Adeline Gray | Motherhood, Olympic Dreams & the Cost of Coming Back #113
Adeline Gray | Motherhood, Olympic Dreams & the Cost of Coming Back #113  
Podcast: Built for Growth by Miesha Tate
Published On: Thu Oct 22 2026
Description: Adeline Gray joins Miesha Tate for an honest conversation about motherhood, Olympic dreams, and what it really takes to return to elite sport after having children. The six-time wrestling world champion and Olympic silver medalist shares her journey from wrestling boys in Colorado to competing on the world stage, and why keeping friendships and an identity outside the sport has mattered throughout her career.Adeline opens up about recovering after twins, breastfeeding while training, rebuilding strength, and giving herself more time after her third baby. Together, she and Miesha talk about sleep, support systems, the financial uncertainty of Olympic sport, and learning when to adjust training instead of pushing harder. They also discuss mom guilt, protecting family time, and Adeline’s uncertainty about pursuing another Olympic run or growing her family. It’s a grounded look at ambition and sacrifice—and the possibility of loving your children deeply while still making room for yourself.Episode Sponsor: MitoQLongevity Creatine Complex: https://www.mitoq.com/products/mitoq-longevity-creatine-complexUse Code MIESHA for 10% off your first order.Connect with Miesha TateWebsite: https://mieshatate.com/X: https://x.com/mieshatateInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mieshatate/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MieshaTateUFCFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/mieshatatefanpage/Connect with Built for Growth PodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/builtforgrowthpodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@builtforgrowthpodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Builtforgrowthpodcast/Connect with Adeline GrayInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/adelinegray/Official links: https://linktr.ee/adelinegrayChapter Markers00:00 - Adeline’s Wrestling Beginnings08:56 - Sponsor: MitoQ10:10 - Identity and Friendships Beyond Sport20:40 - Starting a Family and Returning After Twins28:01 - Postpartum Recovery, Sleep, and Support35:24 - The Financial Reality of Olympic Sport39:20 - Finding Community and Breastfeeding While Training45:29 - Why the Comeback Is Not a Race48:12 - Listening to Your Body and Adjusting Training01:00:11 - Another Olympic Run or Another Baby?01:04:41 - Supplements and Anti-Doping Pressures01:11:28 - Motherhood, Sacrifice, and Making Time for Yourself#BuiltForGrowthPodcast #MieshaTate #AdelineGray #Wrestling #WomenInSports #Motherhood #AthleteMother #PostpartumJourney #ComebackMindset #Resilience #OlympicWrestling #PersonalGrowth