It’s Pushing 100 Today: Why Heat Might Actually Be Good for You with Science Journalist Bill Gifford | Hotwired | Up+Adam

March 19, 2026 Up+Adam Sponsored by PortabidetIt is hot on the Central Coast right now. Like push 100, step outside and instantly sweat kind of hot. And instead of just complaining about it, we decided to lean all the way in.Adam sits down with science journalist Bill Gifford, author of Hotwired: How the Hidden Power of Heat Makes Us Stronger, for a conversation that completely flips how we think about heat. This is not about surviving summer. This is about understanding why your body might actually need it. From global sauna culture to cutting edge heat labs to the surprising connection between sweat and mental health, Bill breaks down how modern life has disconnected us from something deeply human.This episode moves between science and story in a way that feels personal. You will hear why comfort might be costing us more than we realize, why hydration has been misunderstood, and why something as simple as sitting in heat could improve resilience, performance, and even happiness. There is also a local hook that hits home, tying sauna culture to the Central Coast lifestyle and community.If you are sweating today, this one is for you. And by the end of it, you might not be so quick to escape the heat.• Listen if you are curious about health, performance, or longevity• Listen if you have ever questioned cold plunges, saunas, or wellness trends• Listen if you just walked outside and said “it is hot”Links and Resources• Buy the book: https://www.amazon.com/Hotwired-Hidden-Power-Makes-Stronger/dp/0063448025• Bill Gifford articles and work: https://www.outsideonline.com/byline/bill-gifford/• Follow Bill Gifford (Instagram): https://www.instagram.com/billgifford/*********PORTABIDET: UP+ADAM IS AN OFFICIAL SPOKESPERSON FOR PORTABIDET - USE THIS LINK FOR UP+ADAM LISTENERS TO LEARN MORE AND GET YOURS!*Timbre Event with Cal Poly EIM Students Info HEREListen to Up+Adam with Adam Montiel:Official Website: adammontiel.comApple Podcasts: Up+Adam on Apple PodcastsSpotify: Up+Adam on SpotifyiHeartRadio: Up+Adam on iHeartRadioYouTube Music: Up+Adam on YouTube Music********CHECK OUT OUR WOODS HUMANE PET OF THE WEEK!********ADAM’S TEDX VIDEO IS HERE!********FOLLOW ADAM ON INSTAGRAM*********Sincere Thanks to the current supporters of Up + Adam. Please take a moment and visit them and thank them for supporting local broadcasting, and valuing what we do here. Thank you for supporting them!Life ElementsCity of SLOWoodsHumaneSocietyTin City DistilleryOriginal Music by Dan Curcio and Moonshiner CollectiveMoonshiner on Spotify HEREPlease Rate, Review, and Subscribe to the podcast, and learn more at AdamMontiel.com©2026 Up+Adam with Adam Montiel / LoBro Studios, All Rights Reserved.