Healthy Under Pressure

Cami Ryan, PhD is social and behavioral sciences lead for Bayer Crop Science. For over 25 years, Cami has worked in agriculture and ag sciences, most of that time as a public sector researcher. In her position with Regulatory Scientific Affairs (RSA), she is responsible for strengthening relationships and engaging with social, behavioral, and political scientists. Cami leverages an expanding scientific network in North America and around the world to more closely examine and understand policy, regulations, consumer behavior, and public acceptance of agricultural innovations. During this episode, we discuss the monetization of disinformation and how you can identify disinformation vs. misinformation.

Should I keep my groceries in the car for 3 days? Can I boost my immune system through food? How does keeping your groceries on the porch for 2 hours in the sunlight kill COVID-19? These are just a few of the questions I've received related to Coronavirus and food safety. In order to gain a better understanding about food safety and COVID-19, I sat down with Katie Karberg, a physician scientist. Dr. Karberg is a Medical Sciences Lead in Regulatory Scientific Affairs at Bayer Crop Sciences, based in St. Louis, MO. Her background is in medicine (M.D.) and microbiology (Ph.D., with an emphasis in microbial evolutionary genomics, especially understanding how genes in microbes move and evolve to cause disease). In her current role, she works with teams across the organization to assist with human safety strategy for pipeline projects. She also engages with members of the public, especially those in the medical and scientific communities, on the intersections of agriculture and health. Outside of work, she loves spending time with her family (husband and 3-year-old daughter) and being in the outdoors, including gardening, hiking, and biking. During this episode, I spoke with Dr. Karberg about how consumers can stay healthy under pressure while grocery shopping, grabbing takeout or preparing food at home during the pandemic. Special thanks to Bayer Crop Science for sponsoring this conversation. To learn more, visit Bayer Crop Science or follow them on Twitter. Be sure to follow Amber on Twitter.

Hannah Esch is a full time college student, cattle producer and business owner at Oak Barn Beef. After learning about the loss of communication from farmer to the consumer, she decided she wanted to help bridge the communication gap about how food is produced by starting her own company focusing on direct to consumer beef. During this interview, we spoke about the challenges student entrepreneurs face and what it's like being a young female working in the cattle industry. You can connect with Hannah on Instagram and shop her online store at Oak Barn Beef. Connect with Amber on Twitter and Instagram. Connect with Ben on Twitter and Instagram.

Brandon Harpster CEC is a Chef-Instructor for the Great Plains Culinary Instituteat Southeast Community College and Executive Chef for all of the Single Barrel restaurant concepts. As a Chef and self-taught butcher who has spent his entire career in the hospitality industry, Brandon is credentialed through the American Culinary Federation as a Certified Executive Chef. Brandon was awarded Chef of the Year in 2013 by the Nebraska Restaurant Association, and has been included in Best Chefs America from 2013 to 2017. Brandon is also a Rational Certified Chef for Rational USA conducting trainings and sales presentations across the Midwest. If you want to connect with Brandon, follow him on Instagramor visit Single Barrel, Mulberry BBQor Bourbon Street. Connect with Amber on Twitter and Instagram. Connect with Ben on Twitter and Instagram.

During this episode, Amber and Ben share what they have been up to this summer and what you can expect this fall from Healthy Under Pressure. Connect with Amber on Twitter and Instagram. Connect with Ben on Twitter and Instagram.

Before Chris Goforth became the Director of Marketing and Communications for History Nebraska, he was the Program Director at KFOR in Lincoln, Nebraska. After spending 15 years working in radio, he knew that he had to make a change. During this episode, Chris and I spoke about the benefits and challenges of his recent job change and how he stays healthy under pressure as a busy professional, husband and father. You can check out History Nebraska on Facebook and be sure to follow Chris on Twitter. Special Thanks to Micah Yost and MethodMark for sponsoring this episode. Be sure to follow Micah and Amber on Twitter.

With over 18 years experience in the food and nutrition industry, Toby Amidor, MS, RD, CDN is a Wall Street Journal best-selling cookbook author, leading dietitian and recipe developer who believes that healthy and wholesome can also be appetizing and delicious. During this interview, Toby and I spoke about her career journey, fad diets and how she stays healthy under pressure as a busy entrepreneur, mother and author. You can connect with Toby on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. For more information about her books, check this out. Special Thanks to Micah Yost and MethodMark for sponsoring this episode. Be sure to follow Micah and Amber on Twitter.

Eddie Dowd is currently the morning reporter at 1011 News in Lincoln, Nebraska. Born and raised in New York City, Eddie was eight years old when the towers fell. It was the spark that ignited his passion for broadcasting. On that day, the familiar face of Peter Jennings relaying the accounts of the event in a composed and professional manner helped a scared and confused boy cope with the chaos surrounding him. Like Jennings, he has tried to devote his life to informing the public in an attempt to give back what Jennings gave to him. During this episode, Eddie and I spoke about how he lost over 100 pounds while working his first job as a TV reporter and how he stays healthy under pressure as a young professional. You can follow Eddie on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Special Thanks to Micah Yost and MethodMark for sponsoring this episode. Be sure to follow Micah and Amber on Twitter.

John Henry Müller makes things that make people happy. He is an independent designer with 18 years of professional experience. He helps his clients with brand/product strategy, experience design, and visual design. Before going independent, John Henry worked as a Design Director at Hudl. At Hudl, he focused on visual design spanning both product and brand design, with a team of over 30 designers. John Henry led the visual direction of Uniform (Hudl's design system). Before Hudl, John Henry was the design cofounder of a startup called Pack. Before that, he founded a design/dev consultancy called What Cheer. John Henry lives in Benson, Omaha, Nebraska with his wife, two daughters, dog, and two cats. He sits on the board of Maha—a conference and music festival. He was gluten-free before (and after) it was cool. During this conversation, John and I spoke about his career journey, life with Celiac disease and how he stays healthy under pressure as a busy husband, father and creative. You can follow John on Twitter and Instagram. Oh, and if you like nerdy things about productivity like me, you'll love this post he wrote. Special Thanks to Micah Yost and MethodMark for sponsoring this episode. Be sure to follow Micah and Amber on Twitter.

Jenna Braddock MSH, RDN, CSSD, LD/N, ACSM-CPT is a sports dietitian, trainer, business owner, educator, wife and mama. She owns two websites: MakeHealthyEasy.com which has a mission to share real life strategies for better health and fitness, and OffSeasonAthlete.com which exists to provide teen athletes and their parents with science based, credible training information to help them perform at their best now and into their future. She is also a nutrition and movement coach at the Johnson & Johnson Human Performance Institute where she helps people from around the globe reach their full potential. Most importantly, she is married to Brian a head high school football coach and spends a lot of time investing in the team, and is a mom to two boys, ages 5 and 7, who keep her life wild and very fun. She enjoys gardening, interesting red wines, outdoor adventures and her family. During this episode, Jenna and I spoke about her non traditional career path and what it means to stay healthy under pressure as a nutrition entrepreneur, wife and mother. Jenna and I also spoke about the Enneagram and how it could be a useful tool in Dietetic practice. You can check out Jenna's enneagram health survey and follow her on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.

Tyler Sorensen is Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist through the NSCA with a degree in Nutrition, Exercise and Health Sciences. Today, Tyler works as a coach at Kratos Performance and Fitness in Lincoln, NE. He’s a husband, father of 2, and dog lover. After spending 10 years in the military and with 2 deployments, he has built a passion for helping people understand movement and performance after seeing fellow military members physically breakdown under the demands of job. Now he works with a mix of business owners, youth athletes, and general population to empower them with the tools to live healthy and active lifestyles. During this episode, Tyler and I spoke about how his military background inspired his future career path and how he stays healthy under pressure as a husband, father and busy health professional. You can connect with Tyler on Instagram either at @tSorensen246 or @FitDadGoodDad. Special Thanks to Micah Yost and MethodMark for sponsoring this episode. Be sure to follow Micah and Amber on Twitter.

Sara Miller is the Head of Global Strategic Communications & External Engagement for the Crop Science division of Bayer. In this role, she is responsible for global external communications to support the company’s reputation and the license to operate of the division. This including strategic messaging, media relations, issues communications, sustainability communications, advocacy programs, content marketing and consumer engagement. Previously, Sara was the Head of Global Communications and Marketing at Monsanto. In her role, Sara led her team in driving the development and execution of proactive internal and external communications and marketing strategies to support the company’s reputation and license to operate. This included the global strategies for executive and thought-leadership communications, employee communications, media relations, financial and M&A communications, technology communications, digital and content marketing. Prior to joining Monsanto in 2009, Sara worked at Anheuser-Busch in St. Louis. Sara received her Bachelor of Arts degree in marketing and corporate communications from Westminster College in Fulton, Missouri. She is a member of the Board of Directors for the Magic House, one of the country’s top children’s museums that provides hands-on learning experiences for children and families. Sara and her husband Dan live in the St. Louis area with their three young children, Price, Harrison and Catherine. During this episode, Sara and I spoke about her career journey and how she stays healthy under pressure as a busy professional, wife and mother. You can connect with Sara on Linkedin and Twitter. Special thanks to Bayer Crop Science for sponsoring this conversation. To learn more, visit Bayer Crop Science or follow them on Twitter. Be sure to follow Amber on Twitter.

How do consumers stay healthy under pressure when it comes to food safety and pesticides? What exactly is the dirty dozen? During this interview, I sat down with Bill and Shawna to help answer these important questions and learn how this power couple stays healthy under pressure. About Bill.... Bill Reeves is the Global Health and Safety Issues Management Lead for the Agricultural Affairs and Sustainability team within Bayer’s Crop Science division. He earned his BS in biology from the University of Missouri and his PhD in toxicology from Texas A&M University. He has been with Bayer (initially Monsanto) since 2007, first in the Biotechnology Regulatory Affairs team making and defending regulatory submissions for drought tolerant corn and insect protected soybean. In 2014 Bill joined the Regulatory Policy and Scientific Affairs team as the Crop Protection Safety and Outreach Lead. In this role he was responsible for scientific outreach with academics, regulators, and the public about Bayer’s crop protection products. His current focus is on ensuring the accuracy of scientific information regarding the health and safety of products produced by Bayer’s Crop Science division. Prior to joining Bayer, Bill worked as a water quality regulator with California’s Environmental Protection Agency and as a human health and environmental risk assessor for a private consulting firm. About Shawna... Dr. Shawna Lemke leads Food Safety, Health and Nutrition Stakeholder Affairs as part Bayer US Crop Science’s Agricultural Affairs and Sustainability team. In this role, Shawna works with companies, food and health professionals, NGOs and other stakeholders across the food system on topics related to innovation in agriculture, safety, nutrition and environmental sustainability. Shawna has over 15 years of experience in product safety and nutrition in the agricultural and pharmaceutical industries. She has held roles in managing pre-clinical and clinical phases of drug development, and conducting nutritional and food safety evaluation of products. She led the clinical program to establish the nutritional value of soybean oil containing the omega-3 fatty acid, stearidonic acid (SDA). Prior to her current role, Shawna led the Toxicology and Nutrition Center at Monsanto, with oversight of human safety evaluation for crop protection chemicals and crops developed through biotechnology. Shawna was born in Southern California and raised in rural Wisconsin. She attended the University of Wisconsin- Green Bay and received a B.S. in Chemistry with a minor in Environmental Sciences. Shawna holds a PhD in Toxicology from Texas A&M University and completed post-doctoral training in Human Nutrition at UC-Davis. You can connect with Shawna and Bill on Linkedin. You can also connect with Bill on Twitter. Special thanks to Bayer Crop Science for sponsoring this conversation. To learn more, visit Bayer Crop Science or follow them on Twitter. Be sure to follow Amber on Twitter.

Kelly Bristow is a Registered Dietitian who connects food and nutrition professionals with agriculturalists to create advocates and defenders of modern agriculture. She manages Bayer’s L.E.A.D. Network of dietitians promoting the science behind tools like pesticides and gene editing in today’s food supply. Kelly’s background includes one-on-one counseling in an out-patient setting, nutrition education, and school food service. Her enthusiasm for agriculture grew while working as Nutrition Educator with St. Louis District Dairy Council where she worked alongside dairy farmers supporting teaching consumers about the benefits of dairy. Kelly’s passion continued to grow while working with a local school district supporting child nutrition through school meals. Kelly directed the school district’s farm-to-school program where she educated students and members of the community about where food comes from, how food is grown, and the importance of eating more fruit and vegetables. Kelly and her husband live in the city with their three year-old son, Ben. She enjoys cooking, spending time outside, or taking advantage of all the great things the city has to offer! During this conversation, I spoke with Kelly about how a supportive team at home and work help her stay under pressure as a busy young professional and mother. You can connect with Kelly on Twitter, Linkedin and Instagram. Special thanks to Bayer Crop Science for sponsoring this conversation. To learn more, visit Bayer Crop Science or follow them on Twitter.

Janice Person aka @JPlovesCOTTON is online engagement lead for Bayer Crop Science. In this role, Janice has been actively connecting with people in the food & Ag tribes and helping both better understand modern agriculture. Handling contentious issues frequently plays a part but she doesn’t let it stress her out any more. During this conversation, Janice and I spoke about how building relationships helps her stay healthy under pressure. You can connect with Janice on Twitter and Instagram. Be sure to check out her blog JPlovesLife and JPlovesCotton. Special thanks to Bayer Crop Science for sponsoring this conversation. To learn more, visit Bayer Crop Science or follow them on Twitter. Be sure to follow Amber on Twitter.

Randy and Jan Bretz have been married for 51 years and are passionate about building community. Randy is aTEDx Curator, professor, communicator and civic activist. Jan is a former high school teacher and now a professional speech coach. During this conversation, I spoke with them about how they've managed to stay healthy under pressure after 51 years of marriage and what advice they have for entrepreneurs and busy people who never want to retire. You can connect with Randy on Linkedin or Twitter. You can connect with Jan on Linkedin. Be sure to follow Amber on Twitter.

Monte and Lisa Froehlich own and operate several businesses including US Property located in Lincoln, Nebraska. Today, U.S. Property manages 300 residential units and more than 1.3 million square feet of commercial space. The portfolio also consists of five HomeBase Storage locations, Pemberly Place Senior Living and Boiler Brewing Company. During this episode, I spoke with Monte and Lisa about how they met and how they have managed to keep their marriage healthy under pressure while raising children and owning multiple businesses. Be sure to follow Amber on Twitter.

Dan and Tamara Sloan own and operate The Mill Coffee and Tea in Lincoln, Nebraska. During this conversation, I spoke with Dan and Tamara about how they met, what it's like running a business with a spouse and how they stay healthy under pressure. Be sure to follow The Mill Coffee and Tea on Instagram and like them on Facebook. Be sure to follow Amber on Twitter.

Samara Sterling Ph.D. is the Research Director at the Peanut Institute and is known for being a Nutrition Scientist and Health Educator with expertise in the use of plant-based nutrition for the prevention and treatment of chronic diseases. Prior to joining The Peanut Institute, Dr. Sterling worked as a researcher on a National Cancer Institute study where she studied the effects of nut consumption on health outcomes in a rural community. She has also served as a nutrition consultant for various community-based research projects in Alabama. During this episode, Dr Sterling and I discuss plant-based diets and how eating peanuts can help entrepreneurs and busy people stay healthy under pressure. Special thanks to the Peanut Institute for sponsoring this conversation. You can connect with the Peanut Institute on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Be sure to follow Amber on Twitter.

When most middle schoolers dream about what they want to be when they grow up, they have ideas that are often far different from where they end up. That wasn't the case with Brian Klintworth, who decided in middle school that he wanted to be an accountant. Fast forward about fifteen years, Brian is now a CPA at HBE LLP in Lincoln, where he specializes primarily in tax and consulting work. His background growing up around small businesses in Seward helped him realize that those are the kinds of clients he really enjoys serving. Brian may not be an entrepreneur himself, but he works with a quite a few at his job. He loves pretty much everything to do with accounting and enjoys talking about accounting and helping business owners understand their accounting, make the appropriate tax-related decisions, plan effectively for the future, and think through financial decisions. During this conversation, Brian and I spoke about financial health and how he stays healthy under pressure as a young professional during tax season. Follow Brian on Instagram or connect with him on Linkedin. Special Thanks to Micah Yost and MethodMark for sponsoring this episode. Be sure to follow Micah and Amber on Twitter.