Palm Harbor Local
Palm Harbor Local is the podcast dedicated to the active, outdoor, and healthy lifestyle that defines life on Florida’s Gulf Coast.
Hosted by Donnie Hathaway—Florida native, real estate professional, and longtime community builder—this show explores the people, places, and stories shaping everyday life in Palm Harbor and the surrounding Tampa Bay area.
Each week, you’ll hear real conversations centered around three core pillars:
Sports – youth and community athletics, coaching, competition, mindset, and the programs building stronger people and stronger communities.
Outdoors & Conservation – Florida’s natural beauty, local parks, trails, waterways, wildlife, and the leaders working to protect what makes this area special.
Wellness – fitness, recovery, nutrition, mental clarity, longevity, and the routines, spaces, and habits that help people live with more energy, focus, and purpose.
From coaches and athletes to conservation advocates, fitness professionals, and local lifestyle leaders, Palm Harbor Local highlights the voices shaping how we live, play, and care for our community.
Whether you’re a longtime resident, new to the area, or simply passionate about living an active and intentional lifestyle, this podcast offers insight, inspiration, and practical takeaways rooted in real local experience.
Palm Harbor Local is more than a podcast—it’s a window into the lifestyle that makes this part of Florida such a great place to live.
Subscribe and join a growing community focused on living better, staying active, and protecting what makes Palm Harbor special.
Palm Harbor Local
The Power of Sauna, Cold Plunge, and Community
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In this episode, I sit down with Nathan Huegel, a local business owner who, along with his wife, has launched The Studio in Dunedin—a facility offering sauna and cold plunge therapy. We discuss Nathan’s journey from playing baseball at East Lake High School to becoming an entrepreneur focused on health and community.
Nathan shares how the resilience he built through sports has shaped his approach to wellness and how The Studio has become a gathering place for those looking to improve their well-being. Tune in to hear about the benefits of contrast therapy and the power of community in personal growth.
IN TODAY’S EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT:
- Nathan Huegel’s journey from East Lake High School baseball to launching The Studio, a sauna and cold plunge facility in Dunedin.
- The physical and mental benefits of contrast therapy, including stress resilience and improved mood.
- How community plays a crucial role in Nathan’s business and personal life, fostering support and connection.
- The importance of personal growth and self-care, including Nathan’s own practices of exercise, nutrition, and spiritual development.
- Nathan’s insights on building a business that not only serves its customers but also creates a strong, supportive community.
CONNECT WITH NATHAN:
- Website: www.thestudiosauna.com
- Instagram: @thestudiodunedin
- Facebook: www.facebook.com/TheStudio
CONNECT WITH DONNIE:
- Follow Donnie: @donnie.hathaway
- Follow Palm Harbor Local: @PalmHarborLocal
- For more real estate information - https://palmharborlocal.com/search-for-homes/
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Together, we keep Palm Harbor local.
Stroll through the laid-back streets of the Palm Harbor community with this informative podcast, proudly brought to you by Donnie Hathaway with The Hathaway Group, your trusted guide and local expert in navigating the diverse and ever-changing property landscape of Palm Harbor.
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Stroll through the laid-back streets of the Palm Harbor community with this informative podcast, proudly brought to you by Donnie Hathaway with The Hathaway Group, your trusted guide and local expert in navigating the diverse and ever-changing property landscape of Palm Harbor.
Work with me + FREE Resources
Would you like help buying a home in Palm Harbor? - Buyer Consultation
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