What are the mental and physical benefits of cold therapy? There’s one element of my morning routine that I get asked about a lot: taking a cold shower. Even though we’ve talked about cold therapy before, the idea of submersing yourself in cold water can be intimidating. But there are numerous benefits for both your body and mind that cold therapy can provid ... Show More
Jun 29
How to Keep Your Brain Sharp, Strong, and Growing at Any Age
Most people think learning ends when school does.But what if lifelong learning could be the key to protecting your memory, sharpening your focus, and supporting long-term brain health?In this episode of the Kwik Brain podcast, I break down why learning just 10 minutes a day can h ... Show More
12m 32s
Jun 22
How to Handle Conflict, Communicate Clearly, and Stay Confident Under Pressure
Most people think confidence in a difficult conversation means speaking louder, pushing harder, or always knowing exactly what to say.But what if real confidence is staying calm, connected, and clear when the conversation gets uncomfortable?In this episode of the Kwik Brain podca ... Show More
45m 37s
May 2023
How to Use Cold & Heat Exposure to Improve Your Health | Dr. Susanna Søberg
In this episode, my guest is Susanna Søberg, PhD. She earned her doctoral degree at the University of Copenhagen in Denmark, researching the effects of deliberate cold and deliberate heat exposure on metabolism and other aspects of human physiology. We discuss how cold or sauna c ... Show More
2h 26m
May 2025
Saunas, cold exposure, and your health: what the science says | Dr. Susanna Søberg & Prof. Tim Spector
Unwrap the truth about your food 👉 Get ZOE’s new app Most of us avoid the cold. We crank up the heating, bundle up in layers, and curse every icy gust of wind. But what if freezing — or even sweating — could be the key to better health? In this episode, Jonathan is joined by tw ... Show More
1h 2m
Oct 2023
Chilling Secrets: Unlocking Cold-Water Therapy's Power with Dr. Mark Harper : 1096
<p>In this episode of The Human Upgrade - anesthetist and researcher, Mark Harper, M.D., Ph.D., shares how the power of cold-water practices can treat depression, anxiety, PTSD, arthritis, migraines and other health conditions you may be experiencing.</p><p>Despite all the attent ... Show More
50m 21s
Apr 2022
Using Deliberate Cold Exposure for Health and Performance
I describe mechanisms by which deliberate cold exposure can enhance mental health, physical health, and performance. I detail specific protocols to safely engage in deliberate cold exposure, including minimal exposure times, time-of-day effects, determining optimal temperatures, ... Show More
2h 11m