Best Life You Love Laboratory Podcasts (2024)

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Walking the Walk (featuring Ryo Zsun) 57:00

3M ago57:00

57:00

GUEST BIO: Ryo Zsun is the culture maestro for the Zappos family of companies, as well as a keynote speaker and thought leader on the power of cultivating healthy workplaces. Everywhere he goes, he shares Zappos’ message of putting people first. Links LinkedIn CORE TOPICS + DETAILS: [0:35] - Back to Work (Without the Awkwardness) Comparing sabbatic…

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Bridging Visions 55:17

4M ago55:17

55:17

Bridging Visions Workplaces, parenthood, and the quest for fulfillment CORE TOPICS + DETAILS: [1:49] - The Power of Visioning Looking forward to look backward Laura shares a personal story about how a visioning exercise led her to reconsider her stance on having children, illustrating how professional tools and exercises can profoundly influence pe…

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Start Running & Keep Running (featuring Caitlin Townsend Lamb) 1:12:32

4M ago1:12:32

1:12:32

Start Running & Keep Running (featuring Caitlin Townsend Lamb) Discussions on where inspiration meets discipline GUEST BIO: Caitlin Townsend Lamb is the Director of People Advancement and Continuous Improvement Systems at Cascade Engineering, where she has dedicated over 14 years to putting people first. Starting her journey as an executive assista…

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A Mission Beyond Coffee (featuring Jon Sell and Norma Pyscher) 1:07:24

5M ago1:07:24

1:07:24

A Mission Beyond Coffee (featuring Jon Sell and Norma Pyscher) Two franchisees discuss leadership, legacy, and leaning on employees for wisdom GUEST BIO: Jon Sell is a seasoned entrepreneur and a passionate advocate for positive workplace culture. With a background as an environmental scientist, Jon transitioned from the corporate world to become a…

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HR: Human Revolution (featuring Katrina Ghazarian) 1:14:28

5M ago1:14:28

1:14:28

HR: Human Revolution (featuring Katrina Ghazarian) Putting the human back in human resources GUEST BIO: Katrina Ghazarian is a dynamic CEO of Gameday HR, known for her innovative approach to human resources and workplace culture. With a background that spans from banking to HR, she brings a unique blend of practical experience and insightful leader…

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Words, Actions, and Where They Meet (featuring Alisha Beck, Jeremy DeRuiter, & Brie Roper) 1:19:40

5M ago1:19:40

1:19:40

Words, Actions, and Where They Meet (featuring Alisha Beck, Jeremy DeRuiter, & Brie Roper) A dive into the principles guiding the Life You Love LaboratoryTM GUEST BIO: Alisha Beck, originally from southeast Michigan, has a rich background in people-oriented roles. Starting her career at Dunkin Donuts, she transitioned to BIGGBY® COFFEE where she ha…

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Reading Between the Lines (featuring Tom Belongia) 1:05:46

6M ago1:05:46

1:05:46

Reading Between the Lines (featuring Tom Belongia) A franchise owner shares the simple power of listening GUEST BIO: Tom Belongia is an influential franchise owner and area representative for BIGGBY® COFFEE in Wisconsin. His journey from working at Pilot Travel Centers to becoming a key player at BIGGBY® COFFEE showcases his dedication to community…

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Don’t Wait for Perfect (featuring Jodi Latuszek) 1:06:06

6M ago1:06:06

1:06:06

Don’t Wait for Perfect (featuring Jodi Latuszek) The best way to end up with a great culture is to start trying GUEST BIO: Jodi Latuszek is BIGGBY® COFFEE's Vice President of HR, Legal, and ESG Programming. In her own words, her job is to “help our company support people better.” She’s responsible for ensuring that all of BIGGBY® COFFEE's practices…

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If You Want to Change the World (featuring Nathan Havey) 1:00:39

7M ago1:00:39

1:00:39

If You Want to Change the World (featuring Nathan Havey) Nathan Havey on conscious capitalism, leadership caps, and more GUEST BIO: Nathan Havey is on a mission to redefine success in the business world. He's also the mastermind who helped transform BIGGBY® COFFEE into a beacon of conscious capitalism. He's since developed a network of over 65 top-…

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Welcome to Love in Leadership 44:08

7M ago44:08

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Welcome to Love in Leadership Our first episode introduces the themes and mission of this podcast CORE TOPICS + DETAILS: [0:39] - BIGGBY® COFFEE and the LifeLabTM Telling the story of how we got here At the episode’s start, Laura and Mike dive into a brief history of BIGGBY® COFFEE, LifeLabTM, and the concept of Love in Leadership. After a handshak…

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HVAC Joy Lab Podcast - Episode 26 - Game Plan To Thrive in 2024 37:34

8M ago37:34

37:34

This is season 2 of the HVAC Joy Lab Podcast John Sherk is solo for this episode Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147/By hvacjoylab

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HVAC Joy Lab Podcast - Episode 25 - Can I Get Started With No Training? Yes! 35:52

8M ago35:52

35:52

This is season 2 of the HVAC Joy Lab Podcast Interview with Greg McAfee Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147/By hvacjoylab

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HVAC Joy Lab Podcast - Episode 24 - HVAC Techs and Their Knees 33:33

8M ago33:33

33:33

This is season 2 of the HVAC Joy Lab Podcast Interview with Adam Kuhlman Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147/By hvacjoylab

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Love in Leadership Podcast Trailer 1:23

8M ago1:23

1:23

At the Life You Love Laboratory and BIGGBY® COFFEE, we’re out to prove that financial success and healthy workplace culture aren’t two separate goals. BIGGBY® COFFEE's own cultural transformation is proof that not only is it possible to have a successful company where people aren’t miserable at work, but that the happier your people are, the more y…

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HVAC Joy Lab Podcast - Episode 23 - Managing Stress As A Tech 43:16

9M ago43:16

43:16

This is season 2 of the HVAC Joy Lab Podcast Interview with Adam Kuhlman Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147/By hvacjoylab

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HVAC Joy Lab Podcast - Episode 22 - How To Get Out Of The Field & Into The Office 49:17

9M ago49:17

49:17

This is the start of season 2 of the HVAC Joy Lab Podcast Interview with Brett Wetzel Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147/By hvacjoylab

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HVAC Joy Lab Podcast - Episode 21 - You Gotta Do The Grind 54:03

11M ago54:03

54:03

Interview with Justin Freebairn Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147/By hvacjoylab

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The Intersection of Toxicology, Environmental Health Law, and Justice 31:10

11M ago31:10

31:10

As the foremost experts on the effects of chemicals, biological substances, and more, toxicologists are key contributors to health regulation and laws. Law Professor and lawyer Claudia Polsky, University of California Berkeley, discusses how science can influence environmental health law, as well as environmental justice, with co-hosts Anne Chappel…

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Pitfalls in Pharmaceutical Production: Protecting the Actual Drug Makers 23:30

12M ago23:30

23:30

While pharmaceuticals provide positive benefits for patients, what about workers that may be exposed during production? Elizabeth M. Vancza, Merck & Co. Inc., reveals to co-hosts Anne Chappelle and David Faulkner the role of occupational toxicologists in understanding the exposure risks of pharmaceuticals, chemicals, and other substances that may a…

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The Big Picture of Small Things: Nanotoxicology 30:10

12M ago30:10

30:10

Nanoparticles are manmade fibers, particulates, and other objects that are so small that when inhaled, they can escape the lungs and enter other body systems. Timothy Nurkiewicz, West Virginia University, studies the effects of these and other particulars. He discusses his inhalation and nanotoxicology research, as well as work with the National Gu…

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HVAC Joy Lab Podcast - Episode 20 - Food, Water, Diet--What’s Healthy For A Tech Part 2 43:36

12M ago43:36

43:36

Interview with Adam Kuhlman Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147/By hvacjoylab

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Tox in the Family: Generational Exposure and DDT 25:00

12M ago25:00

25:00

Blood samples and health records for 15,000 pregnancies provides a wealth of scientific data. Add samples and records from the resultant children and grandchildren, and you have an invaluable cohort with which you can study the long-term results of events that occur during pregnancy. Barbara Cohn with the Public Health Institute is the Director of …

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Bringing Cohorts in Cahoots with Lab Science 31:03

1y ago31:03

31:03

The fields of epidemiology and toxicology sometimes find themselves at odds, but Gradient’s Julie Goodman, an epidemiologist and toxicologist, shares how the two disciplines can complement each other to evaluate public health risks. Dr. Goodman also dives into the finer points of systemic reviews and meta-analyses in her conversation with co-hosts …

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Estradiol Complicates Everything: Toxicology across the Gender Spectrum 28:31

1y ago28:31

28:31

When it comes to hormones, everyone has them all, but their levels are where things get interesting. How chemicals affect estrogen signaling in the brain is the research focus of Troy Roepke, Rutgers, who talks to co-hosts Anne Chappelle and David Faulkner about how gender is not easily defined biologically, what it is like to be a “fabulously quee…

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HVAC Joy Lab Podcast - Episode 19 - Food, Water, Diet--What’s Healthy For A Tech? 48:33

1y ago48:33

48:33

Interview with Adam Kuhlman Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147/By hvacjoylab

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Up in Smoke: Where Cannabis Meets the Immune System 33:56

1y ago33:56

33:56

Since the discovery of cannabinoid receptors in the mid-1990s, researchers have been trying to determine their role and how they affect the immune system. Barbara Kaplan, Mississippi State University, discusses research in this area with co-hosts Anne Chappelle and David Faulkner and also shares what scientists are discovering about CBD, vaping, TH…

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HVAC Joy Lab Podcast - Episode 18 - What It Takes To Find Great Techs 49:30

1y ago49:30

49:30

What is it really like out there looking for great techs? Interview with Josh Canfield Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147/By hvacjoylab

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HVAC Joy Lab Podcast - Episode 17 - What Getting Started In Your 20s Looks Like 44:10

1y ago44:10

44:10

When you start your company at only 23 Interview with Issac Horn Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147/By hvacjoylab

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HVAC Joy Lab Podcast - Episode 16 - The 5 Reasons HVAC Techs Stay or Go 40:57

1y ago40:57

40:57

Getting to the brass tax--do I stay or go get a different job? Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147/By hvacjoylab

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HVAC Joy Lab Podcast - Episode 15 - When Is It Time To Go Out on My Own? 48:31

1y ago48:31

48:31

Thinking about starting your own HVAC business? Join us for HVAC Joy Lab Episode 15 with special guest Robert Fromm, the owner of Local Mechanical LLC, in downtown Oklahoma City. In this insightful episode, Robert shares his inspiring origin story and offers valuable tips on how to know when it's time to start your own business. Learn from his expe…

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HVAC Joy Lab Podcast - Episode 14 - Weight Loss and Semaglutide 1:01:01

1y ago1:01:01

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Weight gain and weight loss. Ugh. Semaglutide will help. Here's my story and the science. Interview with Adam Kuhlman Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147/By hvacjoylab

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HVAC Joy Lab Podcast - Episode 13 - Advice From Another 50 Year Commercial Veteran 46:16

1y ago46:16

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Wisdom from a 50 year commercial tech veteran Interview with Jim Roberts Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147/By hvacjoylab

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HVAC Joy Lab Podcast - Episode 12 - Addressing Back Pain and Ladder Balance 34:23

1y ago34:23

34:23

Back pain. Not a big deal until you have it. Here's what to do and how to avoid it. Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147/By hvacjoylab

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HVAC Joy Lab Podcast - Episode 11 - Refining Your Tastes in Quality 29:36

1y ago29:36

29:36

In this episode, Dr. John Sherk sits down with Christopher Powers, owner, and CEO of Christopher's Cooling LLC, to discuss his journey as an HVAC technician and business owner. Christopher shares his unique perspective on how his ADHD and OCD have helped him become successful in the HVAC industry. One of the key takeaways from this episode is the i…

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Episode 10 - Dumping Body Heat in the Summer 39:48

1+ y ago39:48

39:48

In this episode of HVAC Joy Lab, Adam Kuhlman joins the show and shares his expertise on how the human body copes with heat and how to stay safe and comfortable during hot weather. So whether you're an HVAC technician looking for ways to stay cool on the job or just someone who wants to learn more about how to stay comfortable in the summer heat, t…

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Episode 9 - Wisdom from a Start Up Shop 37:52

1+ y ago37:52

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How a start-up called My Cool Neighbor got off the ground. This podcast episode, "Wisdom from a start-up shop," features Derrick Foster, My Cool Neighbor's owner, and CEO. Derrick tells us how he decided to start his own business and offers advice to anyone considering starting an HVAC own business. You may also visit Operations Laboratory’s websit…

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Episode 8 - From Job to Career: Clear Communication 21:45

1+ y ago21:45

21:45

Listen to HVAC Joy Lab with Dr. John Sherk, a podcast that helps technicians be happier and better at their jobs! In episode 8, From Job to Career: Clear Communication, Dr. John Sherk explains how clear communication is important in HVAC service and maintenance. You may also visit Operations Laboratory’s website https://operationslaboratory.com/ or…

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Episode 7 - How To Get Started Working On Chillers: One Example 52:15

1+ y ago52:15

52:15

Be inspired and listen to the story of Thomas Lopez, who got his job working on chillers with no training but with hard work, perseverance, and determination. Find out how he used his skills and knowledge to create a new career path. You may also visit Operations Laboratory’s website https://operationslaboratory.com/ or Check Dr. John Sherk’s Linke…

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Episode 6 - Thoughts On Whether To Go Out On Your Own 47:51

1+ y ago47:51

47:51

If you wait until you're ready, you're never gonna be you got to get started. You got to go. - Jim Poole Thinking about starting your own HVAC business? In this episode of HVAC Joy Lab, we're talking with Jim Poole, owner of Town & Country Heating & Air Conditioning in Texas. Jim is an inspiration for anyone looking to start their own HVAC business…

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Episode 5 - Techs & Happiness 38:25

1+ y ago38:25

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Let's hear it from JD Davis! He is one of the founders of Good Guys Heating and Air Conditioning, which has been serving Indianapolis. In this episode, JD shares his humble beginning as a tech to an entrepreneur and everything in between. He also shares his story of getting into the HVAC industry and many other interesting things. So, if you are in…

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Episode 4 - Wisdom from a 50 year HVAC Veteran 43:39

1+ y ago43:39

43:39

Wisdom from someone who's been doing it for five decades Learn from the HVAC veteran and Executive Vice President of Star Service, Dennis King The perfect person to talk about happiness, success, and lifelong learning In his interview, he discussed how he became an HVAC technician and why finding joy in your job is important. In this episode, he sh…

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Episode 3 - Wisdom From A Tech & A Founder 39:05

1+ y ago39:05

39:05

From tech to business owner! Learn from the man behind the success of Tekhne by Good Guys Heating, Air Conditioning, and Plumbing, Johnnie Firari In this interview, Johnnie talks about how he went from being an HVAC technician to owning his own business. He also points out the importance of cultivating good customer relationships. Discover how to m…

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Episode 2 Managing HVAC Technicians' Personal Finances 23:42

1+ y ago23:42

23:42

Wisdom for techs from an accounting and finance master Interview with Ruth King It's time to take control of your financial destiny. Tune in to this enlightening episode with Ruth King as she shares her wealth of knowledge, converting challenging financial concepts into easy-to-grasp strategies for everyday life. Managing personal finance is a skil…

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Episode 1 - Welcome to HVAC Joy Lab Podcast 12:37

1+ y ago12:37

12:37

Hey HVAC techs--this is YOUR podcast! Welcome to HVAC Joy Lab! Welcome to the first episode of the HVAC Joy Lab with your host, Dr. John Sherk, owner, and president of Operations Laboratory, a consulting firm dedicated to helping HVAC technicians reach their maximum potential. In our first episode of HVAC Joy Lab, let's join the journey with our ho…

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Wildfire Smoke Isn’t Monkey Business 26:54

2y ago26:54

26:54

Because of natural exposure to wildfire smoke, nonhuman primates have provided an increased understanding of the long-term effects of smoke inhalation during infancy, shares Lisa Miller, University of California Davis (UC Davis). Dr. Miller also discusses with co-hosts Anne Chappelle and David Faulkner the importance of animal models in human healt…

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Sweating It Out: Exercise versus Toxic Exposures 25:19

2y ago25:19

25:19

With nonalcoholic fatty liver disease affecting nearly a third of the US population, Luma Melo, University of Pittsburgh, describes how mouse studies have shown that low-impact exercise can help reverse liver damage. Dr. Melo also shares with co-hosts Anne Chappelle and David Faulkner how research funding works in her native Brazil and the role of …

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Anthropogenic Ghosts on the Coast 26:42

2y ago26:42

26:42

While no longer national news, the Deepwater Horizon oil spill is still impacting the ecological health of the Gulf of Mexico and the livelihoods of the communities that rely upon the gulf’s aquatic life, as Robert “Joe” Griffitt of the University of Southern Mississippi reveals. Dr. Griffitt and co-hosts Anne Chappelle and David Faulkner discuss h…

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Lions and Vultures and Tox, Oh My 29:24

2y ago29:24

29:24

How human activity, chemical exposures, and environmental factors combine to contribute to wildlife population declines is at the forefront of the research by Dr. Caroline Moore and other teams at the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance. Dr. Moore unravels the role of toxicology in wildlife conservation with co-hosts Anne Chappelle and David Faulkner. …

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The Delicious World of Food Safety 26:43

2+ y ago26:43

26:43

Even chocolate companies and wineries need toxicologists. Alexandria G. Lau, ToxStrategies Inc., has worked for both and shares her experiences with co-hosts Anne Chappelle and David Faulkner. They also discuss the research and development that goes into new food products and how toxicologists play a role in food safety. About the Guest Alexandria …

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Heat Stressed: Biostats and Public Health 25:42

2+ y ago25:42

25:42

Biostatistics or data science for public health—whatever you choose to call it—informs understanding of the health and environmental impacts of exposures. Emory University’s Howard Chang discusses with co-hosts Anne Chappelle and David Faulkner the intricacies of interpreting data, the controversial P value, and the team science involved in studyin…

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