In this episode of Athlete Mindset, Lisa shares space with Dr. Brook Choulet, a renowned concierge psychiatrist specializing in sports psychiatry. With a passionate commitment to enhancing the mental health and performance of athletes and high achievers, Dr. Choulet shares her unique approach to psychiatry, her journey into the specialized field of sports psychiatry, and valuable advice for athletes navigating mental health challenges.

This is the Athlete Mindset podcast. And it’s all about mental health in sports. Presented and produced as part of the podcast network by SportsE Media.

Key Points Discussed:

• An introduction to Dr. Choulet’s extensive experience in psychiatry, including her roles with the NBA and WNBA, and her focus on performance psychiatry for athletes and professionals
• Dr. Brook Choulet clarifies common misconceptions about psychiatry and discusses the critical difference between psychotherapy and psychiatry in treating athletes.
• The importance of teamwork between psychotherapists and psychiatrists in providing comprehensive care for athletes, including how they can complement each other’s work.
• Addressing athletes' fears about medication, dependency, and side effects, and the importance of personalized care and monitoring.
• Dr. Choulet outlines her concierge psychiatry model, emphasizing accessibility and tailored care without the constraints of traditional psychiatric services.
• Founding the American Board of Sports and Performance Psychiatry: The motivation behind establishing a standardized certification for sports psychiatrists to ensure athletes have access to specialized, ethical care.
• Brook shares her entrepreneurial journey in psychiatry, highlighting the challenges and rewards of starting her practice and her vision for providing exceptional patient-centered care.
• The significance of maintaining a healthy balance between professional and personal life for mental health professionals and their ability to effectively care for athletes.

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About Dr. Brook Choulet:

Meet Dr. Brook Choulet, The Performance Psychiatrist -- renowned for her exceptional concierge psychiatry services tailored to high-achievers in demanding roles, including professionals, elite athletes, and artists. Dr. Choulet is dedicated to enhancing mental health and optimizing performance through personalized care. Her unique approach includes in-home and on-site visits, ensuring utmost discretion and convenience for her patients.

With specialized training in sports psychiatry, Dr. Choulet has served notable roles with the NBA's Phoenix Suns and WNBA's Phoenix Mercury, earning her recognition as a trusted mental health clinician. Her commitment to excellence has been acknowledged with awards such as Best Psychiatrist by AZ Foothills Magazine and Top Doc in Psychiatry by Phoenix Magazine.

Dr. Choulet's mission is to help her patients excel in all life areas by providing direct, accessible, and evidence-based care tailored to each individual's needs.

Connect with host, guest, and podcast production team:

• Lisa Bonta Sumii: LinkedIn | Instagram | website
• Dr. Brook Choulet: LinkedIn | website
• SportsE Media: LinkedIn | X

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Music credit:

• Beat Provided By freebeats.io | Produced By White Hot