Celebrity Chef Alex Belew and Thomas P Seager, PhD, explore a variety of topics ranging from having ice bath parties instead of food centric events, the challenges of holiday indulgences, the importance of healthy eating, the science behind thermogenic foods, and creative culinary ideas for social gatherings. 00:00 Introduction 01:59 Halloween and Holiday Indulgences 8:01 What To Feed Guests at an Ice Bath Party9:52 Spicy Foods Activate Brown Fat12:56 Jalapeño Ice Cream Recipe14:24 Health Benefits of Cinnamon 19:10 Capsaicin and Its Effects22:39 Post-Meal Ice Bath Benefits28:55 Understanding Cholesterol and Blood Glucose33:53Food Choices and SNAP Benefits 39:50 The Importance of Real Food in Schools50:12 Teaching Culinary Skills in Education1:00:00 Preparing for the Future: Life Skills and AI1:03:03 Ice Bath BenefitsIce Baths For Fast Keto: https://www.morozkoforge.com/post/ice-bath-fast-ketoThomas Seager PhD is an Associate Professor in the School of Sustainable Engineering at Arizona State University and CEO of the Morozko Forge ice bath company. Opinions and any other information expressed in this interview are for general education and entertainment purposes only. Nothing in the Uncommon Living podcast constitutes medical advice.
Jeffrey Hartford was diagnosed with a tumor on his kidney. His doctor urged surgery.Jeffrey refused.In this podcast, Jeffrey describes his decision to treat his tumor himself, using diet, light hygiene, ivermectin, fenben, and ice baths. He explains his metaphysical aspects of healing, emphasizes the power of belief and the impact of fear on health. Jeffrey advocates for a paradigm shift towards empowerment and holistic healing, encouraging others to embrace discomfort for better health outcomes.His latest imaging shows his tumor is shrinking.https://www.morozkoforge.com/ice-bath-science/categories/cancer-cold-water-therapyThomas Seager PhD is an Associate Professor in the School of Sustainable Engineering at Arizona State University and CEO of the Morozko Forge ice bath company. Opinions and any other information expressed in this interview are for general education and entertainment purposes only. Nothing in the Uncommon Living podcast constitutes medical advice.
BYU Biology Professor Paul Reynolds, PhD delves into the complex topic of glycation, its effects on health, and the mechanisms behind insulin resistance.
He explains how glycation inhibits the function of other molecules in the body when glucose becomes attached during blood glucose spikes. Vision and immune function can suffer.
Moreover, Reynolds explains how it is glycation of fine LDL particles that makes them dangerous in heart disease, and not the LDL cholesterol itself.
The conversation also explores strategies for preventing glycation, including cold plunge therapy.
Thomas Seager, PhD gives an overview of the many benefits of cold plunge therapy, including the human specie's aquatic origins, testosterone and prostate health, insulin resistance, and metabolic health. If you're looking to start a cold plunge practice, this is a great place to start.
This episode is a live recording from Prof Seager's presentation at the Salt Therapy Association Convention in 2025.
In this episode of Uncommon Living, Thomas P Seager, PhD, and Stephen Cunnane, PhD discuss the intricate relationship between brain physiology, nutrition, and metabolism. They explore the critical role of omega-3 fatty acids, the importance of fat in infant brain development, and the impact of dietary choices on cognitive health. The discussion delves into the significance of ketones as an alternative fuel source for the brain, the role of mitochondria in energy metabolism, and the therapeutic potential of ketogenic diets for conditions like Alzheimer's disease.
Thomas Seager, PhD talks to a panel of Wim Hoff certified instructors organized by Miles Lukas about how daily ice baths reduced his prostate specific antigen (PSA) and boosted his total testosterone. He explains the mechanisms of sex hormone synthesis in the mitochondria and the science behind how cold plunge therapy can rejuvenate mitochondria to boost sexual performance, fertility, and hormone levels in men and women. Skip around for the Q&A after Professor Seager's lecture to cover topics like cold plunging while pregnant, the unknown secret to thermal contrast therapy, and shivering.
Martin Picard and Thomas P Seager, PhD, delve into the intricate world of mitochondria, exploring their roles beyond energy production. They discuss how mitochondria influence human health, mental well-being, and even cancer dynamics. The dialogue also touches on the relationship between energy, information, and consciousness, proposing that our understanding of biology must evolve beyond the mechanical view of the body. The conversation culminates in a discussion about the epigenome and the potential for mitochondrial therapy to influence gene expression, suggesting a paradigm shift in how we approach health and healing.
In this conversation, Thomas P Seager, PhD, interviews Denis Blondin about the fascinating world of brown fat and its implications for human health. They discuss the recent discoveries surrounding brown fat in adults, the mechanisms of non-shivering thermogenesis, and the role of cold exposure in activating brown fat. The conversation also delves into the relationship between brown fat and insulin sensitivity, the potential for targeting brown fat as a therapeutic approach, and the connections between brown fat, thyroid hormone, and mental health. Throughout the discussion, they emphasize the importance of understanding brown fat's role in metabolism and the benefits of cold exposure for overall health.
Thomas Seager, PhD and Nasha Winters, ND, FABNO discuss mitochondrial remedies for cancer, different treatment options, as well as why children get cancer.
Ryan Anderson, Arizona firefighter and host of the AWONDERJUNKIE podcast, sits down with Thomas Seager, PhD, to discuss his life as a firefighter, healing his back injury, and the natural practices he relies on daily-- including cold plunges and breathwork.
Thomas Seager, PhD, sits down with endocrinologist and weight-loss expert Dr. Holly Wyatt to discuss maintaining weight loss after stopping GLP-1 treatment, weight loss and diet tips, mental health, and metabolism.
Brady Canales and Thomas Seager, PhD discuss the health benefits of sauna and cold plunge, contrast therapy, and the difficulties of running a wellness business in the modern era.Brady Canales is the founder of The Hot Box Sauna.
The Ends founder Tommy Plato joins Thomas Seager, PhD, for a candid conversation about why his restaurant avoids seed oils, his journey through alcoholism, the in and outs of running a restaurant, and how their more difficult relationships have shaped their lives.Tommy Plato is the founder of The Ends restaurant in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Leo Tonkin, founder of Salt Chamber, discusses why halotherapy is important to him and the positive impacts it can have on health.
Physician and Functional Medicine Practitioner Rick Cohen talks to Thomas Seager, PhD about how VO2 max measurements aren't the end all be all for health, how ice baths increased his breath hold time, and how markers of resilience improve health and longevity.Are You Tracking The Wrong Health Markers: https://www.morozkoforge.com/post/health-resilienceThomas Seager PhD is an Associate Professor in the School of Sustainable Engineering at Arizona State University and CEO of the Morozko Forge ice bath company. Opinions and any other information expressed in this interview are for general education and entertainment purposes only. Nothing in the Uncommon Living podcast constitutes medical advice.
In this episode of Uncommon Living, Thomas Seager, PhD examines three different case studies of individuals who have drastically increased their testosterone levels by adopting a regular practice of cold plunge therapy.
Pamela Butler, a 60-year-old postmenopausal woman; Jeff Daubney, who recounts the greatest testosterone boost he’s ever seen in a client; and Eloise Desoutter, a healthy 30-year-old woman, share with Professor Seager their experiences of ice baths boosting their testosterone.
After sustaining an injury to his pelvis and groin during a training exercise, Fire Captain Sean Smiley was diagnosed with hypogonadism. He tried injectable testosterone, but found that the side effects far outweighed the benefits. However, all was not lost. After accidentally discovering that exercise after cold exposure increases testosterone levels, Sean found that his testosterone levels went from the low 200s all the way up to the 700s, all because he was getting into his cold pool before going to Judo classes. In this episode, Sean and Thomas Seager, PhD discus the science of cold plunge therapy, as well as what it means to be healthy in the modern world.
Shaylah Elyse, a competitive bodybuilder in the bikini division, tells us how ice baths mentally and physically improved her life as a woman.
In this episode of Uncommon Living, host Thomas Seager, PhD, sits down with autism expert Nicole Rincon to explore how she successfully improved autism symptoms in two of her children. Together, they dive into the strategies, therapies, and lifestyle interventions that made a difference.
Some people say vaccines cause autism, some people say it's Tylenol, or mold, or heavy metals, or non-native electromagnetic frequencies, or unlucky genetics. Uncommon Living host Thomas P Seager, PhD doesn't believe it's any of these things.In episode #3 of the Uncommon Living podcast, Seager interviews Richard E Frye, MD/PhD, a child neurologist at the Rossignol Medical Center in Phoenix Arizona and the world's leading expert on the mitochondrial theory of the origins of autism. Dr. Frye's clinical studies suggest that autism only exists when mitochondria are compromised during the critical phases of neurological development -- i.e., during pregnancy and the first several years of life. It is this mitochondrial impairment that causes the brain to development along an atypical trajectory until later, some immunological event initiates the onset of autism.The most compelling support for this new theory is the way that Dr. Frye's patients respond to therapies targeting the mitochondria. Empowered by an improved understanding of mitochondrial function, Dr. Frye is able to ameliorate clinical presentation of autism in his patients, and in some cases reverse their symptoms to the points where they no longer meet the diagnostic criteria for autism spectrum disorder (ASD).While HHS Secretary Robert Kennedy and NIH Director Jay Bhattacharya MD/PhD have promised to discover what causes autism within a year, this interview may accelerate their schedule of discovery.
