Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify In this episode of The Optimized Mind, Dr. Kate talks with Laing Rikkers – author of Morning Leaves: Reflections on Loss, Grief and Connection and Co-Founder and Executive Chair of ProSomnus Sleep Technologies. Laing is a leader in the field of Obstructive Sleep Apnea, an often hidden – and potentially fatal – medical condition. After her sister died of undiagnosed OSA, Laing sought solace from nature and creativity, and wrote Morning Leaves, a book of poetry to help others navigate grief. Her mission now is to save lives by encouraging people to recognize the symptoms of OSA before…
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Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify In this episode of The Optimized Mind, Dr. Kate talks with Megan McCann, founder of McCann Partners, an IT Recruiting firm. Megan and her team deliver IT recruitment with intention and integrity to a growing portfolio of innovative organizations—from Chicago-based startups to companies with a global footprint. McCann Partners is dedicated to creating a more equitable and diverse workforce, and proud that more than 70% of their talent placements in the past two years have been diverse hires. Prior to McCann Partners, Megan co-founded and helped build Geneva Technical Services (GTS), and was a strategic force in growing…
Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify In this episode of The Optimized Mind, Dr. Kate talks with Laura Cooke, Founder and CEO of Positive Foundry, a company focused on creating and teaching a strength based model grounded in science, which helps individuals flourish across domains. The discussion highlights the evolution of Positive Foundry, along with the ways in which Laura integrates the principles she teaches into her life and family. Through Laura’s many positions in leadership, both in the corporate world and in education, Laura’s true passion has always been about helping people. Her thirst for learning is endless and she finds comfort in…
Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify In this episode of The Optimized Mind, Dr. Kate talks with Brigitte Cutshall who is an author, cancer survivor and health coach. The discussion focuses on Brigitte’s journey through cancer and a rare brain tumor, along with her passion for running and writing. Brigitte shares how both helped her through the hard moments and continue to help her to find meaning and purpose each and every day. Health Advocate and author, Brigitte Cutshall, has overcome cancer multiple times and a rare primary brain tumor in between. She raised two sons with her husband while keeping a smile on…
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…
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…