what's the deal with saunas?

MY SUMMER WELLNESS PLAN | 5 things to focus on this spring & summer

You know how you spend so much time looking forward to summer, but then it ends up flying by way too fast? Well... same. That's why this week, Michayla talks about creating a summer wellness plan to make sure you can live your best life in the moment. Listen in for some inspiration about how you can be more intentional about this season of life!

making MONDAY a good day!

It's pretty typical to dread Mondays. But...this doesn't have the be the case, right? This week, Michayla talks about how you can make Monday the best day of the week, by staying planned & having a positive outlook. Listen in for some great inspiration to start your week off strong!Thank you for supporting the Stronger Than Before podcast! <3 Please make sure to leave a rating and review.

THE POWER OF POSITIVE THINKING | optimism, gratitude & happiness

Life is HARD! Often times the challenges we face can end up leading to negativity. This week, Michayla dives into the power of positive thinking, highlighting the science behind optimism and why it's important to exercise gratitude. Listen in for a great reminder of why you should be intentional about pushing past the temptation to give into negativity. LINKS: Stronger Than Before on YOUTUBE [https://www.youtube.com/@MichaylaJohnston/videos] Optimism and Its Impact on Mental and Physical Well-Being [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2894461/] Tapping the Power of Optimism [https://www.peacehealth.org/medical-topics/id/abl0330]

GOALS, VISION & AMBITION | setting ambitious goals & having the vision to keep them alive

This week, Michayla talks about the importance of setting goals that challenge you. Having the courage to set out and do something that sounds impossible is a quality that will change your life. However, it can be tricky to stay on top of these goals if you do not have ambition or vision. Listen in for a reminder of how you can become a stronger version of yourself through goals. Thank you for your support for the Stronger Than Before podcast! Please leave a rating and review if this meant something to you. <3 LINK TO STRONGER THAN BEFORE ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/16BrmVBWyIg [https://youtu.be/16BrmVBWyIg] OTHER LINKS: https://www.smartartisthub.com/blog/the-importance-of-setting-ambitious-goals [https://www.smartartisthub.com/blog/the-importance-of-setting-ambitious-goals] https://consciousmagazine.co/why-having-a-vision-is-the-most-important-aspect-of-your-life/ [https://consciousmagazine.co/why-having-a-vision-is-the-most-important-aspect-of-your-life/]

what's the deal with saunas?

In the fitness world, saunas have been trending for some time now. But...why? And is it worth it? This week, Michayla dives into the pros and cons of sauna bathing, including some major science-backed health benefits that you may want to consider as you're deciding whether or not to participate in this wellness trend. Thank you so much for your love & support for Stronger Than Before! You are so appreciated and stronger than you know. <3 TIMESTAMPS 0:00 - Intro 0:24 - Let's talk about saunas 1:12 - Sauna as a trend: good or bad? 2:25 - I used to hate sauna 3:00 - My week long experiment with sauna 4:45 - Reading in the sauna 7:00 - Benefits I've seen from sauna 11:00 - Was it worth it? 11:40 - Origins of sauna 13:00 - The science of sauna 14:30 - Benefits of sauna 19:00 - Ideal temperature in sauna 19:50 - Ideal duration in sauna 20:10 - Crazy statistic about duration in sauna 21:30 - Ideal frequency in sauna 23:20 - Hydration 24:20 - When to avoid the sauna 26:26 - Science is supporting saunas 27:00 - It's worth it 27:30 - Wrapping it up LINKS Dr. Peter Attia on Sauna [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ExZ9JF69px0] Dr. Rhonda Patrick on Sauna [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RWkv9ad7zvc]