Dr. Tia Konzer

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Dr. Tia Konzer

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

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.

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.

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.

03/16/2026

It is so natural to want to fix the hurt when our kids feel defeated.

We want to offer perspective and encouragement, hoping to lift them up.

But when their nervous system is overwhelmed, those well-meaning words can accidentally feel like pressure.

👉🏼 Swipe to see how small shifts in our words and approach can protect their confidence.

🔖 And save these reminders for the next tough game, and share with another sports parent who might need them.

03/13/2026

We often confuse “culture fit” with “personality fit.”

This creates a quiet pressure to blend in. It makes you believe you have to change who you are just to be accepted.

But you don’t have to be the exact same person as the athlete or leader next to you.

The change happens when we stop looking for matching personalities and start building matching mindsets.

A resilient team needs different types of people, united by the same standard of excellence.

You can keep your unique edge, as long as you commit to the collective goal.

✨ If you are looking for a way to define these shared standards and stay grounded in your own identity, the Core Values guide inside my ‘Navigating Transitions’ freebie is a helpful place to begin.

Grab it through the 🔗 in my bio.

03/11/2026

The line between discipline and self-sabotage is thinner than we like to admit.

It makes sense that you hold yourself to a high standard. When resting feels like a failure, the drive that built your success is no longer supporting you, but controlling you.

👉 Let's take a breath and look at the habits that might be quietly working against you.

Sometimes, the most powerful form of discipline is simply having the courage to pause.

🔖 Save this to read again when you need permission to pause.

03/06/2026

Everyone sees the consistent results, but they don’t see the mental checklist that never turns off.

Being a "top performer" means carrying an invisible load. The constant anticipating and the quiet pressure to maintain the standard you’ve set.

If you’re exhausted right now, you aren't failing.

The mental labor required to keep everything spinning is just heavy. It’s deeply human to feel burned out when your mind is always on duty.

Let’s slow this down. 🤗

When the pressure gets too loud, the answer isn't to push harder. It's returning to your core values.

Knowing your values helps you decide what actually deserves your energy, and what you can finally set down.

💡 If you need a way to stay grounded when things feel relentless, the Core Values exercise inside my free 'Navigating Transitions' guide is a gentle place to begin. Grab it through the 🔗 in my bio.

Let's work with your mind, not against it.

Address

903 Northeast Drive, Suite 102
Davidson, NC
28036

Telephone

+17049975154

Website

http://drkonzer.com/

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