Cold Exposure Episodes

93: Does Cold Plunging Make You Die Sooner?
May 14, 2025

93: Does Cold Plunging Make You Die Sooner?

Someone recently told me about a Mayo Clinic researcher who claimed that cold plunging triggers the same chemical response in the body as dying — and that, basically, you die a little every time you do it. I couldn’t believe ...

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84: Why I Quit Alcohol & Started Cold Therapy - Ciaran Flanagan
March 12, 2025

84: Why I Quit Alcohol & Started Cold Therapy - Ciaran Flanagan

For Ciaran Flanagan, quitting alcohol wasn’t about having hit rock bottom — it was about realizing just how much better life could be without it. Like a lot of people growing up in Ireland, drinking was part of the culture he...

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80: The TRUTH About Cold Therapy: Benefits, Myths & Best Practices
Feb. 12, 2025

80: The TRUTH About Cold Therapy: Benefits, Myths & Best Practices

Most people go through life never realizing how good they could actually feel. And when David Maus jumped into an icy river for the first time, he had no idea he was starting a routine that would help him break free from depr...

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76: From Ice Baths to Ancestral Nutrition with Thomas Seager, PhD!
Jan. 15, 2025

76: From Ice Baths to Ancestral Nutrition with Thomas Seager, PhD!

Cold exposure might sound unpleasant, but its benefits are hard to ignore. From boosting testosterone and improving insulin sensitivity to building resilience and enhancing physical performance, embracing the cold can be one ...

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