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…
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Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify In this episode of The Optimized Mind, Dr. Kate talks with Ryan Quirk, author of An 18 Year-Old’s Guide to Self-Mastery: How to Master Your Life from the Inside Out. The discussion takes a deep dive into Ryan’s book, focusing on his ideas and teachings related to self-mastery. Ryan talks candidly about some of his past struggles which were, in many ways, a catalyst for his journey towards self-mastery and ultimately his book. Central themes which emerge through this powerful discussion include defining self-mastery through a four-pillar system outlined in the book which includes the mental-emotional-physical and spiritual…
Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify This week, Dr. Kate talks with Mandy DiMarzo, life-long athlete and creator of Burn by Mandy. The discussion focuses on Mandy’s story as a life-long athlete, along with her path to building a thriving fitness community. Dr. Kate and Mandy dig deep into the power of movement and the ways we can make exercise opportunities accessible to everybody, while helping people to define their best within their own unique context. Dr. Kate and Mandy also discuss the power of routine and the power of why and the reasons why it is important to focus on progress not perfection…
Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify In this episode of The Optimized Mind, Dr. Kate talks with Chuck Garcia, founder of Climb Leadership, executive coach, and best-selling author. The discussion focuses on Chuck’s upcoming book, The Moment that Defines Your Life: Integrating Emotional Intelligence and Stoicism when your Life, Career and Family are on the Line. Dr. Kate and Chuck explore the many messages related to emotional intelligence and stoicism embedded in the book throughout this powerful conversation. Central themes include defining emotional intelligence and stoicism, along with the concept of a mental fortress and discussing why these are vital ideas in defining success…
Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify In this episode of The Optimized Mind, Dr. Kate talks with KL Wells, business and executive coach, podcast host and founder of VoicesInCourage. The discussion focuses on KL’s history navigating early challenges and how these experiences inform her outlook and approach today. In building a resilient foundation in her early years, KL recognized what brought her joy and fulfillment. From there she developed a focus on service and caring for others, learning in the process what living an inspired life means to her. Other themes which emerge throughout this powerful conversation include thriving in the midst of chaos,…
Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify In this episode of The Optimized Mind, Dr. Kate talks with Brian Shaw, a health educator specializing in diabetes self-management education and goal-setting. The discussion focuses on helping patients live healthy lives to maximize potential, diabetes education and care as a way of maximizing lifestyle, health behavior change in diabetes, trust in the therapeutic relationship, the importance of connecting with patients on a human level in fostering health behavior change, the power of modeling healthy lifestyles and behaviors for children, self-care and the importance of believing that change is possible. Brian Shaw is a Health Educator, specializing in…
Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify This week, Dr. Kate talks with Marija Parente, a total access coach who works with people to access and live an authentic life. The discussion focuses on the ways in which Marija helps those she works with understand who they really are, while seeking a sense of meaning, purpose and belonging. Dr. Kate and Marija explore the ways in which early childhood experiences can influence one’s sense of self and ability to live authentically with freedom to express without barriers or expectations. Dr. Kate and Marija also consider the idea that when we know our true selves, we…
Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify In this episode of The Optimized Mind, Dr. Kate talks with Alice Penn, an international speaker, and Executive Coach specializing in transition. The discussion focuses on Alice’s journey from clinical medicine to financial consulting to finding her passion as an executive coach helping people to excel through change. Central themes discussed include the neuroscience of change, power of neuroplasticity, conquering self-limiting beliefs rooted in the past, and how to build a life defined by overall well-being. Dr Alice Penn is an international speaker, and Executive Coach specializing in transition. Using her neuroscience expertise and real-life experience, Alice helps…
Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify 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 including visualization, understanding, and achieving flow state, the value of focus on the experience and not just the outcome, trust, and the power of belief to name a few. Christina M. Roberts, MS, MA, RYT-200 is a…
Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify 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 more. Lois McGuire has 35 years of teaching and leadership experience in the field of education. She began her career as a 4th and 5th grade teacher and retired as the…
Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify 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 into performance anxiety, self-talk, personal values, perfectionism and maintaining wellness mentally, physically and spiritually, among many others. Julia Thornton is a mental performance coach and performance psychology consultant based in Portland, Oregon. Her unique experience…
Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify 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 lives across domains. The focus here is on understanding how we can untangle experiences rooted in our subconscious in a powerful way in order to facilitate change from the inside out. Christina and Dr. Kate take a deep dive…