Want a More Resilient Athlete? Give Yourself Permission First - Lead The Game Locker Talk Podcast with Sam Powell
What if resilience isn’t about pushing through — but learning how to move forward differently?
In this episode of Locker Talk, Sam sits down with psychologist and professional coach Pamela Biasca Losada to explore what happens when high achievement, perfectionism, pressure, and parenting collide. They talk about why constantly doing more isn’t always the answer, what real resilience looks like, and how the way adults navigate pressure becomes part of what young athletes learn about navigating it themselves.
You don't want to miss these 5 Key Takeaways:
1. High achievement can look great from the outside while costing you on the inside.
2. Sometimes the answer isn’t another strategy — it’s understanding what’s happening first.
3. Resilience is not the same thing as pushing through.
4. Your kids learn from how you handle pressure — not just what you tell them about it.
5. One of the greatest gifts sports can give kids is the opportunity to learn who they are.
To listen to the full episode click HERE.
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