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Behind The Human with Marc Champagne

Sacred Spaces for Modern Minds (Ft Michael Dellios)

05 Oct 2025

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What if the sanctuary you’re looking for is one you build with your own two hands?In this episode, I sit with Michael Dellios, artist, builder, and co-founder of Sip Saunas. From growing up on job sites with his father to becoming a lifelong entrepreneur, Michael shares how following his curiosity led him from advertising to furniture-making to creating spaces that restore health, connection, and presence.We dive into sauna culture, rituals that quiet the mind, and why creating sacred spaces—whether it’s a chair, a mug, or a sauna—can transform the way we live.This is a conversation about creativity, resilience, trusting your gut, and building not just structures, but experiences that last for generations.Timestamps:00:00 – Who is Michael Dellios? A beautifully imperfect human02:00 – The peace of building with your hands04:00 – Growing up with a builder father and learning artistry through design05:30 – The entrepreneurial journey: from grass-cutting to marketing to music to furniture07:00 – Feeling unfulfilled and searching for deeper meaning in work09:00 – The pivot: from psychotherapy dreams to building saunas11:00 – The first sauna project and the impact it had on community14:00 – Trusting your gut and finding clarity in silence18:00 – Building the first SIP sauna and commitment to sustainable materials22:00 – Saunas as ancestral sanctuaries: slowing down and reconnecting26:00 – Rituals with Lisa: breathwork, stretching, and sacred boundaries29:00 – Morning routines that rebaptize the mind daily31:00 – Handling anxiety, doubt, and the practice of dots forming a line36:00 – Practical advice for buying or building a sauna40:00 – The importance of testing saunas before investing42:00 – Creating sacred spaces beyond the sauna: chairs, mugs, and rituals44:00 – Vipassana, plant medicine, and new edges in mental fitness46:00 – The joy in everyday rituals and final reflections ****Release details for the NEW BOOK.  Get your copy of Personal Socrates: Better Questions, Better Life  Connect with Marc >>> Website | LinkedIn | Instagram | Drop a review and let me know what resonates with you about the show!Thanks as always for listening and have the best day yet!*A special thanks to MONOS, our official travel partner for Behind the Human! Use MONOSBTH10 at check-out for savings on your next purchase. ✈️*Special props 👇Music: Clouds - Joakim KarudSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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