Clear, Calm, Alive: Cold Plunge

My family and I were walking through the Black Forest in Germany one summer day and happened upon a natural spring plunge pool. It wasn’t very big, so maybe pool is the wrong word to describe it. It was about 6 feet wide and maybe 20 feet long and about 5 feet deep. There were steps that went down into seriously cold water and we were meant to swim/walk to the other side to exit on another set of stairs. Our daughter swam across, squealing and elated. Our son swam in silence and came out shivering. My husband walked across, completely invigorated.And then it was my turn…I descended the stairs and the water hit just above my waist - around my sternum (solar plexus chakra!) and that’s when I felt a squeeze that shuddered through my entire body. When my chest squeezed, I felt my heart pounding and a panic awoke that made me cry out for help. My hand flew to my chest, I gasped for air. My husband pulled me out immediately.I have no heart conditions. I have no circulatory conditions. So what in the hell was that?!?I’m sitting down with Kris Rice to learn more about the sacred practice (and yes, I do mean sacred) of the cold plunge. I want to know everything, and I want to learn right alongside you!In this conversation, Kris shares her journey into cold plunging, a practice she initially resisted but eventually embraced as a means of personal growth and self-care. The discussion highlights the challenges of overcoming judgment from others and the importance of trying new things for mental well-being.About KRIS RICEKris Rice is the Founder & CEO of ChillPod, a luxury cold immersion system designed to elevate cold therapy into a ritual of renewal. While fully focused on advocating for her daughter’s mental wellness, she discovered cold plunging—and in just two minutes a day, everything changed. What started as a personal experiment turned into a mission to help others reset their nervous system, build resilience, and transform their energy through simple, science-backed practices that actually fit into real life.Followhttps://www.instagram.com/thechillpod.cohttps://www.instagram.com/krisricewellnessPre-order yours now!https://thechillpod.co/FIND YOUR FLOWWant more with Lisa or to be a guest on FIND YOUR FLOW? Visit www.nagarelife.com#nagarelife #findyourflow #sancutaryspaces #FengShui #HolisticHealing #holisticdesign #Reiki #EnergyHealing #HealingSanctuary #Inspiration #Transformation #PodMatch #soundbath #meditation This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lisaroche90.substack.com/subscribe