Navigating High-Performance Pressure: Maren Londahl-Smidt on Athletes, Money & Mental Health

In this episode of *Finding New Waters*, we sit down with Maren Londahl-Smidt, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Addictions Specialist, to explore the unique mental health challenges of elite athletes, entrepreneurs, and high performers. Maren shares her insights on how high-achieving individuals navigate identity, financial struggles, and transitions—especially when their careers take unexpected turns. From addiction to financial mismanagement, she explains how stress and pressure can push people toward unhealthy coping mechanisms. She also highlights the importance of financial literacy, emotional regulation, and preparing for the inevitable career transition that many athletes and professionals face. **Maren Londahl-Smidt, LCSW, LCAS** **Licensed Clinical Social Worker | Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist** Maren Landahl-Smidt is a therapist specializing in working with elite athletes, entrepreneurs, and high-performing individuals. With over seven years of experience in outpatient therapy, medical settings, and community mental health, she helps clients navigate emotional regulation, financial stress, and career transitions. Maren’s approach is client-centered and strengths-based, incorporating various therapeutic techniques such as Attachment-Based Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Emotionally Focused Therapy. 📍 Learn more: [https://www.carolinaperformance.net/maren-londahl-smidt](https://www.carolinaperformance.net/maren-londahl-smidt) 📧 Contact Maren: [email protected] | (919) 675-2259 YouTube: @BalanceandBeyondCoachingLinkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/balance-and-beyond-coaching-solutions-llc-a63631353TicTok: @balanceandbeyondcoachingThe office I'm in is Carolina Performance, www.carolinaperformance.netResources Mentioned:- **Infinity Growth Practice (Maren’s Therapy Practice):** [https://www.infinitygrowthpractice.com](https://www.infinitygrowthpractice.com) - **Balance and Beyond Coaching (Maren’s Business Coaching):** [https://www.balanceandbeyondcoaching.com](https://www.balanceandbeyondcoaching.com) - **Circle of Security Parenting:** [https://circleofsecurityinternational.com](https://circleofsecurityinternational.com) - **You Need A Budget (YNAB) Financial Planning Tool:** [https://www.ynab.com](https://www.ynab.com) ---### **Follow Us:** - **Instagram:** [https://www.instagram.com/newwatersrecovery](https://www.instagram.com/newwatersrecovery) - **Facebook:** [https://www.facebook.com/newwatersrecovery](https://www.facebook.com/newwatersrecovery) - **LinkedIn:** [https://www.linkedin.com/company/new-waters-recovery](https://www.linkedin.com/company/new-waters-recovery) - **TikTok:** [https://www.tiktok.com/@newwatersrecovery_nc](https://www.tiktok.com/@newwatersrecovery_nc) ---### **Watch & Listen:** - **Podcast Website:** [https://www.findingnewwaters.com](https://www.findingnewwaters.com) - **Spotify:** [https://open.spotify.com/show/4NOV2g85KExFWU5mTz5Gjw](https://open.spotify.com/show/4NOV2g85KExFWU5mTz5Gjw) - **Apple Podcast:** [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/finding-new-waters/id1684075608](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/finding-new-waters/id1684075608) - **YouTube:** [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjfAIXtiOgy1XFcwAduXgXw](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjfAIXtiOgy1XFcwAduXgXw) - **YouTube Music:** [https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLuJOc6yLcjibGGAKgLYPCN47etJCY89mn](https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLuJOc6yLcjibGGAKgLYPCN47etJCY89mn) #MentalHealthForAthletes #AthleteIdentity #FinancialWellness #AddictionRecovery #FindingNewWatersPodcast #NILMoney #HighPerformanceCoaching