The Soberg principle recommends that to achieve maximum benefits from deliberate cold exposure, one should allow their body to reheat on its own after a session, rather than jumping into a hot shower or sauna immediately. Alternating cold water immersion with exposure to cool air can help achieve this effect.
The podcast discusses the flip side of dopamine, what happens after the dopamine crashes and managing dopamine in order to feel motivation and leverage healthier dopamine schedules for better success.
It is important to be wary of, or at least aware of, the peaks in dopamine and to be consistent in routines to tap off the dopamine reservoir. Inconsistent routines that stimulate dopamine can lead to relying on substances like Adderall and Ritalin to recreate those dopamine peaks, which can become addictive.
Emerging evidence suggests that taking SSRIs can increase sensitivity to caffeine and decrease caffeine clearance, potentially leading to negative experiences for those taking trazodone for sleep. This highlights the importance of understanding one's individual caffeine use and how it may interact with medication.
Deliberate cold exposure can increase the baseline levels of dopamine and other catecholamines, according to data published in European Journal of Physiology. Exposure to warmer water around 60 degrees Fahrenheit, up to the neck, for 45 to 60 minutes is also supported by the literature to increase dopamine levels for long periods of time.
The speaker discusses the challenges in managing energy levels during a conversation with a client and how he uses mushroom extract and binaural beats to calm down. He also talks about his strategies for maintaining his energy levels throughout the day, including taking a small amount of caffeine and napping.