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Jun 2022
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Put your anxiety on ice... literally!

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This tip is short and brisk…we're talking about the Mammalian Diving Reflex. And why a cold shower could be your best friend. Right now, the internet is full of people having cold showers and jumping into Eskys. The theory is that “cold plunging” can help to ease anxiety. So, how can you put it into practice?

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Host: Casey Donovan @caseydonovan88 
Writer: Amy Molloy @amymolloy 
Executive Producer: Elise Cooper 
Editor: Adrian Walton 

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