I broke down crying on the bathroom floor six weeks before winning a world championship, highlighting the emotional toll of competition.

Six weeks before the Olympia, I found myself crying on the bathroom floor due to overwhelming stress and anxiety from personal issues and health concerns.

I realized that I was bottling up my emotions, and it took my fiancée's concern for me to break down and express my feelings.

I noticed that stress and anxiety were overwhelming me, preventing my true self from shining through.

I decided to retire right after winning the championship because it felt like the right moment for me, especially with a young daughter at home. I wanted to exit at the top, not on the way down.

I feel like I've never talked about this before, but I've had a mental breakdown every other week.

It's okay to cry in the bathroom when things get tough; it's a part of the journey.

I started going to therapy when I realized that stress and anxiety were affecting my ability to do good work.

After admitting that I was failing, I felt a sense of relief, as it was like coming to terms with reality.