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Hot, Cold & Connected: The Social Power of Nordic Wellness - with Zoey Cotton
April 23, 2025 · 52 min

Curly Steve interviews Zoey Cotton, founder of Saunassa, a contrast therapy space in Cornwall. Zoey shares her journey from managing a $6 million ski bar in Whistler, Canada, to establishing Saunassa. She emphasises the benefits of contrast therapy, including improved cardiovascular health and mental well-being. Zoey discusses the importance of community, inclusivity, and social prescribing, where GPs can prescribe sauna sessions. She highlights Saunassa's unique features, such as wood-fired saunas and cold baths, and her commitment to making wellness accessible. Zoey also mentions her involvement in the British Sauna Society and the Sauna Aid Project, which provides saunas to vulnerable communities.

Action Items Practice being a kinder person and leading with kindness. Check out Saunassa on Instagram: @saunassa_spa and their website: https://saunassa.co.uk/ Connect with Zoey on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zoey-cotton-107878170/