Athlete Mindset

In this episode of Athlete Mindset, host Lisa Bonta Sumii was invited as a guest on Bliss Radio Jordan’s “Rise and Shine” show. The short interview covers a range of topics including mental health, mental performance, the zone of optimal functioning, emotional adjustment, and the stigma surrounding mental health. Lisa also touches on the importance of viewing confidence and motivation as skills rather than innate traits.

A major topic in this episode is the idea that you are more than your sport (“Sports is what we do, not who we are”), which focuses on the intersection of sports and mental health. As a mental performance coach, Lisa provides valuable insights into how athletes can develop their mental skills to improve their overall performance.

Bliss 104.3, the station that hosts “Rise and Shine,” is a variety music radio station based in Amman, Jordan. They play a mix of modern classics from the 80s, 90s, and 2000s, as well as handpicked hits. Tune in to this episode of Athlete Mindset to learn more about Lisa’s expertise and how it can benefit athletes of all levels.

Conversation list from “You Are More Than Your Sport”:

AthMindset | Box breathing | Mental performance | Zone of optimal performance/functioning | Emotional adjustment | Mental health stigma | Confidence and motivation

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Lisa Bonta Sumii, LCSW, CSW | Athlete Mindset podcast host:

Lisa is a psychotherapist and mental performance consultant to high-performing athletes at the youth, collegiate, Olympic-hopeful, and professional levels. She is the first-ever Mental Health & Performance Coach for the Oakland Roots SC, a men’s professional soccer team, in the USL. Lisa is the Founder & CEO of AthMindset, a diverse team of licensed mental health clinicians and mental performance consultants, who serve alongside her.

Wrapping up:

• Athlete Mindset is part of the KazSource Podcast Network
• Presented by SportsEpreneur: a digital sports media brand for entrepreneurs engaged in sports
• content brings people together: KazCM

Social media and more:

• Lisa Bonta Sumii: LinkedIn | Twitter | AthMindset website
• Bliss Radio Jordan: Live Stream
• SportsEpreneur:  TikTok | Instagram | Twitter

Related episodes to You Are More Than Your Sport:

• Sports As An Outlet | Oakland “Roots Radio”
• Sport Psychology Mentor And Leader, Dr. Kensa Gunter
• Michelle Alozie: Navigating The Challenges Of College And Professional Soccer
• Finding Identity Outside of Sport | Northwestern Softball Player, Sydney Supple

Two current projects:

• We published a book! Check it out on Amazon: Altered State of Affairs
• Short-form video production: KazCM

Credits:

• This podcast was produced by the team at KazCM
• Beat Provided By freebeats.io | Produced By White Hot

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In this episode of Athlete Mindset, Lisa Bonta Sumii sits down with sports industry influencer, Megan Reyes. Megan is a sports host and content creator. She joins this episode to discuss her journey in the soccer world, being a Filipina in the sports industry, and the pros and cons of being an influencer in sports.

Megan is also a mental health advocate, and in this conversation, she emphasizes the importance of differentiating mental health from mental illness. Lisa and Megan share valuable insights on productivity techniques, breaking down tasks, avoiding hustle culture, setting boundaries, and taking breaks.

Join Lisa and Megan as they explore these fascinating topics and more, offering valuable insights for athletes, coaches, and fans alike.

Key Takeaways:

• Break down tasks and focus on the process, not just the outcome.
• Hustle culture can be harmful and counterproductive.
• Content creation as a profession can be exhausting, and it’s important to set boundaries and take breaks.
• Mental health and mental illness are not the same things.
• Networking and building relationships can be crucial for career advancement.

Megan’s quotes from the episode:

• “Be you, and not who you think other people want you to be.”
• “The passion and the drive may never go away, but it changes just a tiny bit when it’s now your obligation”

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Resource list from the episode “Megan Reyes | Sports Industry Influencer”:

Social justice issues | Hustle Culture | Content creation | ADHD | Process over outcome | Writers Block | Mental Health advocate | Performance expectations from athletes | Networking

Lisa Bonta Sumii, LCSW, CSW | Athlete Mindset podcast host:

Lisa is a psychotherapist and mental performance consultant to high-performing athletes at the youth, collegiate, Olympic-hopeful, and professional levels. She is the first-ever Mental Health & Performance Coach for the Oakland Roots SC, a men’s professional soccer team, in the USL. Lisa is the Founder & CEO of AthMindset, a diverse team of licensed mental health clinicians and mental performance consultants, who serve alongside her.

Megan Reyes | Guest:

Megan Reyes is a prominent content creator and athlete advocate in the sports industry. After almost a decade of working for some of the biggest names in sports, Megan is now an on-camera host and social media specialist for professional athletes, teams, and sport governing bodies.

A leading voice for social justice, diversity and inclusion, and mental health in sports, Megan’s purpose in life is to affect change and bridge communities through the power of sport.

Wrapping up:

• SportsE Media | join our network of content creators
• KazCM | content brings people together

Social media and more:

• Lisa Bonta Sumii: LinkedIn | Twitter | AthMindset website
• Megan Reyes: Linktree
• SportsEpreneur:  TikTok | Instagram | Twitter

Related episodes to Megan Reyes | Sports Industry Influencer:

• Creating Amazing Soccer Content with Mo Ali Heydarpour
• Brazilian Football + NFTs | Bruno Pessoa
• Finding Identity Outside of Sport | Northwestern Softball Player, Sydney Supple

Two current projects:

• We published a book! Check it out on Amazon: Altered State of Affairs
• Short-form video production

Credits:

• This podcast was produced by the team at KazCM
• Beat Provided By freebeats.io | Produced By White Hot

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Breaking Barriers and Building a Legacy: Marcia Tafarel’s Journey to the US Women’s Futsal National Team

In this inspiring episode of the Athlete Mindset podcast, host Lisa Bonta Sumii talks with Marcia Tafarel, the first-ever US Women’s Futsal National Head Coach and a trailblazing former Brazilian National soccer player. Together, they delve into Marcia’s remarkable journey, the challenges she faced along the way, and the role of her mother’s unwavering support in her success. As they explore the world of Futsal, learn more about Marcia’s vision for the new US Women’s Futsal National Team and the steps being taken to identify and develop its player pool.

Key Takeaways:

• Marcia Tafarel’s early life and her passion for soccer amidst Brazil’s soccer prohibition for women (1941-1979)
• The critical role Marcia’s mother played in supporting her soccer dreams
• Overcoming barriers and challenges as a female soccer player in Brazil
• Marcia’s transition from a professional soccer player to a successful coach
• The exciting launch of the US Women’s Futsal National Team and its potential impact on the sport
• The identification and development process for the team’s player pool
• Marcia’s vision for the future of US Women’s Futsal and her goals as the National Head Coach

Join Lisa and Marcia as they discuss these compelling topics and more, offering valuable insights for athletes, coaches, and fans alike. Don’t miss this incredible episode of Athlete Mindset!

(a quick ask: a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify goes a long way!)

Resource list from “Marcia Tafarel: Paving a Path for Future Players”:

What is Futsal | Gender Equality | 1991 Women’s Soccer World Cup | 1996 Olympics | EC Radar | Santos FC

Lisa Bonta Sumii, LCSW, CSW | Athlete Mindset podcast host:

Lisa is a psychotherapist and mental performance consultant to high-performing athletes at the youth, collegiate, Olympic-hopeful, and professional levels. She is the first-ever Mental Health & Performance Coach for the Oakland Roots SC, a men’s professional soccer team, in the USL. Lisa is the Founder & CEO of AthMindset, a diverse team of licensed mental health clinicians and mental performance consultants, who serve alongside her.

Marcia Tafarel | Guest:

Marcia is a Brazilian former soccer midfielder who played for the Brazil women’s national football team. She competed at the 1991 FIFA Women’s World Cup and the 1996 Summer Olympics, playing 5 matches. At the club level, she played for EC Radar and Saad EC. She currently serves as the US Women Futsal National Team Head Coach

Wrapping up:

• Athlete Mindset is part of the KazSource Podcast Network | looking to start a podcast or join a network: https://kazsource.com
• Presented by SE: a digital sports media brand for entrepreneurs engaged in sports: https://sportse.io
• content brings people together: https://kazcm.com

Social media and more:

• Lisa Bonta Sumii: LinkedIn | Twitter | AthMindset website
• Marcia Tafarel: LinkedIn
• SportsEpreneur:  TikTok | Instagram | Twitter

Related episodes to US Women’s Futsal National Team Head Coach | Marcia Tafarel:

• Brazilian Football + NFTs | Bruno Pessoa
• AthMindset | Dr. Jessica Bartley, Director of Mental Health for Team USA
• Understanding Mental Health | Culture in Action Podcast

Two current projects:

• We published a book! Check it out on Amazon: Altered State of Affairs
• Short-form video production: https://kazcm.com/tiktok-agency

Credits:

• This podcast was produced by the team at KazCM
• Beat Provided By freebeats.io | Produced By White Hot

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This episode of Athlete Mindset features Lisa Bonta Sumii as a guest on Roots Radio, the official podcast of the Oakland Roots. In this engaging conversation, Roots Radio host, Richie Nuñez sits down with Lisa, an accomplished Mental Performance Coach for the Oakland Roots Sports Club, to explore the various facets of becoming a top-tier athlete.

Discover practical mental health strategies that can be easily incorporated into your daily routine to enhance your overall well-being, performance, and behavior.

Conversation list from “Sports as an Outlet”:

AthMindset | mental health ≠ mental illness | Box breathing | Self-talk and self-confidence

(a quick ask: a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify goes a long way)

Lisa Bonta Sumii, LCSW, CSW | Athlete Mindset podcast host:

Lisa is a psychotherapist and mental performance consultant to high-performing athletes at the youth, collegiate, Olympic-hopeful, and professional levels. She is the first-ever Mental Health & Performance Coach for the Oakland Roots SC, a men’s professional soccer team, in the USL. Lisa is the Founder & CEO of AthMindset, a diverse team of licensed mental health clinicians and mental performance consultants, who serve alongside her.

Richie Nuñez | Roots Radio Producer & Host | Creative Operations Specialist and Podcaster

Wrapping up:

• Athlete Mindset is part of the KazSource Podcast Network | looking to start a podcast or join a network: https://kazsource.com
• Presented by SE: a digital sports media brand for entrepreneurs engaged in sports: https://sportse.io
• content brings people together: https://kazcm.com

Social media and more:

• Lisa Bonta Sumii: LinkedIn | Twitter | AthMindset website
• Richie Nuñez: LinkedIn
• Oakland Roots: Website | Twitter
• SportsEpreneur:  TikTok | Instagram | Twitter

Related episodes to sports as an outlet and the Oakland Roots:

• Soccer Raised Me with Nana Attakora
• Sport Psychology Mentor And Leader, Dr. Kensa Gunter
• Michelle Alozie: Navigating The Challenges Of College And Professional Soccer

Two current projects:

• We published a book! Check it out on Amazon: Altered State of Affairs
• Short-form video production: https://kazcm.com/tiktok-agency

Credits:

• This podcast was produced by the team at KazCM
• Beat Provided By freebeats.io | Produced By White Hot

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Join us on the Athlete Mindset podcast as Lisa Bonta Sumii appears as a guest on Culture in Action presented by WISL – Women’s Independent Soccer League. In this episode Culture in Action host, Alexa Doebler, learns more from Lisa about mental health & wellness in the sports ecosystem, how leaders in the sports industry can support positive mental health practices for their athletes, and how we can shift the view on understanding mental health. Lisa provides a clear distinction between mental health and mental illness. Lisa also defines mental health as how we think, feel, and behave.

Conversation list from “Understanding Mental Health | Culture in Action Podcast”:

AthMindset | difference between mental health and mental illness | mental wellness

(a quick ask: a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify goes a long way)

Lisa Bonta Sumii, LCSW, CSW | Athlete Mindset podcast host:

Lisa is a psychotherapist and mental performance consultant to high-performing athletes at the youth, collegiate, Olympic-hopeful, and professional levels. She is the first-ever Mental Health & Performance Coach for the Oakland Roots SC, a men’s professional soccer team, in the USL. Lisa is the Founder & CEO of AthMindset, a diverse team of licensed mental health clinicians and mental performance consultants, who serve alongside her.

Alexa Doebler | Culture in Action Host:

Alexa Doebler is a host of the Culture in Action podcast and a Director of Culture & Education at WISL. Alexa is working to create more opportunities in Women’s Professional Soccer and is creating an environment that uplifts and empowers.

Wrapping up:

• Athlete Mindset is part of the KazSource Podcast Network | looking to start a podcast or join a network: https://kazsource.com
• Presented by SE: a digital sports media brand for entrepreneurs engaged in sports: https://sportse.io
• content brings people together: https://kazcm.com

Social media and more:

• Lisa Bonta Sumii: LinkedIn | Twitter | AthMindset website
• Alexa Doebler : LinkedIn
• Women’s Independent Soccer League (WISL): Website | Twitter
• SportsEpreneur:  TikTok | Instagram | Twitter

Related episodes to mental health and wellness:

• NFLPA Director Of Player Wellness | Amber Cargill, PsyD
• Sport Psychology Mentor And Leader, Dr. Kensa Gunter
• Michelle Alozie: Navigating The Challenges Of College And Professional Soccer

Two current projects:

• We published a book! Check it out on Amazon: Altered State of Affairs
• Short-form video production: https://kazcm.com/tiktok-agency

Credits:

• This podcast was produced by the team at KazCM
• Beat Provided By freebeats.io | Produced By White Hot

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Join us on the Athlete Mindset podcast as Lisa Bonta Sumii shares space with a resident physician in the UC San Francisco (UCSF) Department of Pediatrics and a Founder of Embrace the Mind, Dr. Tiana Woolridge. Tiana’s father, a former professional NBA player Orlando Woolridge, was diagnosed with a substance use disorder. Tiana and Lisa talk about substance use disorder, mental illness, how to recognize the symptoms, and how to cope with stress and loss.

Conversation list from “Dr. Tiana Woolridge: Substance Use Disorder Is a Mental Illness”:

Orlando Woolridge | Substance use disorder as a mental illness | Substance use symptoms

(a quick ask: a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify goes a long way)

Lisa Bonta Sumii, LCSW, CSW | Athlete Mindset podcast host:

Lisa is a psychotherapist and mental performance consultant to high-performing athletes at the youth, collegiate, Olympic-hopeful, and professional levels. She is the first-ever Mental Health & Performance Coach for the Oakland Roots SC, a men’s professional soccer team, in the USL. Lisa is the Founder & CEO of AthMindset, a diverse team of licensed mental health clinicians and mental performance consultants, who serve alongside her.

Dr. Tiana S. Woolridge, MD, MPH | Athlete Mindset guest:

Dr. Tiana Woolridge is a resident physician in the UCSF Department of Pediatrics, PLUS track (Pediatric Leaders Advancing Health Equity). Dr. Woolridge is the Founder of Embrace the Mind, a mental health, and wellness program for K-12th grade schools. Certified in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and skilled in Health Communications, Data Analysis, Public Speaking, and Social Media. Expertise in program planning and public health consulting from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. Passionate about working with youth-serving organizations to create health-positive environments for children, and integrating mental health into general pediatric care.

Wrapping up:

• Athlete Mindset is part of the KazSource Podcast Network | looking to start a podcast or join a network: https://kazsource.com
• Presented by SE: a digital sports media brand for entrepreneurs engaged in sports: https://sportse.io
• content brings people together: https://kazcm.com

Social media and more:

• Lisa Bonta Sumii: LinkedIn | Twitter | AthMindset website
• Dr. Tiana Woolridge : LinkedIn| Instagram
• SportsEpreneur:  TikTok | Instagram | Twitter

Related episodes to substance use:

• RAV | A Journey To Helping And Healing With Stanley Cup Champion, Theo Fleury
• AthMindset | Sport Social Work with Dr. Stacy Kratz
• Surrender the Outcome | Entrepreneur Perspectives podcast

Two current projects:

• We published a book! Check it out on Amazon: Altered State of Affairs
• Short-form video production: https://kazcm.com/tiktok-agency

Credits:

• This podcast was produced by the team at KazCM
• Beat Provided By freebeats.io | Produced By White Hot

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Join us on the Athlete Mindset podcast as Lisa Bonta Sumii sits down with professional soccer player Michelle Alozie. American-born, Nigerian national team player, Michelle shares her inspiring journey of overcoming challenges and persevering through college at the University of Tennessee to become a forward for the Houston Dash of the NWSL. The Dash is affiliated with the MLS’s Houston Dynamo. Listen as she and host Lisa delve into the mental strength and determination required to achieve her dreams, and how she maintains her mental health along the way. Don’t miss this motivating conversation with a rising star in the world of soccer.

(a quick ask: a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify goes a long way!)

Conversation list from “Michelle Alozie: Navigating the Challenges of College and Professional Soccer”:

Perseverance | Role model | Life after soccer | Mental health | Spirituality

Lisa Bonta Sumii, LCSW, CSW | Athlete Mindset podcast host:

Lisa is a psychotherapist and mental performance consultant to high-performing athletes at the youth, collegiate, Olympic-hopeful, and professional levels. She is the first-ever Mental Health & Performance Coach for the Oakland Roots SC, a men’s professional soccer team, in the USL. Lisa is the Founder & CEO of AthMindset, a diverse team of licensed mental health clinicians and mental performance consultants, who serve alongside her.

Wrapping up:

• Athlete Mindset is part of the KazSource Podcast Network | looking to start a podcast or join a network: https://kazsource.com
• Presented by SE: a digital sports media brand for entrepreneurs engaged in sports: https://sportse.io
• content brings people together: https://kazcm.com

Social media and more:

• Lisa Bonta Sumii: LinkedIn | Twitter | AthMindset website
• Michelle Alozie: Instagram | Twitter
• SportsEpreneur:  TikTok | Instagram | Twitter

Related episodes to life-changing mentorship:

• Sport Psychology Mentor and Leader, Dr. Kensa Gunter
• Thankfulness = Success with Pro Soccer Player Luca Deza
• Advancing Women’s Soccer With Dr. Missy Price Of The USL
• Yale Women’s Soccer With Mia Grillo And Reina Bonta | + Student-Athletes & Mental Health

Two current projects:

• We published a book! Check it out on Amazon: Altered State of Affairs
• Short-form video production: https://kazcm.com/tiktok-agency

Credits:

• This podcast was produced by the team at KazCM
• Beat Provided By freebeats.io | Produced By White Hot

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The Athlete Mindset podcast presents a conversation with Ohio State Buckeye, Nate Oliver. Nate was a key member of the 2007 to 2011 Ohio State Buckeye football program under legendary coach, Jim Tressel. Nate and Lisa discuss the influence of life-changing mentorship on collegiate athletes.

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Conversation list from “Coach Jim Tressel’s Legacy: A Buckeye’s Story of Life-Changing Mentorship | Nate Oliver”:

• • Coach Jim Tressel – more than a coach — he was a father figure
  • Social life differs as we age
  • The importance of relationships
  • Coach Tressel resigning from Ohio State
  • Players and coaches receiving death threats and hate mail from fans
  • The transition from college football to life after football | feels like being stripped away of your superpower
  • “Football – if you don’t LOVE it, don’t do it. It’s a commitment“
  • Raising your kids to love sports

Lisa Bonta Sumii, LCSW, CSW | Athlete Mindset podcast host:

Lisa is a psychotherapist and mental performance consultant to high-performing athletes at the youth, collegiate, Olympic-hopeful, and professional levels. She is the first-ever Mental Health & Performance Coach for the Oakland Roots SC, a men’s professional soccer team, in the USL. Lisa is the Founder & CEO of AthMindset, a diverse team of licensed mental health clinicians and mental performance consultants, who serve alongside her.

Wrapping up:

• Athlete Mindset is part of the KazSource Podcast Network | looking to start a podcast or join a network: https://kazsource.com
• Presented by SE: a digital sports media brand for entrepreneurs engaged in sports: https://sportse.io
• content brings people together: https://kazcm.com

Social media and more:

• Lisa Bonta Sumii: LinkedIn | Twitter | AthMindset website
• Nate Oliver: Instagram

Related episodes to life-changing mentorship:

• AthMindset | Sport Psychology Mentor and Leader, Dr. Kensa Gunter
• Chimdi Chekwa | Ohio State Buckeye For Real
• Just Drop Down and Do 10 Pushups Right Now | Take Action

Two current projects:

• We published a book! Check it out on Amazon: Altered State of Affairs
• Short-form video production: https://kazcm.com/tiktok-agency

Credits:

• This podcast was produced by the team at KazCM
• Beat Provided By freebeats.io | Produced By White Hot

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At this point, we’ve all seen or at least heard about what happened in the Buffalo Bills vs Cincinnati Bengals Monday Night Football game in early January 2023. Damar Hamlin, a 24-year-old safety for the Bills suffered cardiac arrest after what seemed like a routine tackle. Damar collapsed on the field in front of millions of people watching. Such an event has an impact on the mental health of all of the players on the field, coaches, other teams, fans, and everyone watching the game.

In this conversation, we invited a mental health professional to discuss coping with emotions after witnessing what as Lisa says, “was a traumatic event”. Lisa Bonta Sumii is someone we have respect and admiration for — and her voice is needed. Lisa advises on how to and how not to cope with a traumatic event. This includes talking about the emotions you felt during the event, staying away from the 24-hour news cycle, journaling, and other coping skills. It is extremely critical to process those emotions and to seek emotional support as soon as possible after a traumatic event.

About Lisa Bonta Sumii, LCSW, CSW:

Lisa Bonta Sumii is a psychotherapist and mental performance consultant to high-performing athletes at the youth, collegiate, Olympic-hopeful, and professional levels. She is the first-ever Mental Health & Performance Coach at the Oakland Roots SC, a men’s professional soccer team, in the USL. Lisa is the Founder & CEO of AthMindset, a diverse team of practitioners, who serve alongside her.

Grateful:

• As we were about to publish this podcast episode, we were told this incredible news: Damar Hamlin has been released from Buffalo General Hospital!
• Damar Hamlin’s GoFundMe: The Chasing M’s Foundation Community Toy Drive

Wrapping up:

• digital sports media brand for entrepreneurs engaged in sports: https://sportse.io
• want to start your own podcast or join our network: https://kazsource.com
• want to create impactful content: https://kazcm.com

Social media:

• Lisa Bonta Sumii: LinkedIn | Twitter | AthMindset
• Eric Kasimov: LinkedIn | Twitter 
• KazSource: TikTok | YouTube
• SportsE: Instagram | Twitter

Related episodes to “Coping With Emotions After Witnessing the Damar Hamlin Traumatic Event:

• Breaking Through Trauma To Serve Others With Mike Moore
• Reggie Walker on the Game Within the Game
• Dr. Jessica Bartley, Director of Mental Health for Team USA

Two current projects:

• We published a book! Check it out on Amazon: Altered State of Affairs
• It’s all about mental health in sports: Athlete Mindset podcast

Credits:

• Listen on: Apple Podcasts
• Listen on: Spotify
• Intro Music, “escape” was provided by Pluto Tracks

Of note:

• This is not the first time something like this happened. Almost 25 years ago, Chris Pronger suffered a similar traumatic injury during a hockey game. Luckily, he was able to continue playing for 13 more seasons. Also, those who follow soccer might remember Christian Eriksen, a Danish soccer national team player who suffered cardiac arrest in June 2021 during their first game of the Euro Cup. Luckily, he also recovered and continues to play soccer professionally.

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The Athlete Mindset podcast presents a conversation with the Elev8 Podcast host, Tyler Johnson. In this episode, Lisa Bonta Sumii, LCSW, CSW is interviewed by Tyler Johnson — they discuss mental health, therapy in sports, developing mental skills, and positive self-talk.

(a quick ask: a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify goes a long way!)

Conversation list from “Developing Mental Skills | Elev8 Podcast”:

• • “Lack of black and brown therapists”
  • Your sport is what you do, not what you are
  • Sports mental health therapists
  • Confidence can be developed – it’s a mental skill
  • Positive self-talk
  • Realistic goal setting and goal achieving gives you dopamine

Lisa Bonta Sumii, LCSW, CSW | Athlete Mindset podcast host:

Lisa is a psychotherapist and mental performance consultant to high-performing athletes at the youth, collegiate, Olympic-hopeful, and professional levels. She is the first-ever Mental Health & Performance Coach for the Oakland Roots SC, a men’s professional soccer team, in the USL. Lisa is the Founder & CEO of AthMindset, a diverse team of licensed mental health clinicians and mental performance consultants, who serve alongside her.

About the host of the Elev8 Podcast, Coach Tyler Johnson:

Tyler Johnson is an experienced-based mental skill & leadership coach for student-athletes and coaches. Tyler is an expert at helping coaches connect with student-athletes and helping student-athletes connect with themselves. Tyler has worked with high school and collegiate All-Americans, he was a division one captain and football player, and he has worked in MLB and NBA front offices.

Wrapping up:

• Athlete Mindset is part of the KazSource Podcast Network | looking to start a podcast or join a network: https://kazsource.com
• Presented by SE+: a digital sports media brand for entrepreneurs engaged in sports: https://sportse.io
• content brings people together: https://kazcm.com

Social media and more:

• Lisa Bonta Sumii: LinkedIn | Twitter | AthMindset website
• Twitter @Eric_Kaz: https://twitter.com/eric_kaz
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erickasimov
• SE+ IG: https://www.instagram.com/sportseplus
• SE+ Twitter: https://twitter.com/sportseplus
• TikTok @kazsource: https://www.tiktok.com/@kazsource
• YouTube: KazSource YouTube page

Related episodes to Developing Mental Skills:

• Thankfulness = Success with Pro Soccer Player, Luca Deza
• The Life of a Collegiate Wrestler with CSUB Student-Athlete, Albert Urias

Two current projects:

• We published a book! Check it out on Amazon: Altered State of Affairs
• Short-form video production: https://kazcm.com/tiktok-agency

Credits:

• This podcast was produced by the team at KazCM
• Beat Provided By freebeats.io | Produced By White Hot

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