Welcome to SWIISH: Wellness Unlocked - the podcast that cuts through the noise and gets straight to what works. We’re your hosts, Sally Obermeder and Maha Corbett - founders of a global wellness brand that’s been changing lives for over a decade. Each ep, we’ll explore the latest trends, we dive into breakthrough science, and insights from leading experts to help you live, feel, and look your best - no fluff, just facts that work.
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Welcome to SWIISH: Wellness Unlocked - the podcast that cuts through the noise and gets straight to what works. We’re your hosts, Sally Obermeder and Maha Corbett - founders of a global wellness brand that’s been changing lives for over a decade. Each ep, we’ll explore the latest trends, we dive into breakthrough science, and insights from leading experts to help you live, feel, and look your best - no fluff, just facts that work.
Can You Freeze Your Way to Better Health? - Inside the Cold: Ice Baths, Cryo & the Hype Behind the Chill
SWIISH: Wellness Unlocked
19 minutes
2 weeks ago
Can You Freeze Your Way to Better Health? - Inside the Cold: Ice Baths, Cryo & the Hype Behind the Chill
Join host Maha Corbett and cold therapy expert Leah Scott as they dive deep into the science, soul, and surprising benefits of cold exposure for mental health, resilience, and wellbeing.
✓ Leah’s raw and powerful journey from rock bottom to river plunges
✓ How cold therapy impacts your nervous and cardiovascular systems
✓ The difference between cryo chambers, ice baths and cold showers
✓ Why cold exposure trains your mind as much as your body
✓ How to use cold as a tool for emotional healing and resilience
✓ Women’s health, hormones, and how your cycle affects your response
✓ Tips for beginners: how to start, how long to stay in, and what to expect
✓ Real stories of women who’ve transformed their lives through the cold
✓ The Wim Hof Method and what Leah learned as a certified instructor
✓ Why nature, breath and discomfort might be the ultimate therapy
Whether you're a total newbie or already dabbling with cold showers, this episode is your invitation to explore a powerful, evidence-based practice that’s helping thousands of women calm their minds, regulate stress, and step into strength.
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Wim Hof Method – Breathwork + Cold Training
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GUEST:
Leah Scott – Cold Therapy Coach
https://www.leahscott.net/
🎧 Episode Chapters
00:00 – From Rock Bottom to River Baths: Leah’s life-changing first plunge
01:30 – What Cold Therapy Actually Does: Nervous system, breath, mindset
03:00 – The Mental Game: Fear, anticipation and building resilience
05:00 – How to Start: Showers, tubs and intuitive cold training
06:30 – Why Women Respond Differently: Hormones, Cycle & Seasons
08:30 – Leah’s Personal Story: Divorce, anxiety, and finding strength in the snow
10:00 – Becoming a Wim Hof Instructor: Passion, training & purpose
12:00 – Cardiovascular Benefits: Blood flow, circulation and organ health
13:30 – Ice Bath Myths: How long, how often, and who should avoid it
15:00 – Real Life Transformation: A powerful story of mindset shift on the mountain
17:30 – Cold, Connection & Clarity: Why this work rewires the way you live
SWIISH: Wellness Unlocked
Welcome to SWIISH: Wellness Unlocked - the podcast that cuts through the noise and gets straight to what works. We’re your hosts, Sally Obermeder and Maha Corbett - founders of a global wellness brand that’s been changing lives for over a decade. Each ep, we’ll explore the latest trends, we dive into breakthrough science, and insights from leading experts to help you live, feel, and look your best - no fluff, just facts that work.
