{"podcast":{"title":"The FAKTR Podcast","slug":"the-faktr-podcast-3746121","podcast_index_feed_id":3746121,"rss_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/show/4869183/episodes/feed","website_url":"https://faktrpodcast.com/","image_url":"https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ba24fb9ed46050e3c9022a59e3e0b698.jpg","author":"Jessica Riddle, Todd Riddle","episode_count":133,"summary":"Welcome to the FAKTR Podcast, where we talk about the stuff they didn’t teach you in school—how to grow your practice, refine your clinical skills, and get better results for your patients. We’re here to help you navigate the real-world challenges of being a healthcare provider, from delivering top-notch patient care to running a business that doesn’t run you into the ground. Whether you’re fresh out of school or scaling your practice, we’re diving into the hands-on techniques, business strategies, and mindset shifts that set you apart—so you can build a career you love without burning out. If you're ready to learn what works (and what doesn’t) from people who’ve been there, you’re in the right place. If you enjoy the show, be sure to hit the follow button! That's a small way you can help us carry on doing this, thank you for listening. Listen to past episodes and view additional content at faktrpodcast.com . INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/FAKTREDUCATION/ LINKEDIN : https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/faktr FACEBOOK : https://www.facebook.com/FAKTRconcept THREADS : https://www.threads.net/@faktreducation","last_synced_at":"2026-07-18T20:21:35.061799+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-faktr-podcast-3746121"},"episode":{"title":"#131 - When Performance Becomes Personal: Mental Health, Identity, and the Injured Athlete with Dr. Karolina Shander, Part 1","slug":"131-when-performance-becomes-personal-mental-health-identity-and-the-injured-athlete-with-dr-karolina-shander-part-1","published_at":"2026-07-03T14:03:59+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-faktr-podcast-3746121/131-when-performance-becomes-personal-mental-health-identity-and-the-injured-athlete-with-dr-karolina-shander-part-1","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-faktr-podcast-3746121","url":"https://faktrpodcast.com/","audio_url":"https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72805643/faktr_131.mp3","summary":"When Performance Becomes Personal: Mental Health, Identity, and the Injured Athlete with Dr. Karolina Shander In this episode of the FAKTR Podcast, we begin our conversation with Dr. Karolina Shander, licensed psychologist and Certified Mental Performance Consultant specializing in sport and performance psychology. Dr. Shander shares how mental health, identity, recovery, relationships, rest, and performance all intersect for athletes and high-achieving individuals. We discuss her work with athletes and teams, including her connection with USA Gymnastics, and how sport psychology can support the whole human behind the performer. This conversation explores why trust matters when integrating mental health professionals into sports medicine and performance settings, how coaches and providers can better support athletes, and what healthcare professionals should pay attention to when pain, injury, or performance challenges may be connected to identity, worth, stress, or emotional health. 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