Author: Kate Lund

Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify 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 principles and ideas in schools to help kids flourish and the power in stepping away to create space flourish and help others do…

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Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify 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 Leonard is an intuitive, energy worker, author, and researcher and is skilled in a number of alternative healing…

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Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify 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 helping people to better understand their bodies, optimizing their health and wellness along the way. Katrina…

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Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify 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 and working through limiting beliefs and behaviors which can hold us people back, the evolution of the concept of energetic clutter, the power and…

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Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify In this episode we talk about how important it is to find a great mentor and to connect with those around us. It takes a village to build something great and achieve a dream. Cathy shares her 30 years of experience and how it began with others being kind enough to give to her as well as give her the flexibility to grow. Cathy Pedulla has more than 30 years’ experience in the professional beauty industry as a top colorist, stylist, make-up artist, salon owner, educator, business strategist and brand builder. Her expertise, passion and knowledge of the…

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Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify 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 change your life for and being fully, emotionally invested in that thing is central in…

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Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify 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; the power of meditation and the ways in which kindness fosters well-being at work and beyond. Christy also talks about her upcoming book…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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