{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"520 | Uncommon Cold","description":"The Minimalists speak with Professor Thomas Seager about using ice baths to help minimize pain and chronic illness, uncomfortable activities that get easier over time, a slew of questions JFM has about cold plunge therapy, and much more. Discussed in this episode: How does a struggling person live a relatively productive life with chronic illness? (3:34) What\u2019s a previously uncomfortable activity that you now regularly do with ease? (32:56) Right Here, Right Now: Joshua\u2019s Top 10 Albums of 2025, Friday Afternoon Minimalist Zooms, and How to Write Better (51:35) Listener Tip: Does Kapil Gupta need a hug? (53:54) Have a question for the show? Call 406-219-7839 or email a voice memo to podcast@themins.com. Listen to the full Maximal episode on Patreon:&amp;nbsp;patreon.com\/theminimalists Detailed show notes: minimalists.com\/podcast Recorded at Earthing Studios. ","author_name":"The Minimalists","author_url":"https:\/\/theminimalists.com","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/39477595\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/39477595"}