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520 | Uncommon Cold
Episode 520

520 | Uncommon Cold

The Minimalists · Joshua Fields Millburn

December 29, 20251h 2m

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Show Notes

The Minimalists speak with Professor Thomas Seager about using ice baths to help minimize pain and chronic illness, uncomfortable activities that get easier over time, a slew of questions JFM has about cold plunge therapy, and much more.

Discussed in this episode:

How does a struggling person live a relatively productive life with chronic illness? (3:34)

What's a previously uncomfortable activity that you now regularly do with ease? (32:56)

Right Here, Right Now: Joshua's Top 10 Albums of 2025, Friday Afternoon Minimalist Zooms, and How to Write Better (51:35)

Listener Tip: Does Kapil Gupta need a hug? (53:54)

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Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast

Recorded at Earthing Studios.