An Exhilarating Dip in the Bone-Chilling Sea
For a community of hardy souls in Maine, there\u2019s no better way to feel fully alive in winter than immersing yourself in the frigid Atlantic. Yes, the entrance is jolting. But if you take it slow, you allow for what members of the group call \u201ca conversation with the nervous system\u201d that produces a sensation you can\u2019t achieve any other way: a powerful, blossoming inner warmth that\u2019s both delightful and grounding, leaving you with a lasting elevated mood and enhanced feelings of empathy and responsiveness. In this episode, from our friends at the Outside/In podcast, we learn how the dippers found their way to this bold practice, and why they\u2019ll never give it up.\nInterested in trying cold-water immersion? Outside/In offers some safety tips before you get started).