EP144: From Mindful Living to Physical Challenges: Secrets to Resilience and Wellness with The Sauna Papi Luis Leonardo

The Define Success Podcast with Matt Lupi

On this episode of Define Success Podcast, Matt Lupi interviews Luis Leonardo, aka The Sauna Papi, about his passion for optimizing health through the use of sauna, cold exposure, breath work, and movement. Luis shares his journey of discovering the benefits of cold exposure in Minnesota and how it led him to explore the world of sauna. He also highlights the top benefits of sauna, including disconnection from electronics, improved mental clarity, and physical recovery. Follow Luis on Instagram Follow Matt on Instagram Follow Define Success on Instagram Luis Leonardo shares all about his incredible journey of cycling across the country with a group of friends, supporting a non-profit organization, and experiencing nature in a simple way. They discuss the level of bonding that happened with the group, the importance of living a simple lifestyle, and spending more time in nature. Luis shares his advice for those who want to live a more fulfilling life and how to declutter their life to see what truly matters. Key Points: [00:00:00] Discovering success through health, tools, and sauna. [00:06:24] Benefits of sauna: detox, relax, recover, socialize, humbling. [00:11:54] Sauna ritual: morning prayer, cold shower, heat shock proteins. [00:18:34] Explore heat and cold: 6 words [00:23:41] Optimize life with nature, basics. [00:28:13] Simplicity brings happiness, freedom. [00:33:40] Breathe intentionally for success. [00:38:38] Biking across USA: Adventure with friends, simplicity, family. [00:43:18] Incredible journey, deep bonding, simplifying life. [00:49:14] Find success in nature, simplicity. Listen here on any podcast platform Top Quotes: "Sauna is a great way to disconnect from society's demands and detoxify your body, allowing for better recovery from workouts and improved resilience." "Playing with the simple components of heat and cold can unlock a new side of yourself that you never knew existed, allowing you to step out of your comfort zone and discover your true potential."

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