Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify 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 award-winning documentaries Pray Away and For They Know Not What They Do,…
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Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify 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 importance of recovery, the importance of balance in optimizing fitness and boosting health and wellness, nutrition for…
Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify 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 as medicine, metabolic nutrition and detoxification, the direct connection between food and health – physical and mental, the prevalence of chronic conditions and…
Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify 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 truth, the power of a personal brand, the difference between “doing and being,” the importance of sharing personal stories, building belief in…
Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify 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 belief and direction. Robert clearly outlines nine principles of a successful internship as part of the discussion, noting that dignity and an ability to connect…
Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify 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, explore, and eliminate the stress of facing life’s changes. Since 2017, Wendy has guided…
Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify 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 exploration of what has worked in the past and…
Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify 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 to fix our reflection first and the powerful impact this has. Finally, Rhonda shares a powerful formula for living an…
Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify 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-part brain rebalancing model developed by Liam and the power of the creative brain. “If you really want to…
Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify 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 entrepreneurship. Nick Karwoski is an entrepreneur and former professional athlete. As a 3x All American Track and Field athlete at Dickinson College in the Steeplechase and…
Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify 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 the ways in which challenge often fosters growth, beating addiction and navigating life without alcohol,…
Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify 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 modulate the immune response, serving as a protective factor in overall health and wellness. Dr. Lewis describes his groundbreaking…