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Episode 307: Is Cold Plunge the Answer When it’s Freezing Outside?
Episode 307: Is Cold Plunge the Answer When it’s Freezing Outside?
Episode 307: Is Cold Plunge the Answer When it’s Freezing Outside?
Friday 16th January 2026
Lisa and Anna share their winter survival tips for SAD, including cold plunges and sunlight therapy. Tune in for warmth and wisdom.
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Episode Overview
- Exposure to sunlight can significantly improve mood during winter.
- Cold plunges offer unique mental health benefits by forcing focus on the present.
- Shifting your mindset can help embrace winter rather than dread it.
- Contrast therapy may aid in managing anxiety by teaching resilience.
- Recognising seasonal affective disorder is crucial for mental health management.
"Anna's solution for being cold in the winter is a cold plunge. It's crazy."
How do individuals turn their lives around after addiction? In this lively episode of Recovery Rocks, co-hosts Lisa Smith and Tawny Lara tackle the winter blues and the struggles that come with seasonal affective disorder (SAD). With humour and candour, they share their personal battles against the cold and darkness, revealing how these challenges impact their mental health and recovery journey.
Lisa recounts her discovery of the power of sunlight to lift her mood, while Anna David takes a bold approach with cold plunges and infrared saunas. The conversation delves into the importance of light exposure, even in sunny California, and the therapeutic benefits of embracing winter as a time for rest and retreat. Anna's experience with contrast therapy—moving between sauna heat and icy water—offers a unique perspective on managing anxiety and finding peace in the present moment.
Her description of the cold plunge as a form of meditation is both intriguing and relatable to anyone seeking new ways to cope with life's challenges. The hosts also discuss how to shift one's mindset to embrace winter, highlighting the importance of changing the internal narrative from dread to acceptance. If you've ever felt the weight of winter dragging you down or wondered how others navigate their sobriety journey during the colder months, this episode offers comfort and practical advice.
It’s a reminder that you’re not alone in your struggles, and that even the darkest seasons can be opportunities for growth and renewal. What strategies do you use to stay warm and uplifted during winter? Maybe it's time to try a cold plunge!