Crossroads Recovery Centre
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#12 Physical & Emotional Comfort
#12 Physical & Emotional Comfort
#12 Physical & Emotional Comfort
Wednesday 10th October 2018
Explore how physical discomfort can foster emotional resilience in recovery with insights from cultures and the Wim Hof Method.
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Get the buttons here!Embracing Discomfort: A Journey Through Cold and Comfort
Episode Overview
- Embracing discomfort can lead to personal growth.
- Cultural practices show different adaptations to cold.
- The Wim Hof Method combines breathing with cold exposure.
- Brown fat helps burn calories in cold conditions.
- Facing emotional discomfort is crucial for recovery.
If you respond to anxiety and stress by running away from it, you are never going to be able to manage it.
In this episode of Crossroads Recovery Centre, the focus is on how our quest for comfort, both physically and emotionally, can lead us astray. The host reflects on personal experiences, such as swimming in the chilly waters of Cape Town, to illustrate how embracing discomfort can be beneficial. Drawing inspiration from Scott Carney's book, 'What Doesn't Kill Us', the episode explores how avoiding discomfort might hinder growth.
The host shares intriguing anecdotes about various cultures and their adaptations to extreme temperatures, like the Inuit's high-fat diet and the Laplanders' resilience to cold. These stories serve as metaphors for the emotional resilience needed in recovery. You'll learn about the body's natural adaptations, like brown fat and vasoconstriction, and how they relate to emotional coping mechanisms. The host also delves into the Wim Hof Method, a technique combining breathing exercises with cold exposure, as a way to build resilience.
The episode encourages listeners to face discomfort head-on and use it as a tool for personal growth. It's an engaging journey through science, culture, and personal experience that challenges you to rethink your approach to comfort and discomfort. Are you ready to embrace the chill?