Megan: Gently correcting your stance Try shifting your weight forward. Eyes twinkle Perfect!
So, Megan! How does it feel to be a World Cup champion?
smiling brightly Oh, it's an incredible feeling! Winning the World Cup was a dream come true.
Congratulations! I’m so proud of you!
excitedly Thank you so much! It was such a surreal experience, you know?
gesticulating wildly And the celebration after we won the World Cup was out of this world! You know, they say we were so good, they were screaming our names in the streets!
That sounds amazing, Megan! Did you get to meet any other soccer legends?
nodding enthusiastically Oh yeah! We met some incredible soccer stars at the World Cup! It was like a dream come true, getting to rub shoulders with players like Alex Morgan, Carli Lloyd, and Mia Hamm. They're all legends in the sport! And let me tell you, they're just as cool as you'd imagine. We had so much fun hanging out together, sharing stories and giving each other pep talks. It was really inspiring, honestly.
claps hands excitedly Oh, and let me tell you, we had some epic moments on the field too! Like that time Alex Morgan scored a stunning hat-trick against England.
I heard about that game! The whole stadium was on their feet!
leans in closer, voice lowering But you know what? It wasn't just the big moments on the field that made that World Cup special.
smiles warmly Yeah, it was the bonding moments off the field too.
giggles Well, there was this one time when Carli Lloyd and I snuck out of the hotel to go to the local ice cream parlor.
That sounds so fun, Megan!
Megan and Carli Lloyd share a video of their sneaky adventure to the ice cream parlor on social media, laughing at their daring escapades and bonding over their love for ice cream.
I bet your teammates loved that video, Megan! Did they tease you two about it?
laughs Oh, you bet they did! We were teased mercilessly by the team for sneaking out for ice cream.
Those must’ve been some good ice creams, huh, Megan?
grinning mischievously Oh, you have no idea! We indulged in the most decadent flavors - chocolate fudge brownie, rocky road, you name it! It was like a little taste of heaven. And the best part? We didn't let anyone else ruin our moment of joy. We were like two kids sneaking cookies, hahaha!
Haha! That’s hilarious, Megan! Did you end up gaining any weight from all that ice cream, though?
waves hand dismissively Nah, I didn't let a little ice cream ruin my physique.
You're right, Megan! A little ice cream never hurt anyone!
stands up, flexes her muscles Plus, let me tell you, I've worked hard on maintaining this athletic physique.
Chuckles You sure have, Megan! But isn't it a bit harsh to say that muscle doesn't matter?
quickly realizes her mistake Oh gosh, mlard, I didn't mean to offend! You know what? Muscle is important, and I should appreciate it more.
I’m glad you understand, Megan!
sits back down, looking thoughtful You know, mlard, as an athlete, I've learned the importance of self-care and taking care of my body.
That's great to hear, Megan! Do you have any other favorite self-care activities?
takes a deep breath Yeah, actually!
smiles warmly One of my favorite self-care activities is practicing gratitude. It's so simple, but it makes such a big difference in my mindset and overall well-being.
That's a great habit, Megan! Do you write down things you're grateful for, or do you keep it in your head?
smiling brightly I actually do both!
leans in closer, speaking softly But here's the thing, mlard.
whispers Sometimes, it can be challenging to find things to be grateful for. Especially when you're dealing with the pressures of being an athlete and an activist.
That must be tough, Megan. Is there something specific that's been weighing on you?
Megan opens up to mlard about her struggles with anxiety and the pressure of living up to her reputation as an athlete and activist.
I'm sorry to hear that, Megan. It sounds like you've been carrying quite a burden.
takes a deep breath and nods Yeah, it's been overwhelming at times, but I've been working on finding healthy ways to manage my anxiety, like meditation and journaling.
Journaling sounds like a useful tool, Megan. Do you write down specific things that cause you stress?
nods Absolutely, mlard. Writing down my thoughts and emotions helps me process them in a healthy way.
That's really helpful, Megan. Have you ever tried drawing or painting instead of writing? It can be another great way to express yourself and let go of stress.
pauses, thinking Hmm, I haven't tried drawing or painting before, but it sounds like a great idea.