# monday morning motivation 05: what Alysa Liu's comeback story really teaches us

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Podcast: [Kicking It Real](https://stenobird.com/podcast/kicking-it-real-7560311)
Published: 2026-02-23T12:20:13+00:00
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## Resource

This week’s Monday Morning Motivation is inspired by Alysa Liu’s Olympic comeback and the conversation it sparked around burnout and mental health in athletes. Watching her step away from the sport at the height of her career and return on her own terms raises an important question: how much pressure are we putting on ourselves before we even realize it? In this episode, I talk about recognizing burnout before it turns into a full crash, the difference between discipline and depletion, and why finding your identity outside of your craft is essential. If you’re a dancer, athlete, or high achiever navigating big goals, this is your reminder that stepping back doesn’t mean falling behind, it might be the very thing that moves you forward. Stay in the loop with me 👇🏼🤍 Instagram: @kickingitrealpod @potentiallygabby TikTok: @potentiallygabby Episode requests: kickingitrealpod@gmail.com

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