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De-Stress and Detox: Wellness Tools & Therapies That Work for Firefighters with Bryan Willingham

02/11/25 • 68 min

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Firefighters face constant challenges that most people don’t understand. They battle silent killers: toxic exposure, extreme stress, and continuous sleep deprivation.

This makes them at high risk for mental illness, PTSD, and cancer.

The good news? There are tools that can help detox the body and support wellness!

In this episode, I sit down with Bryan Willingham, a career firefighter, Captain Paramedic, and the Union President of Local 493 in Phoenix, AZ to discuss the daily challenges he faces and the tools he has integrated into his routine to detoxify, reduce stress, stay mentally resilient, and enhance his overall health and wellness.

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Bryan Willingham Bio:

Bryan Willingham is a seasoned firefighter with over 32 years in service, Captain Paramedic, and the Union President for Local 493 - The United Phoenix Firefighters Association, representing 2900 firefighters in the Phoenix area in 6 cities.

He is a husband, father of 5, and grandpa to Buttons, his 20-month-old granddaughter.

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Email: [email protected]

Timestamps:

(0:00) Introduction

(5:56) Brian Willingham's Background and Motivation As A Firefighter

(11:23) Firefighting Career and Challenges

(19:33) Impact of Sleep Deprivation and Mental Health

(24:06) Brian's Personal Struggle with PTSD

(27:45) Exploring Alternative Treatments: Ketamine Therapy

(43:53) Firefighters' Use of Saunas and Wellness Tools

(46:24) Health and Wellness Resources for Firefighters

(55:23) The Importance of Preventative Health Measures

(57:59) Bryan's Experience with Sauna and Cold Plunge

(1:08:45) Support for Firefighter Community and Future Plans

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Firefighters face constant challenges that most people don’t understand. They battle silent killers: toxic exposure, extreme stress, and continuous sleep deprivation.

This makes them at high risk for mental illness, PTSD, and cancer.

The good news? There are tools that can help detox the body and support wellness!

Tune in!

Resources and Announcements:

Curious about ketamine therapy? This is where Bryan went.
Get your FREE Home Wellness Checklist here.
Transform your health with our Winter Wellness Sauna Sale.

Read the blog: De-Stress and Detox: Wellness Tools & Therapies That Work for Firefighters

Bryan Willingham Bio:

He is a husband, father of 5, and grandpa to Buttons, his 20-month-old granddaughter.

Connect with Bryan Willingham:

Email: [email protected]

Timestamps:

(0:00) Introduction

(5:56) Brian Willingham's Background and Motivation As A Firefighter

(11:23) Firefighting Career and Challenges

(19:33) Impact of Sleep Deprivation and Mental Health

(24:06) Brian's Personal Struggle with PTSD

(27:45) Exploring Alternative Treatments: Ketamine Therapy

(43:53) Firefighters' Use of Saunas and Wellness Tools

(46:24) Health and Wellness Resources for Firefighters

(55:23) The Importance of Preventative Health Measures

(57:59) Bryan's Experience with Sauna and Cold Plunge

(1:08:45) Support for Firefighter Community and Future Plans

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Previous Episode

Ask Jen: Sauna Heat-Up Time, Benefits of Red Light Therapy In Your Sauna and Indoor vs. Outdoor Saunas

If you’re not sure how long you should wait to get in your sauna and are frustrated by reading conflicting information online, no worries - I'm here to help!

First, let me start by saying, there's no "right or wrong way" to use your sauna and it doesn't need to be complicated.

In this episode, I'm answering three common sauna-related challenges. First, I’ll break down heat-up time why some people wait longer to warm it up. Then, I’ll clear up the confusion around why red light therapy inside your sauna is beneficial. And finally, I’ll talk about a topic many sauna owners get wrong: putting an indoor sauna outside.

Owning a sauna should be simple and not create more stress in your life. This episode will help you understand how you can tailor your sauna experience to your wellness goals and let go of comparing yourself to others so you can enjoy your personal sweat sessions.

Resources and Announcements:

Get your FREE Home Wellness Checklist here.
Transform your health with our Winter Wellness Sauna Sale.

Read the blog: Sauna Heat-Up Time, Benefits of Red Light Therapy In Your Sauna and Indoor vs. Outdoor Saunas

Timestamps:

(0:00) Introduction

(4:35) Sauna Heat-Up Time: The Right Way to Preheat Your Sauna

(9:57) The Benefits of Red Light Therapy in the Sauna

(17:22) Indoor vs. Outdoor Saunas

(19:13) Clearlight®️Infrared Sauna Testimonial from a Firefighter

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Next Episode

The Healing & Detox Secrets of a Clearlight Sauna with Dr. Raleigh Duncan

It’s beyond frustrating. You’re eating healthy, exercising, and trying wellness tools but your body isn’t responding.

You’ve detoxed, taken supplements, and gone for a sauna... yet something still feels off.

Maybe you’ve even felt worse after a detox or caught yourself wondering, Wait... is this thing helping me?

It’s easy to lose hope after spending so much on solutions that don’t deliver. But real healing is possible—if you choose the right tools. You can detox safely, sleep better, and finally feel like yourself again. And it begins with knowing what works.

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Raleigh Duncan, the CEO and founder of Sauna Works, Inc, the makers of Clearlight saunas. He shares about the evolution of the Clearlight infrared sauna and why it stands apart from the rest.

If you’re looking for a wellness tool (hint: the right sauna!) that supports true healing and detoxification, this episode is a must-listen.

Resources and Announcements:

Get your FREE Home Wellness Checklist here.
Transform your health with our President's Day Sauna Sale.

Read the blog: The Healing & Detox Secrets of a Clearlight Sauna

Dr. Raleigh Duncan Bio:

Dr. Raleigh Duncan founded Sauna Works in his garage in 1996 after seeing firsthand the healing benefits found from using an infrared sauna. He believed that there was tremendous business potential for this unique product long before most people had heard of an infrared sauna.

Prior to becoming a Doctor of Chiropractic and founding Sauna Works, Dr. Duncan spent almost twenty years as a capital equipment specialist in the manufacturing sector selling CNC fabricating, chipmaking and mold making machinery.

Dr. Duncan has a Bachelor of Science degree from Excelsior College and a Doctorate from Life West Chiropractic College. His company, Sauna Works, is the most well-respected infrared sauna company in the world and Dr Duncan holds numerous Infrared patents that allow more efficacious healing in the saunas they manufacture.

Timestamps:

(0:00) Announcement: President's Day Sauna Sale
(1:46) Introduction of Dr. Raleigh Duncan
(5:53) Dr. Duncan's Journey to Infrared Saunas
(10:58) Development of Low EMF Saunas
(21:36) The Benefits of Red Light Therapy and Its Integration Into Clear Light Saunas
(37:06) Future Innovations and Wellness Devices

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