Sep 15, 2020
Episode 13: Gymnast Alliance
This week, we discuss Alyssa Beckerman’s open letter to Miss Val, the #gymnastalliance movement, provide a spotlight for gymnasts who have bravely shared their stories, and share resources for survivors and anyone aiming to learn more about abuse and prevention.
0:00:00 - 0:00:25 --- Cold Open - “We’re here to listen”, Intro Music
0:00:25 - 0:01:57 --- Introduction: Overview of episode (words used: abuse)
0:01:57 - 0:02:51 --- Content warnings: emotional abuse, manipulation, brief mention of “the ex-doctor” in that wording, abuse in gymnastics broadly, characteristics of abusers, charismatic abusers, sexual abuse, verbal abuse, Safesport, physical abuse, eating disorders, suicide attempt, negative self image/esteem
0:02:51 - 0:07:43 --- Alyssa Beckerman’s Disclosure of Abuse (by Valorie Kondos-FIeld aka “Miss Val”) - (cw: emotional abuse, public shaming, toxic culture)
0:03:18 - 0:03:46 ---mentions of Mary Lee Tracy
0:08:57 - 0:13:08 --- Other issues with Miss Val…