326: Cold Therapy for Hormones, Metabolism & Peak Performance with Thomas Seager, PhD
326: Cold Therapy for Hormones, Metabolism & Peak Performance with Thomas Seager, PhD  
Podcast: The Christian Health Club Podcast
Published On: Sun Feb 15 2026
Description: In this episode, Professor Thomas P. Seager, PhD breaks down the real science and strategy of deliberate cold exposure: why cold can support cortisol instead of frying your nervous system, how it may influence testosterone (yes, women too) and the thyroid via brown fat, and why it’s more about metabolic signaling and mitochondrial health than “burning calories.”Plus: the surprising research on cold exposure and vitamin D, and the key timing nuance for athletic performance and recovery (pre-cooling vs post-workout ice baths).Join us for Feast 2 Fast® for Lent✝️ Join The Christian Health Club 📩 Get on my Sunday Sendout List to receive all of my best tips and information! 📲 Check out my website for access to recipes, The Christian Health Club Podcast, free guides, and more!