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Latest Episodes

Lisa Bonta Sumii on the Importance of Therapy
February 27, 2024

An Athlete Mindset special episode featuring Lisa Bonta Summis thoughts on the importance of therapy. In this episode, Lisa Bonta Sumii discusses the following topics: The importance of seeking out a

Audible Style | The Moment Matters: Embracing the Now in Sports
February 05, 2024

This is an audible-style blog post on embracing the now in sports on the SportsE Media platform. The original article is titled Championship or Bust. And it focuses on why the moment matters. Expl

Athlete Mindset | Danita Johnson, D.C. United, President of Business Operations
February 02, 2024

In this empowering episode of Athlete Mindset, were honored to host Danita Johnson, a trailblazer in the world of sports. As the President of Business Operations for D.C. United, Danita brings a weal

Audible Style | Amazon Prime Regional Sports Streaming
January 31, 2024

This is an audible-style blog post on Amazon Prime regional sports streaming on the SportsE Media platform. The original article is titled Amazon Prime Saves Bally Sports and Sports Fans Everywhere

Saviors & Sports | When Your Team Loses
December 05, 2023

Saviors & Sports a mashup of sorts! A special edition of The Sports Backdrop brings you the ridiculous yet super-insightful sports segments from the latest Saviors of the Metaverse podcast. This is a

Duke University’s Approach to Athlete Mental Health with Dr. Aaron Goodson
October 23, 2023

Meet Duke Universitys Dr. Aaron Goodson, the driving force behind Duke Universitys Mental Health and Performance Department. In this episode of Athlete Mindset, we explore the vital significance of

Bringing Lived Experience to Clinical Work with Derek Bylsma
October 19, 2023

This episode features Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and Executive Director of Millennium Counseling Center, Derek Bylsma. This episode is about bringing lived experience to clinical work, s

Colin Jonov | NFL Was Just the Start
October 03, 2023

Many see the NFL as the peak, but for Colin Jonov that was just the beginning. We talk all things mental fortitude in this episode of Athlete Mindset. In this episode: Getting cut from the Buffalo Bi

Michelle Colson | Footballer and Beyond
September 28, 2023

Michelle Colson, a professional footballer, reflects on her journey to becoming the player she is today and explores her personal growth beyond the football field. In this episode: Michelle Colson rec

Allison Schmitt | 10-Time Olympic Medalist on Mental Health
September 12, 2023

Allison Schmitt, a professional swimmer and 10-time Olympic medalist shares her journey in swimming, her experiences at the Olympics, and her passion for sports and mental health. In this episode: All