The Benefits of Ice Baths for Chronic Pain and Depression

On this episode of How to Be Fine, Kristen and Jolenta discuss ice baths, and the potential benefits and drawbacks. Plus, they offer up advice on dealing with a neurodivergent partner, and finding a new therapist.

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