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How do you split them - especially when one of you earns more than the other, if the worst happens - who gets what & how do you talk about them without killing the spark?
Today’s topic is a contentious one - one that so many couples will have come across & searched for a solution - I’m talking finances, not just yours but your partners too.
These are the big questions that journalist & author Nicole Haddow has answered in her latest book Couple Goals: Building a strong financial future and an even better relationship.
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A Life Brief will align your daily actions with your ambition & values. So how do you create one?
Bonnie Wan is a brand strategist - she’s spent the last three decades helping huge brands like BMW, Pepsi and Heinz get clear about their purpose so they can grow and innovate.
Almost 15 years ago, she turned these skills to her own life when she was going through what she describes as a ‘crisis of meaning’ - it saved her marriage & reinvigorated her career.She’s now distilled this process into what she calls The Life Brief - a tool for aligning your daily actions with your ambition and values.
Today, she’s going to walk us through the process. Her book is called The Life Brief: A Playbook For No Regrets Living.
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The Life Brief: A Playbook For No Regrets LivingTIMESTAMPS
00:00 Introduction and Background 06:35 Taking Time and Art 11:05 Deep Desires and Values 18:53 Creating Declarative Statements 21:17 Creating a Life Brief: Gaining Clarity on What You Want 24:14 From Clarity to Action: Turning the Life Brief into Reality 31:46 Life Briefs for Individuals and Groups: Deepening Connections 36:52 The Evolution of Desires: Revisiting and Redefining the Life Brief -
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Does manifesting work? Neuroscientist Professor Joel Pearson says yes! Here’s why…
By this point we’re all familiar with the concept of manifesting & if you’re listening to this podcast I’m guessing you’ve tried it too.
But as you know our little self improvement club is FIRMLY backed by science - so what does it say?
Professor Joel Pearson is a neuroscientist who’s been studying how the brain processes unconscious information for 25 years. He explains why it works, what’s happening in our brains when we do it & how we can make the process even more powerful.
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The Intuition ToolkitPODCASTS
5 Essential Rules for Using Your IntuitionTIMESTAMPS
00:00 Introduction and Definition of Manifesting 02:19 Priming: Changing Perception and Making Information Salient 06:27 The Role of Priming in Manifesting 10:16 The Power of Mental Imagery in Manifesting 13:11 The Influence of Self-Talk in Manifesting 17:42 The Impact of Visualization Abilities on Manifesting 20:45 The Benefits of Optimism in Manifesting 23:39 The Illusion of Material Possessions 26:26 Avoiding Mistakes in Manifesting 30:21 The Influence of Placebo Effect and Priming 37:19 Belief and Self-Identity in Manifesting -
Being the hardest worker doesn’t always pay off. So how do we channel all of that time and effort into something that does?
Well Claire Seeber is the author of Less Hustle, More Happy. She’s a career consultant who’s spent the last 16 years in HR across many roles & multiple countries, she’s had a front row seat watching the difference between the people who get ahead & those who don’t.
Spoiler alert - it’s often not the hardest worker, nor the most technically qualified that’s rising to the top - Claire has unlocked the blueprint for being valued, seen and fulfilled at work & she’s identified those unhelpful career habits that may well be the reason why you’re stuck feeling incredibly busy but not necessarily satisfied.
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Where does your kids' temperament come from, how strict should you be & is it okay to be a 'good enough' parent?
Honestly, the last few months have truly humbled me - being a parent is HARD and with so much advice out there, it’s VERY tricky to know what’s best for your children. So what IS good for your kids?Luckily, Dr Norman Swan has done the work for us - from birth to ten years old in his new book So You Want To Know What’s Good For Your Kids. If you’re an Aussie, you’ll know his name - he trained in pediatrics and he’s also a dad, so he knows the struggle!!
We talk through some of the biggest takeaways - everything from where our kids' temperament comes from, how to strike the right balance when it comes to discipline and what it means to be a ‘good enough parent’.
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So You Want To Know What's Good For Your KidsTIMESTAMPS
00:00 Introduction and Challenges of Parenting 05:15 Learning Your Baby and Parenting for Life 08:10 Crying Babies and the Evidence Behind It 10:32 The Importance of Pregnancy and Breastfeeding 15:31 Breastfeeding and Introducing Solid Foods 19:09 Introducing Solids and Allergies in Children 23:34 Understanding Your Child's Temperament 27:29 The Canvas of Genes and Environment 29:18 The Importance of Consistency and Setting Expectations 34:09 The Concept of 'Good Enough' Parenting 38:01 The Impact of Parental Match Fitness 40:08 Cleaning the House and Order in Parenting 43:37 Conclusion and Final Thoughts -
Aging can be a fairly daunting experience & when the topic comes to mind most of us try to move on and clear it from our thoughts as quickly as possible.
But award-winning journalist Melissa Doyle is urging us to take an active role in aging to push back against ageism and make the experience healthier and more connected for us all.
In this conversation Mel shares her aging toolkit & the lessons she’s learnt from the experts on how to normalize aging and embrace some of our most challenging and transformative years.
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So often we prioritize romantic relationships above all others - whether it’s searching for a ‘soul mate’, choosing who we spend our time with or who takes priority in our lives…But according to Rhaina Cohen, the idea that a romantic partner is the only kind of relationship that can fulfill our emotional needs and bring meaning to our life is an incorrect one.
Rhaina is an award winning producer and editor for NPR and she’s the Author of The Other Significant Others: Reimagining Life with Friendship at the Center.
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The Other Significant Others: Reimagining Life with Friendship at the CenterTIMESTAMPS
00:00:00 - Intro
00:01:00 - The relationship that made Rhaina re-think friendship
00:02:28 - The similarities between falling in love
00:03:46 - The hierarchy of relationships
00:07:00 - Why the phrase ‘just friends’ is BS
00:09:23 - What defines a relationship when sex doesn’t
00:10:10 - What we’re missing out on by not prioritising friendship
00:12:50 - The lessons romantic relationships & friendships can take from each other
00:14:54 - The scripts of relationships
00:17:17 - How to make deep friendships
00:20:10 - Other people’s reactions to close friendships
00:22:00 - Friendship break-ups
00:24:42 - How to nurture friendships to deepen them
00:27:00 - Reimaging friendship can help reinvent your life
00:29:57 - Dealing jealousy over close friendships
00:32:49 - Marriage is not a monopoly on closeness
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When it comes to role models, toddlers may not be the first people you think of. Their reputation for tantrums, impulsivity, distractedness and general chaos doesn’t put them at the top of most people’s list. But Hasan Merali says you’re wrong.
He’s a pediatric emergency doctor and the author of Sleep Well, Take Risks, Squish The Peas: Secrets from the Science of Toddlers for a Happier and More Successful Way of Life.
In this episode, he shares some of toddler's ultimate life hacks that could help everything from your work, to your relationship with food and even sleep!
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Sleep Well, Take Risks, Squish the PeasTIMESTAMPS
00:00:00 - Intro
00:01:10 - Why are toddlers great role models?
00:03:00 - The masters of learning and building relationships
00:04:05 - Why toddlers’ poor reputation is unfounded
00:05:14 - Why toddlers’ brains are different to adults
00:07:15 - Lessons in laughter00:09:19 - Finding joy
00:10:47 - Being kind
00:13:08 - Asking questions00:16:06 - Setting boundaries
00:19:30 - Talking to yourself in the third person
00:23:10 - Toddlers are the ultimate intuitive eaters00:26:51 - The sleep routine
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Back in 2015, journalist Gemma Hartley wrote an article for Harper’s Bazaar that went viral. The article was about emotional labor & it really hit home for so many people - in fact 2 BILLION people read it. It led to Gemma writing a book on the topic & coming up with some real solutions to this incredibly familiar experience.
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TIMESTAMPS00:00:00 - Intro
00:00:55 - The Mother’s Day that led Gemma to write the book
00:03:30 - What is emotional labor?
00:06:35 - Society assumes women are the default parent
00:08:00 - The mindset of ‘helping out’
00:10:40 - What happened when Gemma’s husband became the full time at home parent
00:12:30 - The response to ‘stop being such a control freak’
00:15:00 - Setting shared standards
00:19:00 - Emotional labor for men in the dating period
00:21:12 - Why Gemma no longer asks for ‘help’ at home
00:25:11 - How to explain the problem without it becoming a fight
00:30:18 - Why taking on the emotional labor can make partners’ lives richer
00:33:15 - Having the expectation that this is going to require more than a single conversation
00:36:16 - Taking on the emotional labor of addressing emotional labor (!!)
00:40:30 - It’s okay to leave if someone isn’t meeting you where you are
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Often we see so many traits & behaviors as directly tied to our morality - including those around how we look, feel, think and act. But journalist & author Rebecca Seal says many of the things we’ve been told are bad are actually just as useful as the good.
Her latest book is called Be Bad, Better: How Not Trying So Hard Will Set You Free.
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Be Bad, Better: How Not Trying So Hard Will Set You FreeARTICLES
Rebecca’s original article for The Guardian
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Unlearning Shame with Dr Devon Price
How to Work Solo without Losing Your MindTIMESTAMPS
00:00:00 - Intro00:01:24 - Rebecca’s own experience with perfectionism
00:11:39 - Why not trying so hard is empowering
00:18:00 - Why certain behaviors are tied to morality
00:27:10 - Embracing laziness
00:33:30 - Mindlessness over mindfulness00:37:48 - Getting comfortable with negative emotions
00:48:00 - Accepting being human00:50:50 - Where did these thoughts come from in the first place?
00:52:20 - Manufactured insecurity -
Grief is one of those things that many of us still have no idea how to talk about. Whether we’ve lost someone or know someone who has lost someone it can be very uncomfortable to know what to share, when & even how to just broach the subject. This struggle is one Cariad Lloyd knows well.
After losing her dad at 15, she says she only really started to understand her grief when she was 34 and pregnant and decided to start her award winning podcast Griefcast. Running since 2016, the podcast has helped a whole host of people to process & verbalize their grief & Cariad’s book encompasses some of those lessons.
Cariad is a comedian & author of You Are Not Alone.Want to become a podcast sponsor, got some feedback for me or just fancy a chat? Email me - [email protected]
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You Are Not AlonePODCASTS
Griefcast
The Grief Gang
Good Mourning
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00:00:00 - Intro
00:01:30 - What is the grief club?
00:02:30 - Why did Cariad start Griefcast in 2016?00:06:00 - What enabled Cariad to start to grieve?
00:08:30 - Myths about grief
00:10:30 - Victorian time limits on grief
00:12:24 - What is grief?
00:14:20 - The physical sensations of grief
00:16:20 - How processing grief changed Cariad
00:18:19 - Grief never goes away & that’s okay
00:24:09 - Why the 5 stages of grief are complete BS
00:30:30 - Dual process theory
00:34:00 - Why we should all be talking about death more
00:38:00 - What to say & do for someone who’s grieving
00:44:05 - The best thing to do / say if an acquaintance loses someone
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We all know how essential a good night’s sleep can be for our health, but whilst we might be prioritising our bedtime routine, our partner’s night time habits may be the thing that’s costing us a perfect night’s sleep.
Whether they’re a champion snorer, elite level fidgeter or they just have a completely different sleep schedule to you - it doesn’t take much to affect our eight hours. So what can we do about it? How can we sleep better as a couple & is it time for a sleep divorce?
Dr Wendy Troxel, is licenced clinical psychologist specially trained in sleep medicine & a senior behavioural scientist at the RAND Corporation think tank and the author of Sharing the Covers: Every Couple’s Guide to Better Sleep.
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Sharing the Covers: Every Couple’s Guide to Better Sleep
TIMESTAMPS
00:00:00 Intro
00:01:11 Why this is Wendy’s area of expertise
00:02:17 What does the research say about sleeping together or separately?
00:04:30 How men & women sleep differently
00:07:45 The benefits of sharing a bed
00:10:35 How we’ve slept throughout history
00:12:53 How important sleep is to our relationship
00:14:30 When to re-evaluate sleeping in the same bed
00:18:30 How to start experimenting with sleep as a couple
00:23:40 The stigma against night owls
00:27:28 Why we should see sleep as a social behaviour
00:31:51 Sleep as a public health issue
00:32:48 How to manage pets & kids in the bed
00:38:00 The one thing to take away
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If you’re anything like me, ageing is probably something you try not to think about. But it doesn’t have to be this way - we can embrace ageing, help to combat ageism & make the most of all the brilliant things that come with it, without denying of course that it’s not all wonderful.
So how do we do it? Well, lucky for you, my guest today is an expert in this.
Anne Karpf is a writer, sociologist, Professor of Life Writing and Culture at London Metropolitan University and the author of How to Age.
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A good skincare routine can be a truly fantastic thing, but with SO many products on the market making wild claims, it is incredibly hard to know where you should be focussing your time, not to mention your money.
Fear not though, Dr Michelle Wong is here to help - you might know here as Lab Muffin Beauty Science on social media where she’s been debunking the beauty industry since 2011.
She’s a cosmetic chemist & her latest book is called the Science of Beauty - we’re going to work through some of the beauty myths & get you what you really need to know about the products you use everyday and what actually works.
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The Science of BeautyTIMESTAMPS
00:00:00 Intro
00:01:20 How Michelle started researching the chemistry of beauty
00:03:55 Does more expensive mean more effective?00:05:45 Can we trust the research that brands quote about products?
00:07:30 How can we tell if a product is working?
00:10:30 How to choose a good cleanser
00:13:00 Should you use a cloth or tool with the cleanser?00:14:20 How to choose a moisturizer
00:17:52 What to look for in a sunscreen & how often to apply00:22:45 How to use spray sunscreen
00:23:30 If your makeup has sunscreen included, do you need to apply sunscreen?
00:24:37 Other things to do to protect your skin from the sun
00:27:00 How important is sleep to our skin?
00:28:30 Do skin supplements work?
00:31:10 How to fade a scar
00:32:30 Dealing with stretch marks
00:33:55 Michelle’s top 3 products
00:35:50 Sleeping to avoid wrinkles
00:38:15 Michelle’s top 3 active ingredients
00:40:00 Michelle’s top 3 tips
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The saying goes - win the morning, win the day. But, if you’re anything like me - your morning will be determined by your inbox, who calls first or what’s been dropped in your lap that day.
Productivity expert Donna McGeorge says this way of working is a big mistake and could see the quality of your work suffer, not to mention the extra hours spent at your desk later in the day.
So how can we take back control, maximise our time & spend less of it working?
Donna is my guest today & she’s the author of The First 2 Hours: Make Better Use of Your Most Valuable Time.
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The First 2 Hours: Make Better Use of Your Most Valuable Time
PODCASTS
How To Supercharge Your Day with ChatGPT Productivity Hacks
The Happiness Lab: Ask for help...spread happiness
TIMESTAMPS00:00:00 - Intro
00:01:10 - Why the first 2 hours are so important
00:03:06 - How to best structure your day for max productivity
00:05:30 - Tools for structuring your day & protecting your mornings
00:09:30 - How to write a to-do list that’s actually helpful
00:13:30 - How to tailor your day to your circadian rhythm
00:21:00 - Don’t give 100%, 100% of the time
00:26:40 - Bad habits that are costing your productivity
00:29:30 - Being mindful of the time you’ve gained back
00:34:00 - How to avoid social media stealing your saved time
00:36:00 - Being kind to your future self
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If I were to ask you how healthy you are right now, what would you say? Would you tell me about your social life? How many friends have you connected with in the last week? Or how connected you feel with your local community?
Probably not, but Kasley Killam says that social health is vital to our physical health & by ignoring it, we’re missing out on some huge benefits. She’s the Author of The Art and Science of Connection: Why Social Health Is the Missing Key to Living Longer, Healthier, and Happier.
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The Art and Science of Connection: Why Social Health Is the Missing Key to Living Longer, Healthier, and Happier.TIMESTAMPS
00:00:00 - Intro
00:01:20 - Kasley’s definition of social health
00:03:29 - The importance of social health
00:05:35 - How social connection changes us physically
00:09:50 - Quality over quantity
00:11:15 - Signs of a good social connection
00:13:14 - How to do a social audit
00:17:34 - How to deepen connections
00:20:30 - The 4 social styles
00:26:00 - The ebb & flow of relationships throughout our lives?
00:29:00 - How to find your people
00:32:33 - The common barriers to making genuine connections
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If you’ve ever shared that you’re feeling it, the most common reaction is ‘oh my gosh me too’. I’m talking about Imposter Syndrome - it’s brutal, unhelpful and feels horrible. So why do we experience it and how can we tackle it?
That’s exactly what we’re going to take down today - by the way this episode was requested by Jess on Instagram - if there’s something you’re struggling with follow me @thatshelpfulpod and send me a DM, because if you’re going through it likely many of us out here are too!
My guest today is the wonderful Dr Jessamy Hibberd, she‘s a Clinical Psychologist & the Author The Imposter Cure: How to stop feeling like a fraud and escape the mind-trap of imposter syndrome.Want to become a podcast sponsor, got some feedback for me or just fancy a chat? Email me - [email protected]
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The Imposter Cure: How to stop feeling like a fraud and escape the mind-trap of imposter syndromeOTHER MENTIONS
Forget the Dream Job, You Need a Good Enough Job-TIMESTAMPS
00:00:00 - Intro
00:01:22 - What is imposter syndrome?
00:02:28 - How is imposter syndrome different from normal self doubt?
00:04:20 - How many people suffer with imposter syndrome?
00:05:45 - Imposter syndrome isn’t just a problem in the workplace
00:06:45 - Can you have imposter syndrome & not know?
00:08:05 - The link between imposter syndrome and perfectionism
00:10:55 - How perfected life is now
00:13:23 - The common types of imposter syndrome
00:20:00 - How can we start to overcome it?
00:25:00 - Keeping a running document of achievements
00:27:48 - Thoughts aren’t facts
00:30:45 - The balance between humility & imposter syndrome
00:35:00 - Sharing these feelings
00:37:50 - The stories you share help you understand yourself
00:40:00 - Jessamy’s experience of imposter syndrome
00:42:33 - The importance of remembering you’re human
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So many of us expect to become less happy as we age, BUT science says you couldn’t be more wrong - you’ll likely become happier as you get into old age, you’ll be more content and more able to live in the present moment.
This phenomenon is called the happiness curve and it’s a concept that award winning journalist Jonathon Rauch is incredibly passionate about.
Jonathan is a senior fellow at the Brookings Institution in Washington and the author of The Happiness Curve, Why Life Gets Better After 50.
So what does the research say, how can we avoid the midlife crisis we hear so much about & how might the happiness curve help us to reframe the way we approach aging?
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The Happiness Curve, Why Life Gets Better After 50Want to become a podcast sponsor, got some feedback for me or just fancy a chat? Email me - [email protected]
TIMESTAMPS00:00:00 - Intro
00:01:16 - How did Jonathon discover the happiness curve?
00:04:45 - How does the happiness curve play out in different countries?
00:07:24 - The forecasting error
00:13:13 - Why so many of us feel ashamed of the midlife slump
00:17:37 - Step don’t leap
00:23:35 - How to overcome the time trap of the happiness curve
00:26:26 - The happiness curve is fuelled by false assumptions around age
00:31:21 - It isn’t just teenagers who go through transitional times of life
00:33:31 - The power in giving yourself time to reset
00:35:51 - The things that truly bring life satisfaction
00:38:12 - The one thing to remember
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Gratitude is one of those words that’s everywhere - particularly if you’re interested in self-improvement & your health. BUT what does the science actually say about introducing a little more gratitude into our lives & the best ways to do it?
Well, Professor Fuschia Sirois is a psychologist from the University of Durham who’s been studying gratitude for much of her career.
Today we’re going to get answers to those questions and take a look at how gratitude can bring us closer to our future selves.
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Procrastination: What It Is, Why It's A Problem & What You Can Do About ItWant to become a podcast sponsor, got some feedback for me or just fancy a chat? Email me - [email protected]
TIMESTAMPS
00:00:00 - Intro
00:01:05 - What is gratitude?
00:03:29 - Why do some people have more gratitude than others?
00:06:27 - When did we start to study gratitude?
00:08:47 - Gratitude’s influence on health
00:10:46 - Impact on gratitude for people with fibromyalgia
00:12:46 - Gratitude & future orientation
00:16:33 - The benefits of being future oriented
00:19:50 - Simple ways to incorporate more gratitude
00:25:06 - How to practice group gratitude
00:29:10 - How gratitude helps us find meaning
00:29:47 - What to focus your gratitude on
00:32:15 - Gratitude pitfalls
00:33:37 - Acknowledging joy in other ways
00:34:51 - Gratitude & society
00:37:45 - The one thing to remember
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We know how fabulous getting out in the water can be for our mental health & overall well-being but there’s a growing body of research showing that cold water can be absolutely transformative, whether it's from your shower, pool or the ocean.
So what is it ACTUALLY doing to our bodies & how can we start to reap the benefits in our own lives?
Dr Mark Harper is a consultant anesthetist at Sussex University hospitals in the UK and a leading expert in the prevention of hypothermia in surgical patients and in the therapeutic uses of cold-water adaptation and cold water swimming.
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Chill, The Cold Water Swim Cure
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100 Days of Vitamin Sea
That’s Helpful - Drawn To Water? Blue Mind is WhyTIMESTAMPS
00:00:00 - Intro
00:01:26 - When is cold good for us & when is it bad?
00:02:14 - When did Mark become interested in this?
00:05:05 - Why are we only just discovering the benefits?
00:06:52 - The benefits of cold water exposure
00:10:00 - What’s happening in our bodies when we’re exposed?
00:11:38 - Cold water exposure keeps you in the moment
00:13:07 - The optimum conditions
00:15:00 - Why is 3 mins the ideal time?
00:19:06 - Getting comfortable with being uncomfortable
00:19:53 - How to utilise cold showers for health benefits
00:21:47 - Things to avoid
00:24:13 - The side-effects of cold water exposure
00:26:10 - Should you combine a sauna with cold water exposure?
00:28:47 - The main take-aways
00:30:00 - Cold water exposure for migraines
00:34:27 - Cold water exposure as prep for surgery
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