Mia St. John- Beyond the Gloves: A Champion's Journey In & Out of the Ring

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She emerged as a five-time World Boxing Champion and graced the
pages of Playboy, all while staunchly advocating for mental
health awareness. Returning to her mother’s homeland for a
championship bout, she delved into Tae Kwon Do and took up
fighting in grade school to combat bullying. Her struggle with
alcohol began at a tender age of 11, prompting her journey to
sobriety, which now entails a daily structure to maintain her
wellbeing amidst various disorders.


The decision to pursue a professional boxing career came full
circle when she faced a particular opponent twice, ultimately
leading to her retirement. Reflecting on the perception of
women's boxing as a novelty, she once embodied the sport's
forefront before baring herself in Playboy in 1999, driven not
only by financial reasons but also by a personal rationale.


Her life journey is marked by triumph over adversity, including a
near-tragic skiing accident threatening her limb, the devastating
loss of her son to suicide stemming from paranoid schizophrenia,
and a prolonged legal battle with California over the ban of
plastic bags in mental health facilities.


She speaks passionately about the need for a nationwide campaign
to destigmatize mental illness and enforce treatment protocols
akin to other medical conditions. Amidst her reflections lie
regrets and a deeper sense of purpose, emphasizing the imperative
for families to receive comprehensive information about available
care facilities.


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Mia St. John Links:


Website: http://www.miastjohn.com/


Mia St. John Foundation: http://www.miastjohnfoundation.org/


Book, “The Knockout Workout”:
https://www.amazon.com/Knockout-Workout-Winning-Steps-Improve/dp/047026750X


Book. “Fighting For My Life: A Memoir About A Mother’s Loss &
Grief: https://bit.ly/3SwyN8z


 


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