Oh Crap I Love My Toddler... But Holy F*ck

On this episode of the podcast, I’m so excited to be joined by Dr. Stephanie Rimka to talk about the science behind sauna, red light, and cold therapy. Dr. Rimka is a holistic brain optimization specialist; she’s been in private practice for twenty years, focusing on using a variety of natural therapies, including bio-hacks, to treat mental health issues including autism, depression, strokes, and Alzheimer’s. Her practice uses technology-based devices focusing on electromagnetic and light frequencies to alter brain structure and function and return normal function to it.   The Finer Details of This Episode:  Dr. Rimka usually starts her patients with red light therapy before moving on to sauna therapy.  Red light is highly stimulating to the vagus nerve, a cranial nerve that comes out of your brain and is the most soothing, calming part of the nervous system.  The fight or flight response is designed to last twenty to thirty seconds optimally and two minutes maximum. Yet many families are in fight or fligh