Interview Episode: Inside The Mind of Sports Psychiatrist, Dr. Britt

<p>There’s something super special about getting to interview someone you knew as a kid. Especially when they’ve grown up to absolutely crush it in this industry. For me, that’s Dr. Britt Gonsoulin, MD, MPH. </p> <p> </p> <p>Dr. Britt and I met playing basketball together on our high school team (I have the oversized jersey pic to prove it :). She went on to play D1 basketball while majoring in Kinesiology &amp; Exercise and Sports Sciences, then continued her education at Tulane University School of Medicine. There, she graduated AOA with a dual doctorate and Public Health masters degree in Health Systems Management. </p> <p> </p> <p>Dr. Britt has collected over 15 years of clinical experience as a Sports Psychiatrist and provides comprehensive in-person and tele-health care from her practice in Bainbridge Island, WA. </p> <p> </p> <p>To put it plainly, her professional resume is so freaking impressive. So much so that I did something I’ve never done before and invited my MCA students to join us for our interview! </p> <p> </p> <p>I love this episode because my MCA students got a chance to ask their own burning questions like:</p> <ul><li style="font-weight:400;">“How can we help an athlete filter against an outcome-focused parent or coach?”</li> <li style="font-weight:400;">“How you incorporate cognitive behavior therapy with clients of different ages?”</li> <li style="font-weight:400;">“How do you help kids who are afraid to be honest with their coach because of how it might affect their playing time?” </li> <li style="font-weight:400;">“What’s the difference between Sports Psychology and Sports Psychiatry?”</li> <li style="font-weight:400;">“When should you enlist the help of a Sports Psychiatrist?”</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p>Dr. Britt is so passionate about the psychiatric side of sports, and working alongside people like her is so vital to this industry expanding. </p> <p> </p> <p>Thank you Dr. Britt for letting us pick your brain! </p> <p> </p> <p>Follow Dr. Britt</p> <p>Website: <a href='http://www.bainbridg