Episode 211: The Benefits of Cold Exposure with Jennifer Richardson

There are so many benefits to deliberate cold exposure, but the
one you might find surprising is the potential impact it can have
on your alcohol-free journey.


Today’s guest is Jennifer Richardson, a registered holistic
nutritionist, mood coach, deliberate cold exposure facilitator,
and founder of Cold Community NORTH, a company that organizes
cold exposure and contrast therapy events and retreats in Canada.


If you’ve ever been curious about building cold exposure into a
regular practice, Jennifer answers all kinds of questions. She
talks about its physical and mental benefits – from reducing
inflammation to increasing dopamine levels – and the incredible
impact it’s made on her own life, helping her through
sobriety. 


Personally, Karolina has also benefited from cold immersion. It’s
an amazing tool that can help you become healthier, happier, and
more resilient no matter where you are in life – and it’s also a
practice she’ll be incorporating in the upcoming Euphoric Costa
Rica Retreat!


 


IN THIS EPISODE:


Jennifer’s story: her entrance into the nutrition and mental
health field for her own wellness, and the impact cold plunges
and cold exposure have had on her sobriety

The practice of cold exposure or cold immersion and how to
get started, from cold plunges and cold showers to stepping
outside during cold weather

Mental benefits of cold exposure: increases resilience,
boosts mood and dopamine levels, regulates nervous system, helps
you sit with stress, can help with sobriety

Physical benefits of cold exposure: how it eases aches and
pains, reduces inflammation, increases cardiovascular health, and
increases metabolism

Cold immersion recommendations for men vs. women, how to
practice cold exposure safely, and when to avoid cold immersion

Contrast therapy and how to use breath work and movement in
your cold exposure experience 



 


LINKS/RESOURCES MENTIONED:


Learn about Cold Community NORTH and follow Jennifer on
Instagram! She also recommends checking out @StayUnbounded and
Ice Works Bath Co, who offer handcrafted cold immersion
tubs. 


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