Author: The Athlete Psychotherapist
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Redefining the Landing
What happens when the goals you trained for no longer serve the body you live in? This reflective post explores athlete identity, chronic pain, and redefining strength through care, longevity, and trust — honoring the athlete you’ve been and the one you’re becoming.
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Positive, Not Pollyanna: Why Grounded Optimism Supports People Under Pressure
What’s the difference between being positive and being “Pollyanna”? This reflection explores grounded optimism, psychological flexibility, and why honest positivity helps athletes and high performers sustain resilience under pressure.
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This Week: A Gentle Pause
A short holiday message from Laura HS Collins, LCSW, sharing gratitude, rest, and well wishes. Athlete Illuminated will pause briefly this week and return next week, wishing the community a meaningful holiday season and a grounded start to 2026.
The Athlete Psychotherapist 