Dan Bosomworth, founder of Brass Monkey, shares his inspiring journey into cold water therapy, starting from a chest freezer in his garage to creating a global brand. He discusses the mental and physical benefits of cold immersion, revealing how it transformed his life and enhanced emotional resilience. Topics include innovative practices for midlife men, the challenges of urban ice bathing, and tips for gradual adaptation. Dan emphasizes the importance of proper technique and encourages listeners to embrace this unique wellness approach.
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Dan's Lockdown Ice Bath Start
Dan Bosomworth started cold water therapy during lockdown by converting a chest freezer into an ice bath.
He felt instantly changed and clearer after emerging from the ice bath, marking a turning point in his life.
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Instant Alertness to Lasting Calm
Cold water immersion instantly boosts alertness through norepinephrine release.
Nervous system regulation occurs over weeks, reducing stress response and cortisol levels for long-term benefits.
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Personalize Your Cold Exposure Dose
Start with mild cold water immersion around 10 degrees and short durations like one minute.
Adjust frequency and temperature according to how your nervous system handles the stress to avoid exhaustion.
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James Davis wrote 'The Midlife Male Handbook' to address the struggles men face during midlife, inspired by his own experiences. The book combines the latest scientific research with a practical 30-day action plan. It aims to help men regain control, boost their confidence, and improve their overall well-being. Davis focuses on issues like low energy, weight gain, and decreasing confidence that affect personal and professional lives. The handbook serves as a resource for men feeling lost, isolated, or depressed during this transitional phase. The book emphasizes positive changes and self-improvement for midlife men.
If you’ve been following us for a while, you’ll know that we love a good old cold plunge, so when the opportunity came up to speak to Dan Bosomworth, founder of ice bath company Brass Monkey we leapt at it.
We cover Dan’s own journey into cold water therapy, the mental and physical improvements he experienced, and the multitude of benefits cold water immersion can provide.
From starting out with an old chest freezer in his garage, to building a brand that’s supplying commercial ice bath units globally, this is a really inspirational story, not to mention educational - so take a listen.
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