Former hedge-fund analyst Robbie Bent nearly lost everything to addiction and a failed startup—then rebuilt his life around cold plunges, saunas, and community. In this episode he explains how those backyard ice-bath meet-ups became Othership, a US $7 million Flatiron bathhouse that fuses 180 °F heat, 40 °F cold and guided breath-work into the most social “night out” in New York.
We cover science-backed protocols (80 min hot / 11 min cold per week), myth-busting women’s cold-plunge fears, designing third-places that replace bars, and the Obama mantra—“be kind, be patient, be fearless”—that drives Robbie’s vision for the future of wellness.

🕒 Timestamps

• 00:00 — The Power of Cold Plunges & Saunas
• 04:43 — Robbie Bent’s Journey: From Finance to Wellness
• 15:43 — Creating Community Through Wellness
• 27:01 — Science Behind Heat & Cold Benefits
• 28:25 — The Evolution of Social Spaces
• 52:52 — Transforming Wellness Experiences
• 01:01:33 — Building a High-End Business in NYC
• 01:09:42 — Vision for Meaningful Future Spaces
• 01:12:50 — Rethinking Healthcare Environments

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💭 About the show

Each week host Adam Metwally dives into the habits, mind-sets and stories of remarkable performers across health, wealth and wisdom. Expect open, vulnerable conversations spanning business, marketing, spirituality, bio-hacking, and more.
Produced by Joe Fowler.

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Intro/outro by HNNY — listen on YouTube