Kristin Weitzel joins us this week to chat about the benefits and importance of ice baths, how to stop shaming yourself, and facing the fear of failure! We also chat about her business, the physiological difference between men and women + the research gap there, and so much more. Tune in for more and see below for a full list of topics covered in this episode with Kristin.


Key Topics
Peoples aversion to cold and why you should start doing ice baths 
Why belief is half of the battle 
Breaking down the mental side of the ice bath and why men tend to struggle more with it 
What is “surrender” and how Kristin supports people through the process 
The physiological breakdown of what is happening to your body when you’re in the cold or an ice bath 
The importance of managing your breath and how the cold helps your nervous system 
How the body adapts and tips to strengthen it 
The difference between men and women from a physiological standpoint
Why women fear risk more than men
How to stop shaming yourself and practice doing hard things 
One thing that has surprised her in her client-work with ice baths 
CJ’s personal past struggle with communication and vulnerability and some of the ways + tools to overcome these feelings 
How to “dare to suck” and face your fears of failure 
Her brand/business and how she got there 
Why it’s not about men versus women but the research gap 
When is the right time of the month for women to get into an ice bath 
The difference in benefits of ice for men and women 
Does the time of day matter for getting into ice? 
What does “thriving” mean to Kristin

 


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