Cold plunges and breathwork are getting plenty of attention these days—but stepping into the water, and your breath, is where the real transformation begins.

In this episode of The Great Connect, host Carrie Allen sits down with Rachel Lee, founder of Ice Bath Boston and Breath, to explore the profound effects of cold immersion and breathwork on mental and physical health.

Rachel shares her personal journey of navigating depression and anxiety, and how daily ice baths combined with breath practices enabled her to reduce her medication from four prescriptions to one in only three months. Her story highlights the potential of body-based practices to complement traditional therapeutic approaches and open new pathways to healing.

The conversation covers:

• The science and safety behind cold exposure therapy
• The AIR Method and how it reshapes your stress response
• Why these practices are especially valuable for high achievers, corporate leaders, and women in perimenopause
• The importance of adaptive coping strategies, intentional practice, and cultivating resilience through embodied methods

Whether you’re curious, cautious, or ready to take the plunge yourself, this episode offers grounded insights and an invitation to rethink what resilience can look like in your own life.

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