Healthy Under Pressure
77 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 42 ratingsHosted by Registered Dietitian Amber Pankonin, this podcast highlights the ups and downs of entrepreneurs, startups and busy people learning to live healthy under pressure.
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Levi Nelson - Find Your Grind Under Pressure
May 21, 2018 05:30 - 57 minutes - 39.5 MBLevi Nelson is the Chief Experience Officer at Find Your Grind, where he builds products to enlighten students and teachers to the unconventional careers of the 21st century. Before that he was a Product Designer at Hudl and Travefy. As a dedicated husband and father of three, he's passionate about solving meaningful problems at a sustainable pace while fighting against workaholic culture. You can follow Levi on Twitter or connect with him on LinkedIn. Please be sure to subscri...
Micah Yost - Healing Under Pressure
May 14, 2018 05:30 - 1 hour - 51.6 MBMicah Yost is the Founder and President of Method Mark, a marketing agency based in Omaha, NE. He is also the Founder and Lead Faculty of the Midland University Code Academy. During this episode, Micah and I discussed what led him to starting Method Mark and how focusing on his mental health brought healing. You can connect with Micah on Twitter or check out his website. During the show, we also talked about a blog that Micah's wife wrote. Check it out here. Please be sure to subscribe t...
Elizabeth Ward - Life's a Mother Under Pressure
May 07, 2018 05:30 - 1 hour - 42.2 MB"You are what your mother and grandmother ate." No pressure. This week's episode features Elizabeth Ward. Liz is an award-winning nutrition communicator and is the author of seven books. In this episode, I chat with Liz about how she stays healthy under pressure as a mother of three, Registered Dietitian and entrepreneur. You can check out her latest book is Expect the Best, Your Guide to Healthy Eating Before, During, and After Pregnancy, second edition or read her blog, Better is the...
Matthew Wegener - Crawfish, Coworking and Community under pressure
April 30, 2018 04:30 - 56 minutes - 38.7 MBMatthew Wegener is a serial entrepreneur with a passion for getting things off the ground. Not only is he the founder and CEO of ISoft Data Systems, Inc., he also founded Turbine Flats, a local office and co-working space in Lincoln, NE. In this interview, Matthew and I chat about the early days of the local startup community and why sharing a meal with hundreds of your best friends is important when building community. You can connect with Matthew on LinkedIn, donate to Makeshift or chec...
Dennis Doerfl - Kultur unter Druck (Culture Under Pressure)
April 23, 2018 04:30 - 1 hour - 42.6 MBStarting a business is challenging, but moving a business overseas when starting only multiplies the pressure. Dennis Doerfl met his co-founder while working at Groupon and moved from Germany to launch their company, Fourstarzz Media in Lincoln, Nebraska. In this episode, I talk with Dennis about influencer marketing and why he decided to grow his business from Lincoln, Nebraska. His fascinating story of overcoming the obstacles of language, business and most importantly, culture, is insig...
Denise Purtzer - Paying Under Pressure
April 16, 2018 04:30 - 1 hour - 42.2 MBDenise Purtzer is the VP of Business Development of FuturePay, an e-commerce payment solution for the omnichannel shopper. Having worked in e-commerce for over a decade, Denise effectively delivers projects and growth initiatives for companies from startup to revenues in excess of a $1B. She has worked internationally and given presentations at a variety of conferences in Asia, Europe and the USA. You can connect with Denise on Linkedin or Twitter. Please be sure to follow Healthy Under ...
Meghan Ehrke - Style Under Pressure
April 09, 2018 04:30 - 1 hour - 44.4 MBMeghan Ehrke is the owner and founder of Select Style in Lincoln, Nebraska. Established in 2014, Select Style is a fashion boutique for the modern woman. In this episode, Meghan and I talk about her entrepreneurial journey and why she decided to launch a retail business. "If the dream is there, it's there for a reason." You can connect with Meghan on Instagram or connect with her on Linkedin. Please be sure to follow Healthy Under Pressure on Instagram and like us on Facebook.
Ben Pankonin - Moving On Under Pressure
April 02, 2018 04:30 - 40 minutes - 74.6 MBWhat do you do when somebody lets you down? Can you be friends with your employees? How do you dig out and move on when you feel like you've hit rock bottom? In this episode, Ben and I discuss these questions and how thankfulness can impact the health of your business. You can follow Ben on Twitter or connect with him on Linkedin. Please be sure to follow Healthy Under Pressure on Instagram and like us on Facebook.
Milton Stokes - Humor Under Pressure
March 26, 2018 04:30 - 1 hour - 49.2 MBMilton Stokes grew up working with his mom in the restaurant industry. Today he is a best selling author, Registered Dietitian and is the director of global health and nutrition outreach at the Monsanto Company. Previously, he was an assistant professor and director of the dietetic internship at the University of St. Joseph and a clinical nutrition manager at health care facilities in New York City. I spoke with Milton about his entrepreneurial journey, what it's like working at Monsanto and...
Erin Hamel - Potty Party Under Pressure
March 19, 2018 04:30 - 48 minutes - 33.7 MBThis episode contains some serious potty talk. Erin Hamel started her business, Transition Tales about nine months ago. Transition Tales are personalized books that teach young children about potty training by letting children see themselves as the main character in their own transition tale. Erin is also a wife, mom of two children and a full time student. She holds a masters degree in Special Education and is currently a doctoral student in Human Development at the University of Nebraska ...
Caryn Kusleika - Training Under Pressure
March 12, 2018 04:30 - 50 minutes - 35 MBAs a Registered Dietitian who has completed several triathlons including an Ironman, Caryn Kusleika understands the role nutrition can play in performance during training and on race day. Not only does Caryn work full time for the Midwest Dairy Council of Nebraska, she is also a single mother mother of three children who runs a side business coaching athletes. I sat down with Caryn to discuss what it takes to train for a triathlon and how she stays healthy under pressure as a busy profession...
Lana Zumbrunn - Building Community Under Pressure
March 05, 2018 05:30 - 1 hour - 42.2 MBLana Zumbrunn is the Director of Innovation and Culture at the H2 Organization in Fort Myers, Florida. Not only does she support female and minority founders, but she also connects startups with capital and builds emerging markets. Lana and I spoke about her recent move to Florida and how she stays healthy under pressure while supporting the local startup community.
Kevin Klatt - Nutrition Science Under Pressure
February 26, 2018 05:30 - 58 minutes - 40.5 MBKevin Klatt is a dietetics and molecular nutrition focused PhD student at Cornell University's division of nutritional sciences. In this episode, I talk with Kevin about what led him to the field of dietetics and how he stays healthy under pressure as a student and nutrition scientist.
Jim Hogg - Recovery Under Pressure
February 19, 2018 05:30 - 1 hour - 49.5 MBJim Hogg is a family man, entrepreneurial cheeleader and heart attack survivor. Not only is Jim a professional matchmaker for franchise entrepreneurs, but in October of 2016, Jim collapsed while training for a local half marathon. We spoke about the events of that day and what his physical and emotional recovery looks like under pressure.
Questions Under Pressure
February 12, 2018 05:30 - 39 minutes - 27.4 MBHow do I make my employees take time off? How do I manage my stress level as a startup founder? Since launching the show, I've received a number of questions about health and startup life. So, I pulled my husband into the studio this week to help answer questions we've received from the listeners. Please be sure to follow Healthy Under Pressure on Instagram and like us on Facebook.
Christy Wilson - Journey Under Pressure
February 05, 2018 05:30 - 55 minutes - 38 MBWhen Christy Wilson resigned from her government job, her family thought she was crazy. Since making the jump into the world of entrepreneurship, Christy maintains a part time position at the University of Arizona while writing her first cookbook and building her consulting brand. I had a chance to catch up with Christy while my husband and I took a quick trip to Tucson, Arizona. We talked about life, entrepreneurship and the weird world of dietetics.
Natalie Micale - Hustle With Heart Under Pressure
January 29, 2018 05:30 - 48 minutes - 32.9 MBNatalie Micale knows how to hustle with heart. Within the last two years, she has transitioned from life as a local reporter to life in a startup. Not only is she now the director of business development at a digital marketing agency, but she launched a lifestyle blog and became a certified spin instructor all within the last few months. I sat down with Natalie to talk about the challenges of startup life and how she manages to stay healthy under pressure as a young professional. You can l...
Matt Webster - Fitness Under Pressure
January 22, 2018 05:30 - 53 minutes - 36.8 MBMatt Webster is a busy husband, father, business owner and student. Matt has spent the last 6 years building his personal training business, Fitness Integration, as a way to bring on-site personal training to his clients. Matt understands that providing a safe and comfortable environment is key to his client's success, which is why he's now pursuing a master's degree in counseling. Not only does he believe staying healthy under pressure involves including functional fitness in your everyday...
Crystal Belsky - Performance Under Pressure
January 15, 2018 06:00 - 56 minutes - 32.7 MBCrystal Belsky is a Registered Dietitian who works with high pressured individuals. Crystal is the Global Director of Nutrition, Exercise and Health Promotion at Omni Behavioral Health in Omaha, NE. In this role, she guides the development and implementation of nutrition, exercise and wellness efforts for both staff and clients. Crystal is also a Board Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics, specializing in the treatment of eating disorders and substance abuse in athletes. I sat down with ...
Dustin Clonch - Meal Prep Under Pressure
January 08, 2018 05:30 - 46 minutes - 26.9 MBDustin Clonch is a husband, father of three and CEO of a software development firm. Listen and learn how this busy professional and father of three uses meal prepping to stay healthy under pressure. Dustin and I also discuss the pros and cons of following a ketogenic diet. You can connect with Dustin on twitter and learn more about his company here. Please be sure to follow Healthy Under Pressure on Instagram and like us on Facebook.
Michelle Welch - Wellness Under Pressure
December 31, 2017 23:01 - 1 hour - 39.2 MBMichelle Welch is an entrepreneur at heart. Michelle is a Registered Dietitian and the District Wellness Facilitator for Lincoln Public Schools which includes faculty, staff and students. In this episode, Michelle provides advice for startups who can't afford a wellness plan and tips for making 2018 your best year yet. You can check out Michelle's wellness challenges and connect with her on twitter. Please be sure to follow Healthy Under Pressure on Instagram and like us on Facebook.
Jill Thayer Liliedahl - Accelerating Under Pressure
December 18, 2017 06:00 - 57 minutes - 33 MBJill Thayer Liliedahl knows the challenge of managing health and startup life is a matter of survival. Most startup founders know what it's like to build and manage a business under pressure, but Jill has to manage her blood sugar as well. Jill is a type 1 diabetic, crazy dog lady and the CEO of SitStay.com, which started in 1995 as the pet industry’s first eCommerce retailer. Nearly twenty years, under Jill's leadership, she helped manage a turnaround for SitStay. You can find Jill on tw...
Brent Comstock - Young Venture Capitalist Under Pressure
December 11, 2017 05:05 - 1 hour - 34.7 MBWhen Brent Comstock was 12 years old, he started fixing computers for neighborhood elderly ladies. He was 15 when he took his first website client. Seven years later, his one man show has transformed into BCom Solutions. Not only is Brent a recent college graduate and the founder of BCom Solutions, but he is also the COO for Change Ventures. Change Ventures is a seed-stage venture capital fund backing ambitious Baltic founders. You can find Brent on Twitter and LinkedIn. Please be sure ...
Lauren Rathman - Grad School Under Pressure
December 04, 2017 05:05 - 49 minutes - 34.5 MBLauren Rathman might not be an entrepreneur, but she's a busy person who knows what it's like to live healthy under pressure. Not only is she a newlywed, but she's also a personal trainer and a Dietetic Intern/grad student at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. I sat down with Lauren to chat about how she handles the stress of being a full time grad student and what her thoughts are on the ketogenic diet. This episode also features an introduction to Ben Pankonin, startup founder and insp...
Brooke Mullen - Building Beautiful Things Under Pressure
November 24, 2017 02:46 - 52 minutes - 24.3 MBMoving to Thailand not only inspired Brook Mullen to start a business, but it also helped her gain a new perspective on what it means to be healthy under pressure. Brooke's business, Sapahn, bridges the gap by connecting artisans' high quality crafted collections with customers who want their beautiful things to do beautiful things.
Andrew Uden - Finding Contentment Under Pressure
November 24, 2017 01:07 - 43 minutes - 20 MBBefore Andrew Uden was the Chief Operating Officer of Quantified Ag, he was helping his father raise cattle on their ranch in western Nebraska. Transitioning from life on the farm to life in a startup has not been easy, but Andrew says finding contentment is what keeps him focused.
Tiffany Verzal - Finding Healthy Motivation Under Pressure
November 16, 2017 00:49 - 53 minutes - 24.5 MBWhat motivates you to stay healthy? For Tiffany Verzal, it's her family. Tiffany and her husband started their business from their daughter's hospital room. If you've ever sat in a college stadium, you've probably seen examples of their work. Listen and learn how this couple stays healthy under pressure in order to take care of business at home. You will be in inspired by this mom, marathon runner and brain injury advocate.