#20: The Science of Stillness: How Float Therapy Rewires Your Brain
Release Date: 03/25/2025
#34: Next-Level Sauna Hacks That Upgrade Your Recovery
Altered States Unplugged
What if your sauna session wasnât just helping you unwind⌠but actually upgrading your entire system? Like⌠better energy, faster recovery, calmer mind, stronger stress response⌠all from something youâre already doing. In this episode of Altered States Unplugged, weâre 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 hereâs the truth no one talks about: the sauna isnât just relaxing⌠itâs 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
Altered States Unplugged
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 Youâre Doing Everything Right and Still Feel Exhausted
Altered States Unplugged
Youâre checking all the boxes: eating well, exercising, prioritizing sleep, and trying to âtake better care of yourself.â And yet, the exhaustion wonât go away. In this episode, we unpack why chronic fatigue and burnout often persist even when youâre doing everything right. The issue isnât motivation, discipline, or another habit you need to optimize. Itâs whatâs happening in your nervous system. We explore how prolonged stress keeps the body stuck in fight-or-flight, why traditional rest doesnât always lead to recovery, and how high-functioning individuals are especially...
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#31: Stronger at 40+: The No-BS Guide to Menâs Wellness
Altered States Unplugged
Hitting 40 isnât a decline. Itâs 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 menâs 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
Altered States Unplugged
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 wasnât 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
Altered States Unplugged
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
Altered States Unplugged
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. Youâll 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
Altered States Unplugged
Red light therapy is everywhere right nowâbut what does it actually do? And how do you know if itâs 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 athletesâand heâs 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 Houstonâs New Studio
Altered States Unplugged
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info_outlineđ Ever feel like your brain is running a marathonâŚon a treadmill that never stops? If the answer is âYES,â then this episode of Altered States Unplugged is a must-listen.
Weâre diving deep into the science of stillnessâwhat actually happens to your brain when you float. Turns out, itâs way more than just relaxation. From shifting into deep theta brain waves (hello, creativity and clarity!) to lowering stress hormones and boosting those feel-good chemicals, floating is like a hard reset for your mind.
What Youâll Learn in This Episode:
đ§ How floating shifts your brain into theta waves (the same state Buddhist monks achieve in deep meditation)
đ Why floating reduces stress & anxiety by lowering cortisol and increasing dopamine & serotonin
đ How float therapy rewires your brain for better focus, creativity, and mental clarity
đ Why high performers, pro athletes, and CEOs swear by floating for problem-solving and visualization
Weâre breaking down the research, sharing the biggest benefits, and giving you pro tips on how to get the most out of your next float session. Plus, if youâve ever struggled to truly shut offâthis episode is your permission slip to do just that.
⨠Ready to experience it for yourself? Book your float session today at AlteredStatesWellness.com and discover how stillness can rewire your brain.