Episode notes
Have you ever noticed how being overheated makes you irritable, or how a cool breeze instantly calms you? In this episode, Dr. Yadegarfard explores the fascinating science of body temperature and emotion regulation — and how simple temperature-based practices can directly support your mental-health recovery.
You’ll learn how your nervous system responds to temperature changes, why cooling or warming the body influences your emotions, and how you can use this mind-body connection to reduce anxiety, improve sleep, and aid recovery.
With short guided moments, this episode helps you experience the link between your physical state and emotional balance — a gentle, evidence-based foundation for holistic mental-health care.
You’ll Learn
🌡️ Why temperature and emotion are deeply connected through the nervous system. 🧠 How cooling the body can quickly activate calm during anxiety or stress. 😴 Why taking a warm shower about 90 minutes before bed supports better sleep. 💪 Simple, evidence-based ways to use warmth and cooling to stabilise mood and energy. 🪄 How physical regulation strengthens your ability to use therapy and CBT skills effectively.
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