The Honey Moon Coffee Co. Podcast

Introduction: In the latest episode of our podcast, we dive into the captivating world of food and its intricate relationship with our lives and marriages. From fasting to feasting, we explore how our eating habits impact not just our health but also our emotions and connections with loved ones.Main Content:Section 1: The Fasting ExperienceFasting has become a part of our routine, especially on Fridays. We often skip breakfast, opting to work out fasted, which has its benefits. As one host mentioned, "If I eat, I'll never work out," highlighting the struggle many face in balancing nutrition and fitness. The experience of fasting can lead to a heightened sense of hunger, making the discussion about food all the more engaging. For instance, as we recorded this episode, the sun was setting, and hunger pains were palpable, underscoring the significance of timing in our eating habits.Section 2: The Love-Hate Relationship with FoodFood plays a crucial role in our lives, especially in how we relate to one another. One host expressed a desire for a planned eating schedule, stating, "I definitely want to be able to enjoy the food and be mindful of its effects on me." This sentiment resonates with many couples who find that their dining habits can either bring them closer or create tension. The contrast in our eating styles—where one takes time to prepare their meal and savor it, while the other prefers a quick bite—reflects broader communication dynamics in relationships.Section 3: Emotional Connections to FoodWe also delved into the emotional aspects of eating. One host admitted to using food as a reward, saying, "I just worked so hard. I deserve to have ice cream." This sentiment highlights how food often serves as a comfort or a celebration in our lives. The conversation touched on the idea that many people have an emotional relationship with food, whether it's a positive reinforcement or a means of distraction from negative feelings. This perspective invites listeners to reflect on their own eating habits and how they relate to their emotions.

Jessica and Zac sit down to briefly talk about their own rituals and responsibilities of chores and decorating the house before introducing today's guest couple. Gina Heflick is the Accounting Support for Jessica at Honey Moon, and her husband John is a local outreach pastor in Evansville. They just married in 2025, and this is a second marriage for both of them. Tune in to hear how they've had to navigate blending their lives (and homes) together in their 50s, and everything that comes with that.

Zac and Jessica invited their friends Chandra and Austin Maxheimer to visit our new office space to share coffee and conversation. But in addition to recording a podcast together, they prompted them with some of the discussion prompts from The One coffee ritual, where they could reflect together on what it means for each of them to be HOME and AWAY. Check out the new website at www.honeymooncoffeeritual.com.

This month, we’ve decided to blend a few of our favorite projects together, the Honey Moon Coffee Co. podcast, and The One coffee ritual for couples. We invited our friends Chandra and Austin Maxheimer to visit our new office space to share coffee and conversation. But in addition to recording a podcast together, we prompted them with some of the discussion prompts from The One coffee ritual, where they could reflect together on what it means for each of them to be HOME and AWAY.A short teaser of the podcast is available today, with a quick introduction from Jessica and Zac, and the full episode will release next week.

Zac and Jessica reflect on the end of the second quarter, and the rhythms that they are looking forward to in the 3rd. Jessica claims to have the best hike ever, and Zac finally impresses Jessica with a taglline for the new Honey Moon Coffee Ritual.Also, as a bonus, we have the full conversation with Kelly Johnson from The Daily Grind Podcast.The Daily Grind Podcast interview on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=54RLNGo4v6kThe Daily Grind Podcast website: https://www.kjfwi.org/the-daily-grind/

Back on the porch, Zac and Jessica reflect on the recent construction project expanding the Burkhardt location, as well as working a record-breaking shift at the West Side location on Mother's Day.

Jessica finally has a plan to put Zac in a position to succeed. From maintenance man to head coach, Zac is ready for the new season of Honey Moon to begin.

Zac and Jessica listen back to Zac's appearance on the How I Built This: Advice Line podcast and reflect on the experience. They also discuss the development of The One subscription box and the feedback they've received so far. Listen to the full episode of How I Built This with Guy Raz and Jack Conte here: https://wondery.com/shows/how-i-built-this/episode/10386-advice-line-with-jack-conte-of-patreon/

Producer Wes (don't call him Wesley!) sits down with Zac and Jessica to reflect on the end of the season and the calendar year, which included new faces, old faces, international trips, and a podcast interview with Guy Raz.

On a very special episode of the Honey Moon Coffee C. podcast, Zac and Jessica sit down on the patio of their hotel in Colombia during their first trip to a coffee farm on a full moon. Sam and Ethan worked at Honey Moon together as baristas before getting married, and they still work with us now in leadership capacities. Listen to the story of how they met, their first impressions of each other, how they finally decided to get married, and what they are looking forward to in the future.

On this episode of the Honey Moon Coffee Co. Podcast, Zac takes the lead interviewing Jessica on her connection between the business they’ve built and the home they’ve made. The podcast’s producer, Wes Luttrell, hops on with back half of the show to riff with Zac regarding his thoughts on this episode, connecting home and team, and how the couple sees competition in town.

This recording of the Honey Moon Coffee Company Podcast finds Zac and Jessica overlooking a beautiful grape vineyard in conversation with Hubert Mussat and Katy Groves-Mussat, owners of Farmer and the Frenchman Winery in Henderson, Kentucky. Truly the Farmer and the Frenchman, hear Hubert and Katy’s tell of who they are (from the other’s point of view), why they started a winery in Henderson, and how they did so with the help and support of Katy’s family. This episode truly embodies what this podcast is all about: inspiring stories of partners in Love and Business.

After five years, one pandemic, dozens of crew members, and thousands of customers, we needed to decide what to do about our lease at our second full location (on Burkhardt Road). Jessica and Zac walk through the pros and cons and the different doors that have opened and closed since then.

Dr. Ryan Wood and Dr. Jessica Wood (Schulz) are the co-founders of Forefront Therapy with three different offices in Evansville, IN. Zac and Jessica sat down with both of them on the back patio to catch up and have them recount how they met, how they started their physical therapy business, and how it's grown over the years. You can learn more about their story and their practice at https://www.forefronttherapy.org/.

Jessica and Zac talk about how they came to know Ryan, and how they knew he would be the right fit as the Director of Operations at Honey Moon. Now with five months in to the role, Zac sat down with Ryan to share more about his career in the food and hospitality industry, as well as his hopes and goals for the future of Honey Moon.Ryan got to meet one of our coffee podcast heroes during Coffee Fest in New Orleans, and made Chris Deferio a new friend!

After returning from their longest ever vacation away from the shops (with only one fire while they were gone) Jessica and Zac reflect on the first half of the year and the first half of this podcast season.

Paige Venturi began as a weekend barista and has worked her way up to be the Vice President of Honey Moon Coffee Co.. Jessica and Zac sit down with Paige on the back porch and discuss her journey thus far and the various contributions that she has made to the company and community in her four years with us. Get to know one of the key players of our team and you'll see why she's so beloved by everyone she meets.

Zac and Jessica sat down on the back porch and had a lively and long conversation with Jared and Briley of JB's Barnyard Ice Cream. In fact, we decided to give Jessica the month off and didn't record an additional conversation with just her and Zac. So please enjoy getting to know these two and get ready to taste their amazing ice cream in a Honey Moon location near you.

Jessica and Zac get away to a new hotel in St. Louis and get a surprising upgrade. They also received the final report from a consultation and facilitation by Derek Jones from the University of Evansville's Center for Innovation and Change. After some reflection from Wes and Zac, the couple behind the Parrella Petite bakery sit down with Jessica and Zac on the back patio to discuss their entrepreneurial journey and bringing bagels to the Honey Moon menu.