What happens when the race ends, the congratulations stop, and you're left wondering what comes next?On this episode of The Fireside Chat, Jason Bahamundi sits down with sports psychology expert @drhaleyperlus to talk about post-race blues, athlete identity, competition, and the mental side of endurance sports.In this episode of Performance Talk, Dr. Ewell Gordon sits down with sports psychologist Dr. Haley Perlis to explore confidence, mental toughness, effort, performance under pressure, recovery, training IQ, social comparison, and the psychology behind peak athletic performance. As a former athlete and coach, Haley understands how competition can quickly become negative comparisons between opponents. She shares different perspectives and tools that young women athletes can use to help them reshape their mindset when it comes to anxiety around competition.Haley encourages listeners to thank their opponents, thank themselves for showing up, and the importance of using visualization. Growth can’t happen when we’re stuck in a land of comparison. It's important to learn from others and what they’re doing well in order to become the best versions of ourselves.