Buying an infrared sauna is confusing — dozens of brands, wildly different prices, and everyone online claiming to be the expert. So how do you actually tell a good sauna from a bad one?In this episode of the Sweat Fanatic podcast, host Eric sits down with two industry veterans — Morgan Oswald (chiropractor, 16+ years in saunas) and Jordan Robby (personal trainer, exercise science background, TPI-certified) — to build a no-nonsense buyer's guide for anyone shopping for their first infrared sauna.They break down exactly what to look at, in what order:✅ Heater placement & coverage✅ Company reputation✅ Vetting online "experts" — spotting paid reviews and marketing ✅ Wood & build quality✅ Safety — annual, US-based third-party testing✅ Warranty & longevity ✅ High-pressure sales tacticsPlus a PSA you'll hear more than once: do NOT put a red light panel in your sauna. (Full explanation next episode so stay tuned.)Whether you're just starting your research or narrowing down your final pick, this will save you time, money, and a few expensive mistakes.📞 Questions? Talk to Erik 1 on 1: (262)800-6082──────────────────────────────🕐 CHAPTERS1:03 – Welcome + what this buyer's guide covers1:53 – Meet the guests: Morgan & Jordan6:27 – Heater placement & coverage10:07 – Checking a company's reputation13:04 – Don't trust every "expert" online18:20 – What to look for in the wood26:00 – Safety: air quality, EMF & VOC testing30:49 – Warranty & longevity of the unit36:15 – Avoiding high-pressure sales tactics38:44 – Final advice + the red light panel PSA41:44 – Key takeaways

Tim Decorah had his first panic attack at 29. He spent the next 21 years living on the edge of anxiety — until a friend's gym installed an infrared sauna and everything shifted.In this episode, Tim sits down with Erik to talk about the panic attack that started it all, the two decades of trying to cope without resorting to alcohol, what changed when he started using infrared sauna regularly, and the Halloween phone call about his wife's bladder cancer diagnosis that made the sauna part of their family's recovery.Tim is the host of the Survive and Thrive 8791 podcast and the project coordinator for the Wahnak Community Cares Coalition, where he works on substance prevention and mental health education.Listen to Tim's podcast: Survive and Thrive 8791 (wherever you get podcasts)Follow Sweat Fanatic: @sweatfanaticAbout Erik:Erik Kralovitz is a 20-year firefighter paramedic who used infrared sauna to drop his resting heart rate from the high 80s to the low 50s, bring borderline hypertension to perfect blood pressure, and lose 60 pounds.

Are you using your infrared sauna correctly? In this episode of the Sweat Fanatic Podcast, host and infrared sauna enthusiast sits down with infrared sauna expert Nick to break down everything you need to know to maximize every session.What You'll Learn:- What is an infrared sauna and how does it work?- Infrared sauna vs traditional sauna- The #1 mistake people make when using an infrared sauna (temperature timing)- How long to stay in an infrared sauna (and why longer is better)- hydration tips - How to make your own electrolyte drink at home (Celtic salt + maple syrup)- Health benefits for diabetes, Raynaud's syndrome, neuropathy, and fibromyalgia- How often should you use an infrared sauna each week?- Why you might not be sweating in your infrared sauna — and how to fix itTop Tips:Nick's Top Tip: Drink water during your session to replenish fluids.Erik's Top Tip: Move your body — stretch and do light yoga inside the sauna.Whether you're a brand new infrared sauna owner or a seasoned sweater, this episode is packed with practical tips you can use immediately.🎙️ The Sweat Fanatic Podcast — Covering everything that makes you sweat and improves your health: infrared saunas, hot rock saunas, hot yoga, and more.👍 Like, Share & Subscribe for more sauna content!💬 Drop your sauna questions in the comments below!02:00 - Infrared vs Traditional Sauna: What's the Difference?06:30 - The #1 Mistake People Make (Temperature)08:45 - How to Maximize Your Sweat & Health Benefits11:27 - Hydration Strategy And Recipe14:26 - Pain Relief, Heart Health & Mental Health Benefits22:40 - How Often Should You Sauna?