132 – Ice baths, cold plunges and Wim Hof
Exercise scientist Dr. Nick Tiller joins The Body of Evidence to critically examine the claims around ice baths, cold plunges, and the Wim Hof...
Explore podcast episodes covering cold exposure from leading health experts including Andrew Huberman and Dr. Susanna Søberg.
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Exercise scientist Dr. Nick Tiller joins The Body of Evidence to critically examine the claims around ice baths, cold plunges, and the Wim Hof...
Dr. Ben Bikman walks through the metabolic science of cold exposure, covering brown fat activation, shivering thermogenesis, mitochondrial...
Dr. Susanna Soberg shares her research on cold exposure and brown adipose tissue activation, cutting through the confusion around water...
Cold exposure spikes dopamine 200-300% for hours, builds mental resilience, and activates metabolic pathways. The protocol: 11 minutes total per...
End on cold to force your body to reheat itself, maximizing metabolic benefit - this is the Soberg Principle. Minimum effective dose: 11 minutes...
A HouseCall episode where Dr. Cabral answers listener questions about cold plunging and stress adaptation, mitochondrial testing, bovine collagen...
Dr. Susanna Soberg debunks common cold plunge misconceptions with Jake, explaining the evidence-based benefits of cold exposure and how to...
In this live-recorded fireside chat from A Boundless Evening at HUME Los Angeles, actor Luke Cook (Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, Guardians of...
In this AMA episode, Andrew Huberman fields listener questions on cold therapy, skin health, motivation, and learning strategies. He provides...
Dhru Purohit interviews Wim Hof about how modern comfort-driven lifestyles create biochemical stagnation and disease. Wim explains that stress in...
Andrew Huberman interviews Dr. Susanna Soberg, the researcher behind the landmark Cell Reports Medicine study that established minimum thresholds...
Shawn Stevenson interviews Dr. Susanna Soberg, one of the world's leading researchers on cold immersion therapy and brown adipose tissue. The...
Andrew Huberman delivers a comprehensive solo episode on the science and practical application of deliberate cold exposure. He covers the...
Andrew Huberman delivers an in-depth episode on the science and health benefits of deliberate heat exposure, primarily through sauna use. He...
Hosts Kelsey Dira and Zach Nuit Towers introduce their "L2L" (Love to Learn) format with an episode exploring how intentional cold exposure can...
Katie from Wellness Mama interviews Adrienne Jezick, a health entrepreneur who reversed three autoimmune conditions -- Hashimoto's thyroiditis,...
Dr. Thomas Seager, co-founder of Morozko Forge Ice Baths, unpacks the science behind cold therapy. Covers benefits for stress reduction, metabolic...
Your baseline dopamine level determines your daily motivation - protect it by avoiding constant reward-seeking. Cold exposure reliably increases...
James Nestor, author of the bestseller "Breath," shares breathing protocols for fixing sleep and boosting performance. Covers Tummo breathing, the...
Cooling your palms between sets can double or triple your workout volume - but ice on the neck does almost nothing for core temperature. The...
In this "Best Of" compilation episode, Ben Greenfield brings together highlights from some of the most impactful conversations on optimizing...
Dr. Leland Stillman discusses how environmental factors shape health regardless of diet or exercise. Topics include sunlight as medicine,...
Ben Greenfield covers are you taking too many supplements, doing too much ice bathing or eating the wrong diet? (here's how to know!) with...
Andrew Huberman explains how temperature regulation is the most powerful variable for improving physical performance and recovery. He details the...
Ben Greenfield presents the first part of his ancestral mismatch series, arguing that modern humans are essentially living like zoo animals,...
One 100g protein meal doesn't equal five 20g portions for building muscle. Distribution matters as much as total intake. The RDA of 0.8 g/kg is...
The 6x10 protocol (6 sets of 10 reps with controlled rest) reliably boosts testosterone through training. Time your cold exposure strategically -...
Bryan Johnson joins Modern Wisdom to discuss the $2m anti-ageing protocol for longevity. Key topics include evidence-based longevity strategies...
Andrew Huberman explains the neuroscience of fat loss, focusing on how the nervous system — not just calories in versus calories out — governs fat...
Andrew Huberman explains how cortisol and epinephrine (adrenaline) regulate energy levels and immune function, and how to deliberately control...
Essentials episode on the science of pain and pleasure, exploring how the nervous system processes these sensations and practical tools for...
Gary Brecka interviews Andrew Glaze, an ultra-endurance athlete who runs approximately 100 miles per week. A former firefighter who struggled with...
Shawn Stevenson delivers a comprehensive masterclass on how cold water immersion activates brown adipose tissue to boost fat burning, improve...
Andrew Huberman explores the neuroscience of pain perception and how to leverage brain-based protocols to manage pain and accelerate injury...
Andrew Huberman explains the neuroscience of working memory -- the brain's ability to hold and manipulate information in real-time, which is...
Andrew Huberman hosts Dr. Kelly Starrett, a Doctor of Physical Therapy and world-renowned movement expert, for a comprehensive discussion on...
Dr. Andrew Huberman, neuroscientist and Associate Professor at Stanford University School of Medicine, joins Chris Williamson to share his...
Dr Mike Israetel joins Modern Wisdom to discuss exercise scientist's masterclass on recovery & stress management. Key topics include...
Dr. Andy Galpin explains how to increase control over your nervous system for long-term physiological resilience and adaptability, going beyond...
Sam Stoll, regional manager for Sweat House franchise locations, and Dan Stoll, a professional bodybuilder and Sweat House ambassador, join the...
Dr. Stacy Sims, an exercise physiologist and nutrition scientist specializing in female-specific training, joins Huberman to discuss how women's...
Dr. Casey Means, a Stanford-trained physician and author of 'Good Energy,' explains how metabolic dysfunction is the root cause of most chronic...
Ryan Moore, founder of Embody Contrast Studio in Kansas City, joins the Protein Bros to break down contrast therapy from both a personal and...
Neurologist Dr. David Perlmutter interviews Wim Hof about the science behind his method and its implications for mental health, pain management,...
If you're into natural health there is a good chance that you've done an epsom salt bath, more technically known as a magnesium sulfate bath. If...
Wellness coach and yogi Koya Webb shares 11 immune-boosting practices to raise your vibration during challenging times. The list covers sleep (6-8...
Dr. Rhonda Patrick delivers a comprehensive solo deep-dive into the science of cryotherapy, cold water immersion, and their effects on the brain,...