Elevate Yourself

Justin Verlinden is a Cognitive Neuroscience PhD Student in the Psychology Department at the University of Kentucky. His mentor is Dr. Jessica Weafer, whose research focuses on identifying neurobiological factors underlying sex differences in risk for alcohol and drug abuse. Justin’s area of focus is on the relationship between sleeping and drinking behaviors, particularly amongst heavy drinkers....

Lorin Harik is the Food for Life Program Manager. You can check out the Food For Life 21 Day Kickstart mobile app (free! 21 days of recipes, grocery lists and nutrition and cooking tips; available in English & Spanish) She holds a M.S. in Health and Exercise Science with a Specialization in Nutrition. Lorin and Rob Discuss -How she got involved with Food For Life and the work they do. -Diet Qualit...

Sara Lynn Baker, MS, CSCS is the Director of Training and Education for Elevation Corporate Health and has worked in the fitness industry for nineteen years. Sara earned her Bachelors of Science in Exercise Science from Oregon State University and her Masters of Science from High Point University. Her passions include nutrition, pre- and post-natal fitness and healthy living for families. Sara’s e...

Annie Koempel is a Registered Dietitian and Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor. She is a program manager and occasional lecturer in the department of Dietetics and Human Nutrition at theUniversity of Kentucky (UK), where she works with communities throughout Kentucky to increase fruit and vegetable consumption. She is also a PhD candidate in UK’s anthropology department. Her dissertation researc...

Jessica Griffith is a registered dietitian specializing in sports nutrition and mental health nutrition with a focus in eating disorders. Currently, she is a dietitian for Sierra Tucson Treatment Center’s secondary eating disorder program and red white and blue program, a dedicated group for military members and first responders. Jessica also operates a virtual private practice and is a member of...

Saramarie Anderson is a RN at the University of Kentucky(UK) where she works in the cardiac ICU. She earned her bachelor of science from UK and her BSN from Eastern Kentucky University. In 2012 she was diagnosed with Idiopathic pulmonary arterial hypertension (IPAH) which is a rare disease characterized by elevated pulmonary artery pressure with no apparent cause. She has used her diagnosis to hel...

Winston Marshall is an Elevation Member at a center in California. Originally from Ontario, Canada he grew up playing competitive soccer and made it all the way to the MLS. As an actor he’s appeared on the Bold and the Beautiful, Covert Affairs and Nikita. You may have also seen him in numerous national commercials and print campaigns. He’s amassed a large following on instagram for his inspiratio...

Sarah Arnott is the General Manager of ZEROlevel Fitness & Wellness. She joined the fitness industry after working in aviation for 15 years, most of that time spent at McCarran International Airport. Sarah prioritizes whole foods for natural healing of the body and uses meditation to bring balance to the mind, body and spirit. Sarah is certified to teach meditation and enjoys introducing the heali...

Erik Cardona was born and raised on a dairy farm just outside of Los Angeles, Erik fell in love with story shortly after graduating from Pepperdine University. Erik's most recent success was a co-writing venture, "Lost & Found," starring Jason Patric, Cary Elwes, and Benjamin Stockham. The film earned national distribution via Sony and Walmart, along with a theatrical release via AMC Theaters. Wri...

Michelle Pottratz, MS, ACE-CPT, ATC is a Fitness Specialist at Elevate Fitness and Wellness in Maryland. She is also an avid runner and "dog mom" You can follow her on social media @michellepottratz where she shares insights into her coaching which is focused on "helping active women 45 and beyond stay strong, so they can continue the lifestyle they love!"

Ryan O'Callaghan is a Fitness Manager for Elevation Corporate Health. He grew up in Minnesota before moving to La Crosse, Wisconsin where he went to school at University of Wisconsin- La Crosse. At the end of his senior year he moved to Colorado to pursue an internship to complete his Exercise Science degree. It has been while living in Colorado that Ryan took a deep dive into his education, gaini...

Amanda Sheehan is a Colorado native who has been a certified personal trainer since 2016. She enjoys working with the active aging population and showing them how to stay active and healthy to decrease pain and increase quality of life in order to live their best life. She is passionate about making exercise fun and incorporating full body functional exercises that emphasize core strength and stab...

The goal of this podcast, is to give you a quick hit of energy to help “elevate yourself” so you can “run” on about the rest of your day feeling energized. Think of it like a "fun run" with a friend. It’s my hope that these conversations will leave you feeling inspired to go tackle any challenge the world throws your way! My guest is Nicole Fischer of Elevation Corporate Health! Nicole & I Discuss...

Ryan Naboshek is the Co-Founder + CEO at Crafted Energy® - Functional Energy® Bar Ryan & I Discuss: How and why Crafted uses real ingredients The story of how Crafted was founded How his kids Elevate him How he stays organized How and why I have so many quotes available on command How Crafted stands out in the energy bar space The power of having fun in your social media marketing You can learn mo...

Episode #1 with Diana Lapadula Born and raised in Elizabeth, NJ. Middle child of seven-six girls and one boy). She attended parochial grammar and high school. No physical activities or sports to speak of! Her High School Physical Education teacher was quite an octogenarian-so you can imagine! :) She attended college at Rutgers University-English Education major/Music minor. No sports or any athlet...

Melanie Solomon is originally from Maryland, she moved to Denver, CO 6 years ago after graduating from Penn State. As a kid she was heavily involved in sports which was a huge influence in her life and career. She's been working in the fitness industry for 10 years now and recently transitioned to a role with Elevation's technology department. While she loves what she does for work, she works to l...

This episode is sponsored by...Elevation Corporate Health. That’s right, we sponsored the episode because we want to give all of our listeners 21% OFF online coaching(Personal Training or Nutrition Coaching) all you have to do is use code ELEVATEYOURSELF at checkout Episode 13 Show Notes with Mike Sanderoff of WellBeing Holistic Pharmacy! Mike Sanderoff is the Managing Partner of WellBeing Holisti...

Episode 12 Show Notes with Cheryl Hazle: This episode is sponsored by...Elevation Corporate Health. That’s right, we sponsored the episode because we want to give all of our listeners 21% OFF online coaching(Personal Training or Nutrition Coaching) all you have to do is use code ELEVATEYOURSELF at checkout Cheryl Hazle is the SVP of Finance and Strategy for Elevation Corporate Health and has worke...

Episode 11 Show Notes with Chris Kramer: Chris Kramer is a pediatric nurse and clinical quality specialist for Cincinnati Children's Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio, where he lives in a suburban community with his wife, a nurse practitioner, and their three children. Kramer has a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Western Kentucky University and a Master of Science in Nursing Administration from Cal...

Bre Crockett graduated from Colorado State University with a degree in Health and Exercise Science. She holds certifications in Group Fitness, Personal Training, Health Behavior Change, Nutrition Coaching, Cycling, TRX, and Bosu training. Bre is dedicated to the inspiration and passion this field brings and loves being able to share that with others. Her favorite hobbies include trail running and...

Show Notes Episode 9 with Adam Butman of Athletic Brewing: Aimed at inspiring others to live without compromise, Adam stepped off the corporate ladder to pair his professional drive with his personal values. Driven by a passion for health & wellness, fueled by an active lifestyle, and centered on overall well-being, his core mission is to defeat backwards social norms and increase positive awarene...

Episode 8 with Andrew Abrahamson of Pouring with Heart! Andrew is the Chief Operating Officer of the acclaimed hospitality group, helmed by celebrated innovator Cedd Moses, they have elevated hospitality through its diverse collection of over twenty venues, connecting their communities through, very simply, the utmost respect for its staff and customers. Andrew & I Discuss: -How growing up in the...

Show Notes Episode 7 with Emily Bowen of LEVEL FOODS After moving to LA, Emily began providing marketing consulting to CPG startups in the healthy food space for the past 3 years. Within that time, she has helped launch 3 different companies, including her current client: LEVEL FOODS. LEVEL was founded by NBA Player, Meyers Leonard and his wife, Elle. Level is a functional protein snack bar powere...

Show Notes: Episode 6 with American Ninja Warrior, Pamela Price! This episode is sponsored by Iconic Protein! Your go to when you are on the go. Iconic Protein is grass fed protein. Iconic fuels the day with convenient nutritious snacks that never compromise taste. I love this brand. They've been a huge champion for us at The Resort from our Fit Expo, to pop ups and again they are here for us duri...

Episode 5 Show Notes This episode is sponsored by Iconic Protein! Your go to when you are on the go. Iconic Protein is grass fed protein. Iconic fuels the day with convenient nutritious snacks that never compromise taste. I love this brand. They've been a huge champion for us at The Resort from our Fit Expo, to pop ups and again they are here for us during this time of “Stay at Home”. They are giv...