Sweat Fanatic

Sweat Fanatic

Sauna, Recovery & Health Habits That Stick Hosted by Eric Kralovitz, the show explores infrared sauna, traditional sauna, cold plunge, contrast therapy, mental health, longevity, and modern wellness — through real conversations, not trends or extremes. Each episode brings on athletes, health professionals, founders, firefighters, trainers, and everyday people to talk about how heat, cold, and consistency fit into real life. We focus on accessibility over intensity, habits over hacks, and community over isolation. Get out there and sweat!

  1. FEB 3

    EP. 18 Women, Strength Training & Burnout | Building Fitness Without Burning Out

    Today, we sat down with Ashley Anne, a strength coach and personal trainer at Strength Sanctuary in Milwaukee, to talk about burnout, strength training, recovery, and why doing less — but better — often leads to better results.We break down why so many people feel burned out even when they’re “doing everything right,” how fitness culture often prioritizes intensity over consistency, and how strength training can support longevity, mental health, and sustainable performance — especially for women.This conversation also dives into: • Strength training vs endurance training • Why consistency matters more than intensity • Burnout in fitness and everyday life • Using sauna for nervous system regulation and recovery • Sauna, circulation, heart health, and relaxation • How heat exposure supports recovery and mental clarity • Building fitness habits that expand your life instead of shrinking itIf you’re interested in strength training, burnout recovery, sauna use, longevity, or building a sustainable health routine that actually fits real life, this episode is for you.🎧 New episodes of the Sweat Fanatic Podcast explore sauna, recovery, strength, and the habits that help people feel better long-term.02:14 – Ashley’s background & how she entered fitness05:32 – The pressure to always “do more” in health & training09:10 – When discipline turns into stress12:48 – Why intensity ≠ better results16:05 – The role of recovery in long-term health19:42 – Burnout, nervous system overload, and cortisol24:18 – Rethinking rest, recovery, and sustainability28:55 – How sauna fits into a healthier fitness routine33:40 – Letting go of all-or-nothing fitness thinking38:12 – What a sustainable health routine actually looks like42:30 – Advice for people feeling stuck or exhausted46:10 – Final takeaways on fitness, recovery, and balance

    30 min
  2. 11/07/2025

    Ep. 16 Can Heat Therapy Treat Anxiety? w/ Sierra Blake founder of Saint Lucie + mental health expert

    Sauna for mental health—practical, evidence-informed ways to lower stress/cortisol, boost mood, focus, and sleep, and build real-world community. Host Eric Kralovitz talks with Sierra Blake (mental health professional; founder of St. Lucie Sauna Serum) about how heat therapy and cold plunge support anxiety and emotional regulation, plus simple routines you can use now. We compare infrared vs. traditional (time, temp, feel), and Sierra shares her clean, sauna-safe skin & hair serum approach.GuestSt. Lucie Sauna Serum: shopstlucie.comIG: @shopstlucieChapters00:00 Benefits of sauna for mood, focus & stress00:41 Meet Sierra Blake (St. Lucie Sauna Serum)01:44 Minnesota State Fair connection & sauna love02:22 Sierra’s sauna journey + mental health background03:31 Holistic wellness: body–mind–community04:53 Integrated Behavioral Health & clinical work06:05 Saunas as community spaces (combatting loneliness)07:06 Undervalued mental health benefits of sauna08:22 Heat therapy interest inside mental health fields10:35 Natural healing shift: sleep, nutrition, sauna, exercise11:11 Individualized recs for patients12:40 Research spotlight: heat & depression (lab work underway)13:57 Cultural roots: Finland, Japan, Turkey15:25 Personal results & routines (sleep, energy)17:13 Community & connection IRL18:07 Sauna market growth (US + Europe)20:41 Sierra’s weekly routine & travel saunaing22:01 Origin story of St. Lucie Sauna Serum25:59 Ingredients, how to use (before/after sauna)30:08 Where to buy + US retail footprint31:16 Cold plunge & emotional regulation (DBT tie-in)33:36 Infrared experience (longer, steadier sessions)35:18 “Best sauna = the one you’ll use”36:21 New label design & upcoming merch37:24 Where to buy & followIf you’re new hereSubscribe for episodes on infrared sauna, recovery, cold exposure, and real-world protocols.Like 👍 | Comment your routine | Share with a friend who needs stress relief.Get out there and sweat!

    39 min

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Sauna, Recovery & Health Habits That Stick Hosted by Eric Kralovitz, the show explores infrared sauna, traditional sauna, cold plunge, contrast therapy, mental health, longevity, and modern wellness — through real conversations, not trends or extremes. Each episode brings on athletes, health professionals, founders, firefighters, trainers, and everyday people to talk about how heat, cold, and consistency fit into real life. We focus on accessibility over intensity, habits over hacks, and community over isolation. Get out there and sweat!