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Episode 30 Corey Spitzer

Corey Spitzer is the Co-founder and Chief Architect of ScoreVision, a software company based in Omaha, Nebraska. Having worked in tech for nearly two decades, he knows all too well the stresses and unhealthy habits of fast-paced, high pressure environments. In this episode, I spoke with Corey about how he stays healthy under pressure as a busy parent, software developer and business owner.

To get in touch with Corey, you can follow him on Twitter or connect with him on Linkedin.
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June 11, 2018
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Kate Spade: My Thoughts Under Pressure

After hearing the news about Kate Spake and reading the reactions on social media, I was inspired to write my own thoughts about her unexpected death.

Here is what I shared on my personal Facebook page:

The response I received from this post was generally positive, but there was one comment that I would like to address.

So incredibly stressful to have your own businesses but I think we need to do that with people in general, not just entrepreneurs.” -Facebook Friend.

When I wrote this, I was not saying that we shouldn’t do this for all people.  Of course I believe all lives matter and that we should care for all people…not just entrepreneurs.

However, I will not apologize about directing this particular post towards entrepreneurs. I took this moment to speak to entrepreneurs and the people who love them. Kate Spade was an entrepreneur married to an entrepreneur. She was dealing with pressures that most of us, including myself, will never understand.

June 7, 2018
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Episode 27 Levi Nelson

Levi 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.
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May 21, 2018
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Episode 26 Micah Yost

Micah 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.

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May 14, 2018
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Episode 23 Dennis Doerfl

Starting 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 insightful, witty and fun.

You can connect with Dennis on LinkedIn.

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April 23, 2018
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Episode 17 Caryn Kusleika

As 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 professional.

If you want to connect with Caryn, you can find her on Instagram or visit her Facebook page.

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March 12, 2018
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Episode 8 Dustin Clonch

Dustin 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.

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January 8, 2018
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Episode 6 Jill Thayer Liliedahl

Jill 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 twitter and linkedin.

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December 18, 2017
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Episode 5 Brent Comstock

Brent Comstock – Young Venture Capitalist Under Pressure

When 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.

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December 11, 2017
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Healthy Under Pressure

Welcome to Healthy Under Pressure. This blog and podcast highlights the stories of entrepreneurs and busy people learning to live healthy under pressure. As a Registered Dietitian, I’ve coached hundreds of people at the scale. But talking to an entrepreneur about what they ate for lunch is like opening the floodgates.

When I reveal the fact that I’m a Dietitian, startup founders are the first to confess some sort of dietary sin. They are open and brutally honest about their health struggles. Ever since my husband launched his own startup, I’ve had a front row seat observing the rollercoaster of emotions, sleepless nights, and stress that go hand in hand with being a startup founder. I’ve seen how being focused on building a business often causes entrepreneurs to neglect other areas in their life, including their health. Throughout our startup journey we’ve learned that taking care of business starts by taking care of ourselves.

Sleep matters

If Netflix is asking you if you’re still there, you might need to turn that off and get some rest. Entrepreneurs have binging habits. We binge when we work, we binge when we watch TV, and we binge when we party. It’s important to listen to your body, especially when it’s telling you to rest.

Sustainable burritos still have calories

Hey, that’s great if you care about where your food comes from. However, that “organic free-range lunch” is still loaded with calories and sodium. So, don’t forget to check the nutrition facts.

Science > Sensationalism

Tech entrepreneurs often pride themselves in sharing science, but it seems like science is ignored when it comes to good nutrition. I find that many listen to diet advice from influencers on Instagram instead of people with credentials. If something sounds too good to be true, it probably is. And if any diet plan insists that you give up fruits and vegetables, that’s definitely a red flag.

Share your stats

Health tech makes it even easier for us to track data. Your startup believes you can’t improve what you can’t measure. Build on that competitive spirit by taking part in daily step challenges with friends. Tracking your weight, nutrition, and daily steps is a great place to start, but don’t forget about other important numbers including your blood pressure, waist circumference, and cholesterol.

Slow down on the alcohol

I don’t know how many times I’ve sat across from an entrepreneur and they’ve told me all about their super healthy diet while drinking a Red Bull and Vodka. At the end of the day, all calories count… even those from alcoholic beverages.

Support your team…this includes your significant other 

If somebody in your company wants to make healthy changes in their life, support and celebrate that. Be mindful of snacks you bring into the office and schedule walking meetings when appropriate. The startup community here has been amazing at supporting one another. It’s time to also support healthy attitudes and behaviors when it comes to food, alcohol, sleep, and activity.

Start now

There’s no time like the present to take better care of yourself. If you feel like you’ve got the exercise and healthy eating plan under control, what about your mental or spiritual health? When’s the last time you visited the dentist or had a physical? It’s important to remember that health is more than a number on the scale or the number of times you post on instagram about going to the gym.  It’s about little steps you can take in all areas of health that can lead to big changes over time.

November 23, 2017
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