#080 How Heat Therapy Improves Slow Wave Sleep
Sauna or a hot bath 1-2 hours before bed can dramatically increase slow-wave sleep and growth hormone secretion. The protocol: 20 minutes at 176F...
Heat Exposure Podcasts
Explore podcast episodes covering heat exposure from leading health experts including Rhonda Patrick and Connie Zack.
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The Science & Health Benefits of Deliberate Heat Exposure
Andrew Huberman delivers an in-depth episode on the science and health benefits of deliberate heat exposure, primarily through sauna use. He...
The powers of deep heat, with Emma O'Kelly
Writer and cold water swimmer Emma O'Kelly joins Liz Earle to discuss her book on sauna culture, drawing from 10,000 kilometers of travel through...
Three Ways To Biohack A Sauna For More Heat, A Better Detox & Enhanced Fitness.
Brock Armstrong narrates Ben Greenfield's detailed blog post on how to biohack an infrared sauna for greater heat output, improved detoxification,...
Benefits of PEMF, Red Light, and Heat Therapy With HigherDOSE
Katie from Wellness Mama interviews the two co-founders of HigherDOSE, Katie Kaps and Lauren Berlingeri, about at-home infrared sauna blankets,...
How *Not* To Microwave Yourself In A Sauna, Cooking Turkeys With Infrared Rays, Low EMF Saunas, Heat Detox Protocols & More!
Ben Greenfield interviews Raleigh Duncan and Andy Pace from Clearlight Saunas about the science and practical use of infrared saunas. The...
Using Temperature to Optimize Health, Performance & Brain Function
Rising core temperature limits exercise performance more than muscle fatigue. Palm cooling provides the fastest route to drop core temp, but the...
Chris Simms' Infrared Sauna
This is a sports comedy podcast episode featuring Stugotz and former NFL quarterback Chris Simms. The episode is primarily about NFL football,...
Are We Just *Modern Zoo Animals*? The Ancestral Mismatch (Part 1)
Ben Greenfield presents the first part of his ancestral mismatch series, arguing that modern humans are essentially living like zoo animals,...
Dry Sauna Vs Infrared Vs Hot Tub, Little Known Ways To Heal The Gut, Maintaining Muscle With Ketones and More! Solosode: 495
Ben Greenfield compares dry sauna versus infrared sauna versus hot tub. Also covers gut health healing strategies and other biohacking approaches.
How to Improve Your Mobility, Posture & Flexibility | Dr. Kelly Starrett
Andrew Huberman hosts Dr. Kelly Starrett, a Doctor of Physical Therapy and world-renowned movement expert, for a comprehensive discussion on...
GUEST SERIES | Dr. Matt Walker: Protocols to Improve Your Sleep
In episode two of the sleep guest series, Andrew Huberman and Dr. Matthew Walker provide a comprehensive toolkit for improving sleep quality. They...
#089 Why Exercise Intensity Matters for Longevity | CrossFit for Health 2024
Each unit increase in VO2 max adds roughly 45 days to life expectancy. The Norwegian 4x4 protocol (four 4-minute intervals at 95% max heart rate)...
Dr Rhonda Patrick - The Most Important Daily Habits For Health & Longevity
Dr Rhonda Patrick sits down with Chris Williamson for a wide-ranging conversation on the daily habits that actually move the needle for health and...
#163 SWTHZ Contrast Therapy
Sam Stoll, regional manager for Sweat House franchise locations, and Dan Stoll, a professional bodybuilder and Sweat House ambassador, join the...
Sauna Big Wins: Body Detox & Depression Relief – Connie Zack : 993
Dave Asprey interviews Connie Zack, co-founder of Sunlighten, about the science of infrared sauna therapy for detoxification, depression relief,...
The Fight For Medical Freedom | Jeff Witzeman
Lindsey Elmore interviews Jeff Witzeman of Health Freedom for Humanity about the fight for medical freedom and bodily autonomy. The conversation...
Best of Series - Near - Infrared Sauna Therapy
Dr. Joseph Mercola interviews Brian Richards, founder of Sauna Space, about near-infrared sauna therapy and its advantages over far-infrared and...
Near - Infrared Sauna Therapy - Discussion Between Brian Richards & Dr. Mercola
Dr. Mercola interviews Brian Richards, founder of Sauna Space, about near-infrared sauna therapy and why it differs fundamentally from...
Sawbones: Sauna
Dr. Sydnee McElroy and husband Justin explore the long history of saunas across cultures, from Bronze Age sweat houses and Finnish folk medicine...
#067 Dr. Ashley Mason on Drug-free Approaches for Treating Depression, Insomnia, and Overeating
People with depression have elevated nighttime body temperatures and impaired cooling, and fixing this correlates with symptom reduction....
The One About Sauna Use and Benefits - Short Episode
Katie from Wellness Mama delivers a concise solo episode covering sauna types, benefits, and practical protocols. She traces the history of...
Be The Love: How We Heal Through Vulnerability | Sarah Prout
Lindsey Elmore interviews Sarah Prout, bestselling author of Dear Universe and Be the Love, about using emotions as tools for healing and personal...
Dr. Mark Sircus – How He’s Using The BioMat With Great Success In His Health & Healing Protocols
Justin and Kate Stellman interview Dr. Mark Sircus about his use of the Biomat in healing protocols. The conversation opens with the Hippocrates...
#157 Ryan Moore - Embody Contrast Therapy
Ryan Moore, founder of Embody Contrast Studio in Kansas City, joins the Protein Bros to break down contrast therapy from both a personal and...
The Numerous Health Benefits of Magnesium Sulfate with Bob Dapper
If you're into natural health there is a good chance that you've done an epsom salt bath, more technically known as a magnesium sulfate bath. If...
#048 Sauna Use as an Exercise Mimetic for Heart and Healthspan
Rhonda Patrick explores how sauna use mimics many of the benefits of exercise. Covers the cardiovascular, metabolic, and longevity benefits of...
26. Diving into Hydrotherapy with Dr. Marcus Coplin
Dr. Marcus Coplin, a naturopathic physician and medical director at the Springs Resort in Pagosa Springs, Colorado, discusses the science and...
Episode 32. Sauna Health Benefits
The host summarizes key findings from the landmark Finnish sauna study of 2,300+ middle-aged men, drawing heavily on Dr. Rhonda Patrick's...
Sweaty sauna bathing for better health
Hosts Norman Swan and Tegan Taylor from Australia's ABC network examine the evidence behind sauna health claims with a healthy dose of skepticism....
How to Work with Our Genes, Instead of Against Them. | Dr. Erika Gray
Lindsey Elmore interviews Dr. Erika Gray about epigenetics and how lifestyle choices influence gene expression. Dr. Gray explains the difference...
#058 Aliquot #2: Q&A Mashup - Sauna
A curated Q&A compilation covering the science of sauna use. Rhonda Patrick reviews evidence supporting sauna for health benefits, explains how...
Using Infrared Sauna Therapy to Reduce Inflammation and Detox with Connie Zack
Dr. David Jockers interviews Connie Zack from Sunlighten about how infrared sauna therapy can reduce inflammation and support detoxification. They...
How to Maximize the Health Benefits of Sauna Usage-Discussion between Jenna Greenfield and Dr. Mercola
Dr. Mercola and physician Jenna Greenfield (formerly a pediatric ER doctor, now with High Tech Health) have an in-depth conversation about sauna...
798. The Power of Infrared Healing with Sunlighten Co-founder Connie Zack
Maria Menounos interviews Connie Zack, co-founder of Sunlighten, about the science and benefits of infrared healing technology. Zack shares her...
Episode 431: Harnessing the Healing Power of Light with Infrared with Connie Zack of Sunlighten Sauna
Integrative dietitian Ali Miller interviews Connie Zack, co-founder of Sunlighten, the world leader in infrared sauna and light therapy. Connie...
Short Stuff: Hot Cold Plunge
Josh and Chuck from Stuff You Should Know tackle the hot-cold plunge trend in this short episode. They trace the practice back to Finnish sauna...
Ep 119: Benefits of Red Light Therapy + Infrared Sauna with Brian Richards
Audrey and Jeremy Roloff welcome Brian Richards, founder and CEO of SaunaSpace, to discuss the science behind red light therapy and infrared...
PEMF + Infrared Sauna Blankets | Katie Kaps of HigherDOSE
Dr. Tyna Moore interviews Katie Kaps, co-founder and co-CEO of HigherDOSE, about PEMF (Pulsed Electromagnetic Field) therapy and infrared sauna...
#037 Dr. Jari Laukkanen on Sauna Use for the Prevention of Cardiovascular & Alzheimer's Disease
Dr. Jari Laukkanen presents research on sauna use for cardiovascular health and mortality reduction from the Finnish Kuopio study.
Biohacking Basics: Brian Richard, Sauna and Light Therapy
Brian Richards, founder of SaunaSpace, joins host Cliff Dunning to discuss the science and personal story behind combining sauna heat therapy with...
Shattering The Myths Of Detox Therapy, Infrared Saunas, Health Scams & More.
Ben Greenfield addresses common myths around detox therapy and infrared saunas in this deep-dive episode. He discusses the science behind infrared...
Exogenous Ketones, Deuterium-Depleted Water, Near Vs. Far Infrared, Scorpion Stings & More! A Special Episode Recorded Live In Panama
Ben Greenfield records a live Q&A episode in Panama covering a wide range of biohacking topics. He discusses the differences between near-infrared...
Infrared Sauna Health Benefits
Dr. Alex Arguello and co-host Paige discuss the health benefits of infrared saunas as part of their ongoing detox conversation. They explain how...
The Benefits of a BioMat for Detox, Stress, and Grounding The Body with Jennifer Horton
Wendy Myers interviews Jennifer Horton, Director of Operations at Biomat.com, about the Biomat far-infrared and negative ion mat. Horton explains...
Special Podcast Episode: How To Biohack Your Home And Create An Unbeatable Environment
Ben Greenfield delivers a comprehensive guide to biohacking your home environment for optimal physical and mental performance. He walks through...
Ep 145: Hydrotherapy for Stress Management, Circulation and Metabolism Boosting
Dr. Janine Krause explores the science of balneotherapy and mineral hot springs, covering how soaking in mineral-rich thermal water produces a...
Near Infrared Sauna Health Benefits
Host Laura Powers interviews Alicia Botyrus, Director of Business Development Global for Sunlighten, about the health benefits of infrared saunas....
Ep. #259: Do Infrared Saunas Work? What 23 Studies Say
Mike Matthews takes a skeptical, evidence-based look at infrared sauna claims by reviewing 23 scientific studies. He explains how infrared saunas...