This week, I’m taking you inside a sauna and cold plunge gathering that sparked a much deeper reflection on electrolytes, minerals, and what it really means to be charged — physically, emotionally, and energetically. We’ve all heard “just add salt to your water,” but in this episode, I unpack why electrolytes aren’t one-size-fits-all and how your unique mineral balance determines whether a sauna session feels nourishing or totally depleting. I’ll walk you through the physiology — the demand and supply of energy during heat stress, how ATP and minerals drive your cellular voltage, and why the nervous system depends on that charge to stay calm and focused. You’ll also hear why I don’t recommend relying on electrolyte packets long term, what real mineral repair looks like, and how this foundation impacts your emotional regulation, executive function, and even your ability to embody your astrology chart. Because when your body is properly charged, you can actually express your full potential — physically, mentally, and spiritually. If you’ve ever left a sauna session feeling wiped out, anxious, or “off,” this episode will help you understand what your body’s trying to tell you — and how to turn practices like sauna and sweating into tools for restoration, not depletion. Mineral Foundations Course HERE Minerals and microbes package HERE Rewilded Wellness program HERE Join my newsletter HERE If you are interested in becoming a client and have questions, reach out by emailing me:
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