Listen "Cold Exposure & Breathwork: Catalysts for Change "
Episode Synopsis
*Co-hosted by Dr. Leila Doolittle & Dr. Maximilian Ulmer | Guest: Kristen WeitzelIn this powerful episode of The Resonant Life Podcast, Dr. Leila Doolittle and Dr. Maximilian Ulmer are joined by wellness expert and biohacking thought leader Kristen Weitzel for a conversation that transcends the typical health chat and dives deep into the nervous system’s role in resilience, mental clarity, and emotional freedom.Together, we explore how cold exposure and breathwork aren’t just trending tools—they are ancient gateways to transformation that modern science is finally beginning to understand. Kristen shares her personal journey into somatic empowerment, while Dr. Doolittle and Dr. Ulmer interweave scientific insights on thermoregulation, vagal tone activation, and neuroplasticity.We break down what happens biologically and energetically during intentional breath and cold immersion—and why these practices are so effective at upgrading the body’s stress response, emotional regulation, and even cellular metabolism. Listeners will also hear real talk about the fear, resistance, and ultimately the freedom that arises when we consciously step into discomfort.Key Takeaways & Highlights:The neuroscience of cold exposure: How it recalibrates the autonomic nervous system and builds emotional resiliencePractical ways to incorporate cold therapy and breathwork into your weekly routine without fancy equipmentWhy breath is the bridge between conscious awareness and physiological transformationTips for women using biohacking tools safely and effectively for hormonal balance and empowermentThe role of community and shared presence in enhancing therapeutic outcomes from wellness practicesHow these methods create coherence in the nervous system—opening new pathways for mental clarity, creativity, and connectionWhether you're new to cold therapy or already embracing the ice, this episode will challenge, inspire, and equip you with science-backed tools for greater vitality and inner freedom.Tune in now and discover how to use breath and cold exposure as intentional catalysts for deep change—physically, mentally, and energetically. Be sure to subscribe and share this episode with a friend ready to step into their edge.Links to Connect with Dr. Leila Doolittle https://www.drleiladoolittle.com https://www.instagram.com/drleiladoolittle Links to Connect with Dr. Maximilian Ulmerhttps://www.resonantsoulleadership.comhttps://www.instagram.com/drmaximilianulmerLinks to Connect with Kristen Weitzel https://www.sherpabreathandcold.com/team https://www.instagram.com/biohacking.breath.cold
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