Alysa Liu on Loving Skating Again | Full Interview

Figure skating star Alysa Liu opens up about why her return to the sport feels completely different from her first run. In this interview, Liu reflects on walking away as a teenager, why she believed she’d never come back, and how a love for movement — and a ski trip — helped her rediscover skating on her own terms. She also talks about confidence, motivation, friendships, and finding balance both on and off the ice. 00:00 - Introduction 00:14 - Did she think she’d never return? 00:50 - What brought her back 01:44 - Blind confidence 01:57 - Nationals feels like a reunion 02:22 - How she relaxes before competition 02:56 - Feeling good without upgrading 03:23 - Then vs. now mentality 03:58 - Family and friends react to her quitting 04:42 - “I hated it” 05:18 - The ski trip that changed everything 06:22 - Life beyond restrictions