#34: Next-Level Sauna Hacks That Upgrade Your Recovery
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What if your sauna session wasn’t just helping you unwind… but actually upgrading your entire system? Like… better energy, faster recovery, calmer mind, stronger stress response… all from something you’re already doing. In this episode of Altered States Unplugged, we’re diving into how to turn your sauna session from a nice little sweat into a full-on nervous system reset, recovery accelerator, and performance tool. Because here’s the truth no one talks about: the sauna isn’t just relaxing… it’s a controlled stressor. And when you use it intentionally, you can...
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#33: From Sobriety to Studio Ownership: The Story Behind Our Euless Location
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Some spaces are built from blueprints. This one was built from lived experience. In this episode of Altered States Unplugged, we sit down with Richie and Nicole, the owners of our newest Altered States Wellness location in Euless, Texas. What we expected to be a conversation about construction timelines turned into something much deeper. We talk about anxiety. Sobriety. Losing more than 100 pounds. The discipline it takes to rebuild your life one decision at a time. This studio was not created because wellness is trending. It was created because transformation happened first inside their own...
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#32: Why You’re Doing Everything Right and Still Feel Exhausted
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You’re checking all the boxes: eating well, exercising, prioritizing sleep, and trying to “take better care of yourself.” And yet, the exhaustion won’t go away. In this episode, we unpack why chronic fatigue and burnout often persist even when you’re doing everything right. The issue isn’t motivation, discipline, or another habit you need to optimize. It’s what’s happening in your nervous system. We explore how prolonged stress keeps the body stuck in fight-or-flight, why traditional rest doesn’t always lead to recovery, and how high-functioning individuals are especially...
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#31: Stronger at 40+: The No-BS Guide to Men’s Wellness
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Hitting 40 isn’t a decline. It’s a checkpoint. In this episode of Altered States Unplugged, Kyle breaks down what actually matters for men over 40 who want to feel strong, energized, and clear-headed without burning themselves into the ground. This is a practical, no-BS conversation about men’s wellness, built for real life. Kyle cover's: How to eat for muscle, hormones, and sustained energy after 40 The smartest way to train for strength without wrecking your joints Supplements that support performance and recovery (and which ones to skip) Why recovery, sleep, and stress...
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Bonus Episode: 2026 Wellness Vision Board Workshop
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This bonus episode is the replay of our live Wellness Vision Board Workshop, originally hosted with our community to kick off the year with clarity and intention. This wasn’t about lofty resolutions or hustle-driven goals. It was about slowing down, reflecting on what your mind and body actually need, and creating a wellness vision that supports your energy, nervous system, and real life. Inside this live workshop, we guide you through: Reflecting on the past year and releasing what no longer serves you Getting clear on how you want to feel, not just what you want to accomplish ...
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#30: How Adrian Went From Burnout to Wellness Studio Business Owner
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In this episode, Kyle sits down with Adrian, a longtime Altered States Wellness member whose personal wellness journey led him somewhere he never expected becoming the owner of our newest location in The Colony, Texas. Adrian spent years in the high pressure world of cyber security. On the outside, everything looked successful. But on the inside, the stress was stacking up. He turned to wellness tools like PEMF and red light therapy to help manage the overwhelm, and little by little he felt himself coming back to life. What started as self-care quickly became something bigger. Soon his home...
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#29: The Power of Doing Nothing: How Float Therapy Can Reset Your Mind and Body
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In this episode, Kyle takes you inside one of the most underrated wellness practices out there: float therapy. If you have ever wondered what actually happens in a float tank, why people swear by it, or how something so simple can feel so transformational, this is the perfect place to start. Float therapy allows your brain and body to experience a rare kind of stillness. Warm saltwater supports your weight, stimulation drops away, and your nervous system gets a chance to breathe. Kyle breaks down the science behind brainwaves, stress hormones, magnesium, and the deep reset your body gets when...
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#28: Expert Series: Inside the Float Research of Dr. Justin Feinstein
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Float therapy is changing the way we think about mental health. In this episode of Altered States Unplugged, Kyle sits down with Dr. Justin Feinstein, clinical neuropsychologist and founder of the Float Research Collective, to explore how floating impacts the brain, reduces anxiety, and helps people heal from trauma. Dr. Feinstein shares insights from his groundbreaking Maui Calm Project, where he and his team are offering float therapy to survivors of the Maui wildfires. You’ll hear how floating calms the nervous system, what the latest research is revealing, and why this practice could...
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#27: Expert Series: The Truth About Red Light Therapy with Robin Kuehne
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Red light therapy is everywhere right now—but what does it actually do? And how do you know if it’s worth the hype? In this kickoff episode of our new Expert Series, we sit down with Robin Kuehne, CEO and co-founder of NEO Science, to talk all things red light therapy. Robin has spent years developing cutting-edge red light devices used in clinics, wellness studios, and by high-performance athletes—and he’s here to break down the real science behind the glow. We cover how red light works at the cellular level, what to look for in a quality device, and how it can support everything from...
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#26: Bringing Wellness to Vintage Park: Meet the Team Behind Houston’s New Studio
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