Best CIEC Podcasts (2025)

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Derrick A. Denis, CIAQP, CIEC, CAC - Wildfire Characterization and IAQ Current Events 1:13:22

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Derrick A. Denis, a Senior Vice President with Clark Seif Clark, Inc. (CSC) and is an internationally recognized environmental health and safety (EH&S) expert. CSC is a full-service industrial hygiene (IH) and environmental testing/consulting company with locations in Arizona and multiple locations in California. CCS has extensive expertise working…

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Jeff Moore - RIA President & ATI Chief Acquisitions Officer - Restoration Industry Update 1:06:56

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As President and Chief Acquisitions Officer for ATI, Jeff Moore drives the company’s growth and spearheads key initiatives that focus on the future of the organization. His current role involves overseeing mergers and acquisitions and ensuring ATI’s continued expansion. In his current role, Jeff leverages his industry expertise to identify growth o…

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Carl Zimmer - AIR-BORNE - The Hidden History of the Life We Breathe 1:07:38

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Carl Zimmer is the author of fifteen books about science. His latest book is Air-Borne: The Hidden History of the Life We Breathe. Zimmer writes the “Origins” column for the New York Times. His writing has earned a number of awards, including the Stephen Jay Gould Prize, awarded by the Society for the Study of Evolution. During the Covid-19 pandemi…

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Wane A. Baker, P.E., CIH (retired) - The V in HVAC 1:06:08

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A graduate of the Institute of Technology at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, Wane A. Baker is a licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) and Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH retired) with four decades of experience in the operation, maintenance and evaluation of various building types. This includes more than 30 years at a professional le…

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Barry Costa - The Life and Times of an Industry Icon & Educator Extraordinaire 1:17:11

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Barry Costa's distinguished career in carpet installation, cleaning, and restoration spans over 50 years, including 39 years as an instructor. He has served on and chaired numerous national committees, contributed to national water damage standards, been a key speaker at conventions and special events, and authored many articles in industry publica…

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Thomas McGuire - Large Loss Mastery 1:12:50

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Good Day and welcome to IAQ Radio+ episode 753. This week we welcome Tom McGuire of Large Loss Mastery for an interview on major disaster restoration projects. Large losses can make or break companies, today we learn from one of the best how to handle these business making or breaking events. LEARN MORE this week on IAQ Radio+. Tom McGuire is the f…

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Chris White, PE, LEED AP - The Worlds Most Interesting Engineer 1:08:09

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This week we welcome Chris White “The Worlds Most Interesting Engineer”. Chris is a third-generation Professional Engineer and a LEED Accredited Professional experienced in solving mold and indoor air quality problems, conducting asbestos and lead inspections and designing environmental cleanup/remediation after disasters. This week we learn where …

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Kenneth Mendez, CEO & President - Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America 1:01:52

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Kenneth Mendez became CEO and President of the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) in 2018. Mendez’s career has bridged the corporate and non-profit sectors. Since joining AAFA, he has led the organization in establishing a new multi-year strategic plan that emphasizes dramatically reducing the impact of asthma and allergies on the unde…

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Andy Äsk, Sarah Fanger, Darren Foote, John Lapotaire, John T. Hull - The Winter Break Week 2025 Highlight Show 1:37:38

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John T. Hull, RRO has 25+ years in the roofing, waterproofing, and coatings industries. He is a recognized authority on building envelope inspections and assessments, roof restoration, quality assurance, roof asset management; reroof assessments, and roof restoration scope of work and specification development. Specialties include moisture detectio…

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Delphine Farmer, PhD - Colorado State University - Wildfires; What the Science Says 1:08:06

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Delphine Farmer, PhD is a Professor in the Department of Chemistry at Colorado State University. Her research focuses on understanding the air we breathe both indoors and out, and how the chemistry of air impacts human health, ecosystems, and even climate. Her recent work has focused on wildfire smoke, starting with aircraft projects flying in larg…

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Jenny Andrawis - Implement4.com - Property Restoration; AI and Technology 1:07:53

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Implement4's Chief Revenue Officer, Jenny Andrawis has over 16 years in the restoration industry and 20 years as a Marketing Executive. Prior to leading Revenue generation initiatives at Implement4, Jenny has held Chief Revenue Officer, Marketing Leadership, Customer Success, and Sales Enablement roles with restoration companies ranging from $20M t…

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Jim Akey - Sales Manager Particles Plus - Particle Counters: Fire and Smoke Assessment and the CA Wildfires 1:05:12

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Jim Akey is Senior Sales Manager for Particles Plus. He has over 25 years of industry experience working with his customers sharing his application experience and providing solutions for their controlled environment particle counting. Before joining Particles Plus, Jim spent 5 years as Inside Sales Manager for ART Instruments, a particle counter ma…

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Bran Lynch, John Pletcher, Mark Springer, Cliff Zlotnik, Rusty Amarante (co-host) - ANSI/IICRC S700 Standard for Fire and Smoke Damage Restoration 1:16:07

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Good Day and welcome to IAQ Radio+ episode 746. This week we welcome S700 Consensus Body (CB) Chair Bran Lynch, Vice Chair John Pletcher, Restoration Renaisance Man Mark Springer and CB member Cliff Zlotnik. We also welcome special guest Co-host Rusty Amarante for a look behind the scenes at the development of the ANSI/IICRC S700 Standard for Fire …

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Elliott Horner, PhD, FAAAAI & Nicholas Nassikas, MD - Paradigms and Perspectives Indoor Air: Guidelines, Policies, & Regulation 1:00:59

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This week we welcome Elliott Horner, PhD & Nicholas Nassikas, MD for a discussion about Indoor air: Guidelines, policies, and regulation from their Paradigms and perspectives article in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology (JACI). Nicholas Nassikas, MD is an attending physician in the Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medici…

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Joe Spurgeon, PhD - A Perspective on the AIHA White Paper; Mold and Dampness in the Built Environment 1:09:09

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Good Day and welcome to IAQ Radio+ episode 744. This week this week we welcome back Dr. Joe Spurgeon to give his perspective on the AIHA White Paper, Mold and Dampness in the Built Environment. We could not think of a better way to end the year than doing a wrap up show with Dr. Spurgeon. He is one of our most popular guests. Joe Spurgeon, PHD, has…

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Chris Laszcz-Davis – OHTA Chelsea Earhart – BGC Larry Sloan – AIHA Dr. Albert J. Tien- WHWB-US Global Environmental Health & Safety A new Pathway for CIH Accreditation 1:00:47

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This week we welcome Chris Laszcz-Davis - OHTA, Chelsea Earhart – BGC, Larry Sloan – AIHA and Dr. Albert Tien -WHWB-US to talk about global worker health and the new Global Pathway for CIH Accreditation. This week we focus on organizations involved in global worker safety and their new collaboration for educating and mentoring global EH&S professio…

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Robert “Concrete Bob” Higgins - Surface Influences with Concrete - Connecting-the-Dots; New Research Confirms Bob’s Theories - With Special Guest Pete Consigli 1:12:33

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This week we welcome back Robert "Concrete Bob" Higgins to discuss new and conclusive research that confirms his theories on surface influences with concrete. Bob’s presentation blows up the old paradigm about how and why many concrete surfaces have moisture issues and why it can be so difficult for restoration contractors to dry concrete surfaces.…

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William Chapman, PhD - Chemical Monitoring for IAQ and Odors 1:02:04

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Good Day and welcome to IAQ Radio+ episode 741 this week we welcome Dr. William Chapman to talk about chemical monitoring for IAQ and odors. Air by CC² Inc (AbC) was founded by William Chapman, PhD in response to his experiences working in the air testing industry to provide proven solutions to problems in indoor air. He has PhD in Chemistry from P…

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Anthony Cox - Building Science Manager/ Lead Trainer @ Community Housing Partners Building Science - Weatherization, IAQ and Healthy Housing 1:14:13

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Anthony Cox is the Building Science Manager and Lead Trainer at Community Housing Partners, Energy Solutions Division, with over 30 years of experience in Weatherization. Since 1999, he has played a vital role in developing and delivering training programs internationally for the home performance industry Anthony is the creator of widely recognized…

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Darren Hudema, Joseph Morphis, Ken Siders, Paul Clark, Tim Fagan, - A Boots on the Ground Report on the Restoration Industry’s Response to Hurricane Helene and Milton 1:32:21

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Good Day and welcome to IAQ Radio+ episode 738 this week we welcome Darren Hudema, Puroclean Joseph Morphis, Rainbow, Ken Siders, ETA, Paul Clark, Storm Consultants and Tim Fagan, Belfor with a boots on the ground report on the restoration industry’s response to hurricane’s Helene and Milton. LEARN MORE this week on IAQ Radio+. This week Radio Joe …

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Taking My Own Advice and Taking a Mental Health Break with Health Coach Heather Sayers Lehman 20:12

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Send us a text I'm in a whirlwind of change, peeps. After an exhausting journey juggling content creation, business management, and an overwhelming move from Phoenix to Southern California, I decided to take a step back to reevaluate my priorities. In this episode, I open up about the emotional and physical toll of these transitions and the liberat…

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Kevin Kennedy, MPH, CIEC - The Healthy Homes Initiative: Where has it been? Where is it going? 1:06:40

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Kevin Kennedy has over 30 years’ experience as an environmental health scientist, including 21 years’ working at Children’s Mercy Kansas City (CMKC), where he retired in 2023. At CMKC he led the establishment of the Environmental Health Program (EHP). The program has assessed thousands of homes and schools, providing patient families, childcares, a…

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E59. Dumping Sneaky Habits That Steal Our Peace with Registered Dietitian Julie Duffy Dillon 46:29

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Send us a text What if the secret to a better self-image isn't in the mirror but in being kind to yourself? Registered dietitian Julie Duffy Dillon joins me in untangling the messy world of body image and food. As the host of "Find Your Food Voice," Julie helps people ditch diet culture and society's unrealistic expectations. We dive deep into body…

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Joe Spurgeon, PhD - Write a Mold Assessment Report, Not a Data Report 1:03:18

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Good Day and welcome to IAQ Radio+ episode 737. This week we welcome Joe Spurgeon, PhD. If you ever write a mold report and it goes to court Dr. Joe Spurgeon could well be the expertonmold.com that reviews your report. Dr. Joe has retired his CIH and does not get out in the field much these days but he still reviews reports and testifies in mold re…

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Tess Eidem, PhD - IEQ, Bioaerosols and Worker Health in Cannabis Manufacturing 1:14:00

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Dr. Tess Eidem a practitioner and researcher working with the cannabis industry. She is interested in IEQ issues from a very broad perspective such as relative humidity and ventilation to very specific topics such as Bioaerosol exposures when cultivating cannabis. This week we will explore cannabis production, the worker health issues it poses and …

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E58. Healing When You Don't Know How Much You're Hurting with Health Coach Heather Sayers Lehman 32:51

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Send us a text We all know how hard change and loss can be. 😞 The emotions are overwhelming, and things feel out of control, so we do many things to feel in control. Plot twist: controlling things is usually not helpful because we don’t just need to “feel” in control. We need to acknowledge what we’ve lost and mourn. In this episode, we’ll peel bac…

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E57. Menopause, Hormones, and Mental Health: Oh My! with Menopause Specialist Dr. Leigh Lewis 47:07

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Send us a text Did you get the instruction manual for menopause? 📕 ME NEITHER! I’ve got a great episode wit some direction and clarity to guide you through. Today on the pod, I have Dr. Leigh Lewis, a certified menopause practitioner credentialed through the North American Menopause Society and a naturopath. We discuss what perimenopause and menopa…

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E56. Redefining Fitness: Learn to Listen to Your Body with Body Liberation Coach Hannah Husband 43:58

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Send us a text Are you tired of focusing on your weight or body size? 😩 Well, Hannah Husband and the Body Liberation Playground are here to help! Today on the pod, Hannah shares their relationship with exercise. Like most of us, it began as their desire to change and control their body. Over time, it shifted to their desire to liberate it and feel …

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Don Weekes, CIH, CSP, FAIHA - Bioaerosol Sampling Plans, Indoor Air 2024, ASHRAE/AIHA MOU 1:01:33

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Good Day and welcome to IAQ Radio+ episode 735 this week for our last show prior to our summer break we welcomed long time friend of the show and frequent guest Don Weekes. Don will be talking about his chapter in the ACGIH Bioaerosols 2nd Edition on Developing a Bioaerosols Sampling Plans plus highlights from Indoor Air 2024, the ASHRAE/AIHA MOU a…

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E55. Busting Myths to Empower Reproductive Health with Registered Dietitian Rachelle Mallik and Health Coach Heather Sayers Lehman 50:58

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Send us a text Fertility health is an area rife with nutrition misinformation and opportunistic influencers. 💸💸💸 I have registered dietitian Rachelle Mallik on the pod, and she is here to share her vast knowledge of nutrition and reproductive health! Rachelle’s experience while pregnant left her wishing there was more support and information on nut…

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"Whatley" - Fostering a Collaborative Environment between Restoration Contractors and Insurance Carriers 1:05:55

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Mark Whatley is an influential voice in the property restoration and insurance technology sectors. He co-founded Sureti, a company that provides third-party fund control services aimed at accelerating property claims payments, ensuring faster and more efficient resolution for restoration contractors and insurance carriers. Whatley is also the found…

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David Krause, PhD, MSPH, CIH, FAIHA - Remediation of Microbial Contamination & Legionella 1:07:52

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This week we welcomed Dr. David Krause for a discussion on remediation of microbial contamination and Legionella. We have wanted to get Dr. Krause on the show for a long time now and the stars have lined up. Dr. David Krause is the founder of Healthcare Consulting and Contracting (HC3). He is a Certified Industrial Hygienist and Toxicologist, with …

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E54. Why It’s So Difficult To Let Go of Perfectionism and Steps to Stop with Health Coach Heather Sayers Lehman 27:30

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Send us a text You know how "perfect" is supposed to be the ultimate compliment? 🙋🏻‍♀️ You LOOK perfect! 😍 Your WORK is perfect! 👍🏼 Your KIDS did perfect! 🏆 Your HOME is perfect! 🏡 Then one day you wake up so exhausted from chasing perfection that you chuck it all out the window...but then you get so afraid of NOT being perfect that you scoop it al…

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E53. Breaking Free: Authentic Living Without Social Media with Amelia Hruby 45:37

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Send us a text Have you ever considered breaking up with social media, but you are left thinking, what if I am missing out by leaving? You are not alone. Today on the pod, I am joined by Amelia Hruby! Amelia is a writer, educator, and podcaster with a PhD in philosophy. She is the founder of Softer Sounds, a feminist podcast studio for entrepreneur…

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E52. Navigate Body Comments & Talk Back to Body Talk with Health Coach Heather Sayers Lehman 35:09

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Send us a text Have you ever been at a loss for words after comments on someone’s body (maybe yours)? 👀 Did you find something you wanted to say, or were you left speechless waking up at 3 am thinking, “THIS is what I should have said…” 🤦🏻‍♀️ Well, I am here to help you navigate the uncomfortable world, that is, body talk. What if I am the one comm…

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Seth Harrison - Executive Director Actionable Insights - Scoping with Accuracy: The Actionable Profile 1:08:24

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This week we welcomed Seth Harrison the Executive Director of Actionable Insights for a discussion on scoping and billing restoration projects. Actionable has built a product that helps ensure restoration contractors get all the money they deserve. Don’t leave money on the table! LEARN MORE on IAQ Radio+. After learning the ins and outs of claims s…

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J. David Miller, PhD - Bioaerosols, Health Effects, Secondary Metabolites, Endotoxins, & More 1:06:17

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Prof. J. David Miller has focused his research on mycotoxins and damp buildings and health for the last 40 years first at Agriculture Canada and then at Carleton University in Ottawa. Dr. Miller has published over 370 papers on fungi and fungal toxins and has co-written 10 books on the public health aspects of exposures to fungi and fungal toxins, …

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E51. Connecting with Yourself Through Intuitive Eating with Registered Dietitian Leah Kern and Health Coach Heather Sayers Lehman 40:08

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Send us a text Have you ever felt trapped in a cycle of dieting and discontent with your eating habits? 🔄 Today on the pod, I am joined by Leah Kern, a unique voice in the field of intuitive eating. As an anti-diet dietitian and certified intuitive eating counselor, Leah brings a spiritual approach to her practice, a perspective that I was eager to…

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Mark Springer, CEPA, CR - The Life and Times of Mark Springer; Restorations Renaissance Man 1:12:28

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Mark Springer is a highly regarded and experienced President/CEO skilled in successfully expanding a multi-location residential and commercial services company across a broad geographical region. Mark has a demonstrated ability to drive market-leading performance, dynamic growth, and profitability. He grew his company from 1 to 7 profitable locatio…

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Tony Havics, Cheri Marcham, Jack Springston - ACGIH Bioaerosols Assessment and Control, 2nd edition; It's Here! 1:00:25

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Mr. Havics is an Honors graduate from Georgia Institute of Technology with a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering. He is a Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), and a registered Professional Engineer (PE) with over 35 years of experience in environmental, health and safety, building science, and materials science consulting. He is a limited …

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E50. Dismantling Our Standard of Being Exceptional: Prioritizing Personal Satisfaction over Social Approval with Alison Bell and Susan Marine 44:55

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Send us a text Have you ever felt torn between what you want and what everyone expects from you Have you felt confused about how to even differentiate the two? Today’s episode is a fun one! My two besties of a zillion years, Alison Bell and Susan Marine, join me on the pod! The three of us talk about “Should I do this thing?” and digging deep into …

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E49. The Trick to Traveling Without Food Obsession with Health Coach Heather Sayers Lehman 29:17

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Send us a text Hitting the road can feel liberating UNLESS you've got some tricky issues with food. 😰 For some, it can feel stressful, unpredictable, unsafe, and out of control. For others, it can feel like leaving rules behind but still packing in the guilt. Is it possible to travel without thinking much about food at all? It absolutely is possibl…

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E48. How Crying at Brunch Inspired New Work Boundaries with Laura Zeyen 36:20

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Send us a text Sometimes, you find yourself the only one crying at brunch. 😭 Everyone else seems happy with their work, but you're answering calls, crying out of frustration, and being overwhelmed. Not anymore!!! Laura Zeyen joins me again today to discuss how setting work boundaries was an emotional game-changer for her. She shares her experience …

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Bradley Prezant & Russ Crutcher - Assessing Wildfire and Other Indoor Particle Contamination 1:03:29

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Brad Prezant, MBA, MSPH, CIH, COH, CAQP is an evidence-based public health scientist with a background in epidemiology, occupational health & hygiene, and ergonomics. He provides expert witness support for litigation involving indoor air quality including mold, wildfire, and other issues impacting the built environment. Until the company was sold i…

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E47. Step-by-Step for Saying NO to Support Healthy Habits with Health Coach Heather Sayers Lehman 27:45

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Send us a text No. No, thank you. I’d love to but I can’t. Maybe next time. 👋 Today, I am talking all about building resilience and the power of saying "No." Always saying yes is not a healthy choice. Sometimes, you need to say no because you don't have the time, you need to take care of yourself first, or you don't want to do the thing! I will dis…

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E46. Negative Self-Talk? Four Steps to Change the Tone with Health Coach Heather Sayers Lehman 32:24

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Send us a text Today’s topic is self-talk! Ohhhhh boy. 👀 Unfortunately, many voices tell us there are problems that we need to fix when things in our lives start to become out of our control. It is usually impossible to completely ignore the voices in our heads. 😏 Instead, there is a way to hear it and create a strategy of coping with it. In this e…

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Lawrence D. Sloan, MBA, FASAE, CAE - AIHA Chief Executive Officer - Healthier Workplaces and Schools E-Book 1:01:07

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Larry Sloan has served as CEO of the American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA) since October 2016.Prior to this, he served as CEO for seven years at SOCMA, a trade association representing the interests of the US specialty chemical industry. Larry started his non-profit career at the Adhesive and Sealant Council, a trade association representi…

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E45. Is My Good/Bad Labeling Hurting Me or Others? with Health Coach Heather Sayers Lehman 31:39

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Send us a text Today's topic is something I was guilty of in my past: the moralizing of healthy behaviors. Whether you have moralized healthy behaviors before or had someone do this to you, this episode is for you! Let's delve into the damaging belief that there are 'good' and 'bad' foods and that foods can only be placed into these two boxes. This…

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E44. Why the Best Exercise Routine is One You Will Do with Health Coach Heather Sayers Lehman 27:06

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Send us a text I got very personal today! 👀 I talked about how exercise was a key piece of the puzzle when I was recovering from PTSD and depression. It solidified to me how important exercise was in my daily life. Ok, back to my usual chipper podcast show notes! Have you wanted to implement an exercise routine but are confused about where to begin…

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E43. Redefining Success: Trying Realistic Approaches to Health with Health Coach Heather Sayers Lehman 23:32

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Send us a text Have you ever wondered if your definition of success is creating a bar that you can’t clear? 🥴 Today’s episode is all about redefining success. Many times, we set unrealistic goals for ourselves when it comes to our wellness habits. In this episode, I will walk through the five things that people think success is: perfection, major r…