Andrew Sheridan shares his discovery of cold plunge and contrast therapy, using it to treat his neuropathy. He and Thomas Seager, PhD discuss the science behind thermal contrast therapy, the importance of grounding and ozone benefits, and the coaching methods he developed to help others experience the benefits of cold exposure. Intriguingly, Andrew's methods fall in line with a term coined by Peter Levine called pendulation. This is where one alternates between their sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system, switching between excited or stressed to relaxed. Levine uses this to improve trauma outcomes, while Andrew's clients report relaxation.Ice Bath, Sauna, Exercise Protocol has Evolutionary Origins: https://www.morozkoforge.com/post/ice-bath-sauna

Thomas Seager PhD is an Associate Professor in the School of Sustainable Engineering at Arizona State University and CEO of the Morozko Forge ice bath company. Opinions and any other information expressed in this interview are for general education and entertainment purposes only. Nothing in the Uncommon Living podcast constitutes medical advice.

Ohio State University Professor of Neurology Kristy Townsend, PhD says that a low fat diet isn't as good for you as it's made out to be. In this episode Professor Townsend explains how fat and the nervous system work together, the benefits of having a variety of fats in your diet, and the health advantages of having brown fat as an adult.Brown

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Thomas Seager PhD is an Associate Professor in the School of Sustainable Engineering at Arizona State University and CEO of the Morozko Forge ice bath company. Opinions and any other information expressed in this interview are for general education and entertainment purposes only. Nothing in the Uncommon Living podcast constitutes medical advice.

Celebrity Chef Alex Belew and Thomas P Seager, PhD, explore a variety of topics ranging from having ice bath parties instead of food centric events, the challenges of holiday indulgences, the importance of healthy eating, the science behind thermogenic foods, and creative culinary ideas for social gatherings. 00:00 Introduction 01:59 Halloween and Holiday Indulgences 8:01 What To Feed Guests at an Ice Bath Party9:52 Spicy Foods Activate Brown Fat12:56 Jalapeño Ice Cream Recipe14:24 Health Benefits of Cinnamon 19:10 Capsaicin and Its Effects22:39 Post-Meal Ice Bath Benefits28:55 Understanding Cholesterol and Blood Glucose33:53Food Choices and SNAP Benefits 39:50 The Importance of Real Food in Schools50:12 Teaching Culinary Skills in Education1:00:00 Preparing for the Future: Life Skills and AI1:03:03 Ice Bath BenefitsIce Baths For Fast Keto: https://www.morozkoforge.com/post/ice-bath-fast-ketoThomas Seager PhD is an Associate Professor in the School of Sustainable Engineering at Arizona State University and CEO of the Morozko Forge ice bath company. Opinions and any other information expressed in this interview are for general education and entertainment purposes only. Nothing in the Uncommon Living podcast constitutes medical advice.