Cold Exposure for Mental Health

In this episode, Dr. David Puder is joined by cohort leaders Dr. Allie Riege and Dr. Jeremiah Stokes to explore how reflective function transforms countertransference into deep clinical insight. Through their experience leading psychodynamic cohort consultation groups, they discu ...  Show more

In this episode, Dr. David Puder and the Tuesday 2025–2026 Psychotherapy Cohort explore mature and neurotic defense mechanisms through the lens of Nancy McWilliams' influential framework. Building upon the previous discussion on primitive defenses, they provide an in-depth look a ...  Show more

We know how fabulous getting out in the water can be for our mental health & overall well-being but there's a growing body of research showing that cold water can be absolutely transformative, whether it's from your shower, pool or the ocean. So what is it ACTUALLY doing to our b ...  Show more

Unwrap the truth about your food 👉 ⁠Get ZOE’s new app Most of us avoid the cold. We crank up the heating, bundle up in layers, and curse every icy gust of wind. But what if freezing — or even sweating — could be the key to better health? In this episode, Jonathan is joined by tw ...  Show more

On this episode, I talk about my experiences with cold showers and how this can help strengthen the mind. Overcoming fear is constant exposure to what it is you are most afraid of. Could you not look at cold showers as a tool to increase your pain tolerance? To aid in the faci ...

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Discover a surprising yet powerful technique to enhance dopamine levels naturally - cold showers. In this enlightening episode of The Dopamine Detox, learn how cold therapy can boost your focus, energy, and overall well-being by triggering the brains re ...  Show more