In this episode of The Optimized Mind, Dr. Kate talks with Lindsey Mazza, attorney turned coach, speaker and disability advocate. The discussion focuses on Lindsey’s transition from law to coaching and speaking. Central themes which emerge through the discussion include the idea of disability as a superpower and why the process of integrating difference into sense of self and identity over time is so important, vulnerability and the power of authentic connection, the importance of exposing kids ...
Dec 03, 2024•38 min•Ep. 114
In this episode of The Optimized Mind, Dr. Kate talks with mindset coach and speaker Susan Lazar Hart. The discussion focuses on how Susan’s path to coaching evolved over time through a vast array of experiences. Central themes which emerge through the conversation include the benefits and power of multiple experiences in shaping who we become, the power of congruent living in helping people to carve their authentic path, the importance of cultivating self-awareness in mind and body, the power o...
Nov 26, 2024•31 min•Ep. 113
In this episode of The Optimized Mind, Dr. Kate talks with healthcare advocate and liver transplant survivor Dan Bonner. The discussion focuses on Dan’s journey from first getting sick through his liver transplant and beyond. Central themes which emerge through this powerful conversation include making sense of life- threatening illness, the physical and emotional experience of transplant and recovery, the complexities of navigating the medical system, the spiritual aspects of the transplant exp...
Nov 19, 2024•44 min•Ep. 112
In this episode of The Optimized Mind, Dr. Kate talks with entrepreneur and researcher Dr. John Lewis. The discussion focuses on Dr. Lewis’ recent research findings on the benefits of polysaccharides on health and well-being with emphasis on the benefits for those with neurodegenerative conditions. Central themes which emerge through the conversation focus on the ways in which rebalancing the immune system can boost cognitive function and the innate power of the human body to heal itself when gi...
Nov 12, 2024•27 min•Ep. 111
In this episode of The Optimized Mind, Dr. Kate talks with personal development coach Peggy Van De Plassche. The discussion focuses on the power of microdosing in stress, anxiety and mood management, performance and productivity. Central themes which emerge through the discussion include Peggy’s 90-day plan for integrating microdosing into one’s lifestyle in a safe and effective way, the importance of calming the nervous system, and moving out of fight or flight as a catalyst for changing mindse...
Nov 05, 2024•34 min•Ep. 110
In this episode of The Optimized Mind, Dr. Kate talks with personal development coach and educator Megan Hanewald. The discussion focuses on Megan’s path into the coaching and education space and how she built on this passion to help others maximize their own potential in sports and in life. Central themes which emerge through the discussion include the idea that it is never too late to become an athlete, the importance of following your passion in sports and life, the ways that lessons from spo...
Oct 29, 2024•48 min•Ep. 109
In this episode of The Optimized Mind, Dr. Kate talks with mindfulness architect Holly McNeill. The discussion focuses on Holly’s evolution from exhausted and burned out to thriving within the context of life and business. Central themes which emerge through the discussion include the reality that we are not our emotions, thoughts and feelings, the ways in which the P.E.R.L.O.V.E Formula helps people to create clarity, peace and ultimately positive change. Holly is a seasoned architect with 26 y...
Oct 22, 2024•33 min•Ep. 108
In this episode of The Optimized Mind, Dr. Kate welcomes author and professional speaker Gina Schaefer back to celebrate the launch of the show’s third year. The discussion focuses on Gina’s shift into the professional speaking world after transitioning out of The Hardware Business she built over the past 20 years. Central themes which emerge through the conversation include the power of speaking for impact, the importance of never underestimating our potential or possibility, and of trusting yo...
Oct 15, 2024•37 min•Ep. 107
In this episode of The Optimized Mind, Dr. Kate talks with emergency management expert, Patrick Hardy. The discussion focuses on Patrick’s path into emergency management and disaster preparedness and how this has evolved into a passion and thriving business. Central themes which emerge through the discussion include the power of grit and perseverance, the importance of maintaining a sense of control and self-efficacy when disaster hits, the importance of eliminating dependencies in a disaster, a...
Oct 08, 2024•40 min•Ep. 106
In this episode of The Optimized Mind, Dr. Kate talks with Dr. Don Wood, founder of The Inspired Performance Institute. The discussion focuses on Dr. Don’s path to developing a ground-breaking program to help people clear trauma, calm the mind and body and move towards potential. Central themes which emerge through the discussion include the importance of fixing the problem (unresolved trauma) and not just treating the symptoms (anxiety, depression, inflammation, etc). The ways in which it is po...
Oct 01, 2024•49 min•Ep. 105
In this episode of The Optimized Mind, Dr. Kate talks with entrepreneur and Mom, Shannon Addison. The discussion focuses on the evolution of Shannon’s brand – My Crumby World. Central themes which emerge through this powerful conversation include – the importance of empowering girls towards kindness to combat bullying and mean girl behavior, the far reaching implications of bullying on the self-esteem and self-concept of girls, the importance of teaching girls to embrace and appreciate individua...
Sep 24, 2024•40 min•Ep. 104
In this episode of The Optimized Mind, Dr. Kate talks with Wall Street Journal bestselling author, and the founder of Best Seller Publishing Rob Kosberg. The discussion focuses on the evolution of Rob’s business, along with his new book Write with AI. Central themes which emerge through the discussion include the advent of AI and how this can serve a powerful tool for authors if used in the correct ways, the difference between AI generated and AI assisted content, the power of book funnels in he...
Sep 17, 2024•33 min•Ep. 103
In this episode of The Optimized Mind, Dr. Kate talks with artist and author, Harvey Herman. The discussion focuses on a journey through Harvey’s amazing life within the context of his recently published memoir, It’s Time to Repot. Central themes which emerge through this powerful conversation include – The importance of family, acting without being held back by fear, failure or risk, the secret of staying young - passion, purpose, meaning in life, the importance of embracing individual differen...
Sep 10, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 102
In this episode of The Optimized Mind, Dr. Kate talks with Therman Trotman entrepreneur and Founder of The SharePoint Helpdesk. The discussion focuses on the ways in which SharePoint can streamline productivity for individuals and businesses – optimizing performance for both. Central themes which emerge through the conversation include an overview of SharePoint and how it works; the benefits of SharePoint in optimizing workflow; the importance of understanding people and business strategy as a...
Sep 03, 2024•35 min•Ep. 101
In this episode of The Optimized Mind, Dr. Kate talks with Global Performance Coach, Michelle Cleere, Ph.D. The discussion focuses on the non-linear path towards growth and potential. Central themes which emerge through the discussion include – the importance of taking the first step forward, how we can apply the principles of sports performance across domains, the importance of recognizing small successes along the way and seeing progress as an evolving process, the intersection of expectation ...
Aug 27, 2024•39 min•Ep. 100
In this episode of The Optimized Mind, Dr. Kate talks with Sue Willoughby, Equus Coach and founder of Willoughby Coaching. The discussion focuses on Sue's lifelong love of horses and the powerful impact of horses within the coaching relationship. Central themes which emerge through the discussion include the power of the human animal bond, equine assisted coaching and how it helps people build awareness and trust. Sue provides a comprehensive overview of Equus Coaching illustrating the healing w...
Aug 20, 2024•34 min•Ep. 99
In this episode of The Optimized Mind, Dr. Kate talks with Michele Phillips, happiness expert and author. The discussion focuses on the science of happiness with emphasis on Michele’s book, The Happiness Habit and how she has brought the wisdom shared in the book to corporate leaders across domains, the intersection of mental, emotional, physical and spiritual well-being; the importance of integrating small habits into day to day life to optimize function; the link between emotional intelligence...
Aug 13, 2024•30 min•Ep. 98
In this episode of The Optimized Mind, Dr. Kate talks with Dr. Jessie Hehmeyer, functional medicine expert and physician founder of Well Empowered. The discussion focuses on the power of functional medicine in guiding people to resolve health challenges, while allowing them to maximize potential and thrive; the importance of caring for yourself from a place of self-love, integrating wellness habits into a sustainable lifestyle and finally the importance of creating a 5-year wellness vision looki...
Aug 06, 2024•30 min•Ep. 97
In this episode of The Optimized Mind, Dr. Kate talks with Scott Mautz, CEO/Founder of Profound Performance™, a keynote, workshop, and training company that helps business leaders become even better, more inspired versions of themselves. The discussion focuses on Scott’s book The Mentally Strong Leader and the leadership principles laid out in the book. Central themes which emerge through the discussion include an exploration of the concept of mental strength which is the ability to regulate tho...
Jul 30, 2024•43 min•Ep. 96
In this episode of The Optimized Mind, Dr. Kate talks with Marijke Kershaw, certified personal performance coach and facilitator. The discussion focuses on Marijke’s career path from the grocery and food industry to HR and talent development with a focus on corporate well-being. Central themes which emerge through the discussion include the importance of using strengths to flourish in work and beyond, organizational well-being, how behaviors in the workplace can impact culture and productivity, ...
Jul 23, 2024•29 min•Ep. 95
In this episode of The Optimized Mind, Dr. Kate talks with Doug Noll, peacemaker and award-winning author. The discussion focuses on Doug’s inspiring story with emphasis on his transition from a trial attorney to peacemaker and expert in the concept of affect labeling. Central themes which emerge through this powerful discussion include the neuroscience of peace and conflict; the power of affect labeling or listening to emotions and not words to calm people quickly and effectively, the power of ...
Jul 16, 2024•37 min•Ep. 94
In this episode of The Optimized Mind, Dr. Kate talks with Jocelyn Sandstrom, a certified teacher and practitioner of Advanced Neuro-Linguistic Programming, Neurological Repatterning, Ericksonian Hypnosis and a Millennium Method™. The discussion focuses on Jocelyn’s integrated approach to healing and helping people shatter their limiting beliefs and reach their potential. Central themes which emerge through this powerful discussion include the ways in which we can break through limiting beliefs,...
Jul 09, 2024•43 min•Ep. 93
In this episode of The Optimized Mind, Dr. Kate talks with psychologist and coach Elle Sullivan. The discussion focuses on helping women to maximize potential through life transitions. Themes which emerge throughout this engaging discussion include – helping women to manage through key decision points in their lives with courage and confidence, harnessing inner strength, the ways in which problematic thoughts can masquerade as values, empowering women to see possibility beyond challenge, the key...
Jul 02, 2024•41 min•Ep. 92
In this episode of The Optimized Mind, Dr. Kate talks with Vena Sterling, attorney, business strategist and coach. The discussion focuses on Vena’s journey from attorney to business strategist and coach. Primary themes which emerge through this engaging discussion include empowering female entrepreneurs to maximize their potential as business owners and as people, the importance of working smarter, not harder, how it is possible to create a businesses that can operate independent of the owner, s...
Jun 25, 2024•42 min•Ep. 91
In this episode of The Optimized Mind, Dr. Kate talks with founder and CEO of Akramoff LLC , Glen Akramoff. The discussion focuses on fostering wellness in the workplace, helping employees find purpose at work and connecting this purpose to the organization where they work, cultivating authenticity in the workplace, the importance of kindness and human connection between leaders and employees, the value in empowering employees in solving workplace challenges; the value of applying these principl...
Jun 18, 2024•36 min•Ep. 90
In this episode of The Optimized Mind, Dr. Kate talks with intuitive energy worker, author and researcher Rae Leonard. The discussion focuses on the power of intuition and how this has guided Rae over time, Rae’s journey through addiction and back, the ways in which Rae uses her life experiences and strengths to help guide others in her work, meditation and finally the power of frequency coaching/balancing in helping people to quiet their minds to achieve breakthroughs across domains. Rae Leonar...
Jun 11, 2024•30 min•Ep. 89
In this episode of The Optimized Mind, Dr. Kate talks with Katrina Foe, a board certified holistic nutritionist who specializes in working with cancer patients. The discussion focuses on the ways in which it is possible for people to support their bodies in a way which maximizes health and eradicates disease, the power of integrative care, and the idea that there is not one size fits all in medicine. We also discuss Katrina’s international best-selling book – Nutritional Pilates which focuses on...
Jun 04, 2024•37 min•Ep. 88
In this episode of The Optimized Mind, Dr. Kate talks with personal development coach, Tanya Cole-Lesnick. The discussion focuses on Tanya’s work helping people clear their energetic clutter so they can maximize potential and thrive. Central themes which emerge through this engaging conversation include – the power of therapy, both individual and group work, highlighting how group work can be a catalyst for personal growth and understanding, the importance of connecting to ourselves, identifying...
May 28, 2024•39 min•Ep. 87
In this episode of The Optimized Mind, Dr. Kate talks with personal development expert, Dave Conway. The discussion focuses on how it is possible to transform thoughts into reality to drive success; the ways in which our programming impacts our results in life and how it is possible to shift our programming to boost results; and the importance of setting big goals as a catalyst for achieving more in life, among many other enlightening ideas. Dave shares the message that having something to chang...
May 21, 2024•45 min•Ep. 86
In this episode of The Optimized Mind, Dr. Kate talks with Christy Pretzinger, owner and CEO of WG Content. The discussion focuses on Christy’s vision of effective leadership. Central themes which emerge through this fascinating discussion include – The importance of awareness and understanding our own motivations and behavioral tendencies and how this impacts our effectiveness at work; the importance of fostering health and wellness inside and outside of our business lives to maximize potential...
May 14, 2024•43 min•Ep. 85
