Ronda Rousey: I Kept This A Secret My Entire Career! WWE Is A Mess!
- Apr 8, 2024
- 1:36:49
- Full Episode
Ronda Rousey was the first American woman to win an Olympic medal in judo, and UFC women's bantamweight champion from 2012 to 2015, she was also a professional wrestler in the WWE from 2017 to 2019, returning in 2022 before leaving in 2023.
00:00 Intro 02:10 Being Born With A Rare Disease 03:46 Ronda's Struggles as a Child 05:27 Her Father’s Death When She Was A Child 07:35 Finding Out About Her Dad's Suicide 10:38 Ronda's Mother 11:46 What's Been Ingrained in Her as a Kid 13:34 Becoming a Prodigy of Judo 15:59 Her Competitive Nature for Fighting 20:30 Moving in With Her Coach At 16 21:55 Her Struggles With Bulimia 24:33 Getting Bullied for Her Physique 25:49 Ronda Competing in the Beijing Olympics 26:30 Lack of Pay 27:01 Our Dark Side Becomes The Driver Of Our Success 29:32 How Her Concussions Affected Her Career 36:15 Defeating People in 60 Seconds 37:43 Having Very Strict/Abusive Coaches 39:56 How Did It Impact You? 42:53 Coaches Crossing the Line... 47:34 What Dana White Said About Ronda 48:55 Why Were You Fighting So Frequently? 50:15 Being The First Woman to Appear on the UFC 50:33 The New Jackie Chang 51:14 UFC 193 Ronda Vs Holly Holm 54:40 How Did You Feel After Losing? 58:14 Suicidal Thoughts 01:00:15 Ronda's Last Fight in the UFC 01:03:13 Her Husband Support During Tough Times 01:06:57 When Did WWE Come In? 01:10:44 Social Media Pressure 01:13:09 Did She Feel Expendable to the WWE? 01:13:30 Vince McMahon and Sexual Allegations 01:16:05 Ronda Suffering Two Miscarriages? 01:20:03 Where Does Her Happiness Come From? 01:27:32 Did Her Traumas Make Her Who She Is Today? 01:31:11 What She Learned From Her Dad? 01:33:04 Last Guest Question
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Brief Summary
Ronda Rousey discusses her traumatic childhood, career struggles, mental health, and finding happiness in family and writing.
Key points
- A Life-Changing Decision. At 16, Ronda dropped out of school to pursue Judo full-time.
- A Mother's Legacy. Ronda reflects on her mother's incredible achievements and influence on her life.
- Bulimia and Pressure. Ronda opens up about her struggles with bulimia due to weight pressures in sports.
- The Dark Side of Achievement. Exploring how trauma and pressure can drive success but also lead to personal struggles.
- Concussions and Silence. The hidden dangers of concussions in sports and the stigma around discussing them.
- Ronda Rousey's Emotional Journey. Ronda shares her struggles with emotions as a fighter, often crying during matches.
Episode highlights
- A Life-Changing DecisionAt 16, Ronda dropped out of school to pursue Judo full-time.“I actually dropped out when I was 16.”0:36Apr 8, 2024
- A Mother's LegacyRonda reflects on her mother's incredible achievements and influence on her life.“She sounds like a little bit of a superwoman.”10:58Apr 8, 2024
- Bulimia and PressureRonda opens up about her struggles with bulimia due to weight pressures in sports.“It started to give me a really unhealthy relationship with food.”22:41Apr 8, 2024
- The Dark Side of AchievementExploring how trauma and pressure can drive success but also lead to personal struggles.“Our dark side and our light side are interconnected.”27:01Apr 8, 2024
- Concussions and SilenceThe hidden dangers of concussions in sports and the stigma around discussing them.“I had to keep it a secret from everybody.”32:53Apr 8, 2024
- Ronda Rousey's Emotional JourneyRonda shares her struggles with emotions as a fighter, often crying during matches.“I would cry on the mat all the time.”46:05Apr 8, 2024
- Life After DefeatRonda discusses the depression and identity crisis following her loss in the UFC.“It was extremely depressing.”52:47Apr 8, 2024
- The Role of SupportRonda emphasizes the importance of her husband's support during tough times.“He was the one supplying the Crepes.”1:03:14Apr 8, 2024





