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Leigh MartinuzziAuthor: Leigh Martinuzzi
About Leigh Martinuzzi The Hidden Why Podcast I'm Leigh Martinuzzia real estate entrepreneur, coach, author, and passionate seeker of growth, freedom, and fulfilment. My mission is simple: to help people live more fully, find more meaning, and experience more joy. I believe that by developing the right mindset, embracing change, and pushing beyond limitations, we can all create a life of purpose, happiness, and success. This is why The Hidden Why Podcast exists. It's my space to explore deep conversations with inspiring guests, share insights from my own journey, and provide practical wisdom to help you grow and exceed. Whether you're here for personal development, mindset shifts, or motivation, I hope you find something valuable that resonates with you. Beyond the podcast, I run a successful real estate business in Australia and coach agents who are looking to thrive in their careers. I've also authored The Ultimate Life Map, a book that breaks down the core principles of living with freedom, fulfilment, and happinessbecause at the end of the day, isn't that what we're all searching for? Let's connect! Follow me on Instagram, check out my YouTube channel for more mindset and motivational content, and explore my website for coaching, real estate insights, and more. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leighmartinuzzi/ YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCAlhrdF9UYjpkmdrY119FcQ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheHiddenWhy/ Website: https://www.thehiddenwhy.com TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@leighmartinuzzi?_tZS-8uaV991qujo&_r1 Become a Real Estate Agent: https://martinuzzi.com.au The Ultimate Life Map: https://amzn.to/4kHh8Ik Language: en Genres: Education, Self-Improvement, Society & Culture Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Episode 1149: Hot Wired How Heat Can Help You Live Longer with Bill Gifford
Sunday, 15 February, 2026
In this episode, Leigh sits down with journalist and author Bill Gifford to explore how heat exposure—through saunas, hot baths, and heat training—can improve longevity, sleep, cardiovascular health, and overall wellbeing. Drawing from science, personal experimentation, and global research, Bill explains why humans are biologically wired to benefit from heat and how modern lifestyles may be limiting this natural advantage. Key Topics Discussed: The Power of Heat Therapy How saunas and hot baths improve heart health and reduce mortality Research from Finland and Japan on long-term sauna and bathing habits Links between heat exposure, circulation, and brain health Reduction in risks for heart disease and Alzheimer's Sleep, Stress, and Recovery Why heat exposure improves sleep quality The connection between poor sleep, metabolism, and diabetes risk How evening heat sessions support deeper rest Human Evolution & Adaptation Why humans evolved to sweat more than other mammals The role of sweat glands in survival and endurance How early humans thrived in hot environments Differences between cooling (eccrine) and odor-related (apocrine) sweat glands Heat Training & Performance How athletes use heat adaptation to boost endurance Similarities between heat training and altitude training Olympic preparation in hot climates Safety considerations when training in heat Personal Experiments & Research Bill's sauna routine and lifestyle changes Heat tolerance testing at the University of Connecticut Work with the Corey Stringer Institute Insights from evolutionary and anthropological studies, including research linked to Harvard University About Bill Gifford: Bill Gifford is a journalist and author who focuses on health, aging, and human performance. His work blends deep scientific research with personal storytelling, helping readers understand how biology, habits, and environment shape long-term wellbeing. BOOK Hot Wired: How the Hidden Power of Heat Makes Us Stronger INSTAGRAM X
