Transformational coach and yoga teacher Zach Ketterhagen joins Teresa on the Home Comfort Zone Podcast to talk about mindfulness, stress, and how we can all “come home” to ourselves — no matter what life throws our way.

Learn how breath, awareness, and simple mindfulness practices can help you feel more grounded, whether you’re dealing with a home repair, workplace stress, or just a busy day.

🌐 Learn more about Zach: ZachKetterhagen.com

🎧 Presented by All Comfort Services — heating, cooling, plumbing, electrical, and sewer & drain experts serving Madison, Wisconsin

#HomeComfortZone #Mindfulness #MadisonWI #Breathwork #AllComfortServices

In this episode of the Home Comfort Zone Podcast, Theresa from All Comfort Services sits down with Ben Stanger, founder of Green Box Compost, to talk about turning food waste into a local sustainability success story.

Since launching in 2022, Green Box Compost has diverted more than 2.4 million pounds of food scraps from Dane County landfills—transforming waste into nutrient-rich compost that supports gardens, schools, and community projects.

Ben shares how the company started from scratch, the science behind composting everything from fruit peels to bones, and how homeowners and businesses can join the movement toward a more sustainable future.

👉 Learn more or sign up at withgreenbox.com

Sustainability isn’t one-size-fits-all. In this Home Comfort Zone episode, Theresa (Marketing Manager at All Comfort Services) sits down with Claire Oleksiak, Executive Director of Sustain Dane, to unpack what sustainability really means for Dane County—from energy efficiency in affordable housing to food-scrap drop-offs, youth green-jobs pathways, and how employee green teams drive change inside local businesses.

Claire shares practical examples (hello, LED retrofits and smarter lab freezer settings), funding realities, and simple ways anyone can get involved—whether you’re a homeowner, renter, student, or business leader.

You’ll learn:

• A clear, useful definition of sustainability (planet, people, prosperity)

• Where Sustain Dane focuses its efforts (education, efficiency, food waste, youth)

• How green teams work—and why employees are powerful catalysts

• Real local success stories you can copy today

• Easy first steps to plug into the movement

  
  

  Sustain Dane – newsletter & programs: https://sustaindane.org/Accelerate Sustainability Workshop (businesses): https://sustaindane.org/?s=accelerateRecycle Better: https://sustaindane.org/better/Food Scrap Drop Offs: https://sustaindane.org/farmers-market-food-scrap-drop-off/All Comfort Services (HVAC • Plumbing • Electrical • Drain Cleaning Madison, WI): http://www.allcomfortservices.com
  

Discover the story behind Bucky Book, Wisconsin’s favorite coupon and fundraising book, now in its 33rd year! Host Theresa from All Comfort Services. sits down with Austin Palm, President of Bucky Book, to talk about how this community-driven product helps families save money, supports local businesses, and raises funds for schools, sports teams, nonprofits, and even families in need.

In this episode, we visit Vitruvian Farms, a thriving local organic CSA and farm store committed to sustainable agriculture, community nourishment, and regenerative practices.

Join us as we sit down with the founders to explore:

• What it takes to run a modern organic farm

• The power of local food systems

• How Vitruvian Farms supports the community through their CSA program and farm store

• Insights for anyone interested in ethical farming, food justice, and land stewardship

Whether you're a seasoned gardener, curious consumer, or aspiring farmer, this episode brings inspiration from the ground up. 🌾

📍 Learn more about Vitruvian Farms: https://www.vitruvianfarms.com/

💡 In this episode of the Home Comfort Zone Podcast, Theresa from All Comfort Services talks with Emma from the American Red Cross about the impact the organization makes locally and nationwide.

They cover:
✅ How the Red Cross helps families after disasters
✅ The “Sound the Alarm” program and installing free smoke alarms
✅ Blood donation shortages and how you can help
✅ Ways to get involved as a volunteer or donor in your own community

👉 Tune in to hear how small actions—like giving blood or volunteering your time—can make a life-saving difference.

In this episode of the Home Comfort Zone Podcast, Theresa from All Comfort Services talks with Dan Lutz, Development Director at United Way of Dane County, about LINC (Lead, Impact, Network, Change)—a volunteer and networking group connecting people through service, leadership, and fun.

You’ll hear about:

• What LINC is and why it’s more than just a young professionals’ group

• Fun and impactful events like blanket-making, backpack drives, and trivia nights

• United Way’s 100+ years of service in Dane County

• How 82,000+ people were helped in just one year

• Ways individuals and businesses can get involved

Whether you want to give back, grow professionally, or connect with others in the community, this episode will inspire you to take the first step.

📍 Learn more: unitedwaydanecounty.org
📍 Volunteer opportunities: volunteeryourtime.org

#UnitedWay #LINC #Volunteer #CommunityImpact #HomeComfortZonePodcast #AllComfortServices

How do we get young people excited about careers in HVAC, electrical, and plumbing? In this episode of the Home Comfort Zone podcast, Theresa sits down with Troy Schaefer, a Lennox Territory Manager, to talk about Lennox VisionTECH—a hands-on high school program that introduces students to the trades.

Troy shares how Lennox VisionTECH is connecting students with contractors, building real-world skills, and helping address the trades labor shortage from the ground up.

Whether you're a contractor, educator, or parent, this episode will give you insight into how the trades are being reintroduced to a new generation.

👉 Learn more at AllComfortServices.com

Links mentioned in the podcast:

Lennox VisionTech Wisconsinhttp://www.lennoxvision.comImpact Foundationhttps://impactfoundationmw.org/

Cybersecurity isn’t just for big tech firms—it’s essential for every home and small business. In this episode of the Home Comfort Zone Podcast, host Theresa talks with Dan Vieth, owner of Vieth Consulting, about the biggest threats facing us in 2025.

Dan breaks down what ransomware really is, how phishing scams work, and the often-overlooked dangers of browser token hijacking—even with two-factor authentication.

🔍 Topics covered:

• What ransomware looks like in real life

• Why phishing emails are still so dangerous

• How EDR and MDR work to keep your systems safe

• The one thing every homeowner should do today (freeze your credit!)

• Are AI tools like ChatGPT safe to use?

Dan also explains how Vieth Consulting helps businesses protect their systems and train employees to spot threats before it’s too late.

📍 Based in Madison and Brookfield, Wisconsin, Vieth Consulting provides full-service IT support across southern Wisconsin.

💻 Learn more: https://www.viethconsulting.com
🎙️ Brought to you by: https://www.allcomfortservices.com

#Cybersecurity #ViethConsulting #HomeComfortZonePodcast #Ransomware #Phishing #MadisonWI #SmallBusinessSecurity #EDR #MDR #TokenHijacking #AllComfortServices #MadisonWI #MadisonWisconsin #Wisconsin

In this special episode of the Home Comfort Zone Podcast, Theresa sits down with John Vardalas, a recipient of the Lennox Feel the Love program. John and his wife Barb have spent decades volunteering in Madison, Wisconsin—through their church, neighborhood association, and causes close to their hearts like Alzheimer’s awareness.

Through Lennox’s Feel the Love program, All Comfort Services was honored to provide the Vardalis family with a new furnace and air conditioner at no cost, in recognition of their extraordinary community service.

🎉 Want to nominate a deserving person in your life? Visit 👉 https://feelthelove.com

🔧 Learn more about how All Comfort Services supports the community: https://allcomfortservices.com

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