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Dr. Amanda Sovik-Johnston is a dynamic speaker and sought-after podcast guest who brings clinical psychology expertise and firsthand competitive experience to every conversation — practical, evidence-based, and built for the pickleball community.
Dr. Amanda Sovik-Johnston is a licensed clinical psychologist with 25+ years of experience, a dynamic speaker, and a sought-after podcast guest. She is the founder of Active & Connected Family Therapy (a 10-location group practice in Virginia) and the creator of The Connected Competitor. She has worked with Olympians, NCAA record holders, and competitive athletes across a range of sports.
A USMS Masters National Champion in the 200 Butterfly, Amanda discovered pickleball and found an entirely new competitive edge to explore — bringing to every conversation not just clinical expertise, but the lived experience of someone who knows exactly what it feels like to overthink a shot under pressure.
Amanda speaks on two core topics, both grounded in clinical research and real competitive experience:
Pressure, consistency, and competing with confidence. Why the mental game isn't a luxury — it's the differentiator — and what players can actually do about it.
Communication, trust, and conflict on the court. What psychology teaches us about why some doubles teams thrive under pressure and others fall apart.
Hosted for 3 years, reaching Top 30 in Mental Health on Apple Podcasts with 30,000+ downloads. Amanda brought the same clinical depth and real-talk style that makes her a standout guest.
Mental game, competitive identity, and what psychology really teaches us about pickleball.
Amanda has been a dynamic guest on multiple podcasts and is comfortable with a wide range of formats, audiences, and interview styles.
Available for remote recordings via Zoom, Riverside, or your preferred platform.
Flexible on format — comfortable with 20-minute segments through full-length episodes.
High-resolution headshot and full bio available on request.
Experienced on-air — comfortable with live recording, conversational formats, and interview-style discussions.
Let's make it happen
Reach out directly — Amanda responds to all podcast and media inquiries personally.
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