The Optimized Mind

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 includ...

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...

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...

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 li...

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...

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 inc...

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 througho...

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....

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 Jos...

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...

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 t...

In this episode of The Optimized Mind, Dr. Kate talks with Lisa J. Smith, entrepreneur and founder of Smith Co., a sales consulting company focused on modern midsize B2B businesses. The discussion focuses on the elements of successful sales consulting, with emphasis on mindset and a strong social-emotional foundation. Dr. Kate and Lisa also take a deep dive into the nuances of successful entrepren...

In this episode of The Optimized Mind, Dr. Kate talks with Maria Baltazzi, an Emmy-winning TV producer, wellbeing teacher, world traveler, and luxury travel designer specializing in transformative adventures. The discussion focuses on Maria’s unique perspective on the idea of conscious living and her own path to living consciously as a way to preserve her own sense of well-being. The discussion al...

In this episode of The Optimized Mind, Dr. Kate talks with Dr. Brian Davidson, founder of MindVue, a mental performance company that measures and builds mindset skills to optimize performance and enhance mental wellness.  The discussion is a continuation of episode #1 taking a deeper dive into the ways in which we can foster a positive mindset, a sense of resilience and grit, allowing people...

In this episode of The Optimized Mind, Dr. Kate talks with Dr. Brian Davidson, founder of MindVue, a mental performance company that measures and builds mindset skills to optimize performance and enhance mental wellness. The discussion focuses on the ways in which we can foster a positive mindset, a sense of resilience and grit which allows people to maximize potential across domains. Dr. Kate and...

In this episode of The Optimized Mind, Dr. Kate talks to Elliot Kallen, entrepreneur, author and founder of Prosperity Financial, which he has run for the past 30 years. The discussion focuses on Elliot’s recent book – Driven – which he co-authored with fellow entrepreneur Adam Torres (episode 43) in which they explore the many paths to entrepreneurship. Dr. Kate and Elliot explore the variables r...

In this episode of The Optimized Mind, Dr. Kate talks with Christina Jordan – Mom, healthcare philanthropist and Tedx Speaker. The discussion focuses on Christina’s vision of what it means to raise our own human capital and how she has done this in her own life to be at her best across domains. The power of sharing our stories, embracing the human experience and connecting on a deep level with our...

In this episode of The Optimized Mind, Dr. Kate talks with Rachelle Babler, a TEDx speaker,  #1 International Best-Selling Co-Author, and Entrepreneur & Advocate. The discussion focuses on the evolution of Rachelle’s eclectic career and the lessons learned through her journey. Dr. Kate and Rachelle dig into the power of listening to our intuition as a guide and integrating daily meditatio...

In this episode of The Optimized Mind, Dr. Kate talks with Robin Osborn, business coach and brain tumor survivor. The discussion focuses on Robin’s journey through and beyond her life saving brain surgery to remove a baseball size tumor and the lessons learned through this difficult experience. Robin shares how her depth of experience in everything she does has grown in that she is more present an...

In this episode of The Optimized Mind, Dr. Kate talks with entrepreneur and CEO of Giant Leaps Learning, Michael Trezza. The discussion focuses on the work of Giant Leaps Learning in helping kids to develop social emotional learning and leadership skills to prepare them for an increasingly complex world. Lessons on discourse, connection and giving a sense of agency back to kids are at the heart of...

In this episode of The Optimized Mind, Dr. Kate talks with Chris Felton, entrepreneur and author of Think and Grow You. The discussion focuses on Chris’ own personal development journey which led him to writing Think and Grow You, along with the central lessons outlined through the book.  Dr. Kate and Chris talk through numerous important ideas such as engaging in the idea of change, the work...

In this episode of The Optimized Mind, Dr. Kate talks with Michelle Mays, author of The Betrayal Bind. The discussion focuses on Michelle’s book and work on helping people move through and beyond sexual betrayal. Ideas of hope and vision are touched on within the context of the ways in which one can become the hero of their own betrayal story. The theme of how it is possible to stay grounded and c...

In this episode of The Optimized Mind, Dr. Kate talks to Adam Torres, entrepreneur, author and co-founder of Mission Matters, a media, PR, marketing and book publishing agency. The discussion focuses on Adam’s recent book – Driven which he co-authored with fellow entrepreneur Elliot Kallen.  The discussion also focuses, more broadly, on numerous central themes including the importance of miss...

In this episode of The Optimized Mind, Dr. Kate talks with Janie Reade (JR) about her book More of Everything. The discussion focuses on JR’s experience parenting a child Joey with extreme special needs, and how this evolved over time as Joey’s needs changed and her own needs changed. The discussion emphasizes JR’s relationship with Joey and how she worked to maximize her relationship with him ove...

In this episode of The Optimized Mind, Dr. Kate talks with Rob Stolker, a passionate father who developed the first ever certified headgear for girls’ lacrosse.  Creating the headgear was just the beginning. Rob’s passionate mission is to ensure all girls have access to and wear protective headgear so they can create safer athletic experiences and pave the way for future generations. Having m...