035: Can You Cold Plunge Your Way to Better Mental Health? with Wyatt Ewing

"When I started exposing my body to cold water, I became so present. It was like my body was saying, hey, I'm here, come back to me. When you go into that extreme state… you're able to reregulate the mind, the body, your resetting the hormones, activating the nervous system, and at the end of the day, you're resetting the stress response in the body." – Wyatt Ewing Did you know cold plunges can decrease anxiety and prevent cognitive decline? In this episode of The Modern Man, I welcome Wyatt Ewing, Founder, and CEO of Ice Barrel, a company creating cold therapy training units and teaching the world the benefits of cold plunging. Wyatt's here to share those benefits with you so you can decide if you're ready to take the plunge. After experiencing burnout and severe stress as a young adult, Wyatt was desperate for a reset button. Little did he know, a cold shower would be the reset that would change his life forever. Listen in as Wyatt shares his experience overcoming burnout, transforming his mental health, and finding fulfillment through radical self-care and entrepreneurship. Do you feel stressed, anxious, and pressured to hustle and grind? Perhaps it's time to embrace discomfort and introduce a little cold into your life! Tune in to hear Wyatt describe the incredible health benefits of cold therapy, how he finds a balance between work life and family life, and a simple, yet strange way to get better sleep at night.   Key Takeaways / What You'll Learn: [00:49] About Wyatt Ewing & Ice Barrel. [04:01] What gave you the courage to quit your job and start your own business? [09:35] How does cold therapy affect the body? How do cold therapy impact stress, anxiety, and depression? [13:52] What does it feel like to do a cold plunge or cold shower? [18:21] The benefits of ice baths and cold water immersion for your immune system + How long and how cold should cold plunges be? [20:18] Tips for balancing a business and family life. [23:48] Why nature-based routines are a powerful way to optimize your mental health. [27:51] Why nose breathing is healthier than mouth breathing. [29:31] How to connect with Wyatt & Learn more about Ice Barrel. [30:50] What has shaped the way you view the world as a man?   If you enjoyed this episode, please SHARE it with a friend, then RATE/REVIEW The Modern Man on Apple Podcasts or Spotify!   Resources Mentioned: Ice Barrel: https://icebarrel.com  What Doesn't Kill Us by Scott Carney: https://www.scottcarney.com/what-doesnt-kill-us    Connect with Wyatt & Ice Barrel: Visit their website: https://icebarrel.com  Connect with Wyatt on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/wyattewing Connect with Ice Barrel on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/icebarrel  Follow Ice Barrel on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/icebarrel    Connect with The Modern Man: Visit our website: https://themodernmanshow.com  Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/244885633101820  Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheModernMan8  Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_modernman_show  Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnyA3-wtyv7xVqUbPyB0eOg  Lastly… If you're serious about taking control of your life as a man and stepping toward your potential, don't do it alone. Tap in to a network ready to help save you time, money, and headaches along the way. Check out The Noble Knight Mastermind and take that first step!