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Jul 21, 2026 - 26:50
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The Transformative Power of Cold Water
Chris Ballard is the author of “ The Plunge: Maverick Swimmers, An Unlikely Quest, and the Transformative Power of Cold Water.” Chris jumped into some frigid water himself to research the effects and benefits of cold exp...
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The Transformative Power of Cold Water is an episode from Crosscurrents by KALW. Chris Ballard is the author of “ The Plunge: Maverick Swimmers, An Unlikely Quest, and the Transformative Power of Cold Water.” Chris jumped into some frigid w...
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Published Jul 21, 2026, 09:48 long, audio available.
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