The Daily Motivation Chris Bumstead (5x Mr. Olympia): “I Started to CRY”! How Your SHAME is Tied to Your CHILDHOOD!
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Apr 22, 2024 
Chris Bumstead, 5x Mr. Olympia, opens up about his emotional healing journey, revealing how childhood defense mechanisms led to disconnection. Reflects on vulnerability, emotional growth, and the importance of prioritizing emotional healing alongside physical strength.
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Childhood Wounds
- Therapy often traces issues back to childhood experiences.
- Even seemingly perfect childhoods can have hidden wounds.
Feeling Unseen
- Chris Bumstead felt unseen and undervalued, despite having loving parents.
- He bottled up emotions to avoid burdening his family, leading to compartmentalization.
Post-Olympia Relief
- Chris Bumstead felt relief, not joy, after his first Mr. Olympia win.
- This was due to suppressed stress and compartmentalized emotions.