Cold Water Therapy for Anxiety and Resilience

Calm Your Caveman

Understand the science behind the impressive effects of cold exposure on body and mind, and get practical tips for incorporating this therapy into daily life for handling stress and enhancing performance. Hear Dr. Twitchell’s journey with cold water therapy for managing anxiety. Learn about her initial resistance, gradual easing into the practice, and the profound physical, emotional, and psychological benefits she observed. Her sons, Sam and Lazarus, share their experiences with cold showers for boosting mood, alertness, and resilience. 

[00:00:00] - Introduction to Cold Water Therapy
[00:00:15] - Personal Resistance and Initial Reluctance
[00:01:06] - Discovering the Benefits of Cold Therapy
[00:01:44] - Wim Hof's Cold Therapy Techniques
[00:03:32] - Psychological and Physical Effects
[00:04:16] - Overcoming Anxiety and Stress
[00:07:32] - Mood and Mental Alertness Boost
[00:08:45] - Cold Therapy for Health Conditions
[00:11:08] - Cold Therapy for Performance and Daily Life
[00:13:38] - Personal Testimonials: Sam and Laz
[00:17:59] - Conclusion and Encouragement to Try
[00:20:42] - Kindness Narrative


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