The Sports Backdrop Podcast | Sports Science, Bullying, Sleep with Dr. Erik Korem

07/24/23 • 39 min

Athlete Mindset

This is a special episode from the flagship show on SportsEpreneur: “The Sports Backdrop”

Sports got us together in the first place, but in this podcast, sports are the backdrop for way bigger conversations!

This is a conversation on the simplification of sports science, a story on bullying, and sleep.

You can find “The Sports Backdrop” on your podcast player of choice.

In this episode, sports scientist Dr. Erik Korem joins The Sports Backdrop. With his extensive background in collegiate football, the NFL, and as the founder of AIM7, Dr. Korem offers practical, scientifically grounded tips for everyday wellness improvement.

Topics discussed in The Sports Backdrop Podcast | Sports Science, Bullying, Sleep with Dr. Erik Korem:

College football at Texas A&M and adapting to a coaching change.
Overcoming challenges in his college career with the “chopping wood” mentality.
Personal encounter with bullying and its life-long impact.
The power of enforcing your will to achieve goals.
Making sense of the vast world of biohacking.
Easy, everyday steps to improve physical fitness.
The pros and cons of wearable tech.
Importance of taking breaks for overall wellbeing.
Why he creates, appears on, and shares podcast content.
Simple tips for better sleep.

Wrapping up:

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Previous Episode

Fantastic Negrito | Oakland “Roots Radio”

In this Roots Radio episode, co-hosts Lisa Bonta Sumii and Richie Nuñez feature singer/songwriter, Fantastic Negrito.

Fantastic Negrito takes you on a journey, portraying a narrative of triumph over adversity. His journey is a representation of a musician from Oakland who experienced the zenith of securing a million-dollar record contract, plummeted into the abyss after a life-threatening car accident that resulted in a coma, and is now witnessing a resurgence that has brought him from the alleys of Oakland to international fame.

This man’s life story is as compelling as his music because his experiences shape his sound. The music, inspired by a life full of trials, is an expression of black roots music, woven with elements of slide guitar, drums, and piano. The tunes convey an atmosphere of urgency, desperation, and tension.

Negrito earned nationwide recognition when he clinched the first NPR Tiny Desk contest in 2015. He followed up this success with Grammy wins for all three of his albums: The Last Days of Oakland (2017), Please Don’t Be Dead (2019), and Have You Lost Your Mind Yet? (2021). The most recent album includes collaborations with fellow Tiny Desk winner Tank (Tank and the Bangas) and the Bay Area icon E-40.

Negrito’s journey has been full of exciting turns in recent years. His independent record label, Storefront Records in West Oakland, launched his two newest projects. White Jesus Black Problems (2022) and Grandfather Courage (2023) explore the forbidden love story of his ancestors — a white Scottish indentured servant and an enslaved African man on a Virginia tobacco plantation in the 1750s. White Jesus Black Problems is accompanied by a 42-minute video available for viewing on YouTube.

Additionally, Negrito has initiated The Storefront Market, an outdoor community market located at Storefront Records. The tenth iteration of this market recently partnered with Thrive City at The Chase Center, home to The Golden State Warriors in San Francisco. This partnership offered a platform for various Bay Area artists and vendors to showcase their work in the city.

Lisa Bonta Sumii, LCSW, CSW | Athlete Mindset podcast host:

Lisa is a psychotherapist and mental performance consultant to high-performing athletes at the youth, collegiate, Olympic-hopeful, and professional levels. She is the first-ever Mental Health & Performance Coach for the Oakland Roots SC, a men’s professional soccer team, in the USL. Lisa is the Founder & CEO of AthMindset, a diverse team of licensed mental health clinicians and mental performance consultants, who serve alongside her.

Fantastic Negrito: Wikipedia | Twitter | Instagram | Spotify | YouTube

Wrapping up:

Athlete Mindset is part of the KazSource Podcast Network
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Next Episode

Between Two Worlds Podcast | The Filipino-American Experience in Sports

In this special episode of Athlete Mindset, host Lisa Bonta Sumii was featured on the Between Two Worlds podcast, hosted by Megan Reyes. Megan is a sports industry influencer, on-camera host, content creator, and a leading voice for social justice, diversity and inclusion, and mental health in sports.

In this riveting conversation originally aired on Between Two Worlds, Lisa joins other notable Filipino-American figures in the sports industry, including Bianca Verar, Alex Monis, and Camille Wilson. Together, they explore the Filipino-American experience in sports and discuss their connections to their heritage through the lens of soccer.

This episode is rich with insights and stories, giving listeners a unique look into their journeys and the intersection of culture, identity, and sports. Listen in as they discuss the importance of mental health, the challenges and rewards of their careers, and the role of soccer in shaping their experiences.

Lisa’s niece, Reina Bonta, who is currently representing the Philippine Women’s National Team at the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023, is featured in this episode.

“To see Reina on the world’s stage, writing her own history, our family’s history, our country’s history brings me to tears with pride” – Lisa

Other Featured Guests in “Between Two Worlds Podcast | The Filipino-American Experience in Sports”

Bianca Verar – Brand Marketing Manager at Houston Dash (NWSL)
Alex Monis – Professional Soccer Player at Chicago Fire (MLS)
Camille Wilson – Former Philippines Women’s National Team Midfielder
Lisa Bonta-Sumii – Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Mental Health Therapist, and Mental Sport Performance Coach at Oakland Roots SC (USL Championship)

Note: This episode was originally aired on the Between Two Worlds podcast. For more fascinating conversations like this one, follow Between Two Worlds hosted by Megan Reyes, a prominent content creator and athlete advocate.

Wrapping up:

Athlete Mindset is part of the KazSource Podcast Network
Presented by SportsEpreneur: a digital sports media brand for entrepreneurs engaged in sports
content brings people together: KazCM

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