In this episode of The Optimized Mind, Dr. Kate talks with Laing Rikkers – author of Morning Leaves: Reflections on Loss, Grief and Connection and Co-Founder and Executive Chair of ProSomnus Sleep Technologies. Laing is a leader in the field of Obstructive Sleep Apnea, an often hidden - and potentially fatal - medical condition. After her sister died of undiagnosed OSA, Laing sought solace from nature and creativity, and wrote Morning Leaves, a book of poetry to help others navigate grief. Her m...
Mar 14, 2023•33 min•Ep. 24
In this episode of The Optimized Mind, Dr. Kate talks with Megan McCann, founder of McCann Partners, an IT Recruiting firm. Megan and her team deliver IT recruitment with intention and integrity to a growing portfolio of innovative organizations—from Chicago-based startups to companies with a global footprint. McCann Partners is dedicated to creating a more equitable and diverse workforce, and proud that more than 70% of their talent placements in the past two years have been diverse hires. Prio...
Mar 07, 2023•36 min
In this episode of The Optimized Mind, Dr. Kate talks with Laura Cooke, Founder and CEO of Positive Foundry, a company focused on creating and teaching a strength based model grounded in science, which helps individuals flourish across domains. The discussion highlights the evolution of Positive Foundry, along with the ways in which Laura integrates the principles she teaches into her life and family. Through Laura’s many positions in leadership, both in the corporate world and in education, Lau...
Feb 28, 2023•40 min•Ep. 22
In this episode of The Optimized Mind, Dr. Kate talks with Brigitte Cutshall who is an author, cancer survivor and health coach. The discussion focuses on Brigitte's journey through cancer and a rare brain tumor, along with her passion for running and writing. Brigitte shares how both helped her through the hard moments and continue to help her to find meaning and purpose each and every day. Health Advocate and author, Brigitte Cutshall, has overcome cancer multiple times and a rare primary brai...
Feb 21, 2023•38 min
In this episode of the Optimized Mind Podcast, Dr. Kate talks with Andrea Jaeger in the second of a 2-part series. The discussion this week focuses on Andrea's life of service, specifically the foundation she started to provide support to children in need, their families and communities. Andrea shares deep insight and wisdom into what it means to her to live a life of faith and service to others. Little Star Foundation started because life showed a 15-year-old tennis phenom, Andrea Jaeger, that ...
Feb 14, 2023•44 min•Ep. 20
In this episode of The Optimized Mind, Dr. Kate talks with Andrea Jaeger in the first of a 2-part series. Andrea is well-known as being the number two women's tennis player in the world at the age of 16 in the 1980's, before pivoting to a life of humanitarian work and service. This is a robust conversation about Andrea's early life and experiences on the professional tennis tour, in which Andrea shares powerful insights setting the stage for her current life and service based work. We will dive ...
Feb 07, 2023•39 min•Ep. 19
In this episode of The Optimized Mind, Dr. Kate talks with Captain Sandy Yawn, who is well-known from Bravo's hit series Below Deck Mediterranean. The discussion is robust as Sandy shares insights into how she moved through and beyond challenge early in her life to where she is now. Sandy shares invaluable insight into ideas of self-leadership, seeing possibility beyond challenge and maximizing potential. The conversation also focus on Captain Sandy's recently released book, Be The Calm or Be Th...
Jan 31, 2023•35 min•Ep. 18
In this episode of the Optimized Mind, Dr. Kate talks with actor Jon Meggison. The discussion focuses on Jon's path from a career in sales to a career as a full-time actor. Central themes include -- grit, perseverance, resilience and passion to go after your dreams to create a new reality. Actor Jon Meggison stars in his first lead film as Eric Olsen on the Amazon Prime original movie A Haunting In Ravenwood (2021) directed by Calvin McCarthy. This film features Eileen Dietz who is best known fo...
Jan 24, 2023•29 min•Ep. 17
In this episode of The Optimized Mind, Dr. Kate talks with Kathy Simon, author of Recognize. Reflect. Take Action. The conversation focuses on the importance of self-awareness, reflection and of course action in making and sustaining positive change. Kathy Simon is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker who currently works on the counseling team at a boarding high school in New Hampshire. Kathy also does mental health trainings and consultation for different agencies and organizations on ...
Jan 17, 2023•37 min•Ep. 16
In this episode of The Optimized Mind, Dr. Kate talks with Alex Seblatnigg, Director of Volunteer Services and Internal Engagement at The Shepherd Center in Atlanta, GA. The conversation focuses on the work Alex does leading a team of volunteers to bring a sense of hope and possibility to those recovering from catastrophic injuries. Alex is the Director of Volunteer Services and Internal Engagement at the Shepherd Center in Atlanta, GA. The Shepherd Center is a private, not-for-profit hospital s...
Jan 10, 2023•26 min•Ep. 15
In this episode of The Optimized Mind, Dr. Kate talks with author Kate Brenton about her recently released book, Rebirth. The discussion focuses on the ways in which we can change course and grow if we leave ourselves open to the possibilities life offers, even if those possibilities are not obvious. Inspired teacher, author + bodyworker Kate Brenton, Ed.M., helps women connect the dots between their purpose, passion, and true brilliance. She loves meeting women where they are and guiding them b...
Jan 03, 2023•50 min•Ep. 14
In this episode of The Optimized Mind, Dr. Kate discusses principles of high-performance leadership and resilience with Tony Kirton, co-founder of Neurozone. Tony first arrived in the US in the mid-80s as a transfer within the VW Group to head up marketing for Audi of America. He had previously been head of marketing for the VW Group’s South African subsidiary. Five years later Tony was offered the VP Sales job for the VW Group in the UK. There he had responsibility for sales of all VW and Audi ...
Dec 27, 2022•35 min•Ep. 13
In this episode of The Optimized Mind, Dr. Kate talks with entrepreneur and coach Scott Cochenour. The discussion focuses on the ways in which we can find purpose and meaning in our 40's, 50's and beyond regardless of our histories and past experiences. As founder of Serving Strong Enterprises LLC, Scott has coached business owners in a wide range of industries in both personal and organizational empowerment. Scott is a "fourth quarter" life and business coach. He helps business owners in their ...
Dec 20, 2022•46 min•Ep. 12
In this episode of The Optimized Mind, Dr. Kate talks with entrepreneur and founder of Best Seller Publishing, Rob Kosberg. The discussion focuses on key aspects of building a successful business and a robust life. Founder of Best Seller Publishing, the definitive leader in authority marketing and business growth strategies using a best-selling book. Rob is recognized for his expertise in helping coaches, consultants, and entrepreneurs to Publish. Promote. Profit. (TM) with their own best-sellin...
Dec 13, 2022•34 min•Ep. 11
In this episode of The Optimized Mind, Dr. Kate talks with Dr. Jason Frishman about his program JourneyMen and how he helps men rewrite the narrative of masculinity and fatherhood. Jason has been working for over 20 years to support individuals, groups, families, organizations, and businesses. Jason is excited to bring over two decades of work in offices, institutions, kitchens, farmers’ markets, woodlots, and boardrooms to wild new environments. Whether as a psychotherapist, the creator and fou...
Dec 06, 2022•38 min•Ep. 10
In this episode of the Optimized Mind, Dr. Kate talks with entrepreneur Arturo Henriquez about lessons in leadership through the lens of a global perspective and over two decades of experience buying, selling and growing businesses. From New York to London, from Mexico to Buenos Aires, Arturo Henriquez applied his global leadership perspective to build businesses in 6 countries. In his captivating speaking engagements, Arturo shares global lessons learned – proven, powerful leadership and emotio...
Nov 29, 2022•44 min•Ep. 9
In this episode of the Optimized Mind, Dr. Kate talks with Marc Chandonnet, coach of Seattle University Men's and Women's golf teams. The discussion focuses on key aspects of optimizing performance through mindset and awareness both on and off the golf course. Marc Chandonnet enters his tenth season as the head coach of the Seattle University men's and women's golf teams in 2021-22. To date, his teams have collected 64 total WAC All-Academic Team honorees (29 men, 35 women), seven Cleveland Golf...
Nov 22, 2022•38 min•Ep. 8
In this episode of The Optimized Mind, Dr. Kate talks with entrepreneur and Mom Emilie Given about her journey in building a successful business while maintaining a strong focus on family and meaning in her life. Emilie Given is a successful online entrepreneur and virtual assistant agency owner who has been featured in Business Insider, Scary Mommy, and The New York Post. She founded She’s A Given, a Seattle-based virtual assistant company, in 2018 to be able to spend more time with her family ...
Nov 15, 2022•33 min•Ep. 7
In this episode of the Optimized Mind, Dr. Kate talks with entrepreneur and coach Damon D'Amore about what it takes to create a resilient lifestyle and why it is so important. Damon D'Amore has spent more than 20 years working directly with C-Suite leaders in Fortune 500 firms. His work focuses on psychological performance, crisis leadership, and storytelling for stakeholders. He speaks internationally on topics of legacy, personal development, resilience, mindset, and applying the lessons of en...
Nov 08, 2022•55 min•Ep. 6
In this episode of the Optimized Mind, Dr. Kate talks with Dr. Elizabeth Lombardo about how to get out of our own way in order to maximize our potential across domains. Elizabeth Lombardo, Ph.D. is a clinical psychologist, certified master coach and physical therapist, and she helps people get out of their own way to create a life they love. She translates complex neuroscientific research into bite size, actionable steps you can take to have less stress, greater happiness and even more True Succ...
Nov 01, 2022•31 min•Ep. 5
In this episode of the Optimized Mind, Dr. Kate talks with Steve Siebold, President of the International Personal Development Association, about ways in which to foster happiness as a force for good while reducing human suffering. To learn more about the International Personal Development Association, visit: www. IPDAR.org To Learn More, visit: www.katelundspeaks.com Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters: https://missionmatters.com/author/kate-lund/...
Oct 25, 2022•27 min•Ep. 4
In this episode of The Optimized Mind, Dr. Kate talks with entrepreneur and thought leader Tucker Stine about building brands through authenticity, meaning, and human connection. Tucker helps conscious leaders turn their personal stories into purpose-driven brands so they can accelerate human impact. He is a brand architect, leadership coach, and public speaker with 25+ years in building personal and professional brands, advising nonprofits, and coaching heart-centered speakers, conscious-driven...
Oct 18, 2022•27 min•Ep. 3
This episode focuses on Gina's amazing story of building a business focused on human potential and doing good in her community. Gina Schaefer is the founder and CEO of 12 hardware stores in Washington, DC, Baltimore, MD, and the surrounding areas. As a member of the Ace Hardware Cooperative, Gina leads a multimillion-dollar business that employs more than 260 people. She is dedicated to maintaining a strong corporate culture and has begun a transfer of ownership through an ESOP to her teammates....
Oct 11, 2022•30 min•Ep. 2
In this first episode of The Optimized Mind, Dr. Kate shares her WHY for the show, along with a roadmap of the direction the show will take over time. Dr. Kate is a psychologist with 20 years of experience helping people across the lifespan to overcome the challenges they face and thrive within their own unique contexts. To Learn More, visit: www.katelundspeaks.com Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters: https://missionmatters.com/author/kate-lund/...
Oct 04, 2022•8 min•Ep. 1
