#27: Expert Series: The Truth About Red Light Therapy with Robin Kuehne
Release Date: 08/18/2025
#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
Altered States Unplugged
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
Altered States Unplugged
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
Altered States Unplugged
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#25: Wellness on a Budget: Our Favorite Low-Cost (or Free) Habits That Actually Work.
Altered States Unplugged
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#24: From Sauna to Cold Plunge: The Contrast Therapy Combos We Swear By
Altered States Unplugged
You’ve seen the viral cold plunge videos and maybe even tried one yourself. But contrast therapy isn’t just a wellness trend. It’s a powerful tool for stress relief, better sleep, muscle recovery, and overall mental resilience. In this episode, we break down the exact contrast therapy protocols we use in our wellness routine. From sauna to cold plunge, we share simple, science-backed combos you can use based on your goals, whether you’re looking to recover like an athlete, calm anxiety, or improve sleep quality. What you'll learn: Why contrast therapy works How to build your own...
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#23: What We Wish We Knew Before Becoming a Franchisee (So You Don’t Have to Learn the Hard Way)
Altered States Unplugged
Let’s rewind the clock a bit—back before Altered States Wellness, back before the franchise model, and way back before we were calling the shots. In this episode, we’re getting real about what it was like to be franchisees first—because yes, we started out on the other side of the table. We said yes to a wellness franchise with big dreams and nervous energy, and what followed was… well, a masterclass in what not to do. From skimming the FDD (oops) to feeling totally lost during onboarding, we’re pulling back the curtain on the mistakes, the lessons, and the oh-so-worth-it decisions...
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#22: Biohack or BS? What’s Actually Hacking Your Health
Altered States Unplugged
Is it a life-changing hack… or just expensive nonsense in a pretty package? In this episode, we’re diving into the wellness trends flooding your feed and asking the question no one seems to be asking: does this actually work… or is it just good marketing? We’re cutting through the fluff (and the $18 smoothies) to talk about what’s worth your time, your money, and your energy—and what’s maybe just…a really well-lit placebo. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by the sea of wellness “shoulds” or caught yourself Googling “do I need to cold plunge every day?”—this one’s...
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#21: Digital Detox: How to Reclaim Your Mind, Focus, and Energy
Altered States Unplugged
Let’s be real—our screen time is out of control. Between endless scrolling, binge-watching, and checking notifications every five minutes, our brains are running on overdrive. But here’s the kicker: too much screen time isn’t just a bad habit—it’s rewiring our brains, wrecking our focus, and draining our energy. In this episode of Altered States Unplugged, we’re diving into: ✔️ How excessive screen time impacts mental health, sleep, and productivity ✔️ The neuroscience behind digital addiction (and what it’s doing to our brains) ✔️ Practical, realistic ways to...
info_outlineRed 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 better sleep and skin to reduced inflammation, muscle recovery, and overall performance.
Whether you’ve never tried it or you’ve been using it for years, this episode will help you understand the why behind the red light—and how to get the most out of it.
🎧 Tune in now to learn from one of the top experts in the field.