Episode 142 Where Stillness Meets Strength.

Episode 142: Where Stillness Meets Strength

With guest Kris Rice

  • September 30, 2025
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This Episode Vibes About...

Lyndsay Soprano talks with Kris Rice about the powerful role cold therapy can play in healing—from calming the nervous system to easing chronic pain and inflammation. Kris shares how her own mental health journey led to the creation of the ChillPod, making cold exposure more accessible—especially for women. They explore how stillness, intention, and listening to your body can transform stress into resilience. This episode is refreshing, empowering, and a reminder that sometimes the coldest moments lead to the deepest healing.

  • Cold Therapy Power
  • Nervous System Reset
  • Intentional Living
  • Inflammation Relief
  • Mental Health
  • Emotional Resilience
  • Stillness as Self-Care

Show Notes

When everything around you feels loud, fast, and overwhelming, sometimes the best thing you can do is stop and get in cold water. In this episode, Lyndsay Soprano is joined by Kris Rice for a conversation about nervous system healing, resilience, and how cold therapy became a lifeline for navigating chaos.

Kris shares her journey of creating the ChillPod—a luxury cold immersion system designed to make cold plunging feel empowering, accessible, and deeply restorative, especially for women. She and Lyndsay unpack how cold exposure doesn’t just reduce inflammation or nerve pain, it rewires how you respond to stress, helps you come back to your body, and reminds you that you’re stronger than your worst days.

They talk about setting intentions, listening to your body, and creating space for stillness when the world keeps pushing you to hustle. Whether it’s cold plunging, breathwork, or simply being honest about what you need, this episode is a nudge toward choosing calm, even when everything feels like chaos.

Tune in if you’re ready to reset your system, reclaim your calm, and start building a wellness practice that actually works for you.

Episode Highlights:

(00:00) Introduction to Chronic Pain and Healing

(02:45) The Importance of Nervous System Reset

(06:48) Chris Rice’s Journey to Cold Therapy

(09:52) Understanding Cold Exposure and Its Benefits

(13:07) Cold Therapy for Chronic Pain Relief

(16:33) Designing ChillPod for Women and Accessibility

(20:56) Integrating Cold Therapy into Daily Life

(25:19) Supporting Caregivers and Mental Health

(29:13) Conclusion and Call to Action

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