Everything's Messy Podcast by Sarah Wilson

#102 Nervous System Reset in 2 Minutes: Cold Plunge Benefits with Kris Rice

• Sarah Wilson • Season 2 • Episode 102

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 Hey everyone! Welcome back to Everything's Messy Podcast! Today’s episode is as refreshing as a cold plunge—literally. I had the absolute pleasure of sitting down with Kris Rice, founder and CEO of ChillPod, to chat about how a simple, two-minute daily ritual can reset your entire nervous system. But that’s not where it started.

Kris’s story begins in full-on mama bear mode, searching for ways to help her daughter navigate mental health challenges. Along the way, she realized her own stress and anxiety were running the show. Like many of us, she tried all the wellness tools—meditation, yoga, breathwork—but let’s be real: who has hours a day for that when life is chaotic?

Then came the cold plunge. (And yes, it started with a horse trough in the backyard because that’s how resourceful women roll. Gen Xers unite!) 🐎❄️ From hose water to a full-blown business, Kris’s journey into the cold plunge world is deeply inspiring, full of experimentation, discomfort, and ultimately—empowerment.

We dig into how cold exposure works with your nervous system, especially for women, and how even two minutes can be enough to shift everything. You’ll hear us talk about discipline, self-awareness, shiviting (yep—shift + pivot!), and giving ourselves permission to say: “This is enough.”

Kris also breaks down how to start small (like literally a bowl of ice water small), and how customizing your experience is key—temperature, time, and YOUR comfort zone matter. Plus, we tackle that controversial topic of whether women should even be cold plunging, and spoiler alert: you’re more capable than you think. 💪

This episode is about so much more than cold water. It’s about choosing yourself, showing up even when it’s uncomfortable, and building resilience in the messiest moments. So if you’ve ever wondered if a few freezing minutes could change your day—or your life—this one’s for you.

Grab that cozy beverage (then maybe toss it and jump into an ice bath 😅), and let’s get inspired.

✨ Find Kris and ChillPod:

 📍 Website: thechillpod.co
 📷 Instagram: @https://www.instagram.com/krisricewellness/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thechillpod.co/

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