Hype or healing? What cold-water immersion really does to your body – In conversation with Dr Josephine Worseck

This episode is all about cold-water immersion – and what really lies behind it. Dr Josephine Worseck, a certified Wim Hof instructor and molecular biologist, takes us into the fascinating world of cold exposure. For the past two years, Hotel Hochschober has hosted dedicated ice-bathing and cold-water weeks, making it the perfect time to dive a little deeper: What happens in the body when exposed to cold? How can you practise ice bathing safely and effectively? And what tips does an expert recommend to make the plunge into icy water not only a challenge, but a lasting source of wellbeing?

Josephine Worseck, who founded the Ice Academy together with her partner Douwe van den Berg, shares fascinating insights into the art of cold-water immersion – and explains why a little frost can be a refreshing boost for both body and mind.