing and giving back through the Lindsey Vonn Foundation.

Whether you're a fan of sports resilience or real conversations about evolving beyond a singular identity this episode offers hard won wisdom and inspiring perspective.

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