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Apr 2025
48m 24s

Healing Through Heat: The Transformative...

Fit Father Project
About this episode

In this energizing and heartfelt episode, Dr. Anthony Balduzzi sits down with Joey and Lucy from the Sweaty AF Podcast to dive deep into how sauna use transformed their lives after personal hardships, including divorces and health struggles. They share their personal journeys of healing, emotional resilience, and why sauna became the cornerstone of their wellness philosophy.

Joey and Lucy highlight the importance of listening to the body, using sauna and cold therapy intuitively, and how ancient traditions offer modern healing. They discuss contrast therapy, the mental and spiritual shifts they’ve experienced, and practical tips for families (yes, even kids!) to get involved. Plus, they geek out on science-backed benefits like heat shock proteins, sleep optimization, and biohacks that support a resilient nervous system.

This is a must-listen episode for anyone who wants to upgrade their health, mindset, and community connections — and maybe find a little magic in the heat.

Key Takeaways:

  • Sauna supports emotional, physical, and spiritual healing
  • Sauna as an ancient ritual space for connection
  • Cold therapy builds mental resilience
  • Heat therapy boosts immunity, circulation, and sleep
  • Sauna fosters deeper conversations and emotional openness
  • Intuition over rigid protocols for sauna use
  • Avoid sauna use when intoxicated
  • Heat shock proteins aid longevity and cellular repair
  • Sauna improves sleep quality and overall health
  • Mouth taping enhances nasal breathing and hydration during sleep
  • Natural bedding and cool rooms improve sleep environment
  • Contrast therapy (hot + cold) builds stress resilience
  • Sauna use should vary with menstrual cycles and daily stress levels
  • Sauna as a gateway to broader lifestyle changes

Learn More about Joey and Lucy:

Podcast: Sweaty AF Podcast  https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/sweatyaf/id1689434310

Website:  https://www.sweatyaf.co.uk/home

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sweatyafpodcast/#

Biographical Information on Joey and Lucy:

Broadcasting straight from the sauna, they dive deep into the world of wellness. With a passion for contrast therapy, Joey and Lucy are true experts on the benefits of hot and cold treatments. Their engaging discussions, expert insights, and practical tips help listeners optimize their health and performance.


Having recently completed their sauna training with the founder of The British Sauna Society, Joey and Lucy are excited to bring a well-rounded perspective on the subject, blending ancient traditions with modern insights. Their passion for sauna stems from its ability to rejuvenate the body, clear the mind, and restore balance in a fast-paced world. They've seen firsthand how regular sauna use can improve cardiovascular health, support detoxification, alleviate stress, and even promote skin health. These benefits are not only supported by science but are rooted in centuries-old traditions that continue to be embraced worldwide.

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