Ensuring active NFL players have the resources and support they need for their mental health. Dr. Amber Cargill, PsyD is the Director of Player Wellness for the NFLPA and she is the featured guest in this AthMindset episode on SportsEpreneur. In this AthMindset episode, Lisa Bonta Sumii, LCSW, CSW, shares space with Dr. Cargill to discuss her role with the NFLPA, NFL players’ mental health, and the supporting of athletes and their families. Amber Cargill, PsyD as described on the NFL website: “D...
Jan 14, 2022•37 min•Ep. 13
Learning about sleep has never been more fun than this! In this AthMindset episode, Lisa Bonta Sumii, LCSW, CSW, shares space with Dr. Chris Winter, internationally recognized expert on sleep and the author of “The Sleep Solution” and “The Rested Child”. Dr. Chris Winter as described on the American Sleep Association (ASA) website: Dr. Christopher Winter has practiced sleep medicine and neurology in Charlottesville, Virginia since 2004, but has been involved with sleep medicine and sleep researc...
Jan 12, 2022•48 min•Ep. 12
Hard work and education are everything to this world-class sprinter, Curtis Mitchell. In this AthMindset episode, Lisa Bonta Sumii, LCSW, CSW, shares space with Curtis Mitchell. This man is the 2014 USA 200 meter Champion! The 2013 USA 200 meter silver Medalist. And the 2013 USA World Championship Bronze Medalist! His personal record is 19.97. How does Curtis Mitchell go from multi-sport high school athlete to no scholarship offers to a race against Usain Bolt? How about: Finding opportunity in ...
Jan 06, 2022•45 min•Ep. 11
Recovery begins when there are four zeros on the clock. In this AthMindset episode, Lisa Bonta Sumii, LCSW, CSW, shares space with former Los Angeles Lakers strength and conditioning coach, Marco Nunez. Marco as he describes himself on LinkedIn: Performance Athletic Trainer | Sports Medicine Specialist | Sports Rehab Therapist | Sports Scientist | MS FMS SFMA FCS | Over 20 years of experience working in professional sports. Experienced Head Athletic Trainer with a demonstrated history of working...
Jan 04, 2022•45 min•Ep. 10
Creating a platform for people who will be able to speak more. And taking responsibility for the community. That’s a bit of what Dr. Aletha Cherry, PhD is making happen as a change agent. In this AthMindset episode, Lisa Bonta Sumii, LCSW, CSW, shares space with Aletha R. Cherry, PhD, to discuss anxiety, depression, therapy, coping through sports, Morehouse College, Polo, creating a platform for people to speak more, and being the change agent. As Dr. Aletha Cherry says about herself: My father ...
Dec 28, 2021•52 min•Ep. 9
Focused on sport social work with Dr. Stacy Kratz. In this AthMindset episode, Lisa Bonta Sumii, LCSW, CSW, shares space with the positive, compassionate, and enthusiastic personality on the cutting edge of psychotherapy, and designing and implementing startling personal, social, and corporate strategy for good, especially in the sport and social work arena, Dr. Stacy E. Kratz, Ph.D., LCSW, CAP. Dr. Stacy Kratz as she describes herself: Intrepid social strategist. Wants to change everything. Now...
Dec 22, 2021•53 min•Ep. 8
Don’t run from the truth. Examine yourself. Understand how to play the game within the game. Reggie Walker, ex-NFL LB & Captain shares space with Lisa Bonta Sumii, LCSW, CSW, the host of the AthMindset podcast series on SportsEpreneur. Reggie Walker is a mental, physical, and sexual abuse survivor and survivor advocate. He is a TEDx Speaker | Board Member of 1in6.org . Reggie is an entrepreneur and the author of the book, “The Game Within The Game”. Reggie and Lisa discuss: Transitioning out...
Dec 17, 2021•43 min•Ep. 7
Find your pitch. Your voice. Use it. Speak Up. Footballer, Alexis Catt shows us how. In this AthMindset episode, Lisa Bonta Sumii, LCSW, CSW, shares space with Alexis Catt. Alexis as she describes herself on her LinkedIn page: on the pitch: midfielder for Memphis Americans of the NISL (and a graduate of Purdue University) off the pitch: I read the game and assist the unsung heroes in the footballing world in sharing their stories via written word, photography, and video by traveling, studying, a...
Dec 10, 2021•48 min•Ep. 6
A personal biochemistry wizard for the world’s best athletes. That’s Ashley Besecker. An innovator in the nutrition space. She even coined her specialty, Functional Performance Nutrition. What does all that mean? Well, this podcast episode featuring a conversation between Lisa Bonta Sumii and Ashley Besecker gets into just that. And two of her clients will explain what Ashley does from their perspectives: Megan Rapinoe and Sue Bird. As Megan Rapinoe says, “She’s Amazing! Ok so she does this real...
Dec 06, 2021•40 min•Ep. 5
In this AthMindset episode, former Cal Berkeley Bears softball player gives her perspectives on black representation and visibility in softball. Lisa Bonta Sumii, LCSW, CSW, shares space with this incredible young woman, Zoe Conley. Zoe is a former softball player (Pitcher) for the University of California, Berkeley. As Zoe describes her time in softball, “I was one of the only black girls in the circle.” It would be impossible to comprehend how a young black woman deals with this. We’re thankfu...
Dec 02, 2021•41 min•Ep. 4
In this AthMindset episode, Lisa Bonta Sumii, LCSW, CSW, shares space with DeVante DuBose. DeVante is a soccer player for the Richmond Kickers of the USL. He is from Oakland, California, and before joining the Kickers, he was the first-ever signing for the Oakland Roots Soccer Club. As you’ll quickly realize though, DeVante is way more than a soccer player. He is a deep thinker, a positive influence, and a privilege to know. Right before this recording started, DeVante was asked, “how are you do...
Nov 23, 2021•46 min•Ep. 3
In this AthMindset episode, Lisa Bonta Sumii, LCSW, CSW, shares space with Nana Attakora. Nana is a Canadian former soccer player. He was most recently a team captain for the Oakland Roots of the USL Championship before retiring to become the assistant manager for the Roots where he currently holds that position. Nana also played many years in the MLS, playing for DC United, Toronto FC, and the San Jose Earthquakes. Nana grew up in Toronto, Canada. His parents are from Ghana. Nana played for man...
Nov 09, 2021•36 min•Ep. 2
In this first of the AthMindset Podcast Series, Lisa Bonta Sumii, LCSW, CSW, chats with Betsy Cutler, M.Ed, President and CEO of Cutler Wellness Programs, LLC. Betsy and her team focus on athlete and student mental health programs for those in professional, college, and high school athletics. Lisa Bonta Sumii and Betsy Cutler talk about supporting athletes at all levels, seeing athletes as humans first, and serving the NAIA and JUCO colleges. This is the AthMindset Series on SportsEpreneur. And ...
Nov 02, 2021•45 min•Ep. 1
