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Jan 2025
1h 36m

How to Use Cold Exposure to Transform Yo...

Dr. Gabrielle Lyon
About this episode

In this episode of The Dr. Gabrielle Lyon Show, Dr. Gabrielle Lyon sits down with Dr. Susanna Søberg, a leading expert in cold exposure and metabolism. They dive deep into the science behind cold plunging, the benefits of brown adipose tissue (BAT), and how minimal doses of cold can dramatically improve metabolic health, mental resilience, and overall well-being.

Dr. Søberg shares her personal journey from working as a nurse to becoming a PhD researcher in metabolism, uncovering the surprising role that brown fat plays in regulating blood sugar, burning fat, and improving cardiovascular health. The conversation covers practical protocols for cold exposure, including how often and how long to cold plunge for maximum benefits.

Key topics include:

  • How brown fat activation boosts metabolism and insulin sensitivity
  • The minimum effective dose of cold exposure for optimal health
  • Cold exposure’s surprising effects on mental health and mood
  • Contrast therapy: Combining cold plunges with sauna for enhanced benefits
  • Cold therapy's impact on women, including menopause symptom relief

Whether you're curious about starting cold plunges or are already a seasoned winter swimmer, this episode provides actionable insights grounded in science.

Who is Dr. Susanna Søberg?

Dr. Susanna Søberg is a PhD in metabolism and one of the world’s foremost researchers on cold exposure and brown adipose tissue (BAT). Her work focuses on how environmental stressors—like cold and heat—impact metabolism and overall health. Through her studies, Dr. Søberg developed the Søberg Principle, which outlines the minimum effective dose of cold exposure necessary to activate brown fat and improve health outcomes. She is recognized for making cutting-edge research accessible and practical for the general public.

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Find Dr. Susanna Søberg at:

  • The Søberg Institute - https://soeberginstitute.com/
  • Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/susanna_soeberg/
  • X - https://x.com/SusannaSberg1
  • LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/susanna-s%C3%B8berg-phd-9a924717/

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