{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"SportsEpreneur","title":"Athlete Mindset | NBA and WNBA Mind Health with Dr. Kensa Gunter","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/1f819a8d\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3371,"description":"\nIn 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 opens up about her journey in sports psychology, the evolution of mental health in professional sports, and her mission to promote well-being for athletes, teams, and coaches. Together, they explore the power of resilience, leadership, and culture change in sports psychology, and discuss how mental health and performance are interwoven in today’s sports landscape.\nDr. Gunter highlights how the NBA & WNBA Mind Health program is working to shift the conversation around mental health from stigmatization to normalization, ensuring that athletes are supported holistically on and off the court. She also shares insights into injury recovery, mental resilience, and the critical role of leadership in fostering a culture of well-being within teams.\nKey Takeaways from Dr. Kensa Gunter:\n\nDr. Gunter is the Director of NBA & WNBA Mind Health, which supports athletes’ mental health and performance.\nHow resilience and mental performance contribute to athletic excellence.\nThe connection between mental and physical health in injury recovery and performance.\nThe evolving landscape of mental health awareness in professional sports.\nThe power of leadership in driving culture change and prioritizing athlete well-being.\nPractical mental performance tools like visualization and self-talk to enhance focus and resilience.\n\nResources Mentioned:\n\nNBA & WNBA Mind Health | Program Website\n988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline\nCrisis Text Line\n\nCredits: Athlete Mindset is part of the SportsE Media platform.\nProduced by KazCM and featured on the QuietLoud Studios podcast network.\nSupport the Athlete Mindset Community\nClick Here to contribute to the Athlete Mindset Community.\nBy supporting the Athlete Mindset community, you will contribute directly to the mental health of athletes. With...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/xnVD5lo-InuYCbkJy3t8DMot3yiB7IaPdbxc-_U877w/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9mYjQ3/ZWU3NzBiYjAwZWQ3/NGI3MTAyNjY3NDQz/YTc3My5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}