{"podcast":{"title":"Realfoodology","slug":"realfoodology-1367227","podcast_index_feed_id":1367227,"rss_url":"https://feeds.megaphone.fm/SSM8992658139","website_url":"http://www.realfoodology.com","image_url":"https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/d9924b52-fbd8-11ed-932c-8b76cb985fbc/image/HIGH-RES_Realfoodology-Podcast-Cover-Final_3000x3000.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress","author":"Courtney Swan","episode_count":299,"summary":"Welcome to the Realfoodology podcast, with your host Courtney Swan. Courtney is a passionate food activist on a mission to heal America’s broken food system. Her show cuts through the noise by tackling the critical issues that impact our health and society as a whole. Each week, join Courtney as she brings together leading voices in food policy, nutrition, sustainability, and wellness to unravel the complexities behind our broken food system, and to simplify how we look at nutrition and food. From debunking misleading health trends to exploring the future of sustainable food systems, Realfoodology equips listeners with actionable insights and empowers them to make informed choices. Whether you’re passionate about healthy living, curious about the politics of food, or simply want to live better, this is your go-to source for conversations that matter. Discover a healthier way to live with Realfoodology. For more info, visit www.realfoodology.com and follow Courtney on Instagram, @realfoodology. NEW EPISODES EVERY TUESDAY Produced By Wellness Loud.","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/realfoodology-1367227"},"episode":{"title":"Cold Plunges: Are They Safe","slug":"cold-plunges-are-they-safe","published_at":"2025-12-02T08:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/realfoodology-1367227/cold-plunges-are-they-safe","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/realfoodology-1367227","url":"https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/tracking.swap.fm/track/hQzRUk5FlBqiODHZblrZ/traffic.megaphone.fm/SSM6738421013.mp3?updated=1764716481","audio_url":"https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/tracking.swap.fm/track/hQzRUk5FlBqiODHZblrZ/traffic.megaphone.fm/SSM6738421013.mp3?updated=1764716481","summary":"279: Kyle Ponton of The Cold Life is here to break down everything you need to know about the cold-plunge craze. Find out how cold exposure supports inflammation, recovery and mental toughness - Kyle also answers some cold plunge FAQs and offers budget-friendly ways to start. If you’ve been wondering whether cold plunging is worth the hype, this episode is for you. → The Cold Life | The code REALFOODOLOGY gets you $1250 off all Cold Plunges, plus a free maintenance kit and 3-year warranty for $1. Topics Discussed: → What are the benefits of cold plunging for recovery and inflammation? → How long should you stay in a cold plunge? → Can you do a cold plunge while pregnant? → What’s the best time of day to plunge? → How does cold plunging compare to cryotherapy? Sponsored By: → Everyday Dose | Get 45% off your first subscription order of 30-servings of Coffee+. You’ll also receive a starter kit with over $100 in free gifts by going to https://www.everydaydose.com/realfoodology or entering REALFOODOLOGY at checkout. Everyday Dose is also available at your local Target. → Paleovalley | Save at 15% at https://www.paleovalley.com/realfoodology and use code REALFOODOLOGY → Timeline | Go to https://www.timeline.com/realfoodology for 10% off your order of Mitopure! → Cowboy Colostrum | For a limited time, our listeners get up to 25% off their entire order. Head to https://www.cowboycolostrum.com/realfoodology and use code REALFOODOLOGY at checkout. → Vandy | Ready to give Vandy a try? Get 25% off your first order by going to https://www.vandycrisps.com/realfoodology and using code REALFOODOLOGY. → Manukora | Head to https://www.manukora.com/realfoodology to get $150 off your first order with their Black Friday Starter Kit, which comes with an MGO 850+ Manuka Honey jar, 35 honey…","meta_description":"279: Kyle Ponton of The Cold Life is here to break down everything you need to know about the cold-plunge craze. Find out how cold exposure supports infla…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3592,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/realfoodology-1367227/episodes/cold-plunges-are-they-safe/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/realfoodology-1367227/cold-plunges-are-they-safe.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}