The Mentally Fit Athlete

By: Lidia Garcia MSW and Jason von Stietz PhD
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  • The Mentally Fit Athlete is hosted by Lidia Garcia, MSW and Dr. Jason von Stietz. We discuss the mental side of sport and performance. Each episode is an informal open conversation filled with practical takeaways useful for coaches, athletes, and anyone interested in performance and wellbeing.
    Lidia Garcia, MSW and Jason von Stietz, PhD
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Hygiene & Healthy Living Psychology
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Episodes
  • Debunking sport psychology myths: Will therapy make you lose your competitive edge

    Debunking sport psychology myths: Will therapy make you lose your competitive edge
    Feb 16 2025

    Is sport 80% mental? Is sport psychology for the mentally weak? Will therapy make you lose your competitive edge? Will sport psychology make me a champion? Isn't sport psychology just common sense? Isn't talent something you're either born with or without? In our first episode, we dispel myths that are holding back athletes from performing their best and enjoying their sport. Let's get started!


    Check out Lidia Garcia, MSW website:

    https://lidiagarcia.net/


    Follow Lidia on social media:

    https://www.instagram.com/liddie.g

    https://www.instagram.com/pasadena.runclub/


    Check out Dr. Jason von Stietz's website:

    www.drjasonvonstietz.com


    Follow Dr. Jason on social media:

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    https://www.drjasonvonstietz.com


    Follow Dr. Jason on social media:

    https://www.instagram.com/cbtsportpsych

    https://bsky.app/profile/cbtsportpsych.bsky.social
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    26 mins

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