EPISODE · Mar 30, 2026 · 9 MIN
5 Reasons to Try Cold Water Swimming - Hormones, Perimenopause and Neurodivergent Nervous Systems
from The Period Press · host Samantha Garstin
Cold water swimming benefits for women go a lot deeper than just waking you up. Especially if you're navigating fluctuating hormones, perimenopause, or a neurodivergent nervous system.In this episode... why cold water triggers dopamine, serotonin and endorphins (exactly what a perimenopausal or ADHD brain is gasping for), how it supports circulation, Raynaud's, and muscle recovery, what the vagus nerve has to do with that calm uplifted feeling afterwards, how long you actually need to stay in, and why you probably shouldn't do it every day.Safer Seas and Rivers app.Helpful Links...📖 Read the transcript here. 🟦 Connect with me on LinkedIn for daily insights🌶️ ND friends, grab your SpicyTrait Mapper and start spotting your own patterns.🩸 Not-so-spicy? Download the Cycle Harmony Mapper instead.💌 Subscribe to The Period Press Written editions drop every Sunday at 5 am, ready for coffee in bed at 10!
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