What if hot springs weren’t a luxury… but essential human infrastructure?In this powerful episode of Hear Me Roar, we sit down with Charles Davidson - Co-Founder of Peninsula Hot Springs and Chairman of the Hot Springs Initiative at the Global Wellness Institute.This is not a spa conversation.This is a long-term vision conversationand we're lucky to have Charles Davidson on the pod to learn moreFrom Japanese Onsen to the Mornington PeninsulaIn the early 1990s, Charles travelled the world studying bathing cultures - from Japan to Europe to the Middle East. What he saw wasn’t indulgence. It was ritual. Community. Healing.He returned to Australia with a belief:Geothermal water connects people.That belief became Peninsula Hot Springs - now one of Australia’s most iconic wellness destinations, attracting visitors globally and reshaping how we think about wellbeing, tourism and community spaces.But the real story?Years of risk. Deep drilling - literally and figuratively. Conviction when few understood the opportunity.In This Episode We Explore:- The cultural power of hot springs around the world- Why thermal bathing is more than relaxation - it’s preventative health- The rise of the global wellness economy- How geothermal destinations drive regional growth- Why modern society needs places to slow downCharles shares insights that go beyond business. This is about building spaces that restore humanity in a world moving at full speed.If you’re a founder, developer, wellness leader or simply someone thinking long-term about legacy - this conversation will expand your lens.👇 Hit subscribe. Drop your thoughts in the comments.And let us know - what does wellness mean to you?..SHOW LINKSConnect With Charles:https://www.linkedin.com/in/charles-davidson-4926061a/ Connect With Kate:https://www.linkedin.com/in/katesavebefitfood/ Connect With Tobi:https://www.linkedin.com/in/tobiskovron/ Web Links:https://www.peninsulahotsprings.com/ https://befitfood.com.au/ https://cubes.co/