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Tim Perreira  ·  45 min

Overcoming Depression and Burnout with Cold Plunge

Tim Perreira shares his journey from depression and professional burnout to recovery—and how daily cold plunging became the pivot point.

Key Insights

cold exposure as circuit breaker for rumination and negative thought patterns

Physical challenge creates psychological momentum

Daily practice builds self-efficacy and agency

Recovery is multifaceted—cold is one tool, not the only tool

"The body adapts to what you consistently demand of it—controlled stress builds resilience when applied deliberately."
— Tim Perreira
cold exposure recovery hormesis