Sauna Culture
Description In this episode, you’ll hear our host, Justin Juntunen, connect with Mayor Emily Larson of Duluth, MN. They cover their shared love for sauna and the city of Duluth, and how connection, relationship, and sauna can impact the flourishing of your city. 03:15 How Mayor Larson’s leadership has impacted Cedar and Stone Nordic Sauna 08:15 A love letter to Duluth, Minnesota 11:10 Connecting in the heat 19:15 Duluth Sauna History 24:00 Connecting with your local politicians as a small business owner About Emily Larson Emily Larson was...
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In this episode of Sauna Culture, you’ll hear Leigha and Travis share their process of co-founding Silvae Spiritus. They unpack the history and wellness benefits of forest bathing, the inspiration, beauty, and challenge of transplanting from city life, and gush about all the wonders you can expect at their nature retreat center in MN. From sauna, to outdoor hot and cold tubs, to forest bathing - transformation awaits you at Silvae Spiritus. 03:45 Leigha and Travis talk about putting down roots as they launch Silvae Spiritus 12:03 Being drawn to the forest 19:18 What is forest...
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In this episode of Sauna Culture, you’ll hear Annette and Justin unpack how to cultivate vulnerability, belonging, and healing into wellness spaces. Approaching wellness through holistic, psychological, and neuroscience lenses, Annette shares why Tampa, Florida is as fit for sauna as any northern climate. You’ll also hear Annette and Justin share their experiences as wellness entrepreneurs, giving wellness business owners (and the dreamers thereof) an abundance of inspiration and food for thought. 00:04:06:27 Annette’s journey to becoming a wellness entrepreneur...
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In this episode, you’ll be taken on a journey through the exceptional life of Arne Vainio, as he shares stories of growing up Finnish and Ojibwe, his journey to becoming a physician, and how sauna has shaped his life. Arne’s origin story: 00:05:02:00 Arne on his family history: 00:15:18:12 Arne’s journey to become a physician: 00:39:50:23 Why sauna? : 00:52:19:29 Arne’s sweet, sweet wisdom: 01:03:01:19 About Arne Vainio Arne Vainio, M.D. was born to a Finnish father and an Ojibwe mother, one of seven children. When he was four years old, his father died by...
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In this episode, you’ll hear Katja share her story of finding her roots and falling in love with Finnish culture, and how sauna and cold swimming changed her life. Through the lens of her books (, ), Justin and Katja unpack what it means to carry and practice sisu, how integrating hot and cold practices can change your life. Order Katja’s new book, , and . 00:05:00:00 - Katja shares her story, falling in love with Finnish culture 00:11:00:00 Justin and Katja discuss sauna and equality 00:13:36:00 What is sisu? 00:17:00:00 Justin reads a selection from...
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Our lives or stressful, sauna changes that. This is the show about the wellness practice, science, and design of sauna. You’ll hear stories of those shaping this culture all over the world and how sauna is transforming people’s lives. Welcome to sauna culture. Sauna Culture is brought to you by . Subscribe and listen to Sauna Culture wherever you get your podcasts: Shownotes on Join the movement on social: Music Credit: Song: Going North Artist: Johnny Gorillas Album: Coming Home Licensed through artlist.io Song: Calm Artist: Zimpzon Licensed through Uppbeat,...
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00:05:00:00 - Katja shares her story, falling in love with Finnish culture
00:11:00:00 Justin and Katja discuss sauna and equality
00:13:36:00 What is sisu?
00:17:00:00 Justin reads a selection from Katja’s new book, Everyday Sisu
00:20:00:00 Finding your sisu practice
00:25:00:00 Why would someone go winter swimming?
00:41:45:00 Getting your sisu practice started
About Katja Pantzar
Helsinki-based writer, editor and broadcast journalist Katja Pantzar was raised in Canada with stints in New Zealand and the UK. Her areas of specialism range from wellbeing and resilience to sustainability, design and business. Her 2018 book, The Finnish Way, has been translated into 23 different languages and published in countries including the US, the UK, Germany, China, Japan and France. It takes readers on a journey to Finland and explores simple and sensible ways to boost well-being inspired by the Nordic lifestyle through a unique concept of courage and strength called sisu. Her newest book, Everyday Sisu: Tapping into Finnish Fortitude for a Happier, More Resilient Life, was published on March 15th by Penguin Random House US. Through expert interviews and fact-based information, Everyday Sisu examines how we can better support our mental and physical health while taking care of each other and our planet.