Neal Palles, LCSW, CMPC
@nealpalles.bsky.social
Psychotherapist specializing in athlete mental health and performance.
LCSW & MA Applied Sport Psychology.
Coach for ultra-runners and marathoners with CTS
LCSW & MA Applied Sport Psychology.
Coach for ultra-runners and marathoners with CTS
New substack up discussingthe power of willingness to open up to discomfort coloradoathletemind.substack.com/p/the-power-...
The Power of Willingness
Carrying Discomfort in the Service of What Matters
coloradoathletemind.substack.com
October 3, 2025 at 9:51 PM
New substack up discussingthe power of willingness to open up to discomfort coloradoathletemind.substack.com/p/the-power-...
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Where the separate divisions of ANTIFA landed on the beaches of Normandy on June 6, 1944:
September 18, 2025 at 11:19 PM
Where the separate divisions of ANTIFA landed on the beaches of Normandy on June 6, 1944:
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This is the playbook, folks.
If you're not paying attention now and doing something about it, then you're going to have to sit down the rest of your life because democracy is being taken away.
Do not be quiet in this moment.
If you're not paying attention now and doing something about it, then you're going to have to sit down the rest of your life because democracy is being taken away.
Do not be quiet in this moment.
September 18, 2025 at 4:12 PM
This is the playbook, folks.
If you're not paying attention now and doing something about it, then you're going to have to sit down the rest of your life because democracy is being taken away.
Do not be quiet in this moment.
If you're not paying attention now and doing something about it, then you're going to have to sit down the rest of your life because democracy is being taken away.
Do not be quiet in this moment.
New post up at Substack: coloradoathletemind.substack.com/p/rest-days-...
Rest Days and Racing Thoughts
When Stillness Feels Unsafe
coloradoathletemind.substack.com
May 15, 2025 at 9:04 PM
New post up at Substack: coloradoathletemind.substack.com/p/rest-days-...
Years ago I was shamed by supervisors for questioning the status quo. F- that. If you’re selling a technique in therapy, mental performance or exercise science I want to see the research. I want to see a meta-analysis rather than anecdotal data. Rant over.
April 18, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Years ago I was shamed by supervisors for questioning the status quo. F- that. If you’re selling a technique in therapy, mental performance or exercise science I want to see the research. I want to see a meta-analysis rather than anecdotal data. Rant over.
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We just wanted to take a moment to thank all our new supporters! Tomorrow, there will be more of us!
March 17, 2025 at 9:53 PM
We just wanted to take a moment to thank all our new supporters! Tomorrow, there will be more of us!
New blog up digging into perfectionism in running coloradopsychotherapyandsport.com/blog/2025/3/...
Breaking Free from Perfectionism: How Runners Can Unhook from Self-Judgment — Colorado Psychotherapy and Sport Performance
Perfectionism is sneaky. It disguises itself as high standards, motivation, and discipline. For many runners, perfectionism becomes a mental trap that leads to self-judgment, avoidance, and burnout in...
coloradopsychotherapyandsport.com
March 15, 2025 at 6:08 PM
New blog up digging into perfectionism in running coloradopsychotherapyandsport.com/blog/2025/3/...
FYI. Angers me to see all of this.
Let’s be clear about the impact of this DOT memo: Pedestrians and cyclists are going to die. usa.streetsblog.org/2025/03/12/b...
BREAKING: U.S. DOT Orders Review of All Grants Related to Green Infrastructure, Bikes — Streetsblog USA
Now U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is coming for our bike lanes!
usa.streetsblog.org
March 13, 2025 at 11:56 AM
FYI. Angers me to see all of this.
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Why is a neuroscientist advising on dietary supplements? Because he sells them, endorses them, and is sponsored by them. 💰💰💰
Do you know who doesn't endorse supplements? Qualified nutritionists and dietitians—because most supplements don't work.
Do you know who doesn't endorse supplements? Qualified nutritionists and dietitians—because most supplements don't work.
March 5, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Why is a neuroscientist advising on dietary supplements? Because he sells them, endorses them, and is sponsored by them. 💰💰💰
Do you know who doesn't endorse supplements? Qualified nutritionists and dietitians—because most supplements don't work.
Do you know who doesn't endorse supplements? Qualified nutritionists and dietitians—because most supplements don't work.
Dear therapist coach- no, I’m not joining Alma especially when I see it’s a paid partnership of yours…
February 18, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Dear therapist coach- no, I’m not joining Alma especially when I see it’s a paid partnership of yours…
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Sports Re-Illustrated.
I had the opportunity to interview 5 girls finding their voices, self esteem, and confidence in sports—for a special section (sponsored by Dove) of the Sports Illustrated Super Bowl issue. They play football and basketball, run track, and more.
www.si.com/sports.../do...
I had the opportunity to interview 5 girls finding their voices, self esteem, and confidence in sports—for a special section (sponsored by Dove) of the Sports Illustrated Super Bowl issue. They play football and basketball, run track, and more.
www.si.com/sports.../do...
February 3, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Sports Re-Illustrated.
I had the opportunity to interview 5 girls finding their voices, self esteem, and confidence in sports—for a special section (sponsored by Dove) of the Sports Illustrated Super Bowl issue. They play football and basketball, run track, and more.
www.si.com/sports.../do...
I had the opportunity to interview 5 girls finding their voices, self esteem, and confidence in sports—for a special section (sponsored by Dove) of the Sports Illustrated Super Bowl issue. They play football and basketball, run track, and more.
www.si.com/sports.../do...
You don’t act on all your thoughts. You have a choice on how you respond.
February 8, 2025 at 5:27 PM
You don’t act on all your thoughts. You have a choice on how you respond.
Learned a lot talking to hundreds of mental health providers and their clients over the years…
One of the best pieces of advice I got in my career was, "You often learn more from watching a horrible program than a winning one. It'll be glaring what's wrong. You'll quickly see what are the basic foundational pieces that are missing"
Learning what not to do can be powerful
Learning what not to do can be powerful
February 1, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Learned a lot talking to hundreds of mental health providers and their clients over the years…
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So many times I wish I listened. The signs are always there.
Listening to your #HRV is all about *preemptively* recovering before more serious fatigue forces more serious recovery.
If you feel like "I'm backing off before I really need to"...
Congratulations. You're doing it right! 👍
If you feel like "I'm backing off before I really need to"...
Congratulations. You're doing it right! 👍
January 28, 2025 at 11:05 PM
So many times I wish I listened. The signs are always there.
Too often therapists and coaches introduce themselves by the technique, magic wand or magic potion they use. Before I refer to you I want to know what kind of person you are. I want to know you.
January 25, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Too often therapists and coaches introduce themselves by the technique, magic wand or magic potion they use. Before I refer to you I want to know what kind of person you are. I want to know you.
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Trying to grow my Bluesky community 🦋 Algorithm, please connect me with endurance athletes who care about human rights and democracy, and are interested in performance and injury prevention tips 🤗 Comment below if this is you, so I can follow!
January 24, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Trying to grow my Bluesky community 🦋 Algorithm, please connect me with endurance athletes who care about human rights and democracy, and are interested in performance and injury prevention tips 🤗 Comment below if this is you, so I can follow!
So grateful to work with a group of amazing coaches that I can learn from. Just blown away. Love my jobs.
January 22, 2025 at 5:56 PM
So grateful to work with a group of amazing coaches that I can learn from. Just blown away. Love my jobs.
Grateful for my best new habit of the year - putting my phone in another room at bedtime = SLEEP
January 22, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Grateful for my best new habit of the year - putting my phone in another room at bedtime = SLEEP
Ever set a time bound goal and get super frustrated because you just ran out of time? Yea, me too. I share some of my thoughts here on setting goals for the haul:
www.coloradopsychotherapyandsport.com/blog/2025/1/20/goals-for-the-long-haul
www.coloradopsychotherapyandsport.com/blog/2025/1/20/goals-for-the-long-haul
Goals for the Long Haul — Colorado Psychotherapy and Sport Performance
Ever try to set a time-bound goal and you run out of time? Yea, me too. That’s a common problem with setting goals with time as a guide. Here are some of my thoughts on the goal setting process and ...
www.coloradopsychotherapyandsport.com
January 21, 2025 at 9:17 PM
Ever set a time bound goal and get super frustrated because you just ran out of time? Yea, me too. I share some of my thoughts here on setting goals for the haul:
www.coloradopsychotherapyandsport.com/blog/2025/1/20/goals-for-the-long-haul
www.coloradopsychotherapyandsport.com/blog/2025/1/20/goals-for-the-long-haul
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Stay strong. For us, this is more than just a job-it’s a calling. Together, we will stand to protect our parks, environment, and wildlife. Four years… we remain hopeful that the attack on our public lands will be less brutal this time.
January 20, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Stay strong. For us, this is more than just a job-it’s a calling. Together, we will stand to protect our parks, environment, and wildlife. Four years… we remain hopeful that the attack on our public lands will be less brutal this time.
It’s winning but we can change that. Good stuff from @stevemagness.bsky.social
Young men are struggling.
Mental health, relationships, purpose... it's a crisis.
Part of the problem? The performative BS version of 'being a man' is winning online.
We need to offer a better vision of masculinity. Here's a start: thegrowtheq.com/the-crisis-o...
Mental health, relationships, purpose... it's a crisis.
Part of the problem? The performative BS version of 'being a man' is winning online.
We need to offer a better vision of masculinity. Here's a start: thegrowtheq.com/the-crisis-o...
January 20, 2025 at 6:39 PM
It’s winning but we can change that. Good stuff from @stevemagness.bsky.social
Officially certified. Absolutely stoked. Next part of the journey at ColoradoPsychotherapyandSport.com #athletementalhealth #mentalperformance
January 17, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Officially certified. Absolutely stoked. Next part of the journey at ColoradoPsychotherapyandSport.com #athletementalhealth #mentalperformance
Just a little out of reach will go a long ways.
January 13, 2025 at 10:14 PM
Just a little out of reach will go a long ways.