Thomas P. Seager: Ice Baths & Why We Need Discomfort

Dr. Thomas P. Seager serves as an Associate Professor within Arizona State University's School of Sustainable Engineering. He is the originator of the innovative concept of Self-Actual Engineering, which places a strong focus on applying design principles to cater to the higher levels of Maslow's Hierarchy of Human Motivation, rather than the more basic needs. Additionally, Dr. Seager is a co-founder of Morozko Forge, an ice bath company, showcasing his deep expertise in utilizing ice baths to enhance both metabolic and psychological resilience. Join us as we discuss cold therapy, saunas, stress and much more! 00:00 - Intro 01:13 - What health means to Dr. Seager 02:17 - How Dr. Seager got into cold therapy 12:13 - What is cold therapy 16:03 - Niklas' cold bath & sauna setup 18:20 - The effect of the combination of cold therapy & sauna on sleep 19:20 - Effects of cold therapy & sauna on physical performance 22:04 - Morozko Forge immersion tank: what makes it different? 24:58 - Benefits of Epsom salt and magnesium 27:45 - How cold therapy affects stress 31:20 - Dopamine 33:27 - Embracing discomfort 37:02 - The benefits of cold therapy compared to nutrition and exercise 39:33 - What is "brown fat"? 45:28 - Insights on how cold therapy can aid in improving mental wellness 48:47 - Could combining the keto diet and cold therapy help with cancer treatment? 57:46 - Cold therapy, pregnancy, and breastfeeding 01:04 - Closing remarks and where to find Thomas