Entrepreneurs: The Burnout Cure Nobody Is Talking About with Dr. Patrick K. Porter + Others (Full Episode)

Richard Gearhart and Elizabeth Gearhart, co-hosts of the Passage to Profit Show interview Dr. Patrick K. Porter from BrainTap Technologies, Sherrill Mosee from MinkeeBlue and Lynn Rogoff from Amerikids Productions. What if burnout, brain fog, poor sleep, and low energy aren’t caused by overwork alone — but by a dysregulated brain? In this eye-opening episode, clinical psychologist and BrainTap inventor Dr. Patrick K. Porter reveals why many common beliefs about brain optimization are wrong and explains how entrepreneurs can improve focus, productivity, sleep, and recovery using neuroscience-backed techniques. From the surprising truth about afternoon fatigue and stress to morning routines, breathing techniques, brain fitness, and the role of light, sound, and vibration in performance, Dr. Porter shares practical strategies designed to help high achievers think clearer, recover faster, and avoid burnout before it derails their business and life. Check out his latest book Brain Fitness Blueprint. Read more at: https://drpatrickporter.com/ and at: https://braintap.com/ What happens when an entrepreneur spots an everyday problem that nobody else is solving? In this episode, Sherrill Mosee, founder of MinkeeBlue, shares how she transformed the frustration of carrying multiple bags into a patented product line that went viral online. She opens up about navigating manufacturing in China, surviving expensive early mistakes, protecting her intellectual property, and using patents to fight knockoffs on Amazon. This conversation is packed with practical insights for inventors, product entrepreneurs, and anyone building a consumer brand from scratch. Read more at: https://minkeeblue.com/ Lynn Rogoff, founder of AmeriKids Productions, shares how she transformed a long-forgotten screenplay about Sacagawea into an award-winning AI-powered cinematic experience. In this fascinating conversation, Lynn explains how artificial intelligence, prompt engineering, interactive AI characters, and human creativity are reshaping filmmaking, education, and storytelling. Discover how her team used AI video generation, real actors, and innovative production workflows to create a groundbreaking historical adventure that’s now streaming online and winning film festivals around the world. Read more at: https://www.amerikids.com/ Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur, startup founder, inventor, or small business owner, the Passage to Profit Show is a leading podcast for insights on entrepreneurship, innovation, intellectual property and business strategy. Hosted by Richard Gearhart and Elizabeth Gearhart, the show features industry leaders, investors, and founders who share real-world lessons on scaling companies, protecting ideas, building generational wealth, and navigating today’s evolving business landscape. Visit https://passagetoprofitshow.com/ for the latest episodes, expert interviews, and resources designed to help you grow, protect, and profit from your ideas. Chapters (00:00:00) - Passing to Profit: Working Harder(00:00:26) - Seeking Your Brain in the Elevator(00:01:30) - The One Decision That Changed the Direction of My Business(00:03:08) - What Was the One Decision That Changed the Direction of Your Business(00:04:13) - One Decision That Changed the Direction of My Business(00:08:20) - Dr. Porter on How to Improve Brain Function(00:14:22) - The Role of Sleep in Your Brain(00:19:25) - How to Rest Your Brain(00:23:01) - Better health insurance for you and your family(00:24:01) - Brain Fitness The Blueprint(00:29:01) - Vitamin D deficiency(00:29:48) - Dr. Patrick Porter(00:31:00) - The Different Ways Business Owners Are Using AI(00:32:56) - Richard Gearhart on the Rise of AI-Created Films(00:34:47) - Real AI Use Cases Business Owners Roundtable(00:36:50) - Divorce Debt Relief Hotline(00:39:21) - Has Taylor Swift Really Tradued Her Voice?(00:43:02) - Minky Blue: The Bag Designer's Advice(00:45:41) - What's Been the Challenge of Manufacturing Your Own Goods?(00:48:34) - This entrepreneur's patent on a travel bag(00:53:13) - Mid Journey: The Story of Sacagawea(00:57:04) - How To Make a Full-Length Film(00:58:23) - How AI Is Affecting Film(01:01:16) - Inventing the Future of AI(01:04:40) - AI in Cinematic Filmmaking(01:06:36) - Car Shield(01:08:04) - Secret to Success: Dr. Patrick Porter(01:09:20) - Lynn Rogoff and Richard Gearhart