Listen "Capsaicin, Mental Health and Building Tolerance | TSW: Ep 136"
Episode Synopsis
🔥 Ever wonder what really happens to your body and mind when you chase the burn? In this deep-dive episode, we explore capsaicin’s surprising connection to your emotional state, the science behind how peppers affect the brain and pain receptors, and why the fiery rush feels a lot like a morning cold plunge reset.We also dig into the therapeutic side of growing peppers, from seed to harvest, and how gardening impacts your mental health, patience, and resilience. Plus, we break down the fascinating process of building and rebuilding spice tolerance, and whether your body “remembers” its previous high-heat limits after a break.This episode blends science, psychology, and chilihead culture into one fiery conversation designed to help you understand why we crave the burn — and how it can actually make you stronger, calmer, and more connected.🌶️ Topics Covered: • Capsaicin, pain receptors, and the “chilihead high” • Links between spicy food and cold plunge mental benefits • Gardening’s pros & cons for your mental health • How tolerance to spice works, resets, and grows • Chili culture: why community makes the burn worth it🎧 Whether you’re a casual hot sauce fan, a superhot pepper grower, or just curious about the science of spice this episode has something for you.👉 Whether you’re a seasoned chilihead or just starting your spicy journey, this episode is packed with flavor, facts, and fiery insights.New episodes every Tuesday and ThursdayAvailable on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Rumble & all major platformsMerch, community & more at TheSwearWord.net (New Site Coming Soon)----more----👀 Missed the episode? No worries! Hit play now and catch up on the spice-filled reviews. Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more spicy content – we're turning up the heat every week!----more----🔊 Join us for Episode 136 and be part of the spicy conversation. This isn't just a podcast; it's a community of chili enthusiasts sharing the love for all things hot. New Episodes Tuesdays & Thursdays at 8pm central! 🔥🌶️ ----more----Official The Swear Word website: https://theswearword.net/ Are you a citizen of the Swear Nation yet?Hey spicy product makers! Sponsorship is now open! Check out the monthly or annual sponsorships https://theswearword.net Podvision.io if you need help getting your brand started or don’t know how or where to start. Let’s go as you can contact me now directly about PodVision.io! If you have read this far you are amazing! Much love,Brandon Swear🔥❤️🔥🔥🎥 #TheSwearWord 🔥🎙️ #SpicyWorldUnleashed #ChiliHeadsUnite #hotornot #EverythingFromTheWorldOfHot #hotsaucelover #hotsauceaddict #spicyfoodlover🔥 #burningchoices #chilihead #spicyreviews #superhot #Saucegauntlet #pick5cut5 #the5 #swearwordmerch #smallbatchsauce #uniquesauces #podcasting #dfw #fortworth #hotsauce —————————
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