The Fueled & Free Podcast

28. Cold Plunging, How I Approach Cold Exposure, Determining If It’s For You, and Hacks for Improving Sleep


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Cold plunging is a hot topic / subject on social media lately and so I wanted to share my personal insights on the wellness trend as someone who has been doing it pretty consistently for over 2 years. 


I’m also touching on some of my favorite “hacks” for improving sleep, and discussing my unfiltered thoughts on THC gummies for sleep.


Before you begin incorporating anything new into your health routine, you NEED to make sure you have a solid foundation first, and have truly fine-tuned your habits. If you’ve been curious about cold plunging, how to improve sleep, and other hacks that can really impact your energy and sleep, this is an episode you won’t want to miss!


Episode Recap: 

  • My personal journey with cold plunging {1:36}
  • The many incredible benefits to cold plunging {11:49}
  • The concept of building ‘stress resilience’ + how cold plunging really helps with this {14:30}
  • How cold water exposure dramatically helps calm the Vagus nerve {20:55}
  • Reasons why cold plunging may NOT be the best option for you {23:09}
  • Signs to look for if you think your metabolism may need some support {25:49}
  • The length of time that’s beneficial for cold plunging {30:27}
  • White fat vs. metabolically-active brown fat {32:38}
  • Ideal times of day for cold plunging {34:58}
  • THC products + how it can affect your sleep {36:41}
  • Lowering EMF devices in your bedroom/sleep space {41:23} 
  • Some of my current favorite bedtime hacks to improve sleep {43:10}
  • How Yoga Nidra can help you wind down at night + aid in more restful sleep {44:35}



**Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast is NOT meant to be taken as individual or medical advice. Please seek the advice of your physician or healthcare provider regarding any medical condition or treatment.


Complete show notes (including all links and resources I mentioned in this episode): 

https://margaretpowell.com/podcast/episode28

Connect with me on Instagram @margaretannpowell and @fueledandfreenutrition


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