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Extend Podcast with Darshan Shah, MD

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90. Kristin Weitzel: How to Use Cold Plunging for Ultimate Nervous System Control

Aug 28, 2025 · 1h 16m

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What if three minutes in cold water could give you more confidence than years of therapy? In this episode of Extend, I sit down with Kristin Weitzel, a breathwork expert and cold plunge coach who has certified over 325 instructors worldwide in her approach to nervous system regulation. We explore how to use breathwork to downregulate your nervous system instead of just surviving the cold, and why women shouldn't fear the recent controversy around cold exposure. Kristin reveals her "ICE" method (Intentional Cold Exposure) and shares the free tools that can transform your mental resilience starting today. Kristin Weitzel is a breathwork expert, Sherpa Breath and Cold founder, and certified…