Ep. 55 - Brother Alex - Alex Manuel
Apr 17, 20261h 1mEp. 55S1
This week the Banya Bros are joined by Alec Manuel, Brother of our co-host Luke.
Hosted by Luke Manuel and Dana Lundquist · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 55 episodes
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Welcome to The Banya — where hot sauna sessions, cold plunges, and real conversations collide.We’re two wellness-obsessed friends exploring the science and philosophy of hormetic stress, cold exposure, sauna therapy, fasting, and performance optimization. Each episode is recorded in the sauna, where we dive into gritty topics on longevity, mental toughness, resilience, and modern masculinity.Whether you’re into biohacking, cold plunging in your garage, or leveling up your routine with real science-backed strategies — this is your spot.🎙️ New episodes weekly
Luke Manuel and Dana Lundquist hosts The Banya Podcast, a health show with 55 episodes published.
This week the Banya Bros are joined by Alec Manuel, Brother of our co-host Luke.
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