The Truth About Sauna, Cold Plunges and Longevity | Bill Gifford

The Truth About Sauna, Cold Plunges and Longevity | Bill Gifford

July 5, 2026 · 31 min

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James Laughlin interviews Bill Gifford about the benefits of sauna and heat therapy for health and longevity.

In this episode of the Habits of High Performers Podcast, I sit down with bestselling author and health journalist Bill Gifford to explore the science of heat therapy and why sauna has been a cornerstone of health and longevity for thousands of years. Bill shares insights from his new book Hot Wired, explaining what happens inside the body during heat exposure, the surprising research behind sauna and cardiovascular health, the role of heat shock proteins, and why the Finnish approach is fa...

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