Ep 118 | When Ryan Schiff set out to buy an infrared sauna for his home, he was after better heart health, deeper stretching, and a little more recovery in his day. What he didn't expect was that the quiet inside it would become the place he wrote his first book.

In this conversation, Jen and Ryan talk through what it looks like to bring wellness into your home, from choosing the right infrared sauna (and why heater placement matters far more than the sale price) to the daily cold plunge habit that tests his willpower every single morning. At almost 60 and feeling better than he did in his 30s, Ryan is proof that slowing down and staying consistent can open doors you never saw coming.

This one's for you if you've been thinking about buying an infrared sauna and don't know where to start, or if you're chasing a goal and quietly wondering whether it's the thing that matters.

🕒 In this episode:
00:00 – Meet Ryan Schiff and how he found Jen
5:09 – Why Ryan was buying an infrared sauna: heart health, hot yoga, and recovery
10:05 – How to buy an infrared sauna without the pushy sales tactics
26:05 – Infrared sauna heater placement: the detail most people miss
27:07 – The daily cold plunge routine and the mindset it takes to get in
36:10 – Writing a book in the sauna: stillness, focus, and flow
51:10 – Aging with purpose and what a neighbor taught Ryan about presence

Whether you're eyeing your first sauna or just craving a little more stillness in your day, this is a reminder that the good stuff often shows up when you slow down enough to notice it.

Meet Ryan Schiff:
Ryan is a lifelong athlete, former professional hockey player, and, as of this summer, a first-time author. After a health scare in his late 50s, he built a routine around his infrared sauna and daily cold plunge. It was during those quiet sauna sessions that he wrote A Fool's Errand, a book about golf, presence, and the people who shape us along the way.

🌿 Resources:
Ryan's book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H42BKCY1
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/afoolserrandgolfbook

🌐 Episode Website: https://jenhellerlifestyle.com/2026/09/15/buying-an-infrared-sauna-led-to-writing-a-book/

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