What do heating and cooling systems and the human body have in common? They both need to be maintained throughout the year to operate at their best. This episode, we’re talking with Chase Fowler, an HVAC expert and territory manager with Air Engineers about heating and cooling systems. It can be easy to overlook, but the smartest approach to your HVAC is to keep up maintenance along the way. Find out more about how you can maintain comfort all year, especially in the South. Similarly, many of us forget to check in on ourselves and focus on the condition of us. Peggy Keebler, a certified personal trainer and owner of PK Fitness offers insights on how physiological and mental balance impact our well being. Find tips on starting small and we can maintain our personal wellness, healthy bodies and mobility year-round. 

Resources: 

• Alabama Power Tips and Resources
• PK Fitness
• Air Engineers

Show Sponsors: 

• Southern Living Inspired Communities 
• Alabama Power 

In this episode, we’re diving into the topic of hot water – both at home and metaphorically in our relationships. How much do you know about your water heater? Expert Jerry Winslett, a Senior Technical Advisor at A. O. Smith will walk us through tips to save money and energy at home, and also what to look for when shopping for a new water heater. Additionally, Dondra Goldsby, licensed family therapist with Resilient Life joins us to coach us through navigating relationships and conversations when things get heated, providing steps and resources for conflict resolution. 

Resources: 

• Alabama Power Tips and Resources
• Resilient Life Counseling
• A. O. Smith  

Show Sponsors: 

• Southern Living Inspired Communities 
• Alabama Power 

Light – it’s all around us and has the power to transform our space and our lives. Lighting is an easy, low-cost way to upgrade any room, and can positively impact energy savings too. In this episode, renowned lighting company Regina Andrew Detroit experts James Andrew Slaven, co-founder and CEO and Jim Bonomo, COO break down LEDs vs. incandescent bulbs, and share lighting design tips. But what about the light within us? Suzanne Martin, corporate consultant and life coach with Transform  shares the power of gratitude practice in elevating our moods and helping us shine a little brighter for a more balanced, harmonious lifestyle. 

Resources:  

• Alabama Power Tips and Resources
• Transform.
• Regina Andrew Detroit

Show Sponsors:  

• Southern Living Inspired Communities
• Alabama Power