The Happiest CEO Podcast

In this episode of The Sauna Show, we have Dr. Joy Hussain making her second appearance on the podcast to talk about her latest research paper: The study of whole-body thermal therapy in health and wellness.

An extremely exciting time for sauna bathers around the world, particularly for women, as Dr. Hussain explains how she trailed 10 women to take part in this experiment to determine the effects infrared sauna bathing had on the female patients from both a biological and physiological stand-point.

Dr. Hussain describes the control (meditative state) and variables' (infrared sauna bathing using a Clearlight infrared sauna and exercise using a bicycle) differentiators, similarities, and key findings. Fascinating in itself, the findings were found to support the notion that Clearlight infrared saunas are beneficial for detoxification, as it was the cause for the 10 women to excrete the highest levels of pesticides (organophosphates) in their sweat when compared to the sweat found from the other two states of being. An eye-opening medical paper and brilliant episode that takes the first look into this pioneering sauna study.

What is red light therapy and how does it work? Most people think of light as something that only allows for visibility of their direct environment. (Sun)light, for instance, allows you to see what’s going on around you. And at nighttime, the absence of light makes your environment invisible. Without going into too much detail, the energy-producing processes in your cells are also affected by light in your environment. That basic process of light absorption by photoreceptors brings many fundamental health benefits. This red and infrared light therapy is also frequently described with other names, such as “Low Level Laser Therapy (short: LLLT)”, “LED light therapy”, “photobiomodulation”, and “red light therapy”. In this episode of The Sauna Show both Sebastian and Johannes talk about the fundamentals of understanding Red Light Therapy, how it works, and the options you have out in the market today.

We talk to Dr. Marc Cohen, a medical doctor with over 30 years of experience and a university professor, who has written over 100 peer-reviewed scientific papers, multiple books, and technical texts, on wellness and natural medicine.

This episode teaches his techniques on how to enhance the sauna experience, how to prolong the time within a sauna or ice bath to be "comfortably uncomfortable", and this basic sauna bathing framework to maximise the therapeutic benefits of a sauna.

A true pioneer in holistic wellness, Dr. Cohen has paved the way for scientific research to be conducted on both hot & cold sauna bathing, and in this episode, shares his insights from that research.

With an ethos of "wellness being more infectious than illness", Dr. Cohen resonates with a passion and a mission to educate the world on "why feeling good is good for you".

Further topics in this episode include detoxification with sauna bathing, toxins from water sources, a look at peer-reviewed research papers and findings, and this notion of 'if you're not using a filter, you are the filter.

In this episode, we sit down with culinary chef and creator of New Zealand-based organic movement little Bird Organics, Megan May.

With her own personal experiences suffering from food allergies as a child and adult, Megan has a first-hand experience of the debilitation food allergies can have on a person and also the success of healing herself through raw and organic plant-based foods.

Food allergies have become a growing epidemic in the modern world and are described as an unusual reaction to specific foods.

It is estimated that anywhere between 2.5% - 10% of the world's general population suffers from some form of food allergy according to worldallergy.org. Symptoms of food allergies range from itching or swelling to vomiting and even asthma.

We get down and dirty into the power of food to heal and the power of food to harm, as Megan gives her insights into the plant-based and organic food culture, the impact food and consumption has on our planet and some of the misconceptions that 'all plant-based foods are healthy.'

A fantastic episode that is a culmination of Megan’s life-long experience, her passion for creating high-quality, organic, and raw foods, and her mission to help heal and educate the food industry.

Herbal medicine has increasingly become more accepted in the west in recent years. Numerous studies have continued to show the therapeutic benefits that herbs have on the human body.

In 2002 the Food and Agriculture Organisation estimated over 50,000 different types of medicinal herbs were used around the world.

With so many medicinal herbs out there, knowing what herbs work for you and why can be a daunting endeavor to embark on. In this episode of The Sauna Show, we talked to Elvian Drysdale, an Australian naturopath, and owner of Mullum Herbals.

Elvian explains the top 5 medicinal herbs that she supplies to her local region, what each of these medicinal herbs are used for, why they're important, and the common reasons why they're are prescribed.

Elvian also speaks on the power of native herbs to regions and provides some social commentary on the industry of Chinese Medicine in the west.

A fantastic episode that explores the powerful healing modalities native herbs can play in supporting a long and healthy lifestyle.

Hormone imbalance can be attributed to multiple chronic health problems, and the effects of hormonal imbalance on the human body can be devastating.

What's worse is, not only are hormones heavily misunderstood and overlooked but that the symptoms of hormone imbalance can be so gradual that the majority of the population living with hormonal imbalance go about their daily lives unaware of this issue.

According to studies, more than 80% of women are affected by hormone imbalance, and also attributes to 40% of infertile couples. Women who commonly suffer from hormonal imbalance but are not aware may see symptoms of infertility, heavy/painful menstruation, blood sugar issues, hair loss, and weight gain, plus much more.

For men over the age of 20, growth hormone declines roughly by 14% each year, affecting sleep, muscle development, low libido, and more.

In this episode of The Sauna Show we sit down with Shaun and Sam, founders and creators of Be Spunki & Be Genki, a natural hormonal balancing supplement sourced from TGA approved, trialed and tested formulas of tonic herbs.

With such a high level of knowledge of the bodies production of hormones and how they affect the human body, both Sam and Shaun give excellent recounts of their own experiences, what science has shown, their journey with Be Spunki and Be Genki and how you can ensure your hormone health is operating at its optimal performance.

In this episode of The Sauna Show, we sit down with Robert Bruce, the Co-founder of Enneagram Academy. Robert guides us through the 9 personality types of the Enneagram, an ancient and powerful personality-typing philosophy that has been enrooted in human history and tradition for millennia. Robert discusses the details of each 9 different personality patterns - believed to be the basis for our characteristics, the purpose of the Enneagram, and its history with our cultures both past and present.

The Enneagram itself has a "primary goal and purpose to enhance self-knowledge; its ancillary benefit is that it allows us to understand the behavior of others, and with that understanding, to be more accepting and compassionate", according to the Enneagram Academy.

A fascinating episode looking at the modern Enneagram as a condensation of ancient cultural wisdom, commonsense philosophy, and psychology, providing extraordinary insight into human behavior.

In this episode of The Sauna Show, we talk to Mason Taylor on the foundational principles behind tonic herbs, the medicinal qualities they provide, and how cultures have integrated them into their lifestyle for hundreds of years. Mason breaks down the 3 Treasures of Daoism, being the Jing, Shen, and Chi, what they mean translated into western society or modern health terms, and the benefits from introducing tonic herbs into your everyday diet.

Mason provides some of the world’s most multidimensional talks, training, coaching programs, and health products (via superfeast.com.au) to support people on their journey of embodying self and living an enchanted life.

Having spent over 15,000 hours studying the field of health and transformation, he employs education, vulnerable conversation, and deep connection to help people discover who they really are and what they are here to do in the world. His clients stop living in an illusion about the environment and the world they live in. They discover not only how to resolve health problems, but they get the clarity and confidence to explore their aspirations.

Jules Bright’s highly successful nursing career skidded to a halt in 1997 while living in India, when she was involved in a serious motorcycle accident. Rescued by locals, she was nursed back to health using natural remedies passed down through generations of local tribespeople. Astounded at her rapid recovery, the experience transformed her thinking and rocketed her onto a new path of discovery: to uncover and share with the world the healing wisdom held and honored by indigenous cultures across our planet. In this episode, we talk to Jules Bright, the founder of Earth's Kitchen, a natural skincare brand founded on the concept of Botanical Intelligence. By incorporating powerful natural ingredients and recipes they have created the world’s 1st BioGro (Natrue) certified natural sunscreen. Jules is on a mission to reframe how we interact with our planet in order to protect the sea, the earth and the living organisms within them.

In this episode of The Sauna Show, we explore what's required to run an impactful & successful business, all whilst maintaining your health, wellness, and sense of wellbeing. Peak performance - often referred to as having an 'athlete mindset' - is the maintenance of optimal wellbeing through disciplined routines. These routines might be an amalgamation of; meditation, diet/nutrition, exercise, the use of float tanks, infrared saunas, and technology alike. To learn more about achieving and maintaining peak performance for everyday life, we talked to Tim Butters & Jeremy Hassell, the Co-founders of City Cave, a next-generation wellness center focused on providing relief for concerns that are rooted in either the mind, body, or gut. Both with extensive knowledge in not only running successful businesses but maintaining healthy lifestyles for both themselves, their employees, and their franchisees.