Ep. 10: The Right Way to Do Cold Therapy for Women | Kristin Weitzel

Cold therapy can be a powerful tool for fat loss, metabolic health, stress resilience, and recovery—but women need a different approach than men. In this episode, we break down the best way to use ice baths and cold exposure to support energy, hormones, and longevity without overstressing the body. Learn how to time your cold plunges, what temperature delivers the best results, and how breathwork can enhance the benefits while keeping your nervous system in balance. 

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🔹 How cold exposure impacts women’s metabolism & hormones
🔹 The best breathwork techniques for getting through an ice bath
🔹 How long, how cold, and how often you should plunge
🔹 The biggest mistakes women make with cold therapy
🔹 The surprising mental & emotional benefits of cold exposure

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🔑 KEY TOPICS 🔑

• How cold therapy affects women’s physiology differently than men
• The best cold exposure & breathwork protocols for stress resilience
• Why cold plunges help with fat loss, metabolism & longevity
• When NOT to do cold therapy and how to avoid overdoing it
• The right temperature & duration for maximum benefits

🕐 TIMESTAMPS 🕐
[00:00] Why women need a different approach to cold therapy
[05:12] Breathwork & the nervous system’s role in cold exposure
[12:45] Cold therapy’s impact on metabolism & fat burning
[20:30] The right way to structure cold exposure for women
[28:15] Common mistakes & how to avoid overdoing it
[35:00] The dopamine high from ice baths—why it’s addictive

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