About this episode
Welcome to Episode 262 of Autism Parenting Secrets . If you're looking for a way to support your own healing—mentally, emotionally, and physically—this episode explores a powerful tool you may not have considered: cold plunge therapy. I’m joined by Dr. Thomas P. Seager, Associate Professor at Arizona State University and co-founder of Morozko Forge. With over 150 scientific publications and a relentless curiosity, Tom explains how cold exposure directly improves mitochondrial health. And why that matters more than you think—especially for parents. This episode is a deep dive into how the mitochondria—your body’s energy engines—are affected by environment, stress, and lifestyle... and how you can rebuild them. It’s not just about the science. It’s about action. Because parents need energy, resilience, and clarity now more than ever. The secret this week is… Cold Plunges SUPERCHARGE Mitochondria You'll Discover: WHY Mitochondrial Dysfunction May Be The Missing Link (7:14) HOW Cold Exposure Supports Energy, Hormones & Brain Health (9:34) THE 4 Categories of Mitochondrial Support (18:00) WHY Magnesium and Vitamin D Are Game-Changers (29:24) HOW Cold Plunges Create Internal Vitamin D (31:48) WHEN & HOW Parents Can Start Using Cold Therapy (44:47) WHY Cold Immersion Improves Sleep & Emotional Regulation in Kids (55:13) About Our Guest: Thomas P. Seager, PhD, is Associate Professor in the School of Sustainable Engineering at Arizona State University and co-founder of Morozko Forge. He is the author of Uncommon Cold and Uncommon Testosterone , exploring the science and experience of cold plunge therapy. With 150+ scientific publications, Dr. Seager brings deep expertise in resilience, metabolism, and environmental systems, and is passionate about how cold therapy can support healing and neurological health. Morozko Forge seagertp.substack.com References In This Episode: Uncommon Living: Episode 4: What Causes Autism? With Dr. Richard Frye Uncommon Living: Episode 5: Mitochondrial Therapies for Autism With Nicole Rincon Additional Resources: To learn more about personalized 1:1 support, go to www.elevatehowyounavigate.com Take The Quiz: What’s YOUR Top Autism Parenting Blindspot? If you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends.