"I have wondered if heart attacks could be an issue because it is a shock to the body when you walk into a cold shower. I don’t know. When you did those plunges, did you sort of slowly go in, or did you go in all at once because it’s easier that way?" -Alexandra Paul

"No. I go all in, all at once. For me, if I do the gradual process—where I’m just dipping a toe in, literally just dipping a toe in—the feedback that my mind will give me is: ‘Danger, danger, danger. Do not do this.’ So I do it because I want to override that fear response and the danger signals that my brain is telling me. And I’m grateful. I’m like, ‘Thank you so much for those signals. You’re working. Excellent. And we’re going to go and do this.’ So I will literally just go right in…" -Jason Wrobel

In this episode, Alexandra and Jason dive into the hot and cold of wellness—literally, exploring the pros and cons of cold plunging, from its potential benefits for mental health, inflammation, and immunity to the risks you should know before taking the plunge. They also tackle the rise of superbugs, antibiotic resistance, what’s causing it, how it can impact you, and how you can protect yourself. Plus, Alexandra shares her personal experiences with antibiotics, her best advice for restoring gut health, and her go-to tips for staying healthy and happy!

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