This episode originally aired on July 16, 2024.

Olympian Alexi Pappas may have won gold during the 2016 Summer Games representing Greece, but she wasn’t prepared for the debilitating depression she faced after the glory. Join Ricki in conversation with Alexi as they talk about losing loved ones to suicide, opting into life, and how Alexi regained her footing after her Olympic win and ensuing battle with her mental health. 

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This episode originally aired on July 16, 2024.
Olympian Alexi Pappas may have won gold during the 2016 Summer Games representing Greece, but she wasn&rsquo;t prepared for the debilitating depression she faced after the glory. Join Ricki in conversation with Alexi as they talk about losing loved ones to suicide, opting into life, and how Alexi regained her footing after her Olympic win and ensuing battle with her mental health.&nbsp;
Follow Ricki Lake <a href="https://www.instagram.com/rickilake/?hl=en">@rickilake</a> on Instagram. And stay up to date with us @LemonadaMedia on <a href="https://twitter.com/LemonadaMedia">X</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/lemonadamedia">Facebook</a>, and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lemonadamedia/">Instagram</a>.
Follow Alexi Pappas' show 'Mentor Buffet' <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/1O68PH0r2JXIL6UW1JMGEo">here</a>&nbsp;or wherever you get your podcasts.&nbsp;
For a list of current sponsors and discount codes for this and every other Lemonada show, go to&nbsp;<a href="http://lemonadamedia.com/sponsors">lemonadamedia.com/sponsors</a>.
Joining Lemonada Premium is a great way to support our show and get bonus content. Subscribe today at&nbsp;<a href="http://bit.ly/lemonadapremium">bit.ly/lemonadapremium</a>.

Hosted by Emmy-winning talk show host Ricki Lake, The High Life brings us into Ricki’s blissed-out world of joy and pleasure, featuring conversations with compelling guests who have cracked the code to living a full and vibrant life. Join Ricki in her best phase of life — midlife — as she gets into sex, menopause, weight, energy healing, and all things wellness. The High Life will elevate your spirits so you can discover how to live a life filled with calm, ease and a lot of f*cking fun.

Hosted by Emmy-winning talk show host Ricki Lake, The High Life brings us into Ricki’s blissed-out world of joy and pleasure, featuring conversations with compelling guests who have cracked the code to living a full and vibrant life. Join Ricki in her best phase of life — midlife — as she gets into sex, menopause, weight, energy healing, and all things wellness. The High Life will elevate your spirits so you can discover how to live a life filled with calm, ease and a lot of f*cking fun.

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