Uncommon Living: A Dialogue in Human Resilience

Brown's Gas Hydrogen | George Wiseman 31.05.2026 1h 7min

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 inhalation for overall health and human performance.

The New Australian Treatment for Endometriosis | Kelsi Dodds, PhD 23.05.2026 1h 8min

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 hypotheses about the mechanisms by which cold water bathing provides pain relief.

Photobiomodulation | UV, Green & Red Light Therapy | Episode 50 18.05.2026 46min

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 cytochrome c oxidase (CcO) enzyme in the mitochondria to boost production of ATP, Seager suggests that wavelengths targeting melanin are more powerful for promoting skin health. In particular, he emphasizes the potential of green light at 532 nm to energize melanin and promote healing of skin lesions, as well as relieve headache pain anr promote relaxation.Seager also reviews the interaction between different wavelengths of light, such as how red/NIR will protect the skin from the risks of ultraviolet.Finally, Seager reveals that during cold thermogenesis, mitochondria make sunlight inside the body called biophotons, and that light will stimulate production of Vitamin D inside brown fat cells, where it can be stored until other cells in the body need it.

What's Wrong With American Healthcare? | Thomas Seager, PhD & Dean Hall 05.05.2026 46min

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 Expo by Thomas Seager, PhD and Dean Hall. They describe how reconnecting with Nature is a reliable way to support mitochondrial health, boost the immune system, and ;resolve chronic illness. Cold water immersion therapy and forest light, in particular, were effective for Dean Hall to cure himself of chronic leukemia and lymphoma.

Anxiety & Resilience in Entrepreneurship | Josh York 25.04.2026 34min

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 they "Burn the Boats," because there is no Plan B.

BioWild Psychology Fixes What's Wrong With Talk Therapy | Dean Hall 19.04.2026 51min

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. Hall's proposes a new method, called BioWild Psychology, for treating what he calls "Synthetic Living Syndrome" -- i.e., ill health resulting from a chronic exposure to florescent lights, disrupted sleep patterns, and failure to ground (earth), and disconnection from the natural environment.

Somatic Sound Therapy | Sean-Patrick Maher | Uncommon Living 46 11.04.2026 1h 1min

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 04.04.2026 1h

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 28.03.2026 1h 5min

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 wound healing, and reducing signs of aging without harmful side effects.

Medicine Without Pills | Ahmad Ammous MD | Uncommon Living 43 22.03.2026 1h 6min

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 recommendations that focus on diet and sunlight.In this episode of the Uncommon Living podcast, Dr. Ammous describes his unique journey from attending medical school in Lebanon to practicing medicine in the United States. He and Arizona State University Professor Thomas Seager, PhD review the shortcomings of modern medical training, and how animal-based diets high in fat can help restore health. They talk about light hygiene and the importance of bright, sunlit days and dark nights. Then. Professor Seager introduces the MyGreen Lamp and reviews the clinical trials and patient case experiences that demonstrate the power of green phototherapy for migraine headache and other pain relief.

Your Beautiful Future | Seager at SXSW for Halo+ | Uncommon Living 42 16.03.2026 37min

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 demand, Seager decided he had to figure out for himself what would work best for his son.However, it wasn't until Seager had his own health scare that he got serious about a daily ice bath practice. He had a prostate specific antigen (PSA) test that indicated an elevated risk of prostate cancer. Seager decided not to undergo conventional treatments. Instead of a biopsy and prostatectomy, he used a ketogenic diet and ice baths to lower hid PSA from 7.0 to 1.8. Coincidentally, his total testosterone jumped from 736 to 1180.That was almost ten years ago.Since then, Seager has been researching how the ice bath benefits the body, including the way that brown fat from cold exposure will support thyroid function and correct hypothyroidism. He's published two books, Uncommon Cold, and Uncommon Testosterone, that document the extraordinary case studies in the use of cold plunge therapy to reverse chronic illnesses.This video is the interview he gave at the Halo+ activation during the SXSW 2026 festival in Austin TX, in which he emphasizes the role of mitochondria in health, beauty, and longevity.

Medical Truths | Dr. Tro | Uncommon Living 41 07.03.2026 1h 12min

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 possibly be wrong with allopathic medical advice?"Lots.In this episode of the Uncommon Living podcast, Dr. Tro explains why he does not take the flu vaccine, and how he convinced his medical superiors to allow him an exemption. He talks with Thomas Seager, PhD, about his work as a board-certified physician specializing in Internal Medicine and Obesity Medicine, how he gets his patients off the prescribed medications that they don't need, and his experiences with cold water immersion therapy.

Controlling Chronic Inflammation (Without A Clinic) | Bob Messerschimdt | Uncommon Living 40 27.02.2026 1h 11min

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 to empower patients to be in charge of their own health. He shares insights into the science behind his device that measures inflammation via erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) -- i.e., the rate at which red blood cells coagulate.The COR Health devices provides immediate data to drive lifestyle changes. Messerschmidt and Seager describe several habits and foods that can help resolve chronic inflammation, including ice baths. Summary:Self-monitoring health is becoming increasingly accessible.Inflammation is a key factor in chronic diseases.Traditional medicine often lacks effective solutions for chronic illnesses.Immediate data feedback can drive better health decisions.The COR device offers a new way to measure inflammation at home.ESR is a reliable indicator of systemic inflammation.Lifestyle changes can significantly impact inflammation levels.Healthy foods can be more effective than supplements for reducing inflammation.Cultural practices have proven benefits for health.Regulatory challenges exist in the health tech industry.

Uncommon Cold Book Q&A w/Seth Hendrickson, DC | Thomas Seager, PhD | Uncommon Living 39 20.02.2026 1h 9min

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 Seager, author of Uncommon Cold, about the science of cold therapy, and Seager hints about revising his book to create a 2nd edition.Hendrickson says the extensive references in Uncommon Cold reduce his research time and help him with his own health. His enthusiasm for the book and its impact on his chiropractic medicine practice is evident, making it one of his top book recommendations for health professionals.

Ice Talks | Thomas Seager, PhD | Uncommon Living 38 15.02.2026 58min

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 06.02.2026 1h 1min

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 of the Uncommon Living podcast, Doctor of Behavioral Therapy Jason Buck describes how the Wim Hof breathing and cold plunge method helps him manage anxiety and maintain mental health.

Uncommon Testosterone | Thomas Seager, PhD | Uncommon Living 36 30.01.2026 23min

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 explains the mechanism of sex hormone synthesis in the mitochondria that likely explains his spectacular results, and answers questions from the CryoCon 2025 audience about deliberate cold exposure, prostate health, and the importance of total testosterone for mental health.In this powerful presentation from the CryoCon Convention 2025, Seager shares a personal and emotional story excerpted from his book "Uncommon Testosterone." He discusses how cold plunge therapy, specifically ice bath practices, can play a role in optimizing sexual health and overall well-being, touching on aspects of stress management. Thomas P Seager, PhD deep dives into the relationships between cold exposure and testosterone.Timestamps:0:00 PSA from 7.1 down to 1.8 with keto and ice baths.5:50 Sakamoto study: exercise BEFORE cold exposure.7:33 High testosterone doesn't cause prostate cancer, it protects against it.8:22 Ice bath testosterone and women.9:30 Testosterone is synthesized in cholesterol/sex health.11:30 Ice baths suppress hypertrophy? Only when done after exercise.12:50 Vitamin D boosts testosterone? Instead try magnesium, zinc, and boron.13:40 The problem with testosterone research.15:15 People are starting to listen.17:10 Make yourself healthy again.17:45 Question: cold plunge vs cryotherapy.19:01 Question: Ice baths and HRT21:40 Question: Importance of total testosterone vs free testosterone as a biomarker.Cold Exposure and Testosterone: https://www.morozkoforge.com/ice-bath-science/categories/testosterone-sex-health

Hydrogen for Health | Science & Philosophy of Alex Tarnava 24.01.2026 1h 19min

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 the necessity of fiber in the human diet, what (if anything) we can learn about human longevity by studying Blue Zones, the essential relationship between hormetic stress and human well-being, and the fallacy of the MBA degree. This wide-ranging conversation exemplifies the kind of independent, integrative systems thinking that is prerequisite to Uncommon Living,The Uncommon Living podcast is hosted by Arizona State University Associate Professor Thomas Seager, PhD, who is also the CEO of the Morozko Forge ice bath company.

Ozone for Health | Micah Lowe | Uncommon Living 34 16.01.2026 43min

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 concerns that users have expressed.

Ice Bath for Female Fertility | Sarah Kleiner | Uncommon Living 33 09.01.2026 1h 5min

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 health baby boy.This episode of Uncommon Living describes Sarah's experience with diet, sunlight, and ice baths for sexual health and fertility.