logo
episode-header-image
Jul 2025
52m 5s

181. Dr. Jonathan Leary: Why Cold Plunge...

Gary Brecka
About this episode
We’ve been approaching wellness completely backwards, optimizing our bodies while destroying our social connections. Dr. Jonathan Leary, founder of Remedy Place, discovered that his highest-performing clients had one major complaint: “I feel incredible, but these lifestyle changes are ruining my social life.” Blue zone research confirms this — it wasn’t spec ... Show More
Up next
Today
319. Fatty Liver: The Organ Stalling Your Weight Loss
If the scale won’t budge, your liver may be part of the reason. Gary Brecka explains fatty liver, now called MASLD, and why it shows up in roughly 75% of people with obesity. Learn how a fat-filled liver can stop responding to insulin, keep releasing sugar, and make stored fat ha ... Show More
8m 57s
Nov 3
318. Why Memory Loss Is Really Lost Access - Jennifer Mohler
Gary Brecka sits down with Jennifer Mohler to talk through the decision he faced with his own parents, and his view that memory loss is really lost access to memory. They cover how to evaluate independent living, assisted living, and memory care, why isolation matters, the daily ... Show More
55m 11s
Oct 29
317. Perimenopause Symptoms Beyond Hot Flashes - Shahab & Durana Elmi
Perimenopause is more than hot flashes, and Gary says it can start as early as your 30s. Gary Brecka and Sage Workinger sit down with Shahab and Durana Elmi to talk night sweats, crushing morning exhaustion, brain fog, bloating and mood shifts, what husbands often miss, and how t ... Show More
51m 1s
Recommended Episodes
Feb 2024
The New Gym Class Hero | Dr. Jonathan Leary | Podcast series / Marketing
Dr. Jonathan Leary has created a new category business called a Social Wellness Club -- the Remedy to enhancing our health and social life through human connection and self-care. What is it exactly? Imagine if SoHo House and Equinox had a baby -- and it was staffed with full-time ... Show More
1h 16m
Feb 2024
PRETTY CURIOUS | How Can Hot & Cold Treatments Improve Our Health?
Every celebrity on your FYP has probably posted a cold plunging video—and maybe you want to try it too! But how does cold plunging actually work, and what benefits does it really have? Dr. Jonathan Leary joins Jonathan to explain the science behind all the wellness trends that ar ... Show More
31m 33s
May 2022
BITESIZE | The Power of Social Connection for a Happier, Healthier Life | The Happy Pear #270
Connection is what makes us human, and community and friendships are so important for our health. Feel Better Live More Bitesize is my weekly podcast for your mind, body, and heart. Each week I’ll be featuring inspirational stories and practical tips from some of my former guests ... Show More
13m 6s
Jun 2025
The Comfort Trap: The Comfort Zone
In this chapter, Jeff argues that modern climate control has robbed humans of the metabolic and resilience-boosting benefits of heat and cold exposure, weakening our health by eliminating natural temperature extremes.This is the fourth installment in our multi-week series explori ... Show More
29m 34s
Jul 2024
#154: How To Avoid Social Disconnection
<p>Everyone talks about fitness, nutrition, and sleep, but there&#39;s a fourth part of wellness that deserves your attention. New research shares the dangers of the lifecycle of loneliness and why it&#39;s more important than ever to connect with your friends and keep your relat ... Show More
8m 27s
Jul 2022
The Benefits Of Hot And Cold Therapy & Other Longevity Hacks
This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, Levels, and HigherDOSE. I’m willing to bet all of us would feel a whole lot better about aging if it didn’t actually mean feeling old. Well, I’m here to tell you it doesn’t have to; aging can mean another year of joy, adventure, and ... Show More
1h 2m
Apr 2021
BITESIZE | Why Friendships, Community and Compassion Matter for Our Health | Dr Julian Abel #174
Compassion, friendships and strong community connections don’t just make us feel good, they can have powerful effects on our health and longevity. Feel Better Live More Bitesize is my new weekly podcast for your mind, body and heart. Each week I’ll be featuring inspirational stor ... Show More
12m 9s
Sep 2024
Boost Your Well-Being with Social Connection Now
Discover how strong social ties and shared activities can improve your quality of life and increase longevity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 
5m 15s
Aug 2023
#64: The Social Network That Boosts Happiness and Longevity
<p>Most of the time, when you talk social networks, the focus is on the problems they cause. But research suggests there&#39;s a social network that increases longevity and fights against social isolation. In this episode, Arnold will break down the research, share a new study ab ... Show More
7m 3s