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The Well DropAuthor: Amber Berger
The Well Drop with Amber BergerRedefining Midlife WellnessOne Drop at a Time.Welcome to The Well Drop, the podcast where high-achieving women come to drop the pressure, drop the perfection, and drop into their power. Hosted by certified holistic health coach and wellness trailblazer Amber Berger, this show is your weekly dose of real talk, science-backed strategies, and soul-deep support for navigating midlife with purpose, presence, and unapologetic vitality.Amber gets itbecause shes lived it. After healing from Crohns disease at 14 through holistic methods, shes spent decades helping women ditch burnout, reclaim their energy, and create clarity in the chaos. Shes built what most of us never got: a roadmap for midlifebecause lets be honest, no one handed us one. Until now.Heres the truth they dont teach you: 80% of your longevity is lifestyleand this is where Amber helps you lock it in and own it. Through hormonal shifts, nervous system regulation, and radical self-care that actually works, she equips women to feel grounded, sharp, and wildly wellin the boardroom, at home, and everywhere in between.Her mission? To empower women everywhere to own their wellnesson their terms, in their timing, without apology.Whether youre craving more energy, looking to redefine success, or simply done playing smallthis is your space. Tune in for deep interviews, bite-sized solo drops, and weekly experiments to help you rise strong, age boldly, and thrive through midlife and beyond.Subscribe to the podcast.Get The Drop newsletter every Sunday.Work with Amber 1:1.Because midlife isnt your breakdownits your breakthrough. Language: en-us Genres: Alternative Health, Fitness, Health & Fitness Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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121. Connie Zack (Sunlighten): Infrared Sauna for Midlife Hormone Balance, Better Sleep, and Stress Reset
Monday, 9 March, 2026
Many people think of infrared saunas as a luxury wellness add-on. In reality, specific wavelengths of light can influence inflammation, circulation, detox pathways, and how the nervous system recovers from daily stress.I’m joined by Connie Zack, Co-Owner of Sunlighten, to break down how infrared actually works inside the body. We also talk about what makes infrared different from traditional saunas, why consistent heat exposure may support cortisol balance and sleep, and how to build a simple infrared routine at home.Connie Zack is the co-owner of Sunlighten and Sunlighten Day Spa. She previously worked as an executive marketer in the pharmaceutical division at Procter & Gamble. She helped build Sunlighten into one of the pioneers of infrared sauna technology incorporating near, mid, and far infrared wavelengths.What’s Discussed:(00:00) Why light and energy may be one of the most overlooked tools for midlife health(03:09) The personal health crisis that led to building an infrared sauna company(08:33) How infrared saunas work differently than traditional heat-based saunas(14:44) Why hotter isn’t always better, especially for women’s hormonal health(18:44) How infrared exposure may help regulate inflammation and support circulation(21:04) Why cortisol, stress tolerance, and sleep become harder in midlife(28:05) A simple infrared routine beginners can follow at home(33:23) The most common sauna mistakes including hydration and mineral lossThank You to Our Sponsors:Sign up for The Well Drop NewsletterFind out more about Amber Berger: Website: http://thewelldrop.com Instagram: @thewelldropFind out more about Connie Zack (from Sunlighten):Website: https://www.sunlighten.comLinkedIn: @conniezackFacebook: @SunlightenSaunasInstagram: @sunlightensaunasYoutube: @SunlightenSaunasTHE WELL DROP
