Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify 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 children facing cancer or trauma endure their struggles for more than one day. For over…
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Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify 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 into this next week in the second part of our…
Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify 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 The Storm: Leadership Lessons from a Woman at the Helm. Captain Sandy Yawn is a Fort Lauderdale native with…
Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify 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 for her appearances in many horror film roles such as the…
Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify 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 training and consultation for different agencies and organizations on topics such as Motivational Interviewing, Trauma Informed Care and Dialectical Behavior Therapy. Kathy has been in the mental health field for 20…
Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify 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 specializing in medical treatment, research and rehabilitation for people with spinal cord injury, brain injury, stroke, multiple sclerosis, spine…
Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify 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 back to their center. Kate’s holistic work combines life experience with her studies of Polynesian Healing Arts.…
Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify 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 products through a three hundred strong dealer network. From there…
Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify 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 40’s and 50’s who are successful, yet dissatisfied with the uncertainty of where their life and…
Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify 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-selling books. To learn more about Rob Kosberg and the Best Seller Publishing, visit:www.bestsellerpublishing.orgwww.publishpromoteprofit.com To Learn More, visit:www.katelundspeaks.com Listen to more episodes on Mission…
Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify 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 founder of JourneyMen, public speaker, thought leader, or narrative consultant, Jason believes that our lives are adventurous, and we can and should…
Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify 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 emotional intelligence lessons – that create modern leaders, total employee engagement and drive lasting business growth. His most requested topics are: Lead by Permission,…