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The episode discusses the intersection of mental health and performance in injured athletes, featuring insights from Dr. Karolina Shander.

When Performance Becomes Personal: Mental Health, Identity, and the Injured Athlete Part 2 with Dr. Karolina Shander In Part 2 of our conversation with licensed psychologist and Certified Mental Performance Consultant, Dr. Karolina Shander, we continue exploring the connection between mental health, performance, recovery, and clinical care. Dr. Shander shares practical insight for healthcare providers on how to bring up mental health support with patients in a way that feels collaborative, not dismissive. We discuss patient agency, injury recovery, career-ending injuries, burnout, difficult conversations, and how providers can ask better questions to understand what may be happening beneath the surface. This episode also looks at the provider side of the equation, including how clinicians can recognize burnout in themselves and create small, consistent recovery practices that help them continue showing up well for their patients. Key Themes in Today’s Episode: How to talk with patients about mental health support Why agency matters in the healing process How word choice can impact fear, trust, and recovery Recognizing signs of burnout in patients and providers Simple practices…

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Hosts: Jessica Riddle, Todd Riddle

Guest: Dr. Karolina Shander

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Organizations: Psychology Today, American Psychological Association Division 47

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