Explore the complex dynamics of corporate culture, mental health, and work-life integration with co-founders Stacey and Jared Haslam of the Kintsugi Institute. Discover why veterans often struggle to transition into corporate environments, the importance of emotional intelligence, and how self-awareness can transform workplace wellness. With insights on boundaries, stress management, and the impact of leadership, this episode unpacks what it truly means to create a healthy work culture.

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Kintsugi Institute

Healing is Golden

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In this episode, former Navy SEAL Kevin Gatley delves into the intense journey of rediscovering self-identity after years in Special Operations. Kevin, Thad and Tyler explore the hidden tolls of military life, how labels like "SEAL" can shape and confine identity, and the challenges of returning to a world that sees you only through that lens. This conversation peels back the layers of purpose, ego, and the search for meaning beyond the uniform.

Links • On the Psychology of Military Incompetence

• Center for BrainHealth

• Great Brain Gain

• The BrainHealth Project

• Flow State Endurance Podcast

In this episode, hosts Thad and Tyler dive into the world of mental performance with special guest Kate Allgood, CEO of Quantum Performance Incorporated and author of Get in the Zone, Fortitude and The Athlete Within. Kate, a former top-ranked hockey player turned mental performance coach, shares her insights from working with elite athletes across the NHL, NFL, UFC, and more. Listeners will hear about Kate’s journey from the ice to sports psychology, her innovative approach to building mental toughness, and how athletes, military personnel, and high performers alike can enhance resilience and focus.

Kate breaks down core techniques like meditation, energy management, and the art of responding versus reacting under pressure. If you are looking to level up your mindset, this episode offers practical strategies and exercises to help you reach your full potential.

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Kate's Website

Kate's Books

Kate's Free Master Class in Confidence

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Keywords: mental performance, peak performance, athlete mindset, mental toughness, resilience, Kate Allgood, Quantum Performance, high pressure performance, meditation for athletes, sports psychology, mental coaching, energy management