ThriveMind Studio Podcast

Welcome to the ThriveMind Studio Podcast — a space for reflection, care, and meaningful connection.
 
In Episode 6, host Courtney Finstad is joined by Kyle Dietrich, founder of Grounded Idealist, and Madison Brazil, Senior Learning Specialist, for a thoughtful conversation on navigating uncertainty, purpose, and collective care. Together, they explore how Grounded Idealist emerged in response to disruption — creating spaces for coaching, connection, and support for those experiencing career transitions and identity shifts.
 
At the heart of their work is a focus on slowing down, reconnecting with self, and leading from a grounded, embodied place. Through pro bono coaching, cohort-based programs, and community-driven learning, they are helping individuals move from crisis to clarity while reimagining what meaningful service and leadership can look like.
 
In our Voices of Impact Nonprofit Spotlight, we are honored to feature Samantha Moritz, Founder and Volunteer of Lifekind Foundation. This conversation highlights the deeper, often overlooked root causes of chronic pain and community health challenges — and the importance of addressing healing through trauma-informed, community-centered approaches.
 
Sponsored by Kalypso Publishing. Proudly produced by Techne Innovations.
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Learn more about Grounded Idealist:
https://www.groundedidealist.co/
Follow Grounded Idealist on LinkedIn
Connect with the Grounded Idealist team:
 Kyle Dietrich: kyle dietrich | LinkedIn
Madison Brazil: Madison Brazil | LinkedIn
Miranda Cairns: Miranda Cairns | LinkedIn
Danyah Wafa: Danyah Wafa, MSc, PMP, CMP | LinkedIn
 
For Coaches:
 • Join Coaching Collaborative and volunteer with Grounded Idealist
 • Join Conscious Catalyst — a membership for coaches to deepen their practice, connect with others, and activate purpose through service

For Displaced Workers:
 • Sign up for Coaching Collaborative to receive pro bono coaching
 • Root to Rise: A Career Navigator for Mission-Driven Professionals and Public Servants (Cohort 3 begins April 15)
 • Scholarships and payment plans available
 • Join the waitlist for the Public Service Incubator relaunch

What is ThriveMind Studio Podcast ?

The ThriveMind Podcast, hosted by Courtney Finstad, offers a calming space for reflection and personal growth. With a blend of mindfulness, somatic wisdom, and neuroscience, Courtney and guests explore health, fitness, and intentional living, helping listeners embrace their journey without pressure. The podcast aligns with the ThriveMind app, a self-care tool designed to support self-discovery through guided journaling and thoughtful prompts. Each episode also features a nonprofit spotlight to amplify causes that promote well-being and community support.

Key Points:
Hosted by Courtney Finstad, blending mindfulness, and somatic wisdom

Focus on health, fitness, and intentional living through reflective, pressure-free conversations.
Tied to the ThriveMind app, offering journaling and self-care tools for personal growth.
Each episode includes a nonprofit spotlight to highlight meaningful causes.