Cold Plunge: Should Women Do It? Hormones, Stress, And Smart Recovery EP 138

In this episode of the Healthy by Heather Brown podcast, Heather sits down with Wyatt Ewing, founder of Ice Barrel, to discuss the transformative power of cold plunging. Wyatt shares his personal journey from burnout to wellness through cold therapy, explaining the science behind its benefits, including mood stabilization, recovery, and hormonal health. The conversation also covers practical tips for beginners, the importance of breathing techniques, and how cold exposure can enhance mental fortitude. Listeners are encouraged to explore cold plunging as a holistic approach to health and wellness.00:00 Introduction to Cold Plunging and Wellness01:07 Wyatt's Journey to Cold Plunging05:09 The Science Behind Cold Therapy08:59 Breathing Techniques for Cold Plunging12:15 Duration and Frequency of Cold Exposure20:11 Cold Plunging and Women's Health23:21 Cold Plunging for Recovery and Performance28:10 Precautions and Considerations for Cold Plunging29:52 Getting Started with Cold Showers32:22 Personal Benefits of Cold Plunging36:26 Learning and Growth Through Cold Therapy38:38 Resetting Through Breath and PresenceThis show is made possible with generous donations from listeners who believe in our mission to heal a sick culture. You can support our show via: Paypal: [email protected]: @Heather-Brown-0516 Links from this episode:Purchase an Ice Barrel: https://tidd.ly/4qweIPNIce Barrel Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/icebarrel/?hl=enAll books, supplements & other Amazon finds mentioned in this episode: https://amzlink.to/az02Bko8D7V84 Connect with Heather:Heather's ebooks & products: https://www.mylifewellloved.com/product-category/digital-products/Heather's Amazon storefront: https://amzlink.to/az0SBFjfgDyEl Heather’s Make Wellness peptides: https://makewellness.com/8EBE36DAF7   Heather's freebies: https://www.mylifewellloved.com/freebies/Heather's email list: https://spring-pine-631.myflodesk.com/9347a138-077e-4c55-bf61-2137aeed89eaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/healthybyheatherbrown/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HealthyByHeatherBrownPinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/healthybyheatherbrown/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HealthyByHeatherBrown/videosLTK: https://www.shopltk.com/explore/HealthybyHeatherBrownTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@healthybyheatherbrownHow you can show the podcast love:FOLLOW - Click the purple '+' in the top right corner of your Apple Podcasts app.RATE - We’d love it even more if you could drop a 5-star rating over on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.REVIEW - Simply select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast.DOWNLOAD - Click the download button to download an episode!