Sauna Talk

Sauna Talk is a show about the authentic sauna experience. Recorded (often) on the sauna bench, we talk with interesting guests about sauna including such aspects as building sauna, enjoying sauna, and health and wellness benefits to sauna. The rising sauna tide is lifting many boats and we look forward to some left turns that we hope to keep listeners on and off the more enjoyable and less trampled authentic sauna trail.

Parade of Saunas 2024 in Minneapolis | Sauna Talk Episode 103

Dec 19, 2024

Today on Sauna Talk, we celebrate the spirit of backyard sauna culture with highlights from Parade of Saunas 2024 in Minneapolis.

This community event brought visitors through 10 home saunas across the city, offering a chance to step into the creativity, craftsmanship, and hospitality of backyard sauna owners. Along the...

Dr. Ashley Mason on Sauna, Sleep, and Whole Body Hyperthermia | Sauna Talk Episode 102

Oct 12, 2024

Today on Sauna Talk, we welcome Dr. Ashley Mason.

Dr. Mason is a clinical psychologist and Associate Professor of Psychiatry at UCSF, where she works within the Osher Center for Integrative Health. Her research focuses on sleep, mental health, and behavioral treatments for insomnia, and she directs the UCSF Sleep,...

Earric Lee and the Future of Sauna Research | Sauna Talk Episode 101

Sep 8, 2024

Today on Sauna Talk, we connect with Earric Lee.

This conversation was recorded in London, just outside the British Sauna Summit—so you’ll hear a bit of the city in the background as we talk.

Earric is a researcher focused on the health benefits of sauna and a fellow board member of the Sauna Research Institute. His...

Celebrating the First 100 Episodes - Reflections from the Sauna Bench | Sauna Talk Episode 100

Aug 16, 2024

This is Episode 100 of Sauna Talk.

When I started this podcast back in 2016, the idea was simple: capture a bit of what happens on the sauna bench.

It’s a unique place for conversation. The body is under stress, yet the mind is relaxed. Distractions fall away. And something opens up—thoughts, ideas, stories, and...

Oslo Badstuforening and the Floating Sauna Boom, with Ragna Marie Fjeld | Sauna Talk Episode 99

Jul 27, 2024

Today on Sauna Talk, we welcome Ragna Marie Fjeld, Secretary General of Oslo Badstuforening—the Oslo Sauna Association.

Founded in 2016, Oslo Badstuforening began with a single sauna along the Oslo fjord. In just a few short years, it has grown into a remarkable network of floating and mobile saunas—now numbering...