Jen Heller is a functional wellness consultant and infrared sauna expert who has spent nearly two decades helping people understand how to use healing tools — especially infrared saunas — safely and effectively. In this episode, she opens up about the health crisis that started it all: crushing fatigue, brain fog, and 100 pounds of unexplained weight gain in her mid-twenties that conventional medicine wanted to address with surgery. A chance introduction to Nutrition Response Testing revealed off-the-charts heavy metal toxicity — and an infrared sauna as her path forward. That single recommendation changed the trajectory of her life and eventually led to her platform, her podcast Homes That Heal, and her consulting practice.

Freddie and Jen also get real about the mental health challenges facing so many people today — and why creating intentional, healing-centered spaces and communities matters more than ever. From Jen's "Heller Haven" retreat home to Freddie's backyard sauna gatherings, this conversation is a reminder that healing doesn't have to be clinical or solitary. Whether you're navigating a serious health protocol or simply trying to feel better in your own body, Jen's message is clear: no time like the present, and your health is your greatest wealth.

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Jen Heller's website: https://jenhellerlifestyle.com/

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Episode highlights

00:00 Introducing Jen’s story: stroke recovery, heavy metals, and rebuilding health 02:20 Processing grief, mental health, and the importance of real conversations 07:52 Early warning signs: fatigue, brain fog, weight gain in her 20s 11:20 Discovering heavy metal toxicity through holistic testing 14:20 The role of infrared sauna in detox and healing 18:30 Detoxing the body, and realizing what else in life needed to change 19:38 The stroke: paralysis, nervous system overload, and a perfect storm 21:06 Why conventional medicine couldn’t fully diagnose her condition 22:20 Turning to Chinese medicine and acupuncture for real progress 24:04 Living with paralysis, and slowly rebuilding function 25:50 The recovery stack: oxygen therapy, PEMF, red light, stem cells 26:39 Infrared vs traditional sauna: what actually makes them different 29:04 Why infrared sauna became a daily ritual and emotional reset 34:22 How to choose a safe sauna: EMFs, materials, and red flags 39:55 What to look for in construction, wood, and long-term durability 46:34 Why sauna is a lifetime investment, not a luxury 50:19 Building a wellness home: light, temperature, oxygen, and lymph 55:00 Why there is no universal protocol, only personalization 57:00 Final takeaway: if it matters, bring it into your home and your life

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