I Was Body Shamed In Front Of The Internet | Wrestling Star Deonna Purrazzo

As a 5x world champion, Deonna Purrazzo is one of the top professional wrestlers in the world.

But on January 13, 2024, everything shifted.

After a televised match aired nationally, a short video clip went viral—not because of her performance, but because of her appearance. Thousands of strangers flooded the internet with ruthless, body-shaming commentary.

In this raw and unfiltered conversation, Deonna opens up about:
– What it felt like to be publicly torn apart
– The emotional aftermath of that moment
– The viral tweet that became a cultural line in the sand

We explore what it means to exist in a profession—and a culture—that constantly critiques women’s bodies. From internalized shame to emotional resilience, from invisible scars to body image distortion, this episode holds nothing back.

And we ask the bigger question: What happens when society tells you to “love your body”… while demanding you change it?

This is not just a story about wrestling It’s a story about objectification, survival, and the courage it takes to be a light in a dark space.

Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
1:26 - Body Shamed in Front of Millions
8:23 - The Fallout
17:02 - Commenting on People’s Bodies
27:04 - How Negative Comments Shape Self-Worth
36:33 - The Problem With “Just Love Your Body”
46:58 - What Are We Chasing Through Beauty?
50:07 - Being A Light In A Dark Space
56:32 - Using Your Words For Good
1:03:46 - Women Criticizing Other Women
1:23:21 - The Highest Values of Our Society

Related Episodes:
   • Supermodel: Beautiful People Are The Most ...  
   • Jess Connolly: Why “Love Your Body” Doesn’...  
   • Dr. Gary Linkov on Beauty Standards, Facel...  
   • You've Never Heard ChatGPT Like This  

Mighty Pursuit Links:
Website: https://www.mightypursuit.com
Instagram:   / mightypursuit  
TikTok:   / mightypursuit  
X: https://x.com/MightyPursuit

Deonna Purrazzo Links:
Instagram:   / deonnapurrazzo  

Visit our Body Image Hub:
https://mightypursuit.com/body-image

For business inquiries: [email protected]