In this episode of The Optimized Mind, Dr. Kate is joined by Martina Faulker, a cross-genre author whose work focuses primarily on what it means to be human. The discussion delves into the nuances of resilience, challenging common misconceptions and emphasizing that resilience is not a fixed trait or a simple milestone to achieve. Instead, resilience is framed as an ongoing process and a byproduct of ongoing inner work, self-awareness, and daily choices.Martina E. Faulkner is a cross-genre author whose work focuses primarily on exploring what it means to be human—both the unique and the universal. She holds a trifecta in the mental health/healing world as a therapist, certified life coach, and Reiki Master Teacher. This distinctive background allows her to draw on her professional and personal experience in her writing, whether fiction, nonfiction, children’s, or poetry.A self-proclaimed Anglophile, Martina drinks tea daily, loves walks in nature, and enjoys looking at beautiful images from the British Isles while dreaming up her next book. You can read her regular column (‘Unique and Universal’) on Substack, follow her on Instagram and Facebook (@martinaefaulkner), or visit martinaefaulkner.com to learn more.To Learn More, visit:www.katelundspeaks.comListen to more episodes on Mission Matters:https://missionmatters.com/author/kate-lund
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Insights on Neuroplasticity and Education with Debbie Gilmore
In this episode of The Optimized Mind, Dr. Kate is joined by Debbie Gilmore, Executive Director at the Arrowsmith Program. Debbie shared her powerful personal journey—both as an educator and as a parent—exploring how neuroplasticity can transform lives for students with learning differences. She discussed the groundbreaking cognitive approach of Arrowsmith, the importance of acknowledging challenges, and the real potential for brain change at any age.Debbie Gilmore is a passionate change-maker and Executive Director at the Arrowsmith Program. She is dedicated to transforming education and learning worldwide. With over 40 years of experience spanning classrooms to administrative roles, she's driving educational reform. Debbie collaborates globally with educators and professionals to help them bring about cognitive enhancement to unlock every human’s potential.To Learn More, visit:www.katelundspeaks.comListen to more episodes on Mission Matters:https://missionmatters.com/author/kate-lund
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The Ripple Effect of Service with Paul Glover
On today's episode of The Optimized Mind, Dr. Kate sat down with Paul Glover, the no BS Leadership and Executive Coach, whose extraordinary journey took him from successful trial attorney to ex-convict and now trusted executive coach. Paul shared powerful lessons on transformation, the value of failure, and the ripple effect of service. If you're ready to face your blind spots, embrace personal responsibility, and take your career—and life—to the next level, you won't want to miss this conversation.Paul Glover is the No B.S. Executive Leadership Coach, coaching & assisting leaders in organizations with revenue up to one billion dollars. He is also:A "recovering” federal trial lawyer, An ex-felon,A TEDx speaker,An approved Vistage and YPO Speaker on leadership in the Post-Pandemic work environment,The author of WorkQuake™: Making the Seismic Shift to a Knowledge Economy,A Forbes contributor,And a Starbucks addict and Chicago Bears fanatic.Link to Paul’s Ted X:hwww.youtube.com/watch?v=vsVweR4yXz4To Learn More, visit:www.katelundspeaks.comListen to more episodes on Mission Matters:https://missionmatters.com/author/kate-lund
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Understanding Gratitude with Martina Faulkner
In this episode of The Optimized Mind, Dr. Kate is joined by cross-genre author Martina Faulkner. The discussion focuses on the power of gratitude and its role as both a feeling and a practical tool. Martina shares insights on authentic versus performative gratitude, highlighting how gratitude is most powerful when it comes from within rather than being externally imposed or demanded. The conversation wraps up with reflections on gratitude as a pathway to shift from stressed, overwhelmed to a more peaceful, heart-centered state.Martina E. Faulkner is a cross-genre author whose work focuses primarily on exploring what it means to be human—both the unique and the universal. She holds a trifecta in the mental health/healing world as a therapist, certified life coach, and Reiki Master Teacher. This distinctive background allows her to draw on her professional and personal experience in her writing, whether fiction, nonfiction, children’s, or poetry.A self-proclaimed Anglophile, Martina drinks tea daily, loves walks in nature, and enjoys looking at beautiful images from the British Isles while dreaming up her next book. You can read her regular column (‘Unique and Universal’) on Substack, follow her on Instagram and Facebook (@martinaefaulkner), or visit martinaefaulkner.com to learn more.To Learn More, visit:www.katelundspeaks.comListen to more episodes on Mission Matters:https://missionmatters.com/author/kate-lund
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Navigating Trauma with Dr. Jenny Hughes
In this episode of The Optimized Mind, Dr. Kate sits down with psychologist, Dr. Jenny Hughes. The conversation explores grief, both in traditional forms and as it relates to lost opportunities and changes brought by trauma. Dr. Hughes illustrates how trauma often manifests through physical sensations and patterns in the body. She introduces brain spotting, a somatic therapeutic approach which helps heal deeply rooted trauma.Jenny Hughes, PhD is a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in the treatment of trauma and PTSD. As a clinician, she practices Brainspotting, EMDR, and Cognitive Processing Therapy. Jenny is the author of The PTSD Recovery Workbook and Triggers to Glimmers: A Vicarious Resilience Journal and Workbook.As a leader in the field of vicarious trauma and resilience, Jenny serves trauma therapists, helpers, and healers as the founder of The BRAVE Trauma Therapist Collective. Jenny helps trauma therapists be human again and become more aware of how to identify and manage vicarious trauma, enhance vicarious resilience, and connect and grow through community. To learn more about Dr. Jenny, please visit:www.braveproviders.comTo Learn More, visit:www.katelundspeaks.comListen to more episodes on Mission Matters:https://missionmatters.com/author/kate-lund
Hosted by Dr. Kate Lund, The Optimized Mind explores how we can define our own unique context, build resilience and maximize potential through engaging with today's top thought leaders in the business and personal development space. Learn more at: https://missionmatters.com/author/kate-lund/
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