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Brian Richards | The Science Behind Infrared Saunas: Can Near-Infrared Light Repair Your DNA?

Author
Brian Richards, Josh Trent
Published
Tue 08 Apr 2025
Episode Link
https://joshtrent.com/730

Wellness + Wisdom | Episode 730

Could your DNA hold a hidden superpower that’s just waiting to be activated by light?

Brian Richards, Founder of SaunaSpace, joins Josh Trent on the Wellness + Wisdom Podcast, episode 730, to uncover how near-infrared saunas can help cleanse toxins, support brain function, and even raise your vibrational frequency, and why embracing your innate power to heal is the ultimate path to true freedom.

"One of the effects of photobiomodulation is to correct gene transcription = how the DNA is read. The DNA and the epigenetics are being fixed in a much more powerful way with the near-infrared light than they're being damaged by the ultraviolet component of the sunlight. But indoors, we only use damaging light. There's none of the healing light anymore. So to bring ourselves back into balance, we need to get a lot more near-infrared light. And the incandescent bulb uniquely presents itself as a way to do that." - Brian Richards

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In This Episode, Brian Richards Uncovers: [00:55] Your DNA Creates Light [04:05] Choose Compassion Over Judgment [06:30] Redefining Biohacking
  • Why we attach a negative meaning to the word "work."
  • How Brian's work is an extension of him and his consciousness.
  • Why SaunaSpace is about being, not about doing.
  • How he's making biohacking and science more heart-focused.
  • Why red light therapy heals us but also enhances the indoor environment.
  • How red light therapy serves as a replacement for fire light.
[14:15] The Benefits of Red Light Therapy
  • How SaunaSpace helped Josh's daughter heal jaundice when she was born.
  • Why technology prevents us from connecting with our families.
  • How people gravitate toward the screen because they're constantly stressed out.
  • Why subtle frequencies calm our nervous system, ease stress, and remind us to be ourselves.
[18:00] Infrared Sauna VS Regular Sauna
  • How SaunaSpace works holistically to support our well-being.
  • The science of near-infrared light.
  • How man-made EMFs are toxic to us.
  • The difference between an infrared sauna and a regular sauna.
  • Why 15 minutes inside the infrared sauna is enough to get all the benefits.
  • How physical health is not the biggest benefit of the sauna.
  • Why the infrared sauna provides us with more capacity to make lifestyle changes.
[25:10] Can Light Change The DNA?
  • How melatonin is produced in the body.
  • Why taking vitamin D supplements is not as efficient as taking light in through the skin.
  • How photobiomodulation corrects gene transcription.
  • Why we only use damaging light indoors.
[27:45] How to Get Energy from Light
  • How we can satisfy 70% of our caloric needs through sunlight.
  • Dr. Steven Young
  • Samuel B. Lee
  • The benefits of sun gazing.
  • How we can produce our own energy when we live in alignment with who we truly are.
  • Why we get the benefits of near-infrared light from the sun even on a cloudy day.
[33:15] Light + Heat for Optimal Health + Recovery
  • How photobiomodulation supports the healing of traumatic brain injuries.
  • Why light therapy repairs cells and how cells work collectively.
  • How red light therapy helps people heal from stroke.
  • Why heat corrects protein folding.
  • How frequent use of sauna reduces the risk of dementia.
[38:10] How to Be Your Authentic Self
  • Why attaching to our programming harms us.
  • How light removes toxins and reactivates cellular rejuvenation.
  • hat it takes to become our best selves.
  • How spiritual and emotional work is an important component of healing.
  • Why our being naturally wants to be authentic.
  • How our guides only help us remember what we already know.
  • Why doing what's aligned with our highest purpose gives us more purpose and happiness.
[43:40] The Wounded Healer
  • Why a wounded healer should also focus on their own healing.
  • How the best healers continue to work on themselves.
  • Why curiosity and new experiences reprogram our brain.
[46:45] Are You Aware of Your Limitations?
  • How ayahuasca showed Josh that he's not been his true self.
  • Why Brian has been learning about himself through building his business.
  • How experiencing polarity helps us level up in the game.
  • Why we need to take care of the body in order to do the emotional and spiritual work.
  • How physical movement helped Brian realize he was avoiding his emotions.
  • Why taking care of the body has become more accessible to everyone.
[54:20] Detoxify Your Body
  • How modern stressors require us to take measures that our ancestors didn't need.
  • Why sauna helps detoxify from toxic chemicals.
  • How we are contaminated with genetically engineered e-coli.
  • Maria Crisler
  • How SaunaSpace and PMF help break up hydrogels in the body.
  • Why the CV-19 vaccine acts like snake venom.
  • Finding Joe (2011)
  • How being true to himself is important for Brian's personal wellness.
  • Why we always have a choice and we can find empowerment instead of victimhood.

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Power Quotes From The Show Near-Infrared Light Can Heal Traumatic Brain Injuries

"When you have a TBI, you have damage to your nerve cells and your nervous system. The near-infrared light goes into the mitochondria in the brain cells and it promotes regeneration, healing, inflammation reduction, and also anti aging. It corrects the function of the cell itself by helping to re-establish connections and repair the interworking of all the cells together collectively." - Brian Richards

We Lack Sunlight

"The average American gets five to seven minutes of sunlight a day, just going out to the car on the way to work. We're really deprived of the things that keep us resilient and also allow us to be high frequency and multi-dimensional." - Brian Richards

Light Brings Your Back Into Yourself

"Light opens us up and brings us back into ourselves. When you go into the SaunaSpace, your thoughts just kind of melts, and you you get grounded back into yourself. It becomes a very transcendental experience. It's not just about healing, it's very meditative." - Brian Richards

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Brian Richards is a nationally known expert in sauna therapy, light science, and EMF science.

In 2013, he founded SaunaSpace®, a company that combines cutting-edge incandescent infrared technology with the age-old practice of sauna.

In 2008, Brian faced an important health decision: start taking pharmaceuticals for insomnia, adrenal fatigue, and other health issues or try full-spectrum sauna therapy coupled with ancestral practices like a clean diet, proper sleep, and yoga.

By opting for the natural approach, Brian rapidly transformed his health. This life-changing experience inspired him to create SaunaSpace®.

In his journey to develop the perfect product, Brian has immersed himself in the science and research behind light, heat, electromagnetism, and the human body.

14 years later, he brings a refreshing approach to natural living, biohacking, and natural health transformation.

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