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Lisa Bonta Sumii on the Importance of Therapy

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An Athlete Mindset special episode featuring Lisa Bonta Summi’s thoughts on the importance of therapy.
In this episode, Lisa Bonta Sumii discusses the following topics:
  • The importance of seeking out a mental health professional.
  • Therapy does not make you weak, and you don’t have to tell everything to your therapist.
  • You can engage in preventative therapy; you don’t have to wait for something to happen.
  • You can go through a consultation with a therapist to know if it’s a good fit.
  • Friends are not a substitute for therapy; both are really important.

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    • Presented by SportsE Media | a digital sports media brand for entrepreneurs engaged in sports: TikTok | Instagram | X
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          • Eric Kasimov

          Eric Kasimov is the founder of SportsEpreneur, part of the KazSource media network. Since launching the platform in 2015, he has hosted over 500 podcast episodes, written and published more than 1,500 articles, and advised business leaders, founders, and creators on building authority through media strategy.

          Through his brands — KazSource, KazCM, SportsEpreneur, and QuietLoud Studios — Eric leads teams that produce podcasts, develop brand platforms, and help companies grow through modern content ecosystems. He also scaled KazSource Insurance into a seven-figure boutique agency, providing the foundation for the broader media network he operates today.

          His work has been featured in Forbes, Axios, and Front Office Sports, and his podcasts have included conversations with top founders, investors, and athletes turned entrepreneurs.

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