She Seems Fine
Olympian Katie Uhlaender’s story reveals how composure becomes an invisible demand, and what happens when a hard-won strength no longer fits its environment.
He Told Everyone First
Josh Kerr called his shot in front of 60,000 people. A sport psychologist and an elite coach on the rare wiring that makes that possible — and what it costs.
What Makes You You
Why the world's top sprint coach starts every athlete with one question — and what it costs when nobody asks it
Decorate Reality
What a comedian, Robin Williams, and my Irish uncle taught me about what laughter can and can't heal.
What If You Were Exceptional?
Why some high performers subconsciously limit their own potential, and what it takes to finally get out of your own way.
The Band Came Off. And She Was Still There.
Why I told my patient to race with no data Heather crossed the finish line of her first race in a year, and there was no chip on her shoe. No watch. No band. No screen waiting on her wrist…
The Kitchen Scale
The scale reads 800 grams. Manitoba flour — high protein, built for structure, the kind that holds air. This is Samin Nosrat’s sky-high focaccia. Breadmaking doesn’t forgive guessing. You want sky high. Her words. The promise. You measure. The number…
What Your Language Is Doing Without You
Why the vocabulary you reach for automatically, below awareness, is shaping a self-concept you never chose. A clinical look at language, identity, and the cost of imprecision.
Confidence Is a Weak Mental Skill
What elite athletes get wrong about mental performance — and what to build instead By Sharon Chirban, PhD | Clinical Psychologist & Sport Performance Coach There is a moment, before any important performance, when the thinking becomes the problem. You’ve…