Athlete Perfectionism & Exploring Self-Worth in Sports with Dr. Savannah Landis
From The Lane 9 Podcast by Heather Caplan
April 30, 2026 · 42 min · Episode 88
About this episode
Dr. Savannah Landis discusses the impact of perfectionism on athletes and the importance of nurturing self-worth in sports.
"Being the best is not the end all be all. And can you have self-confidence [in sport] without being the best?" Dr. Savannah Landis, Lane 9 Clinician, asks us to consider how perfectionism shows up in our sport experiences, and how to nurture a sense of self in and outside of sport, for athletes at all ages. Dr. Savannah Landis is a licensed clinical and sports psychologist specializing in treating athletes with eating disorders as well as mental health issues regarding perfectionism, self-esteem, and identitiy. She was a competitive swimmer in college, and works with athletes at all levels of sport as they navigate the highs and lows. Connect with Dr. Landis, and build your sport healthcare team, by going to Lane9Project.org/directory Follow Lane 9 on Instagram @Lane9Project, and subscribe to our newsletter at Lane9project.substack.com.
People in this episode
Host: Heather Caplan
Guest: Dr. Savannah Landis
Topics covered
- athlete perfectionism
- self-worth
- mental health
- sports psychology
- self-esteem
- identity
Keywords
- perfectionism
- self-confidence
- athletes
- mental health
- eating disorders
- sports psychology
- self-esteem
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Lane 9 Project
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