Mindset Coach Academy Podcast

 There’s something super special about getting to interview someone you knew as a kid. Especially when they’ve grown up to absolutely crush it in this industry. For me, that’s Dr. Britt Gonsoulin, MD, MPH. 

Dr. Britt and I met playing basketball together on our high school team (I have the oversized jersey pic to prove it :). She went on to play D1 basketball while majoring in Kinesiology & Exercise and Sports Sciences, then continued her education at Tulane University School of Medicine. There, she graduated AOA with a dual doctorate and Public Health masters degree in Health Systems Management. 

Dr. Britt has collected over 15 years of clinical experience as a Sports Psychiatrist and provides comprehensive in-person and tele-health care from her practice in Bainbridge Island, WA. 

To put it plainly, her professional resume is so freaking impressive. So much so that I did something I’ve never done before and invited my MCA students to join us for our interview! 

I love this episode because my MCA students got a chance to ask their own burning questions like:

Dr. Britt is so passionate about the psychiatric side of sports, and working alongside people like her is so vital to this industry expanding. 

Thank you Dr. Britt for letting us pick your brain! 

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Website: www.bainbridgementalhealth.com 

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Here’s a glance at the episode…

[4:50] Lindsey and Dr. Britt have known eachother since they were teenagers playing basketball together. Dr. Britt explains the difference between Sport Psychiatry and Sport Psychology.

[9:20] When should you enlist the help of a Sport Psychiatrist? When should clients be referred to one during coaching? 

[13:32] Since the pandemic, there’s been more public dialogue about mental health, and mental health issues appear to be more prevalent. Dr. Britt weighs in. 

[19:30] Dr. Britt shares what exactly led her to her career in Sport Psychiatry.

[21:20] Performance anxiety is consistent across industries, Dr. Britt shares how she breaks apart, analyzes, and treats athletes with performance anxiety. 

[26:30] Ken asks Dr. Britt the question, “Do you incorporate cognitive behavior therapy with clients? How do you use it with different age groups?” and “How do you help kids who are afraid of what their coach might think and how that might affect their playing time?” 

[30:51] Dr. Britt shares an acronym, “S.E.T”, to illustrate the framework of how to build a healthy coach/athlete relationship early on. Lindsey asks her for some case study examples of her practice. 

[36:27] Lindsey asks Dr. Britt to explain how her experience as a D1 athlete informs her work as a Sport Psychiatrist. 

[38:00] Pete asks, “What can we do to help young athletes overcome the amount of stress that’s put on them?” Dr Britt talks about how she coaches her 10 year old kid to keep what really matters in perspective (Hint: The Harlem Globetrotters might help)

[44:25] Dr. Britt argues that the tough environment of sports can actually be a tool to help young athletes develop emotional resilience and emotional intelligence sooner. 

[45:04] Lyne asks, “What is the impact of injuries to athletes and their mindset?”. Dr. Britt explains how the body and mind’s response to physical trauma is widely varied and unpredictable. The group discusses the importance of mental health resources for injured players. 

[50:22] Krista asks, “How can we help an athlete filter against an outcome-focused parent or coach?” Dr. Britt advocates for helping athletes create their own mission statement around their sport. 

[52:15] Lindsey wraps up the episode by asking Dr. Britt a few rapid-fire questions. Dr. Britt shares some life highlights, from enjoying the baby fawn in her backyard, to eating chocolate, starting a blog, creating a morning ritual, and returning to her love of photography. 

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Part of being an entrepreneur is knowing that there is an ever-growing list of things to do. And it's easy to get sort of lost in it. We feel super overwhelmed, spend entire days working (without really getting anything done) and end up moving a hundred things an inch.


It's time to clear the clutter and commit to one thing.


In today’s Mental Monday, I’m telling you why “Simplify and Focus” is my coaching mantra this year and the key to making a real difference in your mindset coaching business.

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“I love Lindsey’s straight forward, realistic approach to motivation and living your best life.”

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Part of being an entrepreneur is knowing that there is an ever growing list of things to do. And it's easy to get sort of lost in it. We feel super overwhelmed, spend entire days working (without really getting anything done) and end up moving a hundred things an inch.

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As athletes, it’s so easy to get into patterns of doing what has always worked when we want to de-stress.

For example, lots of us turn to exercise when we’re feeling stressed. (Sound familiar?)

On today's Mental Monday episode of The Mindset Coach Academy, I want to encourage you to try something new. Something that forces you to be present but affects your nervous system in a different way than you're used to.

💡 What can you do today that will force you to be present?

Enjoy today’s Mental Monday and be sure to follow me on Instagram @lindseypositiveperform for more mindset work: https://www.instagram.com/lindseypositiveperform/ 

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For more on this topic, read our blog: 4 Myths About Athletes, Rest, and Creativity : positiveperformancetraining.com/blog/athlete-rest-creativity 

If you are ready to step into your purpose as a Positive Performance Certified Mindset Coach, Our fall cohort opens in October. Join our waitlist for updates: https://www.positiveperformancetraining.com/MCACertification 

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As athletes, it’s so easy to get into patterns of doing what has always worked when we want to de-stress.

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Today, I’m talking about The Mindset Coach Academy Certification. This episode is for anyone who is curious about what it’s really like to join The MCA Certification. I’m answering questions like:

I created this certification to equip people who are passionate about mindset coaching with the tools they need to start a fulfilling, profitable, business with real impact and results. 

To help people like you bring mindset coaching into the world so that you can teach others the mental skills we all need to achieve our biggest goals, in and out of sports.

If you follow me, you might know all of this already.

But something I haven’t talked a lot about is what it’s really like to be a student in The MCA Certification. 

From the application process (and why we have one), to the very real benefits of joining a community of aspiring mindset coaches, and the practicalities of how we equip you to work with teams long after graduation, I’ll lay it all on the table.

I believe wholeheartedly in our certification. I have years of evidence to support that the MCA Certification takes people to a place where they can work with clients, build a profitable business, get results, and create value in the world. 

I hope this episode gives you clarity about whether or not The MCA Certification is right for you. 

Our next MCA Certification course starts in October. I hope to see you there!

-Lindsey

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In The Mindset Coach Academy, we’re practicing saying yes to something that scares you.

Some students are speaking on stage, doing a daily cold plunge (like me!), having a tough conversation with a loved one,  trying a new hobby, or joining a dating app. You get the idea.

Beyond the obvious, saying ‘yes’ to something that you wouldn’t normally do has this awesome ripple effect. It breaks the ‘no’ habit and rewires your brain in a way that is so incredibly healthy long-term.

Listen to the episode to learn what I did just this week to break the ‘no’ habit.

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If you are ready to step into your purpose as a Positive Performance Certified Mindset Coach, Our fall cohort opens in October. Join our waitlist for updates: https://www.positiveperformancetraining.com/MCACertification 

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In The Mindset Coach Academy, we’re practicing saying yes to something that scares you.

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If you follow me on any of my platforms, you know that I’ve been struggling lately. And even though I’m a mindset coach, sometimes my normal daily habits don’t fully cut it and I need a little extra help. And for me, this means, ‘pulling the thread of joy’

In today’s episode, I’ll tell you why this is important and how one small choice has brought me small moments of joy throughout my day. 

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For more on this topic, read our blog, "The Lifelong Pursuit of Joy in Sports" positiveperformancetraining.com/blog/the-lifelong-pursuit-of-cultivating-joy-in-sports 

If you are ready to step into your purpose as a Positive Performance Certified Mindset Coach, Our fall cohort opens in October. Join our waitlist for updates: https://www.positiveperformancetraining.com/MCACertification 

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"Everyone needs mindset coaching!"

I believe this and maybe you do too.

But this belief can lead to thoughts like:
- Why don't people understand that they need this?
- Why isn't there a line out the door for my services?
- It's my responsibility to share mental training with everyone
- I need to give mental training away for free!

Today on The Mindset Coach Academy Podcast, I'm talking about the not-so-great side of being truly passionate about mental training.

If you've found yourself thinking any of these thoughts, or feeling frustrated at the people around you, this one's for you.

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How to Become a Mental Performance Coach: Our latest and greatest FREE ultra-simple guide will show you how YOU can make mindset coaching your full-time career or part-time hustle. (Even without your PhD!). Take the first step to becoming the mindset coach you've been dreaming of: https://www.positiveperformancetraining.com/guide 

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