E.141 Cold Water Therapy and The Female Cycle with Laura Fullerton Founder of Monk

This week in my kitchen, I’m joined by Laura Fullerton, the founder of Monk, the first SMART ice bath and cold water therapy app. We dive into the fascinating world of cold water therapy, exploring the science-backed mental and physical benefits and why it’s becoming a must-have practice in so many wellness routines.Cold water therapy has been shown to reduce inflammation, boost circulation, improve recovery, enhance mood, and even support resilience to stress—but did you know that for women, the key to unlocking these benefits lies in timing it with their cycle?In this episode, we focus on how women can harness cold water therapy in alignment with their hormones, breaking the myth that ice baths are off-limits for women. In fact, when used strategically, cold exposure can enhance hormonal balance, metabolism, and energy levels, making it an incredibly powerful tool for female wellness.Laura, a biohacking and data enthusiast, created Monk to bring a smarter, more immersive ice bath experience into the home—integrating seamlessly with wearables so you can track and optimize your cold exposure.If you're curious about how ice baths can support your mind and body, and how to incorporate them safely and effectively into your routine, this is the episode for you!The topics are:The benefits of cold water therapy:Mental Health BenefitsImmunity BenefitsFat Loss and Metabolism Benefits (Brown fat and white fat)Muscle RecoveryNeuroprotectionCan cold water therapy be too much for people? Is the shock too intense?How often would you recommend someone to do a cold plunge?Females and their cycles and how to use cold water therapy effectively Pairing cold water therapy with heat therapy Cold shower vs cold plunge?MONK is taking cold water therapy to the next level through providing a SMART Ice bathCan you share what makes Monk so different?The best way to biohack cold water therapy - breathwork, meditationYour relationship with cold water therapy and how it has impacted your life?Sponsors:This episode is sponsored by Wylde Use code: KITCHEN15 to receive £15 off your first order This episode was hosted and produced by Georgia SymondsGeorgia’s Instagram - click here!For more information and other interesting articles check out our website: www.catchupsinmykitchen.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.