Uncommon Living: A Dialogue in Human Resilience
Arizona State University Professor and Morozko CEO Thomas P. Seager, PhD hosts health experts for dialogs in human resilience, including the science and experience of cold plunge therapy.
Episodes
Bobby Williams May Have Found the Fountain of Youth | Uncommon Living 53
Hollywood Stuntman Bobby Williams describes his experiences with the Stratosphere ATC hypobaric machine he invented to boost health and longevity. In Episode 53 of the Uncommon Living podcast, William's explains to Thomas Seager, PhD how hypobaric (i.e., high altitude simulation) training has improved lung capacity for him and his wife, actress Mariel Hemingway. Their conversations compares hy
Brown's Gas Hydrogen | George Wiseman
George Wiseman invented a machine to electrolyze water and produce hydrogen rich "Brown's gas" for inhalation via an oxygen cannula. He's maintained the practice years, and credits it for healing scars, warts, boosting his immune system, and keeping him young. In this episode of the Uncommon Living podcast, Wiseman tells Professor Thomas Seager about the benefits of hydrogen inha
The New Australian Treatment for Endometriosis | Kelsi Dodds, PhD
Clinical trials at Adelaide University in Australia have demonstrated the efficacy of cold plunge therapy for relief of endometriosis pain. Results show that those women who cold plunged most often obtained the greatest relief. In this episode of the Uncommon Living podcast, Kelsi Dodd, PhD describes the complex and painful condition of endometriosis, distinguishes it from PCOS/PMOS, and hypothese
Photobiomodulation | UV, Green & Red Light Therapy | Episode 50
In this episode 50 of the Uncommon Living podcast, Thomas Seager, PhD describes the science of photobiomodulation (PBM), explaining that red light therapy and infrared light therapy are becoming popular for their effects on boosting mitochondrial health. However, he also suggests that the big gains in photobiomodulation may still be yet to come.While red/NIR therapy devices typically target the cy
What's Wrong With American Healthcare? | Thomas Seager, PhD & Dean Hall
There's a growing awareness that something is seriously amiss with US health care. According to NIh Director Jay Bhattacharya, PhD/MD, life expectancy in the USA peaked in 2014.Why?Because for 50 years scientists have been looking for the secrets to longevity and health in the DNA, rather than in the mitochondria. In this episode of Uncommon Living, we share a lecture given at the Abilities Ex
Anxiety & Resilience in Entrepreneurship | Josh York
Gym Guyz Founder Josh York describes his entrepreneurial journey, the importance of resilience, and how discipline and mental toughness over comes anxiety and drives success. York tells Professor Thomas Seager about how he changed his ice bath routine to precool his intense workouts, and what happened to his testosterone as a result. Both men agree that success in entrepreneurship requires that th
BioWild Psychology Fixes What's Wrong With Talk Therapy | Dean Hall
Dean Hall returns to the Uncommon Living podcast to share how his experiences as a cancer patient and survivor have reshaped him as a trauma therapist. This interview with Thomas Seager, PhD describes Hall's disillusionment with traditional talk therapy, and the realization that he must stay more closely connected to Nature to manage the health risks of feeling being connected to his clients.
Somatic Sound Therapy | Sean-Patrick Maher | Uncommon Living 46
Somalive Founder Sean Patrick Maher joins Professor Thomas Seager on the Uncommon Living Podcast to describe experiences with vibroacoustic therapy. They explore the technology and architecture of sound and its effects on the human body, from ancient cathedrals to soundscape ecology, and how the digital tactile transducers in the Somealive sound bed create an amazing yet unexplainable sensation.
Reversing Autism | Beth Lambert | Uncommon Living 45
In this episode of the Uncommon Living podcast, Beth Lambert describes her recent peer-reviewed journal articles focusing on autism. She tells Thomas Seager, PhD about her work educating parents and clinicians about the Total Load approach to understanding the origins of autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
Banana-Based Skin Health | Sean Finney
Sean Finney, co-Founder of Tano Skincare, describes the banana sap-based skincare creams he developed that were inspired by a traumatic leg injury he suffered as a child. In this episode of the Uncommon Living podcast, Finney tells Arizona State University Professor Thomas Seager, CEO of Morozko Forge, how banana sap offers a natural alternative to retinol for promoting skin health by accelerating
Medicine Without Pills | Ahmad Ammous MD | Uncommon Living 43
Ahmad Ammouss, MD almost quit medical school when he realized that the pharmaceutical drug therapies could never cure patients of chronic illness, but instead of walking out on medicine, he graduated, completed his residency training, and passed his Boards. Now he practices as a physician with hospital privileges in Massachusetts -- except his patients don't get pills. They get lifestyle reco
Your Beautiful Future | Seager at SXSW for Halo+ | Uncommon Living 42
Morozko CEO and Arizona State University engineering Associate Professor Thomas Seager describes how his interest in metabolism began when his six-year-old son was diagnosed with diabetes twenty-five years ago. When he discovered that the nutrition and diet advice he was getting from the licensed clinicians contradicted the scrupulous records he kept on his son's blood glucose levels and insulin d
Medical Truths | Dr. Tro | Uncommon Living 41
When he weighed 350lb, Dr. Tro Kalayjian began questioning everything he'd learned about obesity in medical school. Instead of following the recommendations in his textbooks, he decided to read the scientific literature for himself.He discovered that low carbohydrate diets were an effective treatment for morbid obesity, and he lost more than 150lbs. Then he had to wonder, "What else could
Controlling Chronic Inflammation (Without A Clinic) | Bob Messerschimdt | Uncommon Living 40
In this episode of the Uncommon Living podcast, Thomas P Seager, PhD, interviews Bob Messerschmidt, the founder of COR Health, about the importance of self-monitoring health through innovative technology. Messerschimdt explains the significance of inflammation as a marker for chronic diseases, the limitations of traditional medical practices, and the potential of at-home health monitoring devices
Uncommon Cold Book Q&A w/Seth Hendrickson, DC | Thomas Seager, PhD | Uncommon Living 39
Seth Hendrickson DC, is a California a chiropractor who found an instatiable appetite for reading when he regained his eyesight after an acid-scarring accident. In his functional integrative medicine practice, he often recommends cold plunge therapy -- especially for his perimenopausal and menopausal women.In this episode of the Uncommon Living podcast, Hendrickson asks several questions of Thomas
Ice Talks | Thomas Seager, PhD | Uncommon Living 38
This compilation of short lectures from the ice bath covers topics related to health, mitochondria, ketones, hormones, weight loss, autism, and protocols for cold plunging.
Ice Bath for Behavioral Health | PTSD | Jason Buck, DBT
According to the creator of Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) psychologist Marsha Linehan, PhD, cold water immersion therapy rebalances the sympathetic and the parasympathetic divisions of the central nervous system and can be used to treat mood and personality disorders. Mindy Pelz DC said that 11 seconds of cold plunge immersion works for treating her PTSD.How can this happen?In this episode
Uncommon Testosterone | Thomas Seager, PhD | Uncommon Living 36
When faced with an abnormal prostate specific antigen (PSA) test, Thomas Seager, PhD decided to eschew the normal medical advice and opted to practice daily ice baths instead. Four months later he'd reduced his PSA from 5 to 1.8 ng/dL, indicating no elevated risk of prostate cancer.Along the way, he discovered that his total testosterone had shot up to 1180 ng/dL. In this lecture, Seager expla
Hydrogen for Health | Science & Philosophy of Alex Tarnava
Inventor the hydrogen water tablet, Alex Tarnava joins the Uncommon Living podcast to explain the role of hydrogen in the body and the mechanisms by which H2 promotes health, well-being, and longevity. Tarnava tells Thomas Seager, PhD about how three different dosing methods, drinking, bathing, and inhalation, target different areas of the body and have different effects.They also compare views on
Ozone for Health | Micah Lowe | Uncommon Living 34
Ozone is a powerful disinfectant in water -- more powerful than chlorine and in many ways safer. However, the EPA and OSHA have set strict exposure limits in air.In this episode of the Uncommon Living podcast, Thomas Seager, PhD talks with SimplyO3 Founder Micah Lowe about the science of ozone therapy, the mechanisms of action, the use of ozone for disinfection in ice baths, and some of the safety
Ice Bath for Female Fertility | Sarah Kleiner | Uncommon Living 33
At the age of 41, Sarah Kleiner was determined to have a second child. She was already on a carnivore diet, but she lost two pregnancies and two rounds of IVF failed to produce viable embryos.What else could she possibly do? Ice baths.Less than four months after starting a program of regular cold water immersion therapy, Sarah successfully conceived. At age 43, she had a natural childbirth and a h
Green Forest Light for Pain Relief | Thomas Seager, PhD | Uncommon Living 32
The green light of the shady forest might be why the Japanese practice of shinrin-yoku (forest bathing) promotes healing. Immersion in the shady forest for just a few hours a week boosted the immune system, fight cancer, reduce inflammation, improve circulation, speed healing, and enhance mood. Meanwhile, in clinical trials at Harvard and University of Arizona, green light therapy has been used to
Solodome: Vibroacoustic Therapy | Kris Cadle & Josh Chaney | Uncommon Living 31
Solodome co-founders Joshua Chaney & Kris Cadle explain the Solodome vibroacoustic chair, and how sound therapy is emerging in the biohacking space as treatment for Parkinson's Disease, joint pain, and more.Solodome & Morozko: https://www.morozkoforge.com/solodomeThomas Seager PhD is an Associate Professor in the School of Sustainable Engineering at Arizona State University and CEO of
Healing the Body Without Medicine | Sheryl Utal | Uncommon Living 30
Sheryl Utal is the CEO and founder of Japa Health, a company that makes health assessments and connects patients to decentralized medical practitioners. In this conversation, she and Thomas Seager, PhD discuss her Hashimoto’s thyroiditis diagnosis, the meaning of health, the life of an entrepreneur, and how to become the best version of yourself.The Cold Connection to Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis: http
The NIH Needs Ice Bath Science | Kevin Fontaine, PhD | Uncommon Living 29
Thomas P Seager, PhD, and Kevin Fontaine discuss the emerging field of cold plunge therapy, exploring its potential benefits for mental and physical health, particularly in relation to opioid addiction and diabetes. Additionally, they delve into the challenges of securing research funding, the influence of the pharmaceutical industry, and the importance of dietary choices in overall health. Ice Ba
Cold Plunging for Mental Health | CPRI Planning Workshop | Uncommon Living 28
In this episode of Uncommon Living, Matt Kuiper of Desert Plunge, Cameron LaBar (ColdPlungeCam), and product designer Edgars Treimanis join Thomas Seager, PhD to discuss how cold plunge therapy has profoundly improved their symptoms of depression and anxiety. All have the shared experience of tapering off of, one even discontinuing his medication, after beginning a cold plunge practice. This episo
Thermodynamics of Life | Thomas Seager, PhD | Uncommon Living 27
In this solo episode of Uncommon Living, Thomas Seager, PhD dives deep into the thermodynamics of life. He describes how the concept of entropy was invented to solve problems in the design and operation of steam engines during the industrial revolution, and how it evolved to help solve problems in chemical engineering, computing, and artificial intelligence.Although all living systems rely on stru
Overcoming Trauma by Healing the Body | Dr Olivia Pompa | Uncommon Living 26
Chiropractor Dr Olivia Pompa talks to Thomas Seager, PhD about diet, metabolic flexibility, hormesis, and how she treats patients. She also delves deep into witnessing the death of her parents at a young age, and how with help from her adoptive parents, was able to become the person she is today.Ice Baths & Trauma-- Treating PTSD With Cold Water Therapy: https://www.morozkoforge.com/post/ice-b
How to Ice Bath for Your Nervous System | Andrew Sheridan | Uncommon Living 25
Andrew Sheridan shares his discovery of cold plunge and contrast therapy, using it to treat his neuropathy. He and Thomas Seager, PhD discuss the science behind thermal contrast therapy, the importance of grounding and ozone benefits, and the coaching methods he developed to help others experience the benefits of cold exposure. Intriguingly, Andrew's methods fall in line with a term coined by Pete
The Secret Life of Fat | Kristy Townsend, PhD | Uncommon Living 24
Ohio State University Professor of Neurology Kristy Townsend, PhD says that a low fat diet isn't as good for you as it's made out to be. In this episode Professor Townsend explains how fat and the nervous system work together, the benefits of having a variety of fats in your diet, and the health advantages of having brown fat as an adult.Brown Fat and the Brain: https://www.morozkoforge.co
How To Stay Healthy During the Holiday Season | Chef Alex Belew | Uncommon Living 23
Celebrity Chef Alex Belew and Thomas P Seager, PhD, explore a variety of topics ranging from having ice bath parties instead of food centric events, the challenges of holiday indulgences, the importance of healthy eating, the science behind thermogenic foods, and creative culinary ideas for social gatherings. 00:00 Introduction 01:59 Halloween and Holiday Indulgences 8:01 What To Feed Guests at an
Can Cold Plunging Shrink Tumors? | Jeffrey Hartford | Uncommon Living 21
Jeffrey Hartford was diagnosed with a tumor on his kidney. His doctor urged surgery.Jeffrey refused.In this podcast, Jeffrey describes his decision to treat his tumor himself, using diet, light hygiene, ivermectin, fenben, and ice baths. He explains his metaphysical aspects of healing, emphasizes the power of belief and the impact of fear on health. Jeffrey advocates for a paradigm shift towards e
The Dangers of Cholesterol Glycation | Paul Reynolds, PhD | Uncommon Living 20
BYU Biology Professor Paul Reynolds, PhD delves into the complex topic of glycation, its effects on health, and the mechanisms behind insulin resistance. He explains how glycation inhibits the function of other molecules in the body when glucose becomes attached during blood glucose spikes. Vision and immune function can suffer.Moreover, Reynolds explains how it is glycation of fine LDL particles
The Anatomy of Cold | Salt Therapy Association Convention 2025 | Uncommon Living 19
Thomas Seager, PhD gives an overview of the many benefits of cold plunge therapy, including the human specie's aquatic origins, testosterone and prostate health, insulin resistance, and metabolic health. If you're looking to start a cold plunge practice, this is a great place to start.This episode is a live recording from Prof Seager's presentation at the Salt Therapy Association Conve
Ketosis For Better Brain Health | Stephen Cunnane, PhD | Uncommon Living 19
In this episode of Uncommon Living, Thomas P Seager, PhD, and Stephen Cunnane, PhD discuss the intricate relationship between brain physiology, nutrition, and metabolism. They explore the critical role of omega-3 fatty acids, the importance of fat in infant brain development, and the impact of dietary choices on cognitive health. The discussion delves into the significance of ketones as an alterna
How Ice Baths Saved My Sex Life | Miles Lukas & Wim Hof Instructors | Uncommon Living 18
homas Seager, PhD talks to a panel of Wim Hof certified instructors about the benefits of cold plunge therapy for sexual and reproductive health. He details how he treated his prostate inflammation, reduced his PSA from 7.0 to 1.1, and boosted his total testosterone to 1180 ng/dL -- all without drugs or surgery. Professor Seager also corrects many of the popular social media misconceptions about i
A Masterclass in Mitochondria | Martin Picard, PhD | Uncommon Living 17
Martin Picard and Thomas P Seager, PhD, delve into the intricate world of mitochondria, exploring their roles beyond energy production. They discuss how mitochondria influence human health, mental well-being, and even cancer dynamics. The dialogue also touches on the relationship between energy, information, and consciousness, proposing that our understanding of biology must evolve beyond the mech
Brown Fat Benefits for Human Health | Denis Blondin, PhD | Uncommon Living 16
Denis Blondin PhD is the world's foremost expert on the action of cold on an essential organ that, until twenty years ago, medical doctors thought didn't exist in the adult human body. In this episode of the Uncommon Living podcast, Blondin explains to Thomas Seager PhD the recent discoveries about brown fat in humans, the mechanisms of non-shivering thermogenesis, and the role of cold exp
Treating Cancer With Mitochondrial Therapies | Nasha Winters | Uncommon Living 15
Nasha Winters ND survived a Stage 4 cancer diagnosis she received at the age of just nineteen. Now she treats cancer patients with natural therapies like mistletoe that target mitochondria. In this episode of the Uncommon Living podcast, she describes for Thomas Seager PhD the origins and metabolism of tumor cells, and how cold plunge therapy and ketosis can improve cancer treatment outcomes. Win
Healing By Harmonizing With Nature | Ryan Anderson | Uncommon Living
Ryan Anderson, Arizona firefighter and host of the AWONDERJUNKIE podcast, sits down with Thomas Seager, PhD, to discuss his life as a firefighter, healing his back injury, and the natural practices he relies on daily-- including cold plunges and breathwork. AWONDERJUNKIE Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/1CcQXpxfV9P89IrKmtV2hS?si=9b5002f986ee4610Ice Bath Stress: Resilience: https://www.morozk
Keeping the Weight Off After GLP-1 | Holly Wyatt, MD | Uncommon Living 13
Thomas Seager, PhD, sits down with endocrinologist and weight-loss expert Dr. Holly Wyatt to discuss maintaining weight loss after stopping GLP-1 treatment, weight loss and diet tips, mental health, and metabolism.Calories & Cold Plunge: https://www.morozkoforge.com/post/cold-thermogenesis-weight-lossThomas Seager PhD is an Associate Professor in the School of Sustainable Engineering at Arizon
Building a Better Sauna Business | Brady Canales | Uncommon Living 12
Brady Canales and Thomas Seager, PhD discuss the health benefits of sauna and cold plunge, contrast therapy, and the difficulties of running a wellness business in the modern era. Brady Canales is the founder of The Hot Box Sauna.Ice Bath | Exercise | Sauna Protocol has Ancient Evolutionary Origins: https://www.morozkoforge.com/post/ice-bath-saunaThomas Seager PhD is an Associate Professor in the
Recovering From Emotional Eating | Chef Tommy Plato | Uncommon Living 11
The Ends founder Tommy Plato joins Thomas Seager, PhD, for a candid conversation about why his restaurant avoids seed oils, his journey through alcoholism, the in and outs of running a restaurant, and how their more difficult relationships have shaped their lives.Tommy Plato is the founder of The Ends restaurant in Scottsdale, Arizona.Ice Baths for Fast Keto: https://www.morozkoforge.com/post/ice-
Are You Tracking The Wrong Health Markers? | Rick Cohen, MD | Uncommon Living 9
Physician and Functional Medicine Practitioner Rick Cohen talks to Thomas Seager, PhD about how VO2 max measurements aren't the end all be all for health, how ice baths increased his breath hold time, and how markers of resilience improve health and longevity.Are You Tracking The Wrong Health Markers: https://www.morozkoforge.com/post/health-resilienceThomas Seager PhD is an Associate Professo
Do Ice Baths Boost Testosterone in Both Sexes? | Three Case Studies | Uncommon Living 8
In this episode of Uncommon Living, Thomas Seager, PhD examines three different case studies of individuals who have drastically increased their testosterone levels by adopting a regular practice of cold plunge therapy.Pamela Butler, a 60-year-old postmenopausal woman; Jeff Daubney, who recounts the greatest testosterone boost he’s ever seen in a client; and Eloise Desoutter, a healthy 30-year-old
Firefighter Triples His Testosterone With Ice Baths | Sean Smiley | Uncommon Living 7
After sustaining an injury to his pelvis and groin during a training exercise, Fire Captain Sean Smiley was diagnosed with hypogonadism. He tried injectable testosterone, but found that the side effects far outweighed the benefits. However, all was not lost. After accidentally discovering that exercise after cold exposure increases testosterone levels, Sean found that his testosterone levels went
Mental Benefits of Cold Plunge for Women | Shaylah Elyse | Uncommon Living 6
Shaylah Elyse, a competitive bodybuilder in the bikini division, tells us how ice baths mentally and physically improved her life as a woman.To learn more about how ice baths effect the brain, check out our article 'Ice Bath Psychology':https://www.morozkoforge.com/post/ice-bath-psychology?srsltid=AfmBOopaRsUNhjsegCfAt8AUjB5MGJQXSHv3QcrmZ3L-ztsnAtfPP0DTThomas Seager PhD is an Associate Pro
Mitochondrial Therapies for Autism | Nicole Rincon | Uncommon Living 5
Nicole Rincon is the mother of triplets, two of whom were diagnosed with autism. She used therapies that target metabolism to help her sons recover their lost neurological capacities. How do clinicians treat autism?https://www.morozkoforge.com/post/how-to-treat-autismThomas Seager PhD is an Associate Professor in the School of Sustainable Engineering at Arizona State University and CEO of the Moro
What Causes Autism? | Richard Frye MD/PhD | Uncommon Living 4
Some people say vaccines cause autism, some people say it's Tylenol, or mold, or heavy metals, or non-native electromagnetic frequencies, or unlucky genetics. Uncommon Living host Thomas P Seager, PhD doesn't believe it's any of these things.In episode #3 of the Uncommon Living podcast, Seager interviews Richard E Frye, MD/PhD, a child neurologist at the Rossignol Medical Center in Pho
How Wild Swimming Cured My Cancer | Dean Hall | Uncommon Living 3
Thomas Seager, PhD and Dean Hall discuss his miraculous leukemia recovery after swimming the entirety of the Willamette river as well as what it means to biohave instead of biohack.Cold Water Swimming: Dean Hall's Cancer Cure: https://www.morozkoforge.com/post/cancer-vs-cold-waterDean Hall:website: https://www.thewildcureway.cominstagram: https://www.instagram.com/deanhallofficial/Thomas Seage
Why We Get Fat | Benjamin Bikman, PhD | Uncommon Living 2
Brigham Young University Professor Benjamin Bikman PhD describes the indispensable role of insulin in the metabolism of fat cells. He tells Morozko Forge CEO and Arizona State University Professor Thomas Seager PhD that when insulin is too high, a condition called hyperinsulinemia causes fat cells to expand. The key to maintaining lean body composition is to keep insulin levels low.
Vaccine Injury: Life with Tourette's | Frank Tortorici | Uncommon Living 1
During a routine well-child visit in which he received three vaccines, Frank Tortorici began experiencing seizures and uncontrollable tics. Forty years later, Frank shares what he's learned about using nutrition, exercise, and ice baths to manage his life with Tourette's. Ice Bath for Mental Health: https://www.morozkoforge.com/post/ice-bath-for-mental-healthFrank Tortorici:website: https:
