Homes That Heal Podcast | Episode 57
Ask Jen: What to Wear in Your Infrared Sauna + Eye Protection + Rubber Mats

Summer heat got you thinking saunas are off the table? Think again! In this episode, I’m tackling your top infrared sauna questions: What should you wear to get the best detox benefits? Do you need eye protection in a sauna? And can you put a rubber mat underneath your sauna?

Whether you’re new to sauna detox or just fine-tuning your wellness routine, this episode will help you get the most out of your healing space.

What You’ll Learn:

[1:15] How to create a healing space that works all year long
[5:30] Why skin exposure matters in infrared sauna benefits
[9:40] The real scoop on eye safety in infrared saunas vs. red light therapy
[12:30] Pros and cons of rubber or gym mats under your sauna

Helpful Links:
🛒Shop trusted infrared saunas & accessories: jenhellerlifestyle.com/infrared-saunas
✔️Download the free Home Wellness Checklist: jenhellerlifestyle.myflodesk.com/homewellnesschecklist
🎧The Healing & Detox Secrets of a Clearlight Sauna with Dr. Raleigh Duncan: www.buzzsprout.com/2230804/episodes/16643876-the-healing-detox-secrets-of-a-clearlight-sauna-with-dr-raleigh-duncan
🌐Episode Website: jenhellerlifestyle.com/2025/07/15/ask-jen-naked-truth-what-to-wear-eye-safety-floor-setup

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Homes That Heal | Episode 56: Unlocking Mind-Body Healing with Dr. Dickson Thom

Ever wonder how deep trauma gets stored in the body, and how it can actually change your physical health? This week, Dr. Dickson Thom joins me to unpack the powerful connection between mind, body, and healing. From the mysterious world of multiple personalities to how your thoughts literally shift your blood sugar, this conversation goes way beyond the usual wellness chatter.

We also dive into practical wisdom about movement, nature, and why the most important meeting you’ll have every day is the one with yourself. If you’re ready to stop searching outside for answers and start tuning into your own healing power, this episode is for you.

What We Chat About in This Episode:
[3:00] What led Dr. Thom on his holistic health journey
[7:30] Dr. Thom’s approach to holistic medicine treats you, not just symptoms
[17:10] The surprising link between mental states and physical health, including blood sugar and hormonal shifts
[20:30] The Importance of Breathing and Cellular Health
[26:30 ]Grounding and Natural Healing Methods
[32:00] Discussion on Lyme Disease and Spiritual Health
[43:30] The Role of Childhood Trauma in Adult Health
[53:00] Daily Wellness Rituals for a Healthier Life

Episode Website: https://jenhellerlifestyle.com/2025/07/08/healing-mold-lyme-and-chronic-conditions-with-dr-thom/

Biography:
Dr. Dickson Thom has been practicing medicine for over 50 years and has lectured extensively for over 40 years throughout the world.

He received his first Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine degree from the Ontario College of Naturopathic Medicine in Canada in 1986. In 1989, he completed a second degree from the National College of Naturopathic Medicine in Portland, Oregon. He served as Dean of Naturopathic Medicine at NCNM and taught there full-time as a professor for more than 25 years.

In 2009, he received the prestigious honor from the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians, called the Vís Award, for his commitment to the healing power of nature through his work, life, and community service.

He is the author of several books, most recently, the book called Begin Again: Trauma, Disease, and Healing with the Brain Protocol and Biological Medicine. He believes health is a reflection of physical, emotional, spiritual, and energetic balance.


Resources Mentioned:

• Dr. Dickson Thom’s book Bioregulatory Medicine: An Innovative Holistic Approach to Self-Healing https://amzn.to/3TzshP8
• Dr. Thom’s Website: https://drdicksonthom.com/
• The Biomed Center in Scottsdale: thebiomedcenter.com
• The Brain Protocol Book: https://drdicksonthom.com/product/the-brain-protocol-book/
• Podcast Connecting with the Thoms: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/connecting-with-the-thoms/id1616883094

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Ep. 55 | Climbing Mental Mountains: One Man’s Mission to Make Mental Health Help More Accessible

Warning: This episode includes discussion of depression, suicidal thoughts, and mental health struggles. It's raw and real, but also filled with hope, healing, and the power of showing up for yourself (and others).

We’re talking about climbing mental mountains, the kind you don’t see on a map.

In this episode, my friend Keith Batenhorst shares his experience with scaling mountains, from panic attacks and self-medication to scaling Grand Teton, Mount Whitney, and Kilimanjaro.

But this isn’t just about the peaks. It’s about the valleys in between and how Keith found his purpose in building the Mental Mountains Project, a nonprofit that helps others access life-saving therapy by covering the costs.

We talk about what it means to show up when everything inside you says to quit, and how choosing vulnerability and community over perfection can change the entire trajectory of a life. Or in Keith’s case, many lives.

🎧In this episode:
[03:30] Mental health journey begins: Panic attacks, isolation & self-medication
[20:45] The turning point: A mentor, a goal, and Grand Teton
[50:00] Reaching the summit… and waking up the next day
[58:30] From pain to purpose: The Mental Mountain Project
[1:12:15] Miles for Mental Health + fundraising with heart

If you’ve ever felt lost, stuck, or unsure how to keep going, this one’s for you.

It’s about the grit that lives inside all of us. The kind that doesn’t just conquer mountains, it climbs them again and again; not because it’s easy, but because it matters.

BIO:
Keith is the founder of the non-profit Mental Mountains Project, an organization that raises money and awareness for those who can’t afford therapy services. Keith is an aspiring endurance athlete who entered the mountaineering and endurance world in an effort to overcome his own self-limiting beliefs on what he was capable of, while inspiring a community of people burdened by their own self-doubts that they’re capable of still pursuing their dreams. Keith lives by the motto of “showing up,” believing that by consistently choosing his attitude and effort, he can help create a world where all things are possible—for himself and for others.

🌄 Learn More + Get Involved
👉 Follow Keith’s journey and support the mission:
🌐 www.mentalmountainsproject.org
📸 Instagram: www.instagram.com/keithbatenhorst
💸 Donate or join the Miles for Mental Health movement: mentalmountainsproject.org/miles-4-mental-health

Episode webpage: jenhellerlifestyle.com/2025/07/01/a-mental-health-journey-sobriety-panic-attacks-finding-purpose/

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