267: Sweat Your Way to a Longer Life Part 2 with Vic Riffel

October 7, 2026Stephanie GrayPodcastNo Comments

I’m delighted to have Vic Riffel back for the second part of a two-part series. Vic is a central figure in the Partner Team at Sunlighten, a leading producer of infrared saunas.

In Part 1, Vic and I covered the what and the why of infrared saunas. Today, in Part 2, we get into the how, exploring the practical aspects, including EMFs and safety. Vic clarifies how high you need to turn the heat, and discusses red light therapy, the materials these saunas are made from, how to shop for one without getting burned, and how to use it when it’s in your home.

Tips for using a sauna more consistently:

Start with a lower temperature and gradually increase it
Stay well hydrated before, during, and after your sessions
Make your sauna time more productive by doing some stretching, breath work, meditation, or physical therapy
Don’t let the sauna not being fully heated become a reason to skip your session. You can get in while it’s heating up.

Vic Riffel’s Bio:

Vic Riffel is a central figure on the Partner Team at Sunlighten, a leading producer of infrared saunas. Deeply connected to health and wellness, Vic leads initiatives that widen access to infrared therapy and facilitate collaborations with top wellness experts. These partnerships highlight the significant health benefits of infrared therapy and foster a holistic approach to wellness, delivering expert insights directly to consumers. Beyond work, Vic is dedicated to supporting generational health changes, actively championing projects as board chair of Small Changes Big Shifts to promote whole-person health.

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In this episode:

How some people may do better staying in the sauna longer at a lower temperature
Why you should pay attention to how your body responds rather than trying to tolerate more heat in a sauna
The importance of staying hydrated when using a sauna
Vic describes the materials and construction of Sunlighten’s saunas
What to look for when evaluating the quality of an infrared sauna or red-light device
How to be more consistent in your sauna use
Who should be more cautious about using a sauna

Links and Resources:

Support the launch by purchasing your copy on September 29th! Available at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YourLongevityBlueprint.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, with local copies coming to the Integrative Health and Hormone Clinic in Eastern Iowa this October.Guest Social Media Links: