High diver Molly Carlson discusses mental health and body positivity [Video]

Diving 21 metres straight into the St. Lawrence River is all in a day’s work for high diver Molly Carlson.

Carlson said her recent big win at the Red Bull Cliff Diving competition was “so special,” with the city’s skyline as a backdrop. The Ontario native who now calls Montreal her home says the city has played an important role in her life.

“I started high diving in Montreal and I became the best version of myself during my high diving career. I just I feel like Montreal’s my safe space, to be kind to myself.”

Carlson admits being kind to herself has been challenging.

“For me, whose been at the lowest of low with an eating disorder, I know what it’s like to not be able to talk about it.”

The Canadian high diver is open about her struggles with her 6 million followers on all social media platforms. She calls her community “Brave Gang,” and encourages others …