The Ultimate Human with Gary Brecka

181. Dr. Jonathan Leary: Why Cold Plunge & Sauna Social Clubs Are The Future of Wellness Communities

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Jul 8, 2025
Dr. Jonathan Leary, founder of Remedy Place, a social wellness club, dives into how we’ve been prioritizing personal health at the expense of social connections. He reveals the surprising truth from blue zone research: longevity is rooted in community. Leary emphasizes blending evidence-based therapies like cold plunges and saunas with social design, creating spaces that enhance relationships and well-being. He also discusses how a shift toward wellness communities could redefine our approach to health and even modern dating.
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INSIGHT

Importance of Human Connection

  • Human connection is crucial for health but is rapidly declining in modern life.
  • Socializing often involves alcohol, which harms genuine connection and mental health.
ANECDOTE

Client Anecdote Inspires Remedy Place

  • Dr. Leary's top client complaint was lifestyle changes ruining their social lives.
  • Remedy Place was created to offer a social wellness space without alcohol that enhances physiology.
ANECDOTE

AI Massage Experience

  • Gary tried AI robotic massage and found it better than human massages.
  • The massage's precision and warming made for a relaxing, almost induce nap experience.
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