In this episode of The Optimized Mind, Dr. Kate talks with author Randy Scobey. The discussion focuses on Randy’s journey to embrace his identity as a gay man and find true belonging. Dr. Kate and Randy explore, through this powerful conversation, the ways in which religion and early life experiences influenced his sense of self and identity. They also take a deep dive into Randy’s upcoming memoir which helped him to discover his true self and is sure to help many people. As featured in the awar...
May 07, 2024•33 min•Ep. 84
In this episode of The Optimized Mind, Dr. Kate talks with Laine Karwoski, an elite rower and runner. The discussion focuses on Laine’s evolution as an athlete, the lessons learned through rowing and running at an elite level and how this informs her work and perspective today. The conversation also touches on Laine’s passion for fitness and the multiple ways she integrates and shares this every day. Central themes which emerge through the discussion include – fostering fitness in kids, the impo...
Apr 30, 2024•35 min•Ep. 83
In this episode of The Optimized Mind, Dr. Kate talks with Dr. Nicolette Richer, DSocSci, is a serial entrepreneur, author, plant-based whole food endurance athlete, Chronic Disease Reversal Specialist, podcast host, speaker, and a lululemon ambassador. Nicolette is the CEO and Founder of Richer Health Consulting, Green Mustache Organic Cafes, and Sea to Sky Thrivers Society—a group of companies and a charity that's committed to giving back and transforming lives. The discussion focuses on food ...
Apr 23, 2024•50 min•Ep. 82
In this episode of The Optimized Mind, Dr. Kate talks with Jonathan George, CEO of Unleash Your Rockstar, a personal brand agency which stands as a visionary leader in the personal branding space. The discussion focuses on Jonathan’s evolution in the music world in Los Angeles, successful coaching career and recently released book – Unleash Your Rockstar. Central themes which emerge during this powerful conversation include – the importance of authentic relationships and living your authentic tr...
Apr 16, 2024•48 min•Ep. 81
In this episode of The Optimized Mind, Dr. Kate talks with Robert Khoury, a successful business leader and author who has worked across domains. The discussion focuses on Robert’s recently released book Intern Management: Principles for Designing an Exceptional Internship and his approach for helping interns to thrive. A central theme which emerges through this thought-provoking discussion includes – Building successful internships and how these experiences foster potential and a sense of self b...
Apr 09, 2024•43 min•Ep. 80
In this episode of the Optimized Mind, Dr. Kate talks with transition mentor Wendy Cole. The discussion focuses on Wendy’s realization at an early age that she was in fact a girl. Wendy describes in depth the evolution of this early. Knowing and what it has meant to her for over 40 years until she started her own transition. Wendy speaks eloquently about the power of living an authentic life throughout this powerful conversation. As a Transition Mentor, Wendy Cole helps her clients identify, exp...
Apr 02, 2024•28 min•Ep. 79
In this episode of The Optimized Mind, Dr. Kate talks with Dr. Jonathan Marion, coach, consultant, and speaker. The discussion focuses on Dr. Marion’s unique coaching model and how this aspect of his life and career have evolved over time. Dr. Marion shares the importance of knowing who we want to be in the world at any given moment and knowing where we are starting from as both inform our ability to change. Dr. Kate and Dr. Marion take a deep dive into the “how” of moving forward through explor...
Mar 26, 2024•47 min•Ep. 78
In this episode of The Optimized Mind, Dr. Kate talks with Rhonda Farrah, a lifestyle empowerment coach. The discussion focuses on the importance of fixing your own reflection first. Rhonda shares her approach for helping people change from the inside out and find opportunity in challenge, no matter how big or small. Central themes which emerge throughout include -- the power of surrender; finding gifts and blessings in challenge; taking responsibility for your choices; the reasons why we need t...
Mar 19, 2024•57 min•Ep. 77
In this episode of The Optimized Mind, Dr. Kate talks with Liam Naden, transformative teacher, speaker, and author. The discussion focuses on Liam’s self-developed coaching model which helped him to rebuild his life after losing everything. Themes which emerge throughout the discussion include understanding how the brain works, and using each part of the brain as it was designed, the power of letting go of resistance in trying to solve problems; focusing on what is; an explanation of the four-pa...
Mar 11, 2024•56 min•Ep. 76
In this episode of The Optimized Mind, Dr. Kate talks with Nick Karwoski, an entrepreneur and former professional athlete. The discussion focuses on Nick’s inspiring story which emphasizes how he evolved as a professional athlete over time. Key themes which emerge throughout this powerful discussion include – mindset and performance, overcoming challenge and moving through set-backs, maximizing potential in sport and in life, Life, connecting with others through fitness and lessons in entreprene...
Mar 05, 2024•56 min•Ep. 75
In this episode of The Optimized Mind, Dr. Kate talks with Ken Eslick, Co - Founder and CEO of The Leaders Lab an Executive Leadership Recruiting Firm and is the host of "The Leaders Lab Podcast," a weekly show that delves into the world of leadership and personal development. The discussion focuses on the challenges Ken faced in his early life and how these became a catalyst for personal growth and becoming a successful entrepreneur. Central themes which emerge through the discussion include th...
Feb 27, 2024•52 min•Ep. 74
In this episode of The Optimized Mind, Dr. Kate talks with John Lewis, past full-time and current Voluntary Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine and the Founder and President of Dr Lewis Nutrition™. The discussion focuses on Dr. Lewis’ work in nutritional research, with emphasis on the power of polysaccharides in optimizing human health. Dr. Kate and Dr. Lewis dive into the ways in which polysaccharides m...
Feb 20, 2024•37 min•Ep. 73
In this episode of The Optimized Mind, Dr. Kate talks with Ryan Quirk, author of An 18 Year-Old’s Guide to Self-Mastery: How to Master Your Life from the Inside Out. The discussion takes a deep dive into Ryan’s book, focusing on his ideas and teachings related to self-mastery. Ryan talks candidly about some of his past struggles which were, in many ways, a catalyst for his journey towards self-mastery and ultimately his book. Central themes which emerge through this powerful discussion include d...
Feb 13, 2024•55 min•Ep. 72
This week, Dr. Kate talks with Mandy DiMarzo, life-long athlete and creator of Burn by Mandy. The discussion focuses on Mandy’s story as a life-long athlete, along with her path to building a thriving fitness community. Dr. Kate and Mandy dig deep into the power of movement and the ways we can make exercise opportunities accessible to everybody, while helping people to define their best within their own unique context. Dr. Kate and Mandy also discuss the power of routine and the power of why and...
Feb 06, 2024•48 min•Ep. 71
In this episode of The Optimized Mind, Dr. Kate talks with Chuck Garcia, founder of Climb Leadership, executive coach, and best-selling author. The discussion focuses on Chuck’s upcoming book, The Moment that Defines Your Life: Integrating Emotional Intelligence and Stoicism when your Life, Career and Family are on the Line. Dr. Kate and Chuck explore the many messages related to emotional intelligence and stoicism embedded in the book throughout this powerful conversation. Central themes includ...
Jan 30, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 70
In this episode of The Optimized Mind, Dr. Kate talks with KL Wells, business and executive coach, podcast host and founder of VoicesInCourage. The discussion focuses on KL’s history navigating early challenges and how these experiences inform her outlook and approach today. In building a resilient foundation in her early years, KL recognized what brought her joy and fulfillment. From there she developed a focus on service and caring for others, learning in the process what living an inspired li...
Jan 23, 2024•51 min•Ep. 69
In this episode of The Optimized Mind, Dr. Kate talks with Brian Shaw, a health educator specializing in diabetes self-management education and goal-setting. The discussion focuses on helping patients live healthy lives to maximize potential, diabetes education and care as a way of maximizing lifestyle, health behavior change in diabetes, trust in the therapeutic relationship, the importance of connecting with patients on a human level in fostering health behavior change, the power of modeling h...
Jan 16, 2024•40 min•Ep. 68
This week, Dr. Kate talks with Marija Parente, a total access coach who works with people to access and live an authentic life. The discussion focuses on the ways in which Marija helps those she works with understand who they really are, while seeking a sense of meaning, purpose and belonging. Dr. Kate and Marija explore the ways in which early childhood experiences can influence one’s sense of self and ability to live authentically with freedom to express without barriers or expectations. Dr. K...
Jan 09, 2024•41 min•Ep. 67
In this episode of The Optimized Mind, Dr. Kate talks with Alice Penn, an international speaker, and Executive Coach specializing in transition. The discussion focuses on Alice’s journey from clinical medicine to financial consulting to finding her passion as an executive coach helping people to excel through change. Central themes discussed include the neuroscience of change, power of neuroplasticity, conquering self-limiting beliefs rooted in the past, and how to build a life defined by overal...
Jan 02, 2024•40 min•Ep. 66
In this episode of The Optimized Mind, Dr. Kate talks with Christina Roberts triathlete and coach who works with athletes to achieve their best. The discussion focuses on Christina’s path to becoming a triathlete and most recently competing in her first Iron Man Distance race. Dr. Kate and Christina touch on multiple aspects of peak athletic performance throughout this powerful conversation including visualization, understanding, and achieving flow state, the value of focus on the experience and...
Dec 26, 2023•42 min•Ep. 65
In this episode of The Optimized Mind, Dr. Kate talks with Lois McGuire educator and author. The discussion focuses on Lois’ book series Don’t Be That Kid which teaches kids core values needed to succeed in school and in life. Dr. Kate and Lois take a deep dive into ideas related to honesty, respect, sportsmanship, sharing, bullying, telling the truth, the importance of self-reflection and so much more. Lois McGuire has 35 years of teaching and leadership experience in the field of education. Sh...
Dec 19, 2023•35 min•Ep. 64
In this episode of The Optimized Mind, Dr. Kate talks with Julia Thornton, a mental performance coach and performance psychology consultant based in Portland, Oregon. The discussion focuses on the ways in which Julia works with performers across domains to maximize their potential. The discussion focuses on the evolution of her practice in performance coaching. Dr. Kate and Julia take a deep dive into performance anxiety, self-talk, personal values, perfectionism and maintaining wellness mentall...
Dec 12, 2023•37 min•Ep. 63
In this episode of The Optimized Mind, Dr. Kate talks with Christina Woods, a Licensed Rapid Transformational Therapist, Clinical Hypno-therapist, Empowerment Coach and Reiki Master. The discussion focuses on Christina’s journey from a 30-year corporate career to where she is now. Themes of the discussion include understanding our subconscious in a way that can shift the trajectory of our lives across domains. The focus here is on understanding how we can untangle experiences rooted in our subco...
Dec 05, 2023•37 min•Ep. 62
Kristen Brown is a Self-Worth Recovery and Relationship Healing Coach, Speaker, and International #1 Best Selling Author of the book, The Recovering People Pleaser – A Spiritual Guide to Reclaim Your True Worth and Attract the Love You Deserve. She is also the host of the popular podcast, The Sweet Empowerment Podcast – Reclaiming your personal power! Kristen’s inspired mission is to bring awareness and healing to the underlying causes of dysfunctional relationship patterns to experience Real Lo...
Nov 28, 2023•57 min•Ep. 61
In this episode of The Optimized Mind, Dr. Kate talks with Lindsay Shoop, Olympic rower, coach, author, speaker, and lifelong athlete. The discussion focuses on Lindsay’s book, Better Great Than Never: Believing It's Possible Is Where Champions Begin in which she chronicles her rise as a top US Women’s Rower and the many lessons learned along the way. Some key themes discussed throughout include the ways in which her book serves as a blueprint for young athletes who want to maximize their potent...
Nov 21, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 60
In this episode of The Optimized Mind, Dr. Kate talks with Guillaume Wiatr, creator of the Strategic Narrative and founder of MetaHelm, a company which guides CEO’s, founders and leadership teams to gain focus and traction in their businesses. Dr. Kate and Guillaume take a deep dive into the ideas inherent in the Strategic Narrative and how this drives business success. Themes woven throughout the discussion include the power of authenticity and organizational alignment; the importance of guidin...
Nov 14, 2023•42 min•Ep. 59
In this episode of The Optimized Mind, Dr. Kate talks with Dr. Jordan Wright, a clinical and developmental psychologist with an expertise in psychological assessment. The discussion focuses on Dr. Wright’s unique path to realizing his own potential, the importance of access to psychological assessment in helping kids understand how their brain works, allows them to realize their unique strengths. Dr. Kate and Dr. Wright also dig into the idea of neurodiversity as diversity in action, along with ...
Nov 07, 2023•45 min•Ep. 58
In this episode of The Optimized Mind, Dr. Kate talks with Josselyne Herman-Saccio, transformative coach, who for the past 30 years has worked with individuals and organizations to fulfill dreams and realize possibility. The discussion focuses on how people can live their dreams now, as opposed to chasing them. Dr. Kate and Josselyne dive deep into the concept of being unmessable with, an idea Josselyne developed, enabling people to create and live their dreams right now without reacting to the ...
Oct 31, 2023•34 min•Ep. 57
In this Episode of The Optimized Mind, Dr. Kate talks with Kyle Mitchell, a mental health advocate, international speaker, author and social media influencer. The discussion focuses on Kyle’s journey through his own social anxiety as a child and adolescent and how his own experiences have fueled his mission to help kids and adolescents to conquer their social anxiety before it becomes debilitating. Dr. Kate and Kyle dig into specific coping mechanisms that one can use to move through and beyond ...
Oct 24, 2023•33 min•Ep. 56
In this episode of The Optimized Mind, Dr. Kate brings Gina Schaefer back for the one-year anniversary of the show. This is particularly special as Gina was Dr. Kate’s very first interview on the podcast. The discussion focuses on Gina’s next chapter after retiring from two decades at the helm of 13 hardware stores in the greater Washington, DC area. Dr, Kate and Gina take a deep dive into the lessons learned through building a successful hardware business focused on human potential and doing go...
Oct 17, 2023•32 min•Ep. 55
