Allison Schmitt | 10-Time Olympic Medalist on Mental Health

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: Allison shares the profound impact her cousin’s tragic suicide had on her — it’s what fueled Allison’s passion for mental health. Allison talks about feeling different, fame, and experiencing isolation and depression after success at the Olympics. What made a difference for Allison: seeking therapy after a breakdown during a swimming meet. Alison emphasizes the importance of continuing the conversation about mental health. Allison credits her support system for understanding her heightened emotions and talks about her relationship with Michael Phelps, who has become like a brother to her — Allison Schmitt and Michael Phelps share a passion for mental health advocacy. More about Allison Schmitt: Allison Schmitt is a four-time Olympian and a ten-time Olympic medalist. She won five medals, including three gold, at the 2012 Summer Olympics. She won a gold medal in the 4×200 meter freestyle relay and a silver medal in the 4×100 m freestyle relay at the 2016 Summer Olympics. In total, she has won twenty-five medals in major international competitions. She was a four-time National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) national champion. She was named SwimSwam’s Swammy Award-winner for Female Swimmer of the Year in 2012. 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. Wrapping: Athlete Mindset is part of the KazSource Podcast Network Presented by SportsE Media: a digital sports media brand for entre