In this episode, Dr. Topaz keeps the conversation connected to sports as she chats with another esteemed Soror of Delta Sigma Theta. Listen as she talks with Dr. Kensa Gunter, a licensed psychologist and Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC). Through her Atlanta based private practice she provides counseling and consultation services to individuals, teams, and organizations. Dr. Gunter also serves as the Director of NBA and WNBA Mind Health, the league’s mental health, wellness, and performance program. Dr. Gunter grounds us with the reminder that our mental health is our ability to function effectively in our lives, mentally and emotionally. The state of our mental wellness is reflected in the health (or lack thereof) of our thoughts, feelings, and relationships. This is no different for athletes. So often with athletes we focus only on their athleticism and physical health. For those of us who support athletes, let’s encourage their accomplishments that are not sports related. We should speak life into our student athletes, win or lose.

Let’s establish an interconnected community that is committed to creating strong minds and soft lives for our athletes! Listening to this podcast is an investment in yourself. And when you are better, we are all better.

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