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EPISODE · Feb 15, 2026 · 1H 19M

326: Cold Therapy for Hormones, Metabolism & Peak Performance with Thomas Seager, PhD

from The Christian Health Club Podcast · host The Christian Nutritionist

In this episode, Professor Thomas P. Seager, PhD breaks down the real science and strategy of deliberate cold exposure: why cold can support cortisol instead of frying your nervous system, how it may influence testosterone (yes, women too) and the thyroid via brown fat, and why it’s more about metabolic signaling and mitochondrial health than “burning calories.”Plus: the surprising research on cold exposure and vitamin D, and the key timing nuance for athletic performance and recovery (pre-cooling vs post-workout ice baths).Join us for Feast 2 Fast® for Lent✝️ Join The Christian Health Club 📩 Get on my Sunday Sendout List to receive all of my best tips and information! 📲 Check out my website for access to recipes, The Christian Health Club Podcast, free guides, and more! Coming Up This Fall: SEPTEMBER 🏡 A Woman of Order 🌿 CellCore Foundational Detox BeginsOCTOBER 🧠 Self Coaching Christians  📚 Cohort 7 Begins - The School of Christian Health & NutritionNOVEMBER 🍽️ Feast 2 Fast® Holiday⏰Feast 2 Fast® Coach Training

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In this episode, Professor Thomas P. Seager, PhD breaks down the real science and strategy of deliberate cold exposure: why cold can support cortisol instead of frying your nervous system, how it may influence testosterone (yes, women too) and the thyroid via brown fat, and why it’s more about metabolic signaling and mitochondrial health than “burning calories.” Plus: the surprising research on cold exposure and vitamin D, and the key timing nuance for athletic performance and recovery (pre-c...

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