Life Lab

It seems to be everywhere today. From the news to the dinner table. Wherever there's disagreement, there's controversy. When there's controversy how do you decide what to believe? Join us as we discuss the ins and outs of controversy.

A good education is important, but what is a good education? Is is knowledge? Is it the ability to learn? Curiosity? How does the internet and on-demand access to knowledge impact education? Join us as we discuss education.

What’s most important to you in life? Are your behaviors in line with that answer? Join us as we talk about values, and the dilemmas we encounter when trying to prioritize what matters most.

What is both one of the greatest motivators we have as humans and one of the scariest things to think about? Death. Listen to us chat about how humans have quarantined Death & Dying and what effects that has on our daily lives.

Do you have a "good sense of humor"? What does that even mean? One thing's for sure: laughing more is good. Laugh along with us as we discuss the ins and outs of humor.

We talk to our children about their feelings, but how much to we talk to the adults we love about them? How much do we reflect on our own? At the essence and core of emotions is meaning. Could emotions be a guide to living your life with meaning?

We all want certainty... right? What are you certain of? Can you think of something you were certain of 5 or 10 years ago that you now feel differently about? Is the opposite of certainty uncertainty? Or, is it curiosity?

Are you a good secret keeper? How does telling and keeping secrets alter the fabric of our relationships? If you want to learn to better react to other's secrets and problems when they bring them to you, check out this episode.

When you hear the word "faith" what do you think of? Do you relegate this to spiritual and religious matters or do you live with faith in your daily life? Listen to our episode on faith to understand how we all rely on this concept throughout our lives.

Do you go with your gut, or do you think your first feeling might deceive you? Where does instinct come from? Nature? Our Ancestors? Join us as we discuss our instincts, and what they mean to us.

How loud is your conscience and how often do you pay attention to it? Dave and Zach discuss the usefulness and complexities of having a conscience, how it relates to our daily actions, and how ignoring it on a societal level can lead to horrific consequences.

Why is making healthy decisions so damn difficult? What is the connection between physical and mental health? Listen in to Dave and Zach as they discuss what it means to live a healthy lifestyle.

Do you find it easy or difficult to forgive others? What about forgiving yourself? Listen to this Life Lab episode to hear Dave and Zach talk about the burden of resentment and steps to more easily forgive ourselves and each other.

What’s the last sacrifice you’ve made that was for the good of others? Do you sacrifice or substitute? Listen to the latest Life Lab episode on #Sacrifice to find out why it’s such an important part of what makes us human.

Are you more honest with yourself or with others? Do you enable honesty in others? Check out the latest Life Lab episode on Honesty to discover why dishonesty comes more easily and learn what you can do about it.

How often are you uncomfortable? Do you actively seek to stretch your comfort zone, and if so, for what purpose? Listen to this week's episode to learn about the benefits of discomfort and why being too comfortable for too long is unhealthy.

Do you have difficulty letting things go? Listen in to our latest episode to figure out why it's so hard to "let things go" and unlock strategies to help you do so more easily.

Do you use fear as a motivational tool or as source of self-limiting beliefs? What fears from your childhood are still with you as an adult…and what does that mean? Learn about Dave and Zach’s deepest fears and discover special mechanism to harness your fears and make them work in your favor.

Do you have a parenting philosophy? Do you parent more out of fear or love? Listen to some of the mistakes and successes that Dave and Zach have had while parenting and how these experiences can enrich your overall life.

How trusting are you? Do you trust your family, friends, strangers, yourself? Are you a “task trust” or “feelings trust” kind of person? We discuss how humans can’t get through a single day without exercising trust. In this interesting follow up to the lying episode we answer the previous questions and more.

How many times do you lie throughout the day? At what age do children learn to lie? You might be surprised! Tune in to the latest Life Lab episode on lying to discover why it’s an integral part of human society and how it influences your daily life.

*Special Episode* - Remember that chill guy from High School? I wonder what he's up to. In this episode we interview Nashville-based singer-songwriter Vince Ostrander. Does that label describe all that Vince is? Learn how our identity revolves over time in relation to the people we surround ourselves with. Check out Vince's Man Date podcast at: https://www.vinceostrander.com/

Is addiction a choice, genetic, or tied to our environments? Are all addictions bad? If you or someone you know has an “addictive personality” then you will love our latest episode where we explore the challenges associated with addictions, including our own personal struggles with addiction.

What role does religion and spirituality play in your life? Where do you get your sense of purpose, meaning and connection? On this Life Lab episode we discuss the world’s religions and spiritual paths, our personal views on these paths, and the different ways that people interact with them.

Are you the same person you were as a kid? At the end of the day do you feel fulfilled or exhausted from the face you showed the world? Listen to our Life Lab episode on Identity to discover what a modular identity means and how to stretch your sense of self.