Health | Nutrition & Recovery | Podcast Ep 834 – The Truth About Hot & Cold Therapy w/ Dr Tom Seager

Author / John

1 Hour 6 Minute Listen

What actually works for recovery and metabolic health.

Everybody’s chasing the next recovery hack, ice baths, saunas, cryo chambers, cold plunges. You’ve seen it all over your feed. But how much of that is science, and how much is just another influencer trying to sell you a freezer full of bro-science?

Dr. Tom Seager, PhD and expert in environmental stress physiology, joins me to separate the facts from the fiction. We’re diving into what actually happens when you expose your body to extreme heat or cold, from inflammation and hormone regulation to blood sugar control and insulin sensitivity. Tom also shares how thermal stress can impact diabetes.

Whether you’re chasing better recovery, sharper mental focus, or real metabolic health, this conversation cuts through the noise and gives you the science-backed tools to get the most out of your training and health.

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AUTHOR

John

John Welbourn is CEO of Power Athlete and host of Power Athlete Radio. He is a 9 year starter and veteran of the NFL. John was drafted with the 97th pick in 1999 NFL Draft and went on to be a starter for the Philadelphia Eagles from 1999-2003, appearing in 3 NFC Championship games, and for starter for the Kansas City Chiefs from 2004-2007. In 2008, he played with the New England Patriots until an injury ended his season early with him retiring in 2009. Over the course of his career, John has started over 100 games and has 10 play-off appearances. He was a four year lettermen while playing football at the University of California at Berkeley. He graduated with a bachelor's degree in Rhetoric in 1998. John has worked with the MLB, NFL, NHL, Olympic athletes and Military. He travels the world lecturing on performance and nutrition and records his podcast, Power Athlete Radio, every week with over 800 episodes spanning 13 years. You can catch up with John as his personal blog, Talk To Me Johnnie, on social media @johnwelbourn or at Power Athlete Radio.