In this episode, I sit down with Jai Simpar, the founder of the Cold Water Club and a big advocate for turning discomfort into strength.

We talk about the origin of the Cold Water Club and how something as simple as regular cold plunges became a powerful tool for mental health, connection, and personal growth. Jai shares his story of shifting away from unhealthy coping strategies and creating a supportive space where people come together to push through discomfort, reset their mindset, and reconnect with themselves.

We explore the physiological and psychological effects of cold exposure, the importance of showing up for yourself (and others), and why community matters more than ever. This episode is about courage, consistency, and creating real change from the ground up — not just through cold water, but through connection and vulnerability.

Key Takeaways:

• Cold Water as a Reset: How cold immersion builds confidence, emotional resilience and mental clarity.
• The Role of Community: Why belonging, accountability and shared experience are essential to growth.
• Vulnerability = Strength: Embracing discomfort as a path to transformation.
• Breaking Old Patterns: How choosing discomfort over avoidance leads to deeper healing and change.
• Mental Health Matters: The value of honest conversations, real connection, and showing up for each other.

Whether you're curious about cold water therapy or looking for inspiration to shift your habits and mindset, this conversation is a powerful reminder that growth starts with getting uncomfortable — and staying connected.

About Rohan

Rohan Parrant is a counsellor, coach, speaker and wellbeing strategist dedicated to helping individuals and leaders live, perform and lead without burning out. With over two decades of experience across construction, trades, corporate, education and youth services, he brings a grounded, no-BS approach to personal development, mental health and leadership.

On The Rohan Parrant Method podcast, Rohan dives into honest, practical conversations with everyday people, thought leaders and high performers to explore what it really means to grow, heal and lead well—especially under pressure. From burnout and mindset to trauma, resilience and self-awareness, this is the show for people who want to go deeper, feel stronger, and show up better in all areas of life.

With a background that bridges real-world grit and emotional depth, Rohan knows what it takes to rise after setbacks, push past mental barriers, and keep showing up with integrity. His episodes are packed with raw insights, grounded tools and powerful stories that challenge the status quo and call you to step into something greater.

Whether you're rebuilding, evolving or just curious, Rohan’s method is real, relatable and always rooted in lived experience.

Connect with Rohan:
Website: rohanparrant.com