Dr. Tia Konzer

Dr. Tia Konzer Sports Psychiatrist providing services for elite athletes, teams and organizations.

04/24/2026

That Friday 5PM crash? It’s your biology finally taking over after surviving the week on caffeine and stress.

April is Stress Awareness Month, and here is my challenge for you.

→ Where can you sneak in just 5 minutes to hit pause any day of the week, so you don’t completely flatline by Friday?

📌 For the high achiever who is world-class at “doing” but terrible at resting, my monthly emails are for you 😉

Learn how to pace yourself by subscribing to the 🔗 in my bio.





04/21/2026

Stop trying to "just think positive" before a big moment 🛑

Your brain is too smart for that. If you try to hype yourself up without proof to back it up, your nervous system knows you're faking it.

That’s exactly what is talking about in this clip.

So instead of forcing toxic positivity, look at your actual track record.

And remind yourself: “I’ve handled hard things before. I can handle this today.”

Whether it's a big game, a career shift, or a major life change, transitions are tough. And trying to simply think positive your way through them will only exhaust you.

If stepping into your next chapter feels heavy right now, I made something for you.

👉 Head to the link in my bio for my free Navigating Transitions guide to help you stay grounded.

And if this message helped you today, hit follow to keep building your mental resilience!





I am so grateful to have spent my evening with the for "The Pop Up Series" 🥰 We often talk about high performance, but ...
04/09/2026

I am so grateful to have spent my evening with the for "The Pop Up Series" 🥰
 
We often talk about high performance, but seeing the "Power of Her" through movement, laughter, and community was a beautiful reminder of what wellness actually looks like.

From Zumba to supporting women-owned businesses, the energy was truly unmatched.

To the women in that room who lead with such strength: thank you for showing up for yourselves 👏

📌 If you’re a high-performer woman who is great at doing but wants to get better at "being," join my monthly notes in the 🔗 in my bio.

Follow along for more tips on managing the mental load!

📸 Courtesy of WIMNA



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👉 Swipe through to see how to shift from self-criticism to sustainable self-accountability.You can aim high without turn...
04/07/2026

👉 Swipe through to see how to shift from self-criticism to sustainable self-accountability.

You can aim high without turning every moment into a test of your value.

📌 Save this for the next time that inner critic gets a little too loud.





I’m feeling both honored and grateful to share this!I've been recognized as one of the Exceptional Women in Medicine by ...
04/02/2026

I’m feeling both honored and grateful to share this!

I've been recognized as one of the Exceptional Women in Medicine by 🥳

To receive this recognition year after year since 2023, and to be included among the top 2% of female physicians nationwide, is something I don’t take lightly.

It’s a reminder that the work we do, especially the work that isn’t always visible, truly matters.

This recognition isn’t mine alone. ❤

It reflects every clinician, mental health professional, sports psychiatrist, coach, and leader who continues to show up with care, skill, and intention.

The impact of that work reaches further than we often see.

To the athletes, leaders, and professionals I have the privilege of working with, thank you for trusting me with your growth and your journey!

👉 If you’ve been thinking about building a more sustainable approach to high performance, you can learn more at drkonzer.com or through the link in bio.





03/27/2026

Every athlete or high performer feels the weight of "it takes what it takes."

Nick Saban’s () message here is a reminder that discipline isn’t an optional add-on. It is a non-negotiable baseline.

Some might view discipline as a heavy burden we have to carry, but in reality? It is simply the narrowing of your choices.

When you evolve your identity into someone who has a high standard, the options naturally disappear.

So take a breath, and notice where you are still trying to negotiate with your own goals.

True focus is not a restriction of freedom but the clarity of deciding exactly what you will commit to.

💭 What choices are you making today that shape your path to greatness?





03/25/2026

Mentally preparing for the worst-case scenario, only to execute it well and wonder why you lost sleep. 😅

You spend days convinced the strategy will fail, but you do not step up because you are suddenly fearless.

You do it because holding back your potential feels worse than the fear itself.

People see the flawless ex*****on, not the heavy mix of anxiety and pressure that came right before it.

The risk of failure does not disappear, you just build the capacity to hold it.

When it works out, it is hard evidence that discomfort did not break you.

It takes courage to bet on yourself and sit with the unknown.

Your mind will try to predict disaster, but your track record proves what you can handle. 😉

📌 If you want to learn how to manage this mental load, join my email list at the 🔗 in my bio.





The words your team remembers the most aren't always the ones you intended to say.As a Sports Psychiatrist, I see how "s...
03/23/2026

The words your team remembers the most aren't always the ones you intended to say.

As a Sports Psychiatrist, I see how "shorthand" leadership can accidentally erode psychological safety.

When we lead with pressure instead of clarity, we trade long-term trust for short-term output.

High performance isn't just about the result. It’s also about how you noticed the effort, built the trust, and cared for the people along the way.

Try these reframes to build a culture of growth 👇

1) I’m disappointed
→ "Here’s what I was hoping for, and how we can get there"
-This moves the focus from the failure itself to a clear plan for the future.

2) Figure it out
→ "I trust you, and I’m here if you need guidance"
-This gives them the freedom to take ownership without the fear of being left alone.

3) I expect more from you
→ "I believe in your growth. Let’s raise the bar together"
-This changes the message from not being enough to having untapped potential.

4) That’s not how we do things
→ "Help me understand your thinking here"
-This invites a conversation instead of signaling that new ideas aren't welcome.

5) We don’t have time for this
→ "What’s the most efficient next step we can take?"
-This acknowledges the pressure of a deadline without dismissing the team's process.

Leadership is less about the "what" and more about the "how." Your team is always listening to the tone behind the talk.

💡 If you need a way to stay grounded so you can show up with intention even when things feel relentless, the Core Values exercise inside my free 'Navigating Transitions' guide is a gentle place to begin.

When you are clear on your values, your words follow suit. Grab the guide through the 🔗 in my bio.





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