As the most decorated gymnast in history, Biles knows better than most what it’s like to have an immense amount of pressure on her. After all, she’s had the world’s eyes on her more than once. Biles came into this summer’s Olympics with records already under her belt and is currently the oldest female gymnast to compete since the 1950s. While this isn’t Biles’ first rodeo, she’s making sure to play the high-stakes game a little differently this time around—on her terms.

“Because I’m in a good place mentally and I go to my therapist every Thursday, it’s like a religion to me. That’s why I’m here today,” Biles said late last month after making the Olympic team.

The iconic gymnast has made strides since the last Olympics, making a concerted effort to not only work on her mental health, but also to publicly share insights about her journey in order to reduce stigma. She has also come forward as a survivor of sexual abuse at the hands of disgraced former national gymnastics team doctor Larry Nassar, explaining that “it could help a lot of people.” Four years ago, Biles made headlines after pulling out of the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo over what were dubbed “the twisties.”

The condition is known as a disconnect between the brain and body that leaves gymnasts disoriented. Biles’s candor about the toll the condition took and her decision to leave catapulted her into a new kind of spotlight: that of a mental health advocate.

“We also have to focus on ourselves, because at the end of the day, we’re only human,” she said after leaving the competition. “So we have to protect our minds and our bodies, instead of just going out there and doing what the world wants us to do.”

Not only is Biles stepping into the arena with a newfound dedication to her well-being, she’s also making sure to take care of her teammates. Biles offered advice to gymnast Suni Lee after she struggled during her routine. Biles said that after going through the exact same situation, she knew Lee needed support. She explained that she gave her just that, adding, “I know how traumatizing it is, especially on a big stage like this. I didn’t want to get in her head.”

Her recently released Netflix documentary, Simone Biles Rising, pulls back the curtain further on the testing experience played out on a national stage. Biles gave context to her Olympic resurgence, speaking candidly about her journey of seeking therapy and dealing with past traumas.

Showing off her tattoo of Maya Angelou’s words onscreen, Biles says she doesn’t shy away from what she’s been through. In fact, she lets it fuel her. “‘And Still I Rise’ is perfect,” she adds. “I feel like that kind of sums up my career and my life story. I always overcome challenges; even after all the trauma and adversity, I’ve always gotten back up.”