Overcoming Adversity: Lucas Williamson’s Journey Through Injury and Faith

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Athlete Mindset

SportsE Media | hosted by Lisa Bonta Sumii, LCSW, CMPC

104 episodes

3 months ago

This is the Athlete Mindset podcast. Presented and produced by SportsEpreneur. Part of the QuietLoud Studios Podcast Network. And this podcast is all about mental health in sports. This podcast series is a space for conversations with athletes, coaches, practitioners, and stakeholders in sports. And it’s where those individuals share their perspectives, experiences, and thoughts on mental health in sports. Hosted by Lisa Bonta Sumii, LCSW, CMPC Eric Kasimov, Founder of KazSource and the creator of SportsE Media, is generously hosting the Athlete Mindset podcast on his platform as he deeply believes these conversations are essential and deserve to be prioritized. If you are looking to start a podcast or create original content, you have to talk with the team at SportsE Media. I work with them and I vouch for them. It’s that simple. About Lisa Bonta Sumii, LCSW, CMPC Lisa is a mental health therapist with over 21 years of clinical experience, licensed in both CA and NV. She is a private practice clinician and the CEO and Founder of AthMindset, LLC. Lisa supports the elite athlete to achieve optimal mental health and peak mental sport performance. She works with adolescent sport teams, collegiate student-athletes, Olympians/Olympic hopefuls, as well as professional athletes and teams. Lisa is the first-ever Mental Health & Sport Performance Specialist for the Oakland Roots Sports Club. The Roots are a men’s professional soccer team and purpose-driven club. Seeing the elite athlete as a multidimensional human, navigating various roles and identities, is integral to Lisa’s approach. Focusing on the role that interpersonal trauma, culture, race, gender, and sexual orientation play as the athlete navigates life on and off the field, is at the center of her work. Lisa is listed in the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee’s Mental Health Registry and the National Football League Player Association’s Clinician Directory. Lisa is often an invited podcast guest and conference speaker. Besides hosting the Athlete Mindset podcast on the SportsE+ podcast platform. She spoke at TEDxWilmington on the intersection of race, mental health, and sport. She has been featured in Time Magazine, Teen Vogue, BBC World News, and Women’s Health Magazine. AthMindset, LLC, supports the mental health of the elite athlete and their ecosystem. This includes serving the spouses/partners, family members, coaches, teams, referees/umpires, agents, and athletic trainers, with clinical services and sport performance consultation. To get more content like this check out https://sportsepreneur.com and https://quietloudstudios.com/

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Overcoming Adversity: Lucas Williamson’s Journey Through Injury and Faith

Athlete Mindset

46 minutes

6 months ago

Overcoming Adversity: Lucas Williamson’s Journey Through Injury and Faith

In this episode of the Athlete Mindset podcast, host Lisa Bonta Sumii, LCSW, CMPC sits down with Lucas Williamson, a professional basketball player in the NBA G League. Lucas shares his challenging journey through two season-ending injuries, discussing the mental and emotional toll they’ve taken and how he’s worked to find joy amidst adversity. From journaling and therapy to leaning on his faith and community, Lucas offers valuable insights into maintaining mental health and resilience. His story is a powerful reminder of the importance of vulnerability, gratitude, and connection in navigating life’s toughest moments.

Lucas also opens up about his spiritual journey, including his decision to fast during Ramadan to reconnect with God, and how his faith has been a cornerstone in his recovery process. This episode is a must-listen for athletes and anyone facing setbacks, offering practical strategies and heartfelt wisdom for overcoming challenges and rediscovering purpose.

Key Takeaways from "Overcoming Adversity: Lucas Williamson’s Journey Through Injury and Faith"

Intentional Mental Health Practices: Lucas emphasizes journaling, therapy, and social support as critical tools for protecting mental health during tough times.
Faith as a Pillar: His Christian faith and spiritual practices, including fasting during Ramadan, have helped him find meaning and resilience through adversity.
Therapy for Athletes: Lucas encourages young athletes, particularly Black male athletes, to try therapy, addressing concerns about confidentiality and stigma.
Gratitude’s Impact: Expressing gratitude boosts joy, optimism, and confidence while reducing anxiety, benefiting both the individual and those around them.
Community Connection: Building and leaning on a supportive community is essential for mental health and survival, especially during periods of grief or loss.
Process Over Outcome: Lucas highlights the importance of valuing the journey and daily blessings over fixating on end goals like career milestones.
Learning from Adversity: Reflecting on past challenges, Lucas shares how his second injury taught him to be more outward, vulnerable, and connected, contrasting with his inward approach the first time.

More about Lucas Williamson:

Lucas Williamson is a professional basketball player currently competing in the NBA G League. Before turning pro, he attended Loyola University Chicago where he was a member of Loyola’s legendary runs, including a sweet 16 and a final four. He was also named 2x defensive player of the year and won tournament MVP in his final season at loyola. Unfortunately his pro career is off to a rocky start as he’s suffered 2 season ending injuries in his 3 year pro career. As he continues to get healthy to return to basketball he has been sharing his experience and trying to find the joy in his own personal journey in hopes to relate and inspire other athletes that may go through similar experiences.

Credits: Athlete Mindset is part of the SportsE Media platform.
Produced by KazCM and featured on the QuietLoud Studios podcast network.

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