The Power of Cold Exposure with Thomas Seager

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What if stepping into an ice-cold bath could transform your physical and mental resilience?

Today we’ll explore this intriguing idea with Dr. Thomas Seager, an associate professor at Arizona State University and a leading voice in sustainable engineering and resilience. Thomas’s work tackles major issues—from the impact of new energy technologies to ethical challenges in sustainability.

But his approach to resilience doesn’t stop there. He’s also co-founder of Morozko Forge, a company creating cold immersion equipment designed to build strength, both physical and psychological.

In today’s episode, Thomas shares his journey with cold exposure and "Self-Actual Engineering," a concept he developed that combines wellness and engineering principles to improve mental strength and metabolic
health. He’ll explain how practices like ice baths and grounding can improve everything from energy and focus to overall well-being—and he backs it all with science. We’ll debunk myths around cold exposure, discuss how engineering can enhance our personal lives, and explore small steps you can take to start building resilience today. So, if you’re interested in new ways to enhance your health, curious about sustainable living, or just looking to shake up your routine, stay tuned.
This conversation with Dr. Thomas Seager will inspire you to rethink what resilience means in your own life.

Timestamps:

03:20 Thomas' Journey.

10:00 Using Ice Baths to Improve Health.

20:30 The Role of Engineering in Public Health.

25:45 Benefits of Cold Exposure.

31:00 Breaking the Myth of Catching a Cold.

33:15 Essential Role of Brown Fat in Our Bodies.

37:10 The Importance of Hormesis and Variation.

40:05 Healing Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis and Raynaud's Syndrome with Cold Exposure.

43:30 Exercise After the Ice Bath.

45:05 Overcoming the Psychological Barrier.

45:20 The Five-Second Rule.