EPI 211: Increasing Testosterone, Improving Mood, Lowering Inflammation & More Reasons To Give COLD WATER A Try. With Thomas Seager Of Morozko Forge

August 06, 2025 1 min read

You are leaving peakperformance.com website for Apple podcast to listen to this episode

You are leaving peakperformance.com website for stitcher to listen to this episode

Show notes:

(0:00) Intro

(1:01) How Thomas discovered cold plunging during a tough time in life

(2:53) Cold showers vs. ice baths: what’s the real difference

(13:00) The science: mitochondria, cholesterol & hormones

(23:08) Recovery, muscle growth & performance

(24:32) Mental health benefits of cold plunging

(34:35) Ice baths and women

(38:58) What makes Morozco Forge ice baths unique

(43:50) How to start your own cold plunge journey

(45:03) Outro


Who is Thomas Seager?

Dr. Thomas P. Seager is an Associate Professor at Arizona State University in the School of Sustainable Engineering and the Built Environment, and the co-founder and CEO of Morozko Forge, a company known for its advanced ice bath technology. He is the author of Uncommon Cold and Uncommon Testosterone, two books exploring the science behind cold exposure and its impact on hormone health, inflammation, and overall well-being. Originally drawn to cold plunging during a challenging period in his life, Dr. Seager used it to dramatically improve his own health, including reducing PSA levels and naturally boosting testosterone. His work focuses on the connection between mitochondrial function and hormone production, and he advocates for individualized, science-based approaches to health using cold therapy.


Connect with Thomas:

Website: https://www.morozkoforge.com/

IG: https://www.instagram.com/seagertp

Substack: https://seagertp.substack.com/


Grab a copy: https://tinyurl.com/4mzn9r5f


Also in Podcasts

Top 10 Ways to Sneak Beet Powder Into Your Diet
Top 10 Ways to Sneak Beet Powder Into Your Diet

July 16, 2026 8 min read

Hate the earthy taste of beets but want the benefits? Discover 10 delicious and easy ways to sneak beet powder into your daily smoothies, yogurts, and sauces.
EPI 260: A Research-Backed Way Of Eating To Protect Your Brain. Plus Foods Shown To Support Memory, Cognition, And Long Term Brain Health. With Laura Morris
EPI 260: A Research-Backed Way Of Eating To Protect Your Brain. Plus Foods Shown To Support Memory, Cognition, And Long Term Brain Health. With Laura Morris

July 14, 2026 1 min read

EPI 259: Foods For Brain Health With Dr. Drew Ramsey - Author of "Healing The Modern Brain: Nine Tenets To Build Mental Fitness And Revitalize Your Mind"
EPI 259: Foods For Brain Health With Dr. Drew Ramsey - Author of "Healing The Modern Brain: Nine Tenets To Build Mental Fitness And Revitalize Your Mind"

July 07, 2026 1 min read