Dec 26, 202538 min
Julie Shiller, MS, CSCS, CMPC Candidate, who is also pursuing her clinical licensure. She is an AthMindset® Mental Performance Practitioner and sport and performance therapist with Align Bay Area Sport Psychology. A...
About this Podcast:
This is the Athlete Mindset podcast. Presented and produced by SportsEpreneur. Part of the QuietLoud Studios Podcast Network.And this podcast is all about mental health in sports.This podcast series is a space for conversations with athletes, coaches, practitioners, and stakeholders in sports. And it’s where those individuals share their perspectives, experiences, and thoughts on mental health in sports. Hosted by Lisa Bonta Sumii, LCSW, CMPC - Mental Performance Coach at Bay FC and CEO & Founder of AthMindset®Eric Kasimov, Founder of KazSource and the creator of SportsEpreneur, is generously hosting the Athlete Mindset podcast on his platform as he deeply believes these conversations are essential and deserve to be prioritized.If you are looking to start a podcast or create original content, you have to talk with the team at SportsEpreneur. I work with them and I vouch for them. It’s that simple.About Lisa Bonta Sumii, LCSW, CMPCLisa is a mental health therapist with over
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What is Athlete Mindset about?
This is the Athlete Mindset podcast. Presented and produced by SportsEpreneur. Part of the QuietLoud Studios Podcast Network. And this podcast is all about mental health in sports. This podcast series is a space for conversations with athletes, coaches, practitioners, and stakeholders in sports. And it’s where those individuals share their perspectives, experiences, and thoughts on mental health in sports.
What has Athlete Mindset covered recently?
Recent episodes include "The Other 23 Hours: Athlete Identity, Body Confidence, and Building Healthy Sport Environments with Julie Shiller" (26 December 2025, 38 minutes), "Suicide Prevention, NIL Pressures, and the Future of Athlete Mental Health | Dr. Kweku Amoasi, PsyD, CMPC" (24 November 2025, 40 minutes), and "The Pressure Placed on Kids in Youth Sports" (31 July 2025, 28 minutes).
How often does Athlete Mindset publish?
Athlete Mindset publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 41 minutes across 107 episodes.
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Episode #106
Suicide Prevention, NIL Pressures, and the Future of Athlete Mental Health | Dr. Kweku Amoasi, PsyD, CMPC
Nov 24, 202540 minIn this episode of Athlete Mindset , host Lisa Bonta Sumii, LCSW, CMPC , sits down again with Dr. Kweku Amoasi, PsyD, CMPC — licensed psychologist, Certified Mental Performance Consultant®, USOPC psychological services...
Episode #88
The Pressure Placed on Kids in Youth Sports
Jul 31, 202528 minIn this episode of Athlete Mindset, we feature an appearance Lisa made on The Sports Backdrop podcast to discuss the mental health dynamics of youth sports, focusing on the pressures young athletes face. The Q&A style...
Episode #105
Beyond the Game: Mental Health in Elite Hoops
Jun 11, 202544 minIn this special panel episode of Athlete Mindset, host Lisa Bonta Sumii, LCSW, CMPC, is joined by four standout basketball players—Lucas Williamson, Maya Chandler, Aher Uguak, and Anaya Peoples—for a raw and thoughtful...
Jun 2, 202531 minIn this episode of Athlete Mindset, host Lisa Bonta Sumii, LCSW, CMPC, sits down with professional boxer Chris Billam-Smith. Known as "The Gentleman," Chris shares the mindset that’s guided his rise from late-blooming...
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May 9, 202546 minIn this episode of the Athlete Mindset podcast, host Lisa Bonta Sumii, LCSW, CMPC sits down with Lucas Williamson, a professional basketball player in the NBA G League. Lucas shares his challenging journey through two...
May 1, 202532 minIn this episode of the Athlete Mindset podcast, host Lisa Bonta Sumii, LCSW, CMPC welcomes Mariah Mazon, a professional softball player and aspiring sports psychology professional. Mariah shares her journey from a youth...
Episode #101
Unmasking Mental Health with Marcus Smith II
Apr 22, 202549 minWelcome to the Athlete Mindset podcast, hosted by Lisa Bonta Sumii, LCSW, CMPC. In this raw and heartfelt episode, Lisa sits down with Marcus Smith II, a former NFL first-round draft pick turned mental health advocate...
Apr 15, 202554 minWelcome to the Athlete Mindset podcast, hosted by Lisa Bonta Sumii, LCSW, CMPC. In this episode, Lisa sits down with Courtney Messina, MA, LPC-S, LCDC, a former Ole Miss soccer athlete, and Senior Director for...
Episode #99
The True Athlete Project Series: Coaching with Impact and Mindfulness with Reem Abdalazem
Mar 25, 202549 minWelcome to the Athlete Mindset podcast, hosted by Lisa Bonta Sumii, LCSW, CMPC. This is the third installment of our three-part series with The True Athlete Project. Lisa is joined by Reem Abdalazem, a two-time Olympian...
Episode #98
The True Athlete Project Series: Building a Compassionate World Through Sport with Sam Parfitt
Mar 12, 202525 minWelcome the Athlete Mindset podcast, hosted by Lisa Bonta Sumii, LCSW, CMPC. This is part two of our three-part series with The True Athlete Project. Lisa chats with Sam Parfitt, the CEO and founder of The True Athlete...
Feb 26, 202531 minIn this episode of the Athlete Mindset Podcast, host Lisa Bonta Sumii, LCSW, CMPC, speaks with Oz Marginean, former NCAA D1 athlete, professional basketball player, and Head of Community at The True Athlete Project...
Dec 16, 202434 minIn this episode of Athlete Mindset, host Lisa Bonta Sumii, LCSW, CMPC, sits down with Brady Howe, an applied performance coach, Certified Athletic Trainer, and Director of Sport Medicine at Grand Canyon University...
Dec 6, 202452 minIn this episode of Athlete Mindset, host Lisa Bonta Sumii, LCSW, CMPC, sits down with NFL veteran Dominique Easley. They discuss his journey from growing up in the projects of New York to becoming a first-round NFL...
Oct 17, 202445 minIn this episode of Athlete Mindset, host Lisa Bonta Sumii, LCSW, CMPC, sits down with Dr. Kweku Akyireefi Amoasi, Chief Wellness Officer for Blaquesmith Psychological Consultation and psychological services provider for...
Oct 10, 202456 minIn this episode of Athlete Mindset , host Lisa Bonta Sumii, LCSW, CMPC, welcomes Dr. Kensa Gunter, a licensed psychologist, certified mental performance consultant, and Director of NBA and WNBA Mind Health. Dr. Gunter...
Sep 20, 202432 minIn this powerful episode of Athlete Mindset, "Who You Are, Not What You Do," host Lisa Bonta Sumii, LCSW, CMPC, welcomes Kelsey O'Connor, a motivational speaker, former D1 student-athlete, and recent North Carolina...
Sep 6, 202434 minIn this episode of Athlete Mindset, host Lisa Bonta Sumii, LCSW, CMPC, shares space with Angela Lee Pucci, a retired professional MMA fighter, six-time MMA world champion, and founder of Fight Story. Angela opens up...
Episode #90
Empowering Women in Soccer with Grace Ahrens
Aug 27, 202437 minIn this episode of Athlete Mindset, host Lisa Bonta Sumii, LCSW, CMPC, shares space with Grace Ahrens, the executive director of Women in Soccer, a nonprofit organization dedicated to connecting women and...
Jun 18, 20241h 1mIn this episode of Athlete Mindset, Lisa Bonta Sumii sits down with soccer legend Brandi Chastain to explore her journey from youth soccer to international stardom. Brandi discusses the pivotal moments in her career...
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Lisa Bonta Sumii
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Mental Health Therapist, and Mental Sport Performance Coach, Athlete Mindset
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Chris Billam-Smith
former WBO cruiserweight champion
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Dr. Kensa Gunter
Licensed Psychologist and Certified Mental Performance Consultant, Association for Applied Sport Psychology
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Kelsey O'Connor
Former Division 1 Softball Player and Motivational Speaker, Life Beyond Labels
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