Jordan Chiles: Dancing with the Stars, Sports Psych & Swarovski Dunks

Summary

House of Maher – Jordan Chiles: Dancing with the Stars, Sports Psych & Swarovski Dunks

Podcast: House of Maher
Host(s): Ilona Maher, Olivia Maher, Adrianna "Dre Baby" Maher
Guest: Jordan Chiles
Release Date: October 28, 2025

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Overview

This vibrant episode of "House of Maher" welcomes Olympic gymnast and cultural trailblazer Jordan Chiles for an intimate, hilarious, and inspiring conversation. The Maher sisters and Chiles dive into her whirlwind life post-Olympics, including "Dancing with the Stars," family dynamics, sports psychology, and bold self-acceptance. The discussion unfurls across pop culture, sport, sisterhood, mental health, and chasing dreams, with Jordan opening up about the challenges and highs of elite athletics, recent fame, and her bestselling memoir "I'm That Girl."

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Episode Highlights & Key Insights

Jordan's Life Lately: From Olympics to Dancing with the Stars

• [04:00] Jordan describes her current schedule as "a whirlwind," shifting from Olympic gold in Paris and Fashion Week appearances to the live ballroom of "Dancing with the Stars."
• She expresses gratitude for reaching childhood dreams: "It's crazy that we're in week six now... Never thought in a million years I would be on the show. It was a dream of mine ever since I was little." – Jordan ([04:27])
• Balancing athletics, reality TV, and full-time college at UCLA, she reflects on support from her community: “People are like, ‘Hey, I’m voting for you.’ And I’m like, oh, period. Text Jordan to 2,1,5,2,3.” ([06:30])

Family, Siblings & Legacy

• [03:26] Jordan proudly shares she's the youngest of five; all girls' names begin with J, boys' with T.
• Family inspiration: named after Michael Jordan, with sister named after his daughter.
• The Mahers and Chiles find resonance in being “professional sisters,” with siblings deeply involved in each other's journeys – “My older sister’s like my HMU [hair/makeup], my middle child is…my personal assistant.” – Jordan ([17:17])
• Childhood memories of "Dancing with the Stars" traditions, and her uncle predicting both her Olympic and reality TV stardom ([07:29]).
• Touching on their father's early encouragement: “He would put my siblings in the same room if they were arguing. ‘You’re not coming out of here until you guys figure it out.’” – Jordan ([18:19])

Handling Fame, Criticism & Social Media

• [09:07] Ilona and Jordan discuss the swirl of positive and negative feedback that comes with public performance, particularly as an athlete-turned-dancer.
• On criticism after a viral "Dance with the Stars" moment: “At the end of the day, I’m the one who’s on the ballroom floor…We grow a mindset to take those negative comments and prove you wrong.” – Jordan ([09:13])
• Context behind social media drama and abrupt on-stage exits dispelled with behind-the-scenes insights. “There was a person standing there going, like, ‘Go! Go!’ And I’m over here like, ‘Do I go now?’” – Jordan ([11:08])

Sisterhood, Support Systems & Vulnerability

• [14:11] Deep dive into family roles, honesty, and emotional bonds among siblings—both challenging and uplifting.
• On evolving relationships and teamwork: “The boys understand what it’s like to be in that world of sisterhood. My younger brother played Barbies with me, he was basically like a third sister in my eyes.” ([18:54])

Fun, Games & Olympic Memories

"Bronze, Silver, Gold" Game

• [23:06] Fun ranking of Halloween candies (Sour Patch Kids, Kit Kat, Reese’s), dance styles (salsa, jive, quick step), self-care rituals (binge-watching, meditation, bed-rotting), and Olympic experiences (Olympic Village, Food, Opening Ceremony).
• Notable moment: “Chocolate…I’m just not really a chocolate person. I’m a sweet girl—a cotton candy on the floor after regionals kind of girl.” – Jordan ([23:12], [24:53])

Life at the Olympics

• [29:23] Both Maher and Chiles reflect on deciding not to attend the Opening Ceremonies for performance reasons, and the quirky realities of the Olympic Village—ranging from disappointing food ("Olympic food also was not good this year" – Maher, [33:14]) to in-house nail salons and viral muffins.
• Inside scoop: “We had sushi, and that was the main thing we wanted to try….First time I ever had sushi was Tokyo. Now I eat sushi all the time.” – Jordan ([36:45])

On Gymnastics' Highs and Hardships

• [38:24] Jordan’s realization she wanted to be an Olympian came at age 12, after first medaling with Team USA.
• On sticking it out during tough times: “I can’t remember how many times I left a note on the kitchen counter for my parents before school: ‘I don’t want to do this anymore.’” ([38:44])
• Advice to parents: “They may be right or just need a little more encouragement…Having that balance was really good for me.” ([41:01])

Mental Health & Sports Psychology

• [48:18] Jordan speaks honestly about seeking therapy after experiencing abuse in gymnastics:
  • “Having a sports psychologist really changed my perspective on my own life…Take the sport out of it, just my own life.” ([49:02])
  • She’s an “affirmation girly,” relying on mirror mantras and sticky notes to boost mindset ([50:01]).
• Ilona echoes the importance of evolving and not being boxed in by the public’s expectations: “No, you’re allowed to grow. That’s what we want for people.” ([52:17])

Creativity, Vulnerability & Success

• [53:27] Book talk: Jordan shares the rawness of writing her memoir "I’m That Girl" and processing past trauma.
  • “Being able to put my life in a book and understand that people actually know what happened…it’s just remarkable. I’m proud of myself.” ([54:59])
• On narration: only recorded the opening herself to avoid giving “too much emotion” ([55:07]).
• Ilona teases her own book-in-progress, laughing about calling out exes (“You were barely mentioned…and I gave you a fake name.” [57:05]).

Rapid Fire Segment

• [58:04] Reveals and fun facts:
  • TikTok rabbit hole: “AI food babies…somehow these people made AI food babies, but they’re eating their own food.” – Jordan ([58:16])
  • Drink order: “Pumpkin chai tea latte from Starbucks…Double Rainbro from Dutch Bros…Waikiki from Swig—won’t tell you what’s in it!” ([58:54])
  • Most prized sneakers: “My Swarovski Dunks.” – Jordan ([59:27])
  • Favorite artists: can’t pick just one, but loves Kehlani, Normani, Beyonce, Megan Thee Stallion ([59:46]).

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Notable Quotes

• “Dream big. I always, never had imaginary friends. I had imaginary dreams.” – Jordan Chiles ([06:44])
• "At the end of the day, I’m the one who’s on the ballroom floor...We’re going to use [the hate] as fire.” – Jordan ([09:13])
• “He would put my siblings in the same room if they were arguing. ‘You’re not coming out of here until you figure it out.’” – Jordan ([18:19])
• “Gymnastics is a very challenging environment…but you can create your story, your culture, whatever it may be, the way you want to.” – Jordan ([42:19])
• “Having a sports psychologist really changed my perspective on my own life in general. Take the sport out of it.” – Jordan ([49:02])
• “Being able to put my life in a book...I’m proud of myself for being able to relive that and put it into writing.” – Jordan ([54:59])

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Timestamps for Key Segments

• [04:00] – Jordan on life post-Olympics & "Dancing with the Stars"
• [09:07] – Dealing with social media criticism & viral dance moment
• [13:00+] – Dancing with her dad on national TV
• [17:00+] – Sibling roles and professional sisterhood
• [23:06] – "Bronze, Silver, Gold" (Candy rankings)
• [29:23] – Olympic rituals, ceremonies, and village life
• [38:24] – How Jordan found her calling in gymnastics
• [42:19] – Enduring and overcoming strict, challenging sports environments
• [48:18] – The transformative impact of sports psychology
• [53:27] – Writing "I’m That Girl" & reflecting on personal growth
• [58:04] – Rapid-fire favorites (TikTok, drinks, sneakers, artists)

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Memorable Moments

• Jordan hilariously recounting being rushed off-stage on DWTS by a panicked producer (“There was a person standing there going, like, ‘Go! Go!’”) ([11:08])
• The sisters geeking out over their collective Miami sister-photo lineup ([16:05])
• The running gag about voting “10 times” for Jordan on DWTS, “on any device, you know, you can do it multiple times” ([06:44]/[28:13])
• The conversation about "cotton candy on the floor" as her go-to gymnastics treat ([24:53])
• Jordan’s vulnerable admission: “I didn’t realize how much trauma was still on me when I had to retalk about the younger Jordan” while writing her book ([53:46])

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Conclusion

Throughout this dynamic, laughter-filled episode, Jordan Chiles gives listeners a masterclass in perseverance, reinvention, and honest self-reflection. Her journey spans Olympic podiums, ballroom lights, and the self-doubt and triumphs in between. With the Maher sisters’ familial warmth and humor, this conversation offers both inspiring advice and relatable snapshots of what it means to grow, heal, and keep dancing—on and off the floor.

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Listen for:
Dreams fulfilled, the realities behind viral moments, the power of affirmation, sisterhood in and out of sports, and the courage it takes to own and share your story.

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Transcript

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[B]

Think you walked off maybe a little abruptly, Jordan? Yes, I do. You walked up even. I think I was like, oh. But to me it was like, oh, that's an athlete who was told to do something. She's doing it, so she's getting.

[A]

You guys want to know what actually like what on the other side? Because obviously it's on tv. You don't see what actually happens. There was a person standing there going like, go, go. And I'm over here like, do I go now? Is Julian, is she gonna say it now? So yes, obviously my face was very much like.

[B]

Welcome back to House of Mar A Wave original. Kick your shoes off and help yourself to whatever's in the fridge. We have a few house rules. Girls are magic. Reading is hot and so are you. I'm the middle sister, Alona Mar. I am the eldest, Olivia Mar. And I'm the baby, Adrana Mar. Subscribe to us on YouTube so that you can see the grandeur of this set and not just listen to our beautiful voices. Our fourth March sister today is a certified history maker. She's a two timed Olympian who helped bring home Team USA Golden Paris and has so many NCAA titles and perfect tens at ucla we've lost count. She's currently trading the balance beam for the ballroom on my beloved Dance with the Stars. She's a New York Times bestselling Author. That's crazy. A TIME 2025 Woman of the year and a baddie. Breaking down barriers in mental health and body peace. Give it up for the culture changer herself, Jordan Chiles.

[A]

Hello, everybody.

[B]

Hello.

[A]

That lecture was amazing.

[B]

Thank you. Sometimes I have trouble reading, I guess, but you've done so much.

[A]

Thank you.

[B]

Did you forget anything? Did I forget anything? Yeah. Tell us everything, please. Yeah, start at the top. What else have you. What other accomplishments? Because you've got so many other awards.

[A]

I'm an SI swimsuit cover girl.

[B]

Yeah, you are. Yes, you are.

[A]

I'm a 16. 16 time. All American.

[B]

16 time. Oh, my God.

[A]

I know. And it's still going. We. It's still counting.

[B]

Oh, my gosh.

[A]

I am a world champion.

[B]

Yep.

[A]

I'm the youngest of five.

[B]

So you're the youngest. The youngest the babies.

[A]

And I'm named after Michael Jordan. Really?

[B]

Yeah. Are your sisters named after other people as well?

[A]

So my older sister is named after Michael Jordan's daughter.

[B]

Okay.

[A]

And then my. The middle girl, Jade, her middle name is named after Whitney Houston.

[B]

Oh, my gosh. What about your brothers?

[A]

No, just Tajman and Ties.

[B]

Just vibes. Just vibes.

[A]

Just vibes. Yeah. But our family is. The boys have T's and the girls have J's.

[B]

Okay, Larry, Cool.

[A]

It's very unique and different.

[B]

I like that our parents just said vowels, vowels, vowels for all of us. Ending in A's and vowels. Yeah, yeah. Oh, yeah. Good point. Ending in A's. Thank you. You have been a busy, busy person right now. I. I know as well. So I'm so thankful that you're here right now because your schedule is crazy. Being on Dance with the Stars, like, how has it been? Are you okay? Give me. Give me a wink or anything if you need help there. And she. David. And she does need help.

[A]

No, it's actually been a whirlwind, I think, honestly, after Paris and, you know, having that full. We were at Fashion Week and then died down. I was in season and now I'm, like, literally racking everything back up. But we're Dancing with the Stars. I feel like that's a new outlet. I've been able to really just express myself differently throughout my dances. It's crazy that we're in week six now. Like, it's been crazy just to look back on how much I've accomplished within my career, whether it's been magazine covers, whether it's been, you know, me doing something out of the norm, like being on a dancing reality TV show. Never thought in A million years I would be on the show. It was a dream of mine ever since I was little. So it's just crazy. But I love it. I love being able to keep moving. I think that's what, you know, life is supposed to be about, is you accomplishing things that you never thought truly. So I've been having fun, but can I tell you?

[B]

Tell us.

[A]

It's been crazy.

[B]

Yeah.

[A]

Literally. I think one of my days was I had a shoot in the morning, and then I had practice, and then I had rehearsals, and I had a interviews. Like, everything is coming together so crazy. But I'm just like, you know what? What's sleep?

[B]

What's sleep? Because you've classes. Gymnastics and dancing classes as well.

[A]

Yep.

[B]

Not okay. Have you ever. I had nothing besides Dancing with Stars and I was like, I woo. I am gassed. But you're. You're training.

[A]

Yes.

[B]

You're taking class at. What the. There's, like, homework. Like, you're in there.

[A]

Yeah, I'm in there somewhere. Good work. I'm very much in there. Luckily, this quarter. Cause we have quarter systems at ucla, so this is our. Our fall quarter, and I'm doing all my classes online. I was like, this girly pop is gonna need to really, like, keep her. Her sanity, because if I actually was going in person, I don't think I would make it to rehearsals. I would think I would have to look at Ezra and be like, I'm sorry, I don't think I can go today. But it's been cool to be able to, you know, I think the college life is what's making it even better.

[B]

Okay.

[A]

Because I get the support from my team and they were able to go watch and, you know, being able to walk on campus and people are like, hey, I'm voting for you. And I'm like, oh, period. Text Jordan to 2, 1, 5, 2, 3.

[B]

10 times. 10 times.

[A]

10 times exactly. On any device, you know, you can do it multiple times, but it's really cool just to have those, you know, reassurances. Like, looking back as a little kid, you never know what life can really give you. I always, you know, was told, you know, dream big. I feel like a lot of parents tell you that, like, dream big, do what you want to do. But I always, never had imaginary friends. I had imaginary dreams.

[B]

Okay.

[A]

And so when those dreams come true and become reality, it's just like, wow, what's life like? What is it?

[B]

It doesn't feel real sometimes.

[A]

No, not one.

[B]

And you said that Dancing with Stars is A dream. Did you watch with your siblings growing up? Like, we watched it growing up, and we would make dances in our living room just like sisters. Ha ha, gigg, girly pop times. And then, like, watching my sister on it, I was like, what the heck? We. We dreamed of this watching growing up. Did you guys do that?

[A]

Yes, me. And it was. So basically, it was like my uncle's show. He. When it first came out, he was like, oh, my gosh. Like, I really love Dancing with the Stars. He would watch, you know, other dancing shows as well. And then my sisters came, and they, you know, they would watch it with us. And my uncle, biggest thing, he said, you're going to be on Dancing with the Stars one day. And I was like, no, you're lying, dude. You told me I was gonna be an Olympian. Like, you're lying about Dancing with the Stars. So being on it, I think it's also really cool to see how, like, yes, my sisters saw the involvement of how much I loved the show. And now being on it, just like, you guys is like, this is crazy. Like, you're actually in a ballroom, learning ballroom dances. Like, I never, like, yes, I could dance, I can groove, but ballroom dances are a totally different mindset.

[B]

Yeah, we got to go talk to your uncle. What else does he know? Yeah, what else was he. What does he know? What's he got? He got the Olympia. He had the dancing stars. He knows some stuff.

[A]

He think, you know, he said that he sees me at 28, so I don't know exactly. There's. There's a lot of things that I'm.

[B]

Just like, you can make a career off this, right?

[A]

I think so. I think so.

[B]

We're going to get into a segment called Touch Grass where the. Sometimes you get caught up in just life and whatever's happening and all that's going on in social media and whatnot. So we like to take some time to go out, touch some grass. Today's Touch Grass is brought to you by Beats. What I'd love to talk to you about is when I was on Dance with the Stars, I had very positive feedback and everything because I think my dancers were like, oh, she's trying so hard. Cause I wasn't really.

[A]

You was out there dancing. I improved. Don't get it twisted now.

[B]

I improved. I think Ezra came out with a video about, like, you know, some negative comments. How have you been dealing with that?

[A]

They're negative comments.

[B]

Thank you.

[A]

I feel like, you know, at the end of the day. Day, I'm the one who's on the ballroom floor.

[B]

Right.

[A]

And I'm the one who has to go through a lot of different things as an athlete. I feel like we grow a mindset to where it's like, you know what? We're gonna actually take those negative comments and prove you wrong.

[B]

Yeah.

[A]

And we're gonna use it as fire, you know, So I just really, you know, my life is my life. Sorry that, you know, there was a situation that was happening. They were announcing the pros right after. Like, I can't control what production is.

[B]

Doing that clip here.

[A]

I can't do about it. And also, you know, me and Ezra have such a great and amazing connection that the banter that we had literally at the end for when we got saved, that was out of jokes. Like, we laugh to each other. We do all these things. So, you know, all those things that were happening. Yes. Did it get to me? 100%. That's why I posted what I posted. That's why you probably saw it for two seconds and then it was gone. Because I know how strong I am as a person. And I was like, you know what? I'm just gonna sit here and keep doing Dancing with the Stars because I'm on the best show in the whole United States of America.

[B]

True.

[A]

And you get to watch me.

[B]

True. And you're mad that you're not dancing on the best show in the nation. Absolutely. And it's just so funny. They just overthink everything. Do I think you walked off maybe a little abruptly, Jordan? Yes, I do. You walked off. Even I think I was like, oh. But to me, it was like, oh, that's an athlete who was told to do something. So she's doing it. So she's getting her out of that show.

[A]

I just wanna know what. What on the other side? Because obviously it's on tv. We. You don't see what actually happens. There was a person standing there going like, go, go. And I'm over here. Like, do I go now? Is Julie right? Is she gonna say it now? So, yes, obviously, my face was very much like, she was out of there.

[B]

And for me, it was the way you just disappeared between all their bodies. I was like, where did you go?

[A]

The original plan was I was supposed to switch with Mandy Moore. That was the original plan. But she stayed on the side. And then I was like, well, I'm just gonna. And then people started thinking I was throwing up and all these things. And I was like, no, you just.

[B]

Look at the context. They're talking about the pros going on to a. But that was the thing.

[A]

I'm a new pro, guys.

[B]

Yeah, we were watching it, and because I'd been on it, I knew exactly what was happening. They were like, oh, why did Jordan leave? I was like, no, see, it's all the pro dancers. They told her to get out because they have, like, you know, 10 seconds to do the bumper.

[A]

Exactly.

[B]

And that was just it. Remember one time there was a video of that people posted. I had my hand here, and Alan, like, accidentally put his hand on my hand. And then I just. Not thinking, I just pulled my hand out because I was like, I'm not holding hands with the guy. So then I just put it out. The whole Internet was like, oh, my God, they hate each other. Oh, no, they hate each. I even noticed it from the dance before, the way they were connected. I was like, what? They must. What did we do? Like, just the littlest things these people grab on to. And zooming in on that too. Like, what are we doing? Oh, they're so funny. I was like, moving my hand. But I will say, even you were great. Week one, like, improving constantly. Constantly. Oh, my gosh. You're the dance with your dad. Oh, this Alona all night. She was kind of like, oh, I don't know if I'll get emotional, but as soon as they announced, like, you would be with your dad, she's like, yeah, okay. This one got me. He was so ready to do with that pink suit on. It's girl. Dad did a great job, too. Thank you.

[A]

He honestly was. That whole week, like, even leading up to it, he was somebody that I was like, you know what? Like, you're funny, but you also know, like, what? Like, that's where I get it from. Like, I'm like, oh, that makes a lot more sense. Like, every step, everything that he was doing, he was understanding what Ezra was trying to say. And Ezra did take a risk, just like the judges said, like, taking a risk of having my dad in the full dance. Like, that was something I felt like a lot of people needed to see. The connection, the love. And I'm happy. It got a lot of, you know, tears from it because, you know, some. Sometimes people don't understand what it's like to have that connection with somebody. And I was hoping that was what they were going to take out of it. And I guess my dad said that some person came up to her to him, and he was just like, wow. Like, thank you. You know, she was like, I literally called my dad after you guys went. I was like, that's what it was supposed to be about, you know? So I'm just happy he was there. He's such an amazing person. And if anybody. Like, a lot of people are asking, does he have dance experience? Yes, he did. When he was younger. He was part of fame and cabaret and all of that. So he was really, like, tuned in to what? Like, he knows how to perform. Okay.

[B]

Cause I was like, he's a really good dance.

[A]

Yeah. He knows how to perform. So I was just happy that he was able to, you know, experience what I get to experience every week, but. And, like, do it together.

[B]

That's so special to be able to show someone, like, this is what a week of rehearsals look like and the show days, like, because Olivia watched Ilona do it all, and I was. I lived somewhere else. But your experience is so unique to that of, like, how much it takes a toll on you.

[A]

Yeah.

[B]

Have the sisters been like, oh, wow, wish I could have danced with you. Oh, I do your hair and makeup, but I guess I'll get.

[A]

No, actually, neither one of them said any.

[B]

Okay. Really? Because they would. If I. If I'd done that. They'd be like, oh, well, that's cool. We would have been funny about it, but, like, we would have had to. Okay.

[A]

Like, neither one of them said anything. I think they were too. Like, we're all daddy's girls, and we also are really connected with our mom, too. Like, I think one of the middle sister is a little more a mom's girl than a dad's girl, because she's very similar. She's in, you know, into that interior designing, the, you know, creating things. Her mindset is just like my mom. So me and my older sister, we have, like, that daddy daughter, like, love. And so they were all just sitting there, tears. They were like, we're just so proud of dad. I was like, you're not proud of me?

[B]

Hello.

[A]

He did good, too. He did so good, though. I was like, okay. But no, they haven't said anything about it. And I'm just like, okay, that means a lot. Cause I know it can get. As siblings, you can feel some type of way with anything. You know, I had to deal with that when I was younger. My siblings were, you know, obviously had to really cater to my schedule as being an athlete, so I didn't know how this was gonna go, but they were really excited, so.

[B]

Yeah, but now they're your team. Like, we got to meet your whole family at. In Miami for si. And your sister does your hair and makeup, and they come with you and they're kind of, like, around you, which is kind of, you know, what my sisters do. And I think it's just so funny, both three girls who like what we do and help each other in that way. Like, wanting our sisters, wanting us to succeed so much, but then you wanting to help them. Yeah.

[A]

Yeah.

[B]

Professional sisters. That's what we call ourselves.

[A]

Oh, I love that. I want you to tell them that.

[B]

Yeah, tell them that.

[A]

I'm like, guess what I learned today. You guys are professional sisters.

[B]

We took one hell of a photo in Miami. The six of us, we all lined up, like, with oldest, middle, youngest, and so we'll have to put the photo in. It was all, like, real tall girls, because you are similar heights. You're all similar heights as well. It's a. I love that.

[A]

I love that photo. When we all saw each other and it was just like, oh, so, like, who's the oldest?

[B]

Who's the youngest?

[A]

And we all just stood there, like, proud. We were like one big happy family.

[B]

In our bathing suits. Your dad talked in his thing how he noticed as a kid you just had a lot of energy, and so he puts you in gymnastics. Did he put your sisters into gymnastics?

[A]

So my older sister did start with gymnastics, but she kind of gravitated to doing basketball and, you know, track and field. And then I was the only other one that they were like, you know, maybe this is actually a good sport for her to do. But, you know, I feel like, as any kid who's out there, you know, they always are gonna end up flipping some way, shape, or form, whether it's on their bed, whether, you know, it's just whether or not that connection of the love to the sport comes into play. And for my older sister, it just was. She did. She. Like. I wish. I wish I could have done it longer, but, you know, she gravitated to other sports, and then now she does hair and makeup, so.

[B]

And that really worked out for you. It did. You look amazing wherever you go.

[A]

Thank you. Thank you. I appreciate it.

[B]

Is there a sister you turn to for, like, if you're looking for brutal honesty, like, is there a sister you go to for that, or do you guys all kind of bounce off of each other in a similar way?

[A]

We kind of bounce off each other, but since my older sister's like my HMU and my middle child is. She's like my personal assistant, so I go to my older sister when things happen. Like, I'm like, dude, in your honest opinion, like, how do you feel about this. She will tell me, but that's just kind of also her personality as well. She's very just out there. She's like me. We're not gonna allow you to walk out with two different socks on. Like, I'm gonna full on tell you, go back in the house, revisit what you were trying to do, and then.

[B]

Come back out, try again.

[A]

And exactly like, try again. So that's just how our. Our love and our bond is in that way. But I, like, I feel like when you have the opportunity to go to somebody that will give you an honest. Because you never know what your siblings are going to say. They're gonna be like, well, I think you should go ask mom or dad about, like, no, because at the end of the day, I'm gonna have to come to you whenever God takes our parents. Like, I'd rather have this connection now. And that's what our. Our dad really taught us was he would. It's crazy to say, but he would put my siblings in the same room if they were arguing. And he would be like, you're not coming out of here until you guys figure it out, right?

[B]

Whoa.

[A]

So. Because he knows, like, when it's time, who are you gonna run to? You're not just gonna run to yourself. You can't do that. You're gonna run to your siblings. Cause that's the closest thing to you. So it's really cool to see how we've all developed a mindset of entrepreneurship and just construction of our lives. And to see that I get to have that opportunity with having my sisters in my life. It's really cool. I love it. I enjoy it. I just get to sit back, feel.

[B]

About excluding your brothers. But, like, sisters are just my everything. So I'm always like, sorry.

[A]

My brothers are great too, though, and I think that's why it's so cool, because they understand. Like, my brothers understand what it's like to, you know, be in that world of sisterhood. Like, they get where we're coming from. But also my. The youngest boy, I'm closer to him. He's, you know, somebody that I grew up closer to because we're closer in age. And he basically was like my sister, if you think about it. He played Barbies with me. He, you know, did all these things. He was like, basically like a third sister in my eyes. But also, like, I understood, like, you're my brother, you know, at any moment in time, you're not gonna let me fail.

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[A]

Oh, okay. My. I'm not really a chocolate person, so my goal is Sour Patch Cake.

[B]

That's my goal too.

[A]

I'm gonna have my Silver Bee Kit Kat.

[B]

Oh, I'm really.

[A]

And then my bronze made peanut butter Jordan.

[B]

I'm completely flipped. Completely flipped. I'm not a big candy person, but I'm a huge chocolate person. She's a big chocolate person. Love candy.

[A]

Okay, I get that. I just. Just chocolate. It just. For some reason, I don't know why, like, more of a sugary thing. Like, to me, like, with chocolate, I just feel like it should be more sugary.

[B]

Right, Right. For me, like, something's not a dessert or a sweet if it's not chocolate. Really, like, my mind is, like, wired that way. Interesting. Kit Kats are boring to me. So that would be bronze.

[A]

Well, I had. I really liked the Kit Kat commercial when I was younger.

[B]

Which one? Break me off a kit piece of that kit kit. Yeah, It's a good one. Hell yeah. I didn't remember that until you said it literally.

[A]

Loved the commercial. Any KitKat commercial that would come on, I'd be like, oh, my gosh, what's gonna happen this time? Because, like, does a Kit Kat really make that sound?

[B]

No, no. I always love the cereal commercials. I always feel like cereal commercials popped off or like, the tricks are for kids tricks.

[A]

The Lucky Charms one and Cocoa Puffs and Apple Jacks.

[B]

That one was always really good. They had cool commercials. A little freaky.

[A]

Yeah.

[B]

There's a weird character or like, what else? They're always gonna race. The apple and the cinnamon. Oh, right, right.

[A]

Because why does a cinnamon have arms and two eyes?

[B]

Right, right, right. That just makes sense.

[A]

And legs like a cinnamon stick. Like.

[B]

Yeah, but the apple, that's okay because.

[A]

I mean, it just makes sense. Like an apple with a cinnamon stick. He's this big.

[B]

Right. Are you a candy person when you compete?

[A]

Oh, yeah.

[B]

Yeah.

[A]

So. So every. I don't know if you saw me post a picture. It was after we made it to ncaa, it was regionals, and I had a cotton candy. I asked my mom to go get me cotton candy because for some reason, I don't know why, I just need something sugary. Like, it just. Even though I have a lot of energy, I'm just like, let's just go get candy or something. And I took a picture and I. And somebody had tweeted, did Jordan Childs just get asked her mom for cotton candy? And so I posted a picture. I said, an even girl. Or when I said something, even gymnasts can eat cotton candy on the floor. Or something like that.

[B]

Yeah, it's great energy. Yeah.

[A]

I'm a very sweet girl. Like, but when it comes to desserts, I'm not. Like, if you asked me to eat what dessert, I would tell you. Donuts.

[B]

Really? Donuts? See, to me, that's. That's breakfast. It's a snack for me. I love donuts.

[A]

Love a. Okay. Powder.

[B]

I'm a glaze girl. A basic glaze.

[A]

Cream.

[B]

Yep. I can eat. But I'm like a purist. Just a glazed donut. That's all I want.

[A]

I love that.

[B]

I'm like a maple frosted. Oh, I like. I can mess with those. But I don't like filled donuts. No.

[A]

Okay.

[B]

All right. Those cream filled Boston ones.

[A]

Okay. Yeah, no, you lost me.

[B]

That's a lot. No, I don't know if I like them. I think I used to like them as a kid because there's so much extra sugar, but now I'm like, that's too much. Why? Why are we freaking? The donuts. We don't gotta do that. Come on. Don't freak. Your donuts, guys, Seriously. All right. Give medals to the following styles of dance. Salsa, jive, quick step.

[A]

I would probably say salsas, bronze, jive, gold, quick step, silver.

[B]

Okay. Okay. Yeah.

[A]

I really like the jive. It was fun. My jive was fun. I mean, I jumped over Ezra's shoulders.

[B]

I loved your drive, too. I thought that Was your second one. Right. It's week two. You guys stepped it up.

[A]

Thanks.

[B]

Oh, and then you're doing your little thing, the camera. I thought it was so great. With your pants flying away. I. Great.

[A]

Thank you. Thank you. I had fun with it.

[B]

I think similar. I might go gold, quick step, silver, jive, bronze, salsa. Salsa I like, but I also don't. And I think when I watch people see salsas, they're. They're very. They're hard to do. Well, I think, in many ways, because it's just the same steps over and over, and if you don't do it so well. So a lot of people haven't been having the best salsas. I have on the show.

[A]

It started with mine.

[B]

Okay. I liked your lifts, but the haters are gonna hang. But like, even, like, just some others are like, ah, it's okay. It's just a tougher dance. But, like, quick step and jive. You can have fun with it.

[A]

Yeah, for sure.

[B]

Is it the salsa move that went viral on TikTok? No. Samba.

[A]

No. The whisk.

[B]

Are you doing a samba? Bless you if you are.

[A]

I don't know yet.

[B]

Okay, be. Be careful here. That one's hard. I don't know.

[A]

I should ask Ezra that. He wants me to do it. He keeps saying it. I'm like, okay.

[B]

Is there something that you're really excited for?

[A]

Oh, well, coming into the show, I was really excited to do the pasta blue.

[B]

Yeah.

[A]

Yeah. Because I feel like that would be really, really cool, but I don't know if I'll be. If I'll do it. We'll see. I mean, there's different, obviously. Like, there's still more weeks.

[B]

Right, right, right.

[A]

Yeah.

[B]

Keep voting, keep voting. Jordan to 2, 1. 5, 2, 3. 10 times. 10 times.

[A]

10 times. And online, anywhere, everywhere.

[B]

All right, let's give medals to the following reset rituals. Bed, rotting, binge watching, and meditation. Ooh.

[A]

Okay, so I am a binge watcher, so I definitely have to say gold for binge watching. I would then say meditation. Silver and bedrotting. Bronze.

[B]

Nice.

[A]

Even though sometimes I feel like you're bedrotting and binge watching at the bathroom, it's usually raised.

[B]

Yep. Are you a meditator before you go on, like, the beam? Like, are you.

[A]

I pray a lot.

[B]

Okay.

[A]

I actually have a tattoo that when you put my hands together, it says pray.

[B]

There it is. Nice.

[A]

Yeah.

[B]

Cool.

[A]

So, like, if you ever see me, like, before beam and I go like this, that's just me praying. And then I.

[B]

And we know because it says it now. Yeah, we know. There you go.

[A]

Reason why I got it because I.

[B]

What she doing? Like, you're like.

[A]

Take a picture.

[B]

Okay, nice.

[A]

Yeah. But other than that, I'm more of a let's just go with the flow type person. But I do love meditating, though. I think that's definitely a good way to calm everything and get your body back to where it needs to give.

[B]

Medals to the following Olympic practices, Olympic village, Olympic food, and the opening ceremony. Did you do the opening ceremony?

[A]

Sure didn't.

[B]

I didn't either.

[A]

Oh, okay.

[B]

You about to say soccer question? No, I didn't. So we had a whole discussion beforehand. They were like. Our coach was like, well, we. I don't want you to do the opening ceremonies because, like, you know, we want to win a medal, but if you guys want to do it, you can do it. But we're all like, well, obviously, she doesn't want us to do it, and if we don't win a medal, she's gonna be like, you know, so we decided not to do it. But it ended up being so great because it was so wet and rainy. Coco Goff and LeBron James have. What are they ponchos on? They're on this boat.

[A]

Shivering flags and the United States of America. They're like.

[B]

And it's raining out. It's supposed to be a beautiful drive. And they're like, last because they're. We're hosting next, right? They're like, last in the lineup.

[A]

We were last, I think Rudolph.

[B]

Well, in. In Tokyo. Did you do Tokyo ceremony?

[A]

No. So fun fact. It's not a fun fact, but so Tokyo. So our Olympic. Actually fun fact. We did our own Olympic ceremony.

[B]

Okay.

[A]

Outside of our hotel, because we actually didn't stay in the Village in Tokyo because of COVID and everything. But also, as gym, like, gymnastics starts typically the day after opening ceremonies.

[B]

Yeah.

[A]

So we as, like, the head coordinators suggest we don't. Because normally Olympic, you know, ceremonies, you walk and you do, and then you got to be there four hours in advance. I did opening ceremony for Pan Ams, so that was really cool. But that's why we typically don't do opening ceremonies unless one of us gets nominated, because I believe Simone, she did. She did closing, and I think she opened one of the times.

[B]

Did you do closing?

[A]

No, I left.

[B]

You didn't do closing.

[A]

We had good. We had Good Morning America the next day. Like, the moment we're done, literally after the last, like, floor final. Typically, we have a half day before we have to get on a plane, to go do.

[B]

Can't even celebrate, really. Can't even celebrate in the city. They just put you on there. You get after it. That's crazy.

[A]

Well, I mean, and also, like, if you think there. How many of us in the United States of America, part of Team usa.

[B]

Yeah.

[A]

How many sports do we have? Our housing really isn't green. Like, it's not that big. So we're one of the first people that get there. So they like to keep the flow because you have track and field, then you have fencing, and then, like, goes on and on and on. And the more sports they keep adding, the more that we're not gonna have room.

[B]

Right. Okay, I hear you. I did the closing ceremonies.

[A]

Was it fun?

[B]

Vodka and plastic water bottles. It was her birthday. It was my birthday.

[A]

Oh, my gosh. Happy belated.

[B]

Thank you. Okay.

[A]

Oh, my God.

[B]

Love last year's. Oh, my gosh. Thank you. Yeah, right? No, you get to be with everybody you like, all around. It was. It was really cool. But then, like, we had one. We had a good performance by Isold, who did My Way, and that one was like. I remember that being in that room. And that was what I did. My dedication to last time on Disposars was like, she's singing this song my way. And I think you and I both, the way we're taking our careers, we're doing it our way. And I was like, I'm doing this my way. He's all she said. So I just remember being there, the fireworks going. And that was, like, the one time I really got to enjoy, because I didn't do that. We didn't do the opening ceremonies. I mean, it was cold, wet. The. When I did Tokyo, you stand around for hours. I mean, it's almost like five, six hours of standing, and you're being shuttled through, like, you know, like, corralled to go. And then in Tokyo, there's no fans there, so you walk out and you're like, hey, okay. And it's like, what's. What was the point of it? So then afterwards, we're like, no, we're not gonna do this opening ceremony. And thankfully, you want a medal, but I just don't know if she'll ever let us again do it.

[A]

But.

[B]

But we'll see. So I think Olympic food also was not good this year.

[A]

Oh, yeah. So that's definitely a bronze.

[B]

Bronze Olympic.

[A]

The village was fun, though. So that's why I give it silver.

[B]

Right.

[A]

Because I feel like we actually had cool things. We had A grocery store. And I definitely ate hot dogs out of.

[B]

Right.

[A]

Them hot dogs and hamburgers were really.

[B]

I don't know if I went to that. Yeah.

[A]

And we also, you know, the. You can get your hair done. You can get your nails done. Yeah, I'm pretty sure somebody said there was tattoos there or something like that.

[B]

I think there. I heard that.

[A]

Yeah. I couldn't find it. The village is so big.

[B]

Yeah. There's medical offices. I got my toe X rayed.

[A]

Nice.

[B]

Yeah. Yeah. On the house.

[A]

What?

[B]

On the house. They just did it. Yeah. You can get a lot done. You could get, like, a pap smear done, I think, if you wanted to. Yeah. They got gynos in the building. I would get a T shirt that said, I got my paps from here in the Olympic Village. Like, yeah, it could be cool.

[A]

Well, if you think about it, we are there for a very long time.

[B]

Y.

[A]

Very long time.

[B]

The food was tough. I was eating a lot of, like, chicken and mustard and. Did you ever have one of those muffins? The guy was, oh, my God.

[A]

Well, it's chocolate. I don't like chocolate.

[B]

Oh, yeah.

[A]

But those did go viral.

[B]

I thought they were kind of mid and I'm sorry, Muffin man. I didn't think they were that good. I was like, what am I going crazy with this? But they were obsessed with them.

[A]

I think I had more pizza. Hot dogs in.

[B]

You were in that. You were in that store. Okay. Heard. Right, Right. All right. Yeah, that's. I think. Yeah. My list for that, too. Opening ceremonies could be a gold. If it was nice weather, but. Right. That's silver to me. You guys want. You guys check out the village? Oh, that's. Now that's fucked up. That's.

[A]

I mean, we. We could have.

[B]

But, you know, you should have seen our dingy Airbnb where the door had a tapestry over it because it was a huge hole in the door. Yeah. We had a good time in Paris.

[A]

You know, it was actually really good. There was this Panda Express where inside the village. It was like, literally. You know how we have to go.

[B]

Through so many different things? Was it a Panda Express?

[A]

No. That's the crazy part.

[B]

Okay.

[A]

It was Panda Express. Inspired, obviously.

[B]

Okay.

[A]

But the food. I literally was like, their fried rice was out of this world.

[B]

Right.

[A]

I had, like, sushi. Like, it was just, like, a combination of different things. And I was like, this is crazy because the Panda Express back at home is just typical. Fried rice, orange chicken, whatever you want. But this one, I was like, place is Good. And it literally was outside the village.

[B]

Was that, like when you. You kind of walked on a diagonal and then there was the metro station there. Was it around those. Where there was a couple restaurants around and some scenery outside?

[A]

Yes.

[B]

I think I went there once because I was like, I can't eat any more of that food in there.

[A]

That's why I did it.

[B]

Oh, man.

[A]

I literally asked. I asked my coaches. I was like, so there's this Panda Express. Is there any way we could get food from there? And they were like, yeah, we got you guys.

[B]

We were like, thank you so much. I need fried rice. So what I'm hearing is Olympic village food isn't even meddling that time. It wasn't. But Tokyo was great. Tokyo food was great. Exactly. Tokyo was amazing. They had deep fried Camembert. Oh, yeah, you did you ever get to experience it?

[A]

No.

[B]

They had a ramen station. They had like a dose.

[A]

I need to go back.

[B]

Oh, so I need to go back to.

[A]

I need to go back and actually experiencing without having Covid.

[B]

Yeah, it was.

[A]

Because that's what was the sad like. Yes, we did, like, you know how we have our interviews and stuff where they have food and like, do you guys get catered?

[B]

I did one thing one day after we lost, but other than that, no.

[A]

So we got like, basically like, for Good Morning America, because they're there. We had sushi, and that was the main thing that we wanted to try was the sushi. That was the first time I ever had sushi.

[B]

Really? Did you like it?

[A]

I loved it. No better place to have it than Tokyo now. I eat sushi all the time.

[B]

It is cool, though, if you can go to the Olympics and experience it all. Yeah, Working on it.

[A]

If you want to, you know, join.

[B]

Yeah, it's in LA this time.

[A]

Yeah.

[B]

Sharpshooting. True.

[A]

I mean, sharpshooting. Maybe you guys can just say you're.

[B]

Get a meteor pass. Maybe. Yeah, but maybe we're just her. We're alone. You could actually get. No, I won't be doing that. Can I. Can I do. I'll give you my path.

[A]

Right. We'll go for it. Perfect.

[B]

Maybe I do a winter Olympics and we do the one where you, like, ski and then you drop to the floor and start shooting things in the snow. Have you seen that?

[A]

You.

[B]

No way you could do that. I think you could not do that.

[A]

I've never heard of that. What is that?

[B]

Olympic sport. Look, the winter sports are crazy, diabolical. Says the woman who flips in the air. Yeah.

[A]

Okay.

[B]

Those winter sports are crazy.

[A]

At least I'm on solid ground and not in snow.

[B]

Right, Right. But sometimes in the air, but Air Canada.

[A]

Okay, okay, you're right. You're right. I got you.

[B]

It's tea time, y'.

[A]

All.

[B]

And this week we're serving up championship level tea with an absolute icon. We want to know everything from the pre Olympic rituals to the post dance with the stars. Cool down, Jordan. Take us back. Your dad puts you in gymnastics. Was there a point for me? There was a point when I was playing my first rugby game and I was like, oh, this is like, I got this. This is for me. Was there a point for you in gymnastics where you were like, okay, yeah, I got this.

[A]

There was. And you're probably gonna say, oh, how old were you? I was actually 12 years old. I was old. I was old. And it was the very first time that I won a medal. Obviously, yes, as a little kid, I was winning medals, but it was like, oh, I get a reward out of this. This is cool. Great. Yes.

[B]

Woo.

[A]

And I was the youngest national team member. I was 11 years old, turning 12, and I had won a medal with Team USA. And I was like, wait a minute. This is cool. Like, this is great. This is amazing. Like, how far can I go? So I think being able to really look back on that day and say, you know, I'm happy you took the chance. Because at first, you know, I can't remember how many times I left a note on my kitchen counter for my parents before I went to school. Like, I don't want to do this anymore. I'm sorry. Like, I'm so sorry. Your money. And I would go deep into it, but knowing that I had the opportunity to actually fulfill something, it's just like, well, thank you, parents. Thank you for putting me into a sport that actually was something good. It wasn't something that I'm just like, oh, yeah, my parents put me in this and it just came with me. But no, I actually got to enjoy it. And so 2008 Olympics, I was watching and I was like, you know what? I want to become an Olympian now. Did I think it was gonna be gymnastics? Not one bit. Really? I barely had sergeant gymnastics. I was seven. Yeah, I barely started gymnastics. And I was just watching the Olympics. I was like, oh, my gosh, this would be so cool. Like, look at them representing Team usa. Like, they're winning medals. And so that's where my real, like, my realization of, what are you gonna do? Because I was also doing other sports too. I did Track. I played T ball. I did, you know, ballet, hip hop, all those things. So having that visualization of sitting there with my parents and them being proud of their. Their, like those people on the tv, I was like, this is cool. Like, maybe I can do that. Maybe I can really put myself into that position. And so when, you know, I had made my first assignment as an elite athlete, and from there on, it was just like, bam, bam, bam, Jordan, here, dude, doing this. And I was just like, this is really cool. This is a cool opportunity. And I just had fun with it ever since then.

[B]

Did it at times take your parents to be like, no, you're still doing this. No, you're going to practice 100%.

[A]

There were times I would look at them and be like, well, there's this school dance. Sorry. I'm like, dude, like, what? But I think it's also like, their mindset of how to like parents. This goes out to all the parents in general. If you're a parent out there who is like, I don't know if I'm being too hard or not hard enough on your child. If your child is telling you, hey, mom and Dad, I know I'm really good at this sport, but I don't know if I can go to that level. You want me to go to listen to them because they may be right or they may be, you know, just need a little more encouragement, because that's what my parents gave. Yes, they were sometimes hard, 100%, but that's like, with any parent. They know how talented their. Their kids are. They know that they have gifts and they want the best for them, so they're gonna push you to a limit. And so I'm just grateful that that's what my parents did and that they were, you know, sometimes, yes, hard, but other times they were like, if you don't want to do that, that's okay. And I'm like, no, I'm good. I'll see, you know, keep going. So I think having that balance was really good for me, because now I can look back and be like, you remember that one time, Mom? Like, you really got me there. But now, now look at me like you have an Olympian in your family, and it's where the joy really comes from.

[B]

And I think when I think of gymnastics, I think of probably one of the more tougher, stricter sports out there. How did you deal with that? And also, you've kept such a vibrant personality about you in what is a very challenging environment.

[A]

Gymnastics is a very challenging environment. I feel like, as I've gotten older, I've realized more things that in the past, I'm like, that actually happened. And I'm like, whoa, what? Like, how am I here? But having the opportunity to have the support system, I think that's kind of what helped me get out of that. That level and that mindset of being like, oh, this. This is how gymnastics is supposed to be. And it's like, no, it's not. You can make it how you want it to be. You can create your story, your culture, whatever it may be, in the way that you want it to. So looking back and really diving deep into my younger self, I'm happy that she went through what she went through. Now, was it good? No, not one bit. But I want to be able to sit here or do anything that I'm doing, speak about it and help the younger generation understand. Like, you're not. Your roads aren't going to be straight. They're not going to be perfect. They're going to be very out of the ordinary. You never know. You may take a left turn, and all of a sudden it might curve real quick to the right. Like, you don't know those things. So the strictness has come down. I do have to say, in gymnastics, it was very. I've been through four different quads, and I've competed in two.

[B]

Can I get a definition on. Yeah.

[A]

So quads are. So each four. There's four years per Olympic Games.

[B]

Yeah.

[A]

So I've been in four different quads, if you think about it.

[B]

So she's in this quad to prepare for la. Now, do you call them quads? We don't call them quads, but it's just, like, different.

[A]

But everybody has something different. So I've understood what it was like then and what it's like now. And I can say, like, people are understanding what it's like to be a gymnast now. They understand that we're not always perfect. We're not always going to be able to be attentive at things, and we're not always going to be able to really dive deep into our 100 potential because we're trying to preserve ourselves as humans and mentally. So strictness. I've been there, but now I'm enjoying life. I get to really just, like, be myself and understand. My career was something that people get to now read about, but also look into and, you know, be like, wow, I can kind of relate to that and feel more comfortable and confident within themselves. I know I went really deep there, but.

[B]

I needed that. My Biggest touch point to gymnastics was the movie Stick it for most of my life.

[A]

That's another thing. That's another thing. Like people always go back to that and it's like, that's not how it is.

[B]

Exactly.

[A]

We're not bullies to each other. We're not gonna, you know, have you not date somebody. Like that's not how we are.

[B]

When you said you had to miss a dance, so I was like, prom, Instakit, right?

[A]

Like prom. They were in a whole, like, it. It's a lot. But I think that's why, like where my creative mind is as like a person, I'm like, we need to make something that actually showcases gymnastics the real way. But there are things now you may ask other. I typically at the time, I was the only gymnast really who went to school. They, a lot of them do online school. So I was able to go to my prom. I went to one dance each year. So I went to homecoming and went to formal my prom. And a tolo. I don't know if you guys had Tolo Glolo. It's like a non formal dance.

[B]

Cool.

[A]

Yeah, it's really cool. And so I was able to do that because that was one thing I did tell my parents. I was like, I do not care if I have to be in the sport for the rest of my life, but I would like to have a normal kid life. Let me go to school, let me do all these things. And so they understood that, which was really cool as well. They were like, okay, you do you. This is your career, this is your path. Then we'll work with you.

[B]

We were like, yes, I'm going to the dance.

[A]

Literally. Literally was here to come.

[B]

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[A]

I used to. Before Tokyo. I went through a lot of change within my career. I dealt with somebody who verbally abused me and emotionally abused me and it was a time and place that I was just like, I need to talk somebody. I tried it when I was younger. Didn't really work because I had the short tension span. Like it was like, dude, why are you talking about something that I don't want to be talked to about? Like. But then I was like, maybe this will actually help me get to my next level because I moved, I did all these things and so my mom was like, do you want to try it again? I was like, I guess. Man, I wish I would have listened when I was younger.

[B]

It was good stuff.

[A]

I wish I would have listened when I was younger because I feel like, and I always say this, nobody is forcing you. Nobody is telling you you have to do this. But having a sports Psychologist, I think, really changed my own perspective on my own life in general. Take the sport out of it. Just my own life in general. And how, like, yes, people are going to try to control it, but you can also control what they're trying to control at the same time. So I was just like, you know what? I wish I would have met you a long time ago, my love. Like, I wish I would have met you. And so, yeah, I used to. Now it's a little harder as you know, me going back and forth, all these things. But UCLA does provide sports psychologists and, you know, literally everything in the world.

[B]

Is there one technique that's really stuck with you?

[A]

I do affirmations a lot. I'm an affirmation person. I'm the type of person that if I do wake up on a bad day, I will tell you, like, hey, I did not wake up on the right side of the bed today.

[B]

Right.

[A]

And I will look at myself in the mirror and be like, yeah, we gotta fix something. Like, I will talk to myself because I feel like that's when you have more of a self talk than talking to other people can kind of rejuvenate your mind a little better personally. But, yeah, I'm an affirmation girly. It's fun. I used to do the sticky note thing too, on my mirror.

[B]

It's a good one.

[A]

Yeah, yeah.

[B]

When you'd say that I am that girl. Oh, there you go. And that. That's it. And that worked out. That's how you got the book. I think that we kind of have had similar paths. Like, we didn't. We didn't blow up, like, in Tokyo. We kind of did something.

[A]

Yeah.

[B]

And then we worked for like three years, and then in Paris, we really did something. And we were just talking about it with another guest, but it was like, are people, like, are you shocked by it? Are you just so. I'm like, no, I'm not. No, I've been working.

[A]

Exactly.

[B]

I'm not shocked at all. And I think we're the same. We both. We both have personalities too, that, like, not that I just put in a lot of work. I feel good about it. I. I like attention. I like to be out there. And I. There's nothing wrong with it. There's. Some people like it, some people don't. And I think our progression has been very similar. We're in different spaces. But it's so cool to see how we've risen.

[A]

No, for sure. And I think that's why a lot of people don't like when things happen like that I've seen, like, I've. They're like, well, how come she couldn't do that four years ago? Well, maybe it wasn't my time. Yeah, maybe it wasn't. You know, And I think that's why sometimes I always say people misunderstand gymnasts. I'm not going to say athletes because every person can misunderstand an athlete, but gymnasts in particular because they think like, oh, you're going to be perfect every second of the day. And it's like, no, that's not how it works. So. Yes. What happened, you know, eight years ago, six years ago, four years ago? How many years ago? When was that? Five years ago. There we go. Well, technically four. Anyways, that Olympics happened and it's like, well, how come, you know, that happened then? But then all of a sudden it's like this whole different person. It's like, no, I'm the same person. I just may have figured out myself in the mature, understood my own sport a little more, understand everything like that. So it's cool to see, like, yes. I'm gonna say, is it crazy? 100%. But is it out of the norm?

[B]

No, you're allowed to grow.

[A]

Exactly.

[B]

That's what we want for people.

[A]

Exactly.

[B]

You know, you're never gonna be the same person you were like even a week ago.

[A]

100%.

[B]

They can't have that same expectation on you.

[A]

Exactly. And it's cool to see that. Like, I think that's why I love sports so much. Because you can have like a Steph Curry or a LeBron James or even a Michael Jordan. Michael Jordan left basketball for how many years to go play baseball?

[B]

Right.

[A]

Just to come back and win another ring. Like, yeah. Those are the things that people really enjoy to see. Like as we, we feel like, yeah, we feel the intentions and we feel the vibes from people who understand that.

[B]

Okay, well, just know rugby's there for you if you want to take a break. You want to do a Michael Jordan pivot to rugby Jordan.

[A]

I just don't. I just don't know.

[B]

You think about it.

[A]

You tell me, I'm this big do you know?

[B]

And that's perfect. And we need you. You have a teammate that five foot? Yeah, I do four in the world stuff with her. Yeah, I love her. Cuz she's so tiny. She can get so low on people.

[A]

I'd break people's knees on accident.

[B]

Yeah, perfect. Exactly. Good. Say, rugby needs you. USA Rugby. Do you have a favorite affirmation right now?

[A]

Favorite Affirmation. Besides, I'm that girl. I'd probably say my own quote, always.

[B]

Believe in the power dreams off of I'm that girl. Let's quickly switch gears into our book Nook. Yeah, I'm down and talk about I'm that Girl. You're an author.

[A]

I am.

[B]

Tell us everything. Like, did you enjoy that process? Was it.

[A]

That process was really crazy. I definitely can say I didn't realize how much trauma was still on me when I had to retalk about the younger Jordan. And it was a. I liked the process, though, because now I'm just like. Like, wow. Like, you went through all that. Now look at you. Like, you're living life. Like, that's so crazy. So it was a really cool process, though. I. I really enjoyed having, you know, the opportunity to tell my story. I think this is the most raw you'll ever hear me, like, for real, like. And I'm a very straightforward person. Like, I will tell you how I woke up, do all these things, but being able to put my life in a book and understand that people actually know what actually happened, it's just remarkable. I'm just. I'm proud of myself for be, like, able to relive that and put it into writing. Like, not a lot of people can do that. And so I'm just happy that now it's on, you know, bookshelves and all these things. And I get texts still to this day. DMs. Oh, my gosh. I just read your book, and I'm only in the first two chapters, and I just don't know what to do. And I'm like, oh, girl, it's okay. Like, I know you're crying. I was there. I had to, you know, talk about it.

[B]

I did it.

[A]

Exactly. So it's just a really cool opportunity. I love it.

[B]

Is there an audiobook that you narrated? Did you narrate it?

[A]

I only narrated the beginning. Okay, cool.

[B]

Cool.

[A]

I didn't do the whole entire book because I was like, I feel like that's gonna give too much emotion. I was like, I'd rather have somebody else do it. Oh, yeah.

[B]

It's a very vulnerable thing. I mean, what you've done and, like, put it out there like that, which I think has been cool, because especially being a gymnast, being in sports, this idea of an athlete being bop, bop, bop, you know, Shrek, Shrek, Shrek. I think is to see that one of the best in the world can feel this way.

[A]

Thanks.

[B]

Is really. It's a lot. And it took a lot of bravery to do that.

[A]

Thank you so much. When's your book coming out?

[B]

You know, I'm actually writing it genuinely. I've been writing it since 2022.

[A]

Whoa.

[B]

So I'm just gonna kinda wait maybe until after LA and put it out then. Because it's been cathartic to, like, write these stories. And I, like, at first was. And you might have thought the same way. I was like, I don't have enough to say. I don't have enough to say. And then I'm writing and I'm like, and then this happened. And then I did this too, you know? And so I have so much to say. And I think that's so much that people can relate to. So I would love to put it out after the next Olympics. And it was cool. Cause for Paris, I was actually writing as I was getting ready for Paris, so it was almost like my diary. And I wrote how I felt beforehand. And this. The anxiety I was feeling. And then I got to write about the feeling when I won a medal. So it was. It's definitely cool. So we'll see when it comes out. I get a little saucy in it as well.

[A]

Of course.

[B]

You know, saucy stuff. Obsessed with the idea of somebody doing you wrong. You're like, that's going in the book. Chapter 12.

[A]

Chapter 12.

[B]

Joe. Sometimes I write about that. Like a guy I'll write a little bit about. And then he did this. My. Nice try, buddy. And then he did this. That motherfucker. You were about to do, like, backstage. Backstage. Backstage. No. Expose. Like, if I used to see him for a bit. Like, he's like, oh, Because I'll tell people about my book. He's like, oh, yeah. I mean, what will I get a chapter? I'm like, oh, my God, maybe. And then he does me wrong. And I'm like, you were barely mentioned. You were barely mentioned. And I gave you a fake name. So.

[A]

And so. Said.

[B]

No one of importance. Said, that's what I'm doing. I do. I am going to be a. Calling people out. No. But there are some people in my book. But I've usually changed names, but there are some people you should watch out. Not that bad. Honestly, it's not. But I love it.

[A]

Everybody out there, keep your eyes open.

[B]

Yeah. Together. Act right. Yep. For real. Act wrong. And you're. You're in the book. You're in the book. We'll see. But that is so cool.

[A]

Thank you.

[B]

And you're just so smart.

[A]

Thank you.

[B]

College student writing books and dancing Flipping in the air, looking really cool. The coolest outfit. The coolest outfit I think we've ever had in this show right now.

[A]

Thank you.

[B]

Coolest nails as well.

[A]

Oh, thanks, guys. I feel so honored. This is so cool.

[B]

Next time, you gotta bring your sisters and we just pack it in again. We sit with each other. Sister of the age, like, well, before we wrap.

[A]

Yeah.

[B]

Quick rapid fire.

[A]

Okay.

[B]

Are you ready?

[A]

Let me get prepared. Hold on.

[B]

Who's your favorite artist right now?

[A]

I can't. I can't.

[B]

You can't.

[A]

Next question. Next question.

[B]

We're coming back to it.

[A]

Yeah, yeah.

[B]

Tik Tok, Rabbit Hole of choice.

[A]

Oh, those AI.

[B]

No, not the AI videos.

[A]

Jordan, listen. So there's these AI. So somehow these people made AI food babies, but they're eating their own food.

[B]

Oh, I've seen these. I've seen these. No, don't. It's like a cabbage, baby.

[A]

Baby, it's a cabbage.

[B]

Yeah, right? Oh, my gosh. All right, last notes. App Note.

[A]

So I think the last thing I put in there was something for my assignment.

[B]

Okay. Fair student. Yeah, Student. Coffee order.

[A]

I'm not a coffee person.

[B]

Drink order.

[A]

If it's Starbucks.

[B]

A.

[A]

Well, since we're in the fall. Pumpkin spice. The pumpkin chai tea latte. If it's from Dutch Bros, it's a Double Rain bro.

[B]

Is it a Double Rain bro? Yeah, I heard you say that. I wasn't sure.

[A]

Yep.

[B]

Oh, my gosh. Exciting. Okay, keep going.

[A]

And then I don't know if you guys have ever had swig.

[B]

No, we haven't. Oh, my gosh.

[A]

You guys have to try swig. But swig. I do the Waikiki. Okay, I'm not gonna tell you what's in it, because you have to try.

[B]

You just have to have it. All right, we gotta swig. All right, last one. Most prized pair of sneakers.

[A]

Oh, I would probably have to say my Swarovski Dunks.

[B]

Yeah. Yeah. Easy. Sounds like a good one. Yeah. Probably choose those, too.

[A]

Yeah.

[B]

You. Can you think of an artist or.

[A]

No, if it's not Beyonce, it's. Oh, that's hard. Okay. Can I do like. Like, genres?

[B]

Yeah, sure. Yeah.

[A]

Okay, so if it's like, hip hop, pop, I would probably have to say, like, Kehlani. Just like R B. I'd probably have to say Normani or Coco.

[B]

Of course.

[A]

Even though she's Normani's technically, like, hip hop, but. Right. I mean, and then Beyonce, of course. It's hard. Megan. Like rap Megan. Like, it's just. It's.

[B]

It's right.

[A]

I can't choose. That's why I didn't want to do it.

[B]

Did you get close at all with Lauren Jauregi on the show? I mean, she was only there for a few weeks.

[A]

Lauren, I miss my girly pop.

[B]

Yeah.

[A]

Did get close. She was literally the sweetest girl ever. Like, she fit right in with everybody. I miss you. Low.

[B]

Can you tell her that Aana's a massive fan?

[A]

Yeah, I will tell her.

[B]

I love that. Really excited to go and hopefully meet Lauren.

[A]

And I would tell her for sure.

[B]

She was actually, if you look at my text messages to 21523, it goes Alona, Alona, Lauren. And that's. And then Jordan, right? Yes, and then Jordan. First episode. And then I also had to do Elaine in there, of course. But it was first when I was like, Lauren. Yeah, right. She's a massive fifth Harmony fan.

[A]

I love that. What's your favorite fifth harmony song?

[B]

Going nowhere.

[A]

Oh.

[B]

I love that. They're having a moment.

[A]

I love that. You know that one. I'm gonna take you back.

[B]

Okay.

[A]

I'm gonna take you back to my favorite. I'm gonna say boss. Right? Sledgehammer. Okay. Anyways, I love Armani. I heard you say.

[B]

No, she. We were just talking about. I was like, she needs to put up more music. I need it. I need her music. The motivation. She left us with that.

[A]

I don't even have my phone. I can't even text her. Text her. I'm on a podcast right now and every single girl that's in this room needs you to put it.

[B]

And our dad loves motivation. He loves motivation. Great song.

[A]

Oh, great beats. No, she, she, I. Hey, she's.

[B]

Tell her.

[A]

I tell her this exact same. I'm like, mommy, where's the music? Love.

[B]

Yeah, Tell her thank you. Thanks so much for coming over to the House of Mar. A Wave original. Be sure to watch, subscribe on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcasts. Plus, follow the show on social media at House of Mar for clips and behind the scenes content. Thank you so much for joining us. Thank you, John. That was so fun. She is so wonderful. And next week, Olivia, What? I heard you're just running a quick 26.2 miles. Oh, that thing. Whatever. But then I heard we're podcasting right afterwards. What? Are you going to be okay? No, the answer is not okay. I'm running the New York City marathon next week and immediately afterwards, after, we all hug and emotional and yay, I did it. You know, all goes well, we're gonna go to the studio. They asked if I'd be down to do this, and I said yes. If I can have the couch to myself, Dre's gotta go. And I can wear the tin blanket. If I get a tin blanket, I'll be happy. I'll be happy. I think I'll be good to go. It's gonna hurt your knees. I think it'll be funny. Yeah. We need knee pads at the ready or ice packs for my knees. At the ready. That'd be really great. So do you think I'm gonna be okay? No, I don't think you're gonna be okay.

[A]

No.

[B]

Okay, you're just gonna be laying there and, hey, John and I are gonna talk to each other. You're gonna fall asleep on the couch, actually, with my knees elevated. Also, let's add three Advil to this needs list. Actually. Yes, we need Advil. A dirty martini. No. It's gonna be allowed a drink? Why not? You're just chugging water, buddy. Who said that? Who said that? Me said that. What are you, the marathon police now? Yeah, yeah. She's the professional athlete. Marathon, please. Yeah. Now I am. Yeah. Chief Confidence Officer. Chief Confidence Officer of the New York City Marathon. That's me. Right? Okay. I'm feeling really good about this, guys, about this decision. I'm excited. I think it'll be a good episode. And I can't wait for everyone to hear about my first ever marathon journey. Well, since we are doing this, we might have some very special guests joining us.

[A]

Baby.