✨ Inspiring Midlife Magic, One Podcast at a Time! ✨
What if one of the most powerful wellness tools for women over 40 wasn’t another supplement… but LIGHT?
In this illuminating episode of the Girlish Gurus podcast, Joy and Lorraine sit down with wellness pioneer Connie Zack, co-founder of Sunlighten, to explore the science-backed benefits of infrared sauna Therapy for women navigating perimenopause, Menopause, Stress, inflammation, Sleep disruption, detoxification, Longevity, and more.
Connie shares the deeply personal story behind Sunlighten’s beginnings — including the Health transformation that inspired her and her husband to leave successful pharmaceutical careers and revolutionize the infrared sauna industry through research, Education, and Innovation.
Together, we unpack:
• What infrared therapy actually is (and why it’s different from traditional saunas)
• How infrared heat may support stress reduction and nervous system regulation
• The connection between inflammation, hormones, and midlife wellness
• Infrared sauna benefits for sleep, circulation, detoxification, and recovery
• Why women over 40 should think proactively about resilience and longevity
• How sauna rituals can become part of a holistic self-care Lifestyle
• What to look for when Investing in an infrared sauna
If you’ve been curious about infrared saunas, longevity practices, nervous system healing, or natural menopause support, this episode is packed with practical insights and empowering wellness Wisdom.
About Connie Zack
Connie Zack is the co-founder of Sunlighten, the global leader in infrared sauna and light therapy. Inspired by her brother’s health transformation, Connie and her husband Aaron left pharmaceutical careers to create science-backed infrared wellness Technology designed to improve health and longevity.
A passionate advocate for holistic wellness, Connie integrates nutrition, mindfulness, movement, and infrared therapy into her own life while helping educate millions about the power of infrared light and heat for healthy Aging.
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Timestamps
0:00 Intro
1:08 Connie Zack, co-founder of Sunlighten
2:29 The Sunlighten origin story, mercury fillings and infrared technology detoxification
8:42 What is infrared technology and how does it work?
15:53 How does infrared technology detoxify?
21:32 How it helps with inflammation, stress & menopause symptoms
27:22 Menopause & thermoregulation
27:55 Improving your mood
30:31 The power of sweat, a deep dive on hormone disruptors
38:41 How does infrared benefit bone health
43:43 Infrared therapy and Exercise
47:23 How should you use Sunlighten sauna to help with menopause symptoms?
58:04 Things to look for when purchasing a sauna
1:00:14 Exit
