Athlete Perfectionism & Exploring Self-Worth in Sports with Dr. Savannah Landis

"Being the best is not the end all be all. And can you have self-confidence [in sport] without being the best?" Dr. Savannah Landis, Lane 9 Clinician, asks us to consider how perfectionism shows up in our sport experiences, and how to nurture a sense of self in and outside of sport, for athletes at all ages. Dr. Savannah Landis is a licensed clinical and sports psychologist specializing in treating athletes with eating disorders as well as mental health issues regarding perfectionism, self-esteem, and identitiy. She was a competitive swimmer in college, and works with athletes at all levels of sport as they navigate the highs and lows. Connect with Dr. Landis, and build your sport healthcare team, by going to Lane9Project.org/directory Follow Lane 9 on Instagram @Lane9Project, and

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Athlete Perfectionism & Exploring Self-Worth in Sports with Dr. Savannah Landis is an episode from RD Real Talk - Registered Dietitians Keeping it Real by Heather Caplan RD.

This episode is 42:08 long.

This episode was published on Apr 30, 2026.

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