cold plunging

Topic

Heard in 8 episodes across 4 shows since May 2026

A wellness practice involving the immersion of the body in cold water to reduce inflammation and improve recovery.

Episodes

across 4 shows

First heard

May 2026

Expert statements

7 positive · 2 negative

Episodes per month

Public PodLume episodes featuring it, over the last year.

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9 statements · 7 positive · 2 negative

Andrew David HubermanPositiveSep 14, 2026· The Joe Rogan Experience: Protect Our Parks
Cold plunges mostly reduce cortisol and buffer stress-related cortisol responses.
“The data all say it does not raise cortisol. Marginally, maybe, but mostly reduces cortisol and buffers your cortisol response to stress”
Listen at 1:33:59
Open the episode · #2553 - Andrew Huberman
Ben GreenfieldNegativeSep 10, 2026· Modern Wisdom
Long cold plunges should be delayed for several hours after exercise.
“If you're gonna do a long cold plunge, wait for a few hours”
Listen at 19:17
Open the episode · Best Peptides, Stem Cells, Testosterone & Exercise Hacks - Biohacking Roundtable - #1148
Ralph AdolphsPositiveAug 17, 2026· Huberman Lab Essentials
Ice-bath training generalized to automatic emotional regulation in one person.
“That was trained and, and generalized from the ice bath.”
Listen at 0:25
Open the episode · Neuroscience of Emotions & Tools for Improving Emotion Regulation | Dr. Ralph Adolphs

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8 episodes featuring cold plunging, newest first