Introducing Badii Talk: Thermal Bathing & Sauna Culture Podcast

Hoi zäme and welcome to Badii Talk podcast. Born from a love of Swiss bathing culture, our name (B-A-D-I-I), is inspired by the Swiss German word for pools and public baths. Have you ever found yourself… Sweating like crazy on the top bench of an Aufguss ritualLetting out a squeal as you jump into a cold seaSmelling the warmth of the oak leaves in a banyaTaking in the mountain view from a mineral rich hot springOr simply enjoying a soak in your own tub?Then you’ve experienced bathing culture. And I have good news for you—there’s so many more bathing experiences to explore. I’m Sarah Spoto, your host, a certified Sauna Aufguss Master, former corporate burnout, and founder of Badii. And this podcast is about exploring global thermal bathing and sauna traditions from around the world. We believe that bathing is an especially unique lens through which we can experience culture and place. This podcast is all about…Soaking, Swimming, and SweatingImmersing yourself in NatureFinding Connection & Community through shared spaces and ritualsPrioritizing Quality DesignSeeking Wellbeing Generating respect and curiosity for CultureAnd you can always count on a little bit of Magic too.New episodes drop every Sunday. Listen wherever you get your podcasts. And follow along on BadiiTalk.Substack.com. Shall we dive in?