Matthias Gottwald

Steam `n Soul - Sweat. Talk. Connect.

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Steam ‘n’ Soul – The Sauna & Wellness PodcastWelcome to Steam ‘n’ Soul — the podcast that dives into the world of sauna, wellness, and meaningful human connection. Every episode brings you authentic conversations with sauna masters, spa leaders, wellness professionals, and inspiring voices from around the world who share one passion: creating spaces of heat, rituals, and deep relaxation.🎙 New episodes every week.✨ Join the Steam ‘n’ Soul community — subscribe and listen now.💌 Got a story to share or know someone who should be on the show? Feel free to reach out! Matze

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Matthias Gottwald

Episodes

Episode 4: "Sauna Outside the Box." - with Maja Dluzniewska. 09.07.2025 1:11:37

What happens when creativity, design, and sauna culture collide – but without a bucket in hand? In this episode, we meet Maja Dluzniewska, founder of Things Outside the Box – a label known for upcycled sauna gear, handmade towel holsters, and thoughtful craftsmanship. Maja shares how her journey into the sauna world began far from the Aufguss stage, and how she turned her passion for design into...

“Roots. Rituals. Passion. Herbarium.“ - with Armin Plaickner 02.07.2025 52:05

In this episode, we sit down with Armin – Aufguss trainer, concept creator, and the grounded force behind Aufguss Roots . Based at the legendary Therme Kaskade , Armin has built a unique format that allows guests to experience authentic sauna ceremonies without extra cost – a quiet revolution in a commercialized spa world. We talk about: his philosophy behind serving Aufguss instead of per...

Episode 2: Estonia’s Indiana Jones of Sauna & Rituals - with Kaupo Sormus 25.06.2025 59:07

"Estonia’s Indiana Jones of Sauna & Rituals – with Kaupo Sormus“ *In this episode, we travel to Estonia — a country with one of the most unique and soulful sauna cultures in the world. Host Matze takes us behind the scenes of the Estonian smoke sauna tradition, part of UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage, and explores the deep-rooted rituals that define the Estonian sauna experience. Our gue...

Episode 1: “From Big Apple to Herbal Alps - with Aufguss.Thor” 18.06.2025 1:23:27

“Thorsten Möller – AufgussThor: "From Big Apple to Herbal Alps” In this very first episode of Steam ’n’ Soul , I’m joined by my first guest — Thorsten Möller, also known as AufgussThor. We share a special connection: at the 2024 Aufguss World Championships, Thorsten guided me through my first ever Aufguss in the Kelo Sauna. We talk about his journey as a sauna master, his work at Silvretta Therme...

Trailer: Who`s behind the Mic? 11.06.2025 7:21

Episode 1 — Welcome to Steam ’n’ Soul In this very first episode of Steam ’n’ Soul , I want to take you behind the mic — and into my personal story. Sauna has been part of my life since childhood, but only a few years ago I truly discovered the deeper world behind the steam. Attending the Grand Aufguss Master in 2023 opened my eyes to what Aufguss rituals can really do: move people, create emotio...