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Brook Choulet, MD: The Performance Psychiatrist

Brook Choulet, M.D. is a board-certified concierge psychiatrist specializing in sports & performance.

10/10/2025

One of the most important conversations I have with high performers is around identity.

When your self-worth becomes tied to how much you make, it’s easy to fall into constant comparison. This can be true for athletes, executives, and anyone operating in a high-performance space.

That’s why I ask my patients to pause and reflect:
- How do you define your value?
- Who are you beyond your job or sport?

The goal is to build an identity rooted in something more stable than a title or paycheck.

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10/09/2025

Why should you care about having a morning routine?

A consistent and structured start to the morning sets the tone for clarity throughout the day.

You may be thinking that you can’t maintain structure if you have small kids. With intention, you can add some structure to your mornings to help you feel grounded as you start your day.

Here are 3 small steps to consider implementing:

💡 Hydrate before caffeine to support energy and focus.
💡 Take three minutes for quiet breathing or journaling before checking your phone.
💡 Identify one key priority to anchor your day.

Small, intentional habits in the morning build the foundation for high performance later throughout the day.

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◻️ Brook Choulet, M.D. | The Performance Psychiatrist®
◻️ Choulet Performance Psychiatry® | The Premier Destination for Mental Excellence
◻️ (480) 612-8985
◻️ drc@chouletperformance.com

10/06/2025

I was so excited when the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine reached out to me to speak to sports medicine fellows across the country. I’m looking forward to presenting for AMSSM’s National Fellow Online Lecture Series on October 15.

In this session, Beyond the Physical: Elevating Mental Health and Performance in Sports Medicine, I’ll share strategies for integrating mental health into sports medicine to optimize performance and resilience.

The fact that sports medicine physicians are wanting to learn more about the mental health and performance side of the game is a great step in treating athletes as a whole being, rather than just evaluating their physical skill.

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10/01/2025

🏈 This fall, I’m honored to help lead a first-of-its-kind initiative in the NFL. Join me for three consecutive Sundays as I travel from LA to DC to Phoenix for three powerful game-day events focused on destigmatizing mental health and sparking real conversation.

Each event features pre-game panels with athletes, experts, and advocates. We’ll explore the mental side of performance, resilience, and well-being, from the pros to the next generation.

🎟️ Join us:

📍 Nov 23 | Los Angeles Rams
“Raise Awareness for Mental Health Game” at SoFi Stadium
Panel hosted in collaboration with AFSP, APA Foundation & The Hidden Opponent.

📍 Nov 30 | Washington Commanders
Theme: Prioritizing Mental Health in Youth & Youth Sports
Featuring a fireside chat with former player Marcus Smith and youth-focused community panel.

📍 Dec 7 | Arizona Cardinals
“Raise Awareness for Mental Health Game” at State Farm Stadium
Pre-game panel hosted by the American Board of Sports & Performance Psychiatry, MCMS Foundation & APA Foundation.

It’s important to continue addressing that mental health is a core ingredient to high-performance, not just an afterthought.

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09/29/2025

Waiting until a crisis arises costs more than time.

It costs clarity, resilience, and momentum.

At Choulet Performance Psychiatry® we believe the most effective care is proactive.

Our approach empowers high achievers to strengthen mental health before pressure turns into burnout. Proactive care means:

✨ Cultivating strategies to manage stress and prevent setbacks
✨ Sustaining focus and decision making under pressure
✨ Safeguarding well-being while pursuing ambitious goals

Excellence is not simply about reaching the next milestone.

It is about sustaining the capacity to thrive long after the moment has passed.

I invite you to discover the power of proactive care, designed to support lasting success.

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◻️ Brook Choulet, M.D. | The Performance Psychiatrist®
◻️ Choulet Performance Psychiatry® | The Premier Destination for Mental Excellence
◻️ (480) 612-8985
◻️ drc@chouletperformance.com

09/25/2025

Performance Psychiatry® is a specialized, precision-driven approach to mental health care that goes beyond treating illness.

It's designed to enhance focus, emotional stamina, and psychological resilience in high-achieving individuals.

While traditional psychiatry often focuses on symptom management and diagnostic treatment, Performance Psychiatry® integrates clinical expertise with strategic optimization of cognitive, emotional, and behavioral functioning to help clients thrive at the highest levels: personally, professionally, and athletically.

This approach is ideal for executives, elite athletes, entrepreneurs, entertainers, and professionals who don’t just want to feel better…they want to perform better.

At Choulet Performance Psychiatry® we guide patients to optimize performance across every facet of life, from relationships and leadership to academics and athletics.

This is mental health care engineered for performance.

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09/23/2025

Even the most dedicated runners lose motivation sometimes. That is normal.

Peloton recently asked me how to help runners stay motivated.

I discussed how stress, burnout, or overtraining can affect your desire to run.

Here are some strategies that can help:
✔️ Set a fun micro-goal, like exploring every street in your neighborhood
✔️ Reframe your run as self-care rather than another task
✔️ Pair your run with a reward to make it something you look forward to

These small shifts can make running enjoyable again while protecting your energy.

🔗 Read the full article on the Peloton blog: "No Motivation to Run? These 9 Tips Will Change That"

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◻️ Brook Choulet, M.D. | The Performance Psychiatrist®
◻️ Choulet Performance Psychiatry® | The Premier Destination for Mental Excellence
◻️ (480) 612-8985
◻️ drc@chouletperformance.com

09/19/2025

I recently had the opportunity to share my story with VoyagePhoenix as part of their Highlighter Series.

In our conversation, I spoke about what I see so often in my work with athletes and executives: the challenge of separating who you are from what you do. Titles, sports, or paychecks may change, but self-worth has to come from within.

I also reflected on building Choulet Performance Psychiatry®, carrying forward the legacy of my mother and grandfather, and why rest and recovery are just as essential to performance as focus and drive.

Thank you to VoyagePhoenix for highlighting this work and for helping share a message that is deeply important to me: high performers can thrive under pressure without sacrificing well-being.

🔗 Read the full interview at VoyagePhoenix.

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◻️ Brook Choulet, M.D. | The Performance Psychiatrist®
◻️ Choulet Performance Psychiatry® | The Premier Destination for Mental Excellence
◻️ (480) 612-8985
◻️ drc@chouletperformance.com

09/17/2025

My latest Psychology Today article, “Jaylen Brown on NBA Off-Season Habits for In-Season Success,” published yesterday after I spoke to Jaylen about how he leverages the summer months.

Too often, the off-season is thought of as “time off.” For the best athletes, it’s anything but.

As Jaylen shared with me, this period is a healing summer.

He used it as a chance to intentionally restore, reset, and refine both his body and mind.

Key takeaways from Jaylen’s approach:
🔑 Prioritize simple grounding rituals: “Stretch, pray, drink water.”
🔑 Treat sleep and recovery as non-negotiable performance tools.
🔑 Use mindfulness and visualization to set the tone for each day.
🔑 Protect balance by leaning on passions, family, and creative outlets.

The off-season is not idle time.

It’s where success for the upcoming season is quietly built.

Jaylen truly understands that intentional rest and recovery are just as critical as physical training.

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09/15/2025

High-achieving women often navigate unique challenges that influence performance, including hormonal shifts, body image concerns, and the risk of burnout. 🪫

In my recent conversation with Dr. Mitzi Krockover on the Beyond the Paper Gown podcast, I shared how self-awareness, boundary setting, and personalized routines can help women strengthen their mental performance while protecting well-being.

We also explored how these strategies apply across different areas of life, from supporting young athletes to navigating ADHD to finding balance in demanding careers.

🎧 Listen to the full episode: “From the Court to the C-Suite: Mental Fitness Secrets for High-Achieving Women” on Beyond the Paper Gown.

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◻️ Brook Choulet, M.D. | The Performance Psychiatrist®
◻️ Choulet Performance Psychiatry® | The Premier Destination for Mental Excellence
◻️ (480) 612-8985
◻️ drc@chouletperformance.com

09/12/2025

Sleep is one of the most important foundations for recovery and high-performance. 💤

In my recent feature with Verywell Mind, I shared simple tools that can support better rest:
✔️ A consistent wind-down routine
✔️ Weighted blankets for calming effects
✔️ Relaxation rituals like reading, stretching, or lavender aromatherapy

Quality sleep regulates mood, restores energy, and protects long-term health. If sleep challenges continue for several weeks and affect your daily life, consult a sleep medicine physician.

🔗 Read more in Verywell Mind: “The Natural Sleep Helpers Wellness Experts Actually Use”

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◻️ Brook Choulet, M.D. | The Performance Psychiatrist®
◻️ Choulet Performance Psychiatry® | The Premier Destination for Mental Excellence
◻️ (480) 612-8985
◻️ drc@chouletperformance.com

09/09/2025

Every initial consultation is different, depending on the presenting concerns and goals. Most of the first session is a series of questions where I can best get to know the stressors, pain points, efficiency tacts, and performance strategies for each of my patients.

Before any plan is made, we begin with a discussion.

Our initial consultation is designed to understand your ambitions and your desire for high performance.

▪️ It begins with a complimentary 10-minute call to understand what you're looking for and how we can best support you.
▪️ From there, you'll be scheduled for a comprehensive 60-minute consultation (in-office, via secure telehealth, or in your home).
▪️ Together, we explore your mental health history, current performance demands, and daily rhythm. Then we’ll craft a curated plan that meets you at your level and goals.

This is where mental precision meets performance.

Because sustainable success isn’t just about working harder. It’s about optimizing how you think, lead, recover, and perform.

I invite you to request a consultation today.

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7373 N Scottsdale Road, Suite C190
Scottsdale, AZ
85253

Telephone

+14806128985

Website

https://www.brookchoulet.com/

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