Inside SMA’s 2026 Annual Scientific Assembly: Olympian Lennie Waite on Peak Performance and Resilience
In this special preview episode for SMA’s Annual Scientific Assembly in Houston taking place November 6-7, 2026, SMA President Dr. David Netscher is joined by Olympian and sports psychologist Lennie Waite, PhD, for a compelling conversation on performance, resilience, and the mental demands of high-pressure environments. Drawing from her journey to the 2016 Olympic Games and her work with athletes at all levels, Dr. Waite shares insights into what it takes to perform at your best—and how to navigate moments when outcomes don’t go as planned.
From the physical and mental demands of the steeplechase to the realities of competing on the world stage, this discussion highlights the importance of reflection, recovery, and sustainable performance. These lessons translate directly to medicine, offering valuable perspective for physicians navigating demanding careers and the risk of burnout.
This episode offers a preview of what’s ahead at the Assembly, where Dr. Waite will present “Translating Sports Psychology to Mental Wellbeing of Exercise and Making a Successful Practice,” unlocking mindset strategies used in sports to strengthen resilience, enhance performance, and build a more successful, sustainable medical career.
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