Episode 104: Dr. Rob Williams on cold therapy, hormetic stress, and building psychological resilience
Dr. Rob Williams the co-founder of Peak Flow, a breath organization that uses a holistic approach to respiratory training and peak performance. Dr. Williams is a certified Level 2 Wim Hof Method instructor, Buteyko Institute breath coach, and an Oxygen Advantage (OA) instructor..
This conversations begins with an interactive cold exposure activity. It requires a large bowl filled with water and ice. Feel free to join in and follow along!
Additionally, we discuss:
- The powerful benefits of cold therapy
- Hormesis and psychological resilience
- Using the cold as a diagnostic
- How to use the breath in the cold
- Contraindications
- Inexpensive ways to get started with cold therapy
...and more!
Learn more about Dr. Williams at thepeakflow.com and download their NEW app today.
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Additional resources:
Learn about altered brown fat thermoregulation and enhanced cold-induced thermogensesis.
The Effect of Extreme Cold on Complete Blood Count and Biochemical Indicators: A Case Study
The positive effects of combined breathing techniques and cold exposure on perceived stress: a randomised trial
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Music by Chris Merenda