Molly Watts
Molly Watts, Author & Coach
Think Thursday: The Healing Powers of Water
Think Thursday: The Healing Powers of Water
Think Thursday: The Healing Powers of Water
Thursday 17th April 2025
Explore how hydration, hydrotherapy, and water sounds can support brain health and emotional regulation in this episode of The Alcohol Minimalist Podcast.
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Episode Overview
- Staying hydrated is crucial for brain function and mood regulation.
- Water sounds can activate the parasympathetic nervous system and enhance alpha brain activity.
- Warm water immersion reduces cortisol, lowers blood pressure, improves sleep quality, and releases oxytocin.
- Cold water exposure boosts mood, alertness, and energy while teaching stress tolerance.
- Using water intentionally can support mindset shifts and emotional stability.
Water is medicine for your mind. It's brain support. It's nervous system regulation. It is mindset fuel.
Ever wondered how water can be a game-changer for your brain health? In this episode of The Alcohol Minimalist Podcast, Molly Watts dives into the fascinating connection between water and our mental well-being. From hydration to hydrotherapy, Molly explores four science-backed methods that show how water can support your brain, regulate emotions, and help you make lasting behavioural changes.
Whether you enjoy a hot bath, the sound of ocean waves, or are curious about cold plunges, you'll find practical tools and deeper insights into how water can enhance your alcohol minimalist journey. Molly shares her personal love for water, reflecting on her childhood swimming experiences and her fondness for baths. She explains how staying hydrated is crucial for brain function, as even mild dehydration can increase cortisol levels and affect your mood.
Drinking enough water can be the first step towards emotional stability and mental clarity. Molly also highlights the calming effects of water sounds, which can activate your parasympathetic nervous system and enhance alpha brain activity. These sounds can be used intentionally during journaling, meditation, or as background noise for focused work. Warm water immersion, through baths or showers, offers neurobiological benefits like reduced cortisol, lower blood pressure, improved sleep quality, and the release of oxytocin.
This creates a sense of safety and supports self-compassion, essential for real change. Lastly, Molly discusses the resilience training benefits of cold water exposure. Cold plunging or a short cold shower can boost mood, alertness, and energy while teaching your brain to tolerate stress and discomfort. This episode is packed with practical advice on using water to support your brain health and mindset shifts. So, why not pick a water ritual and give it a try this week?
Dive in and discover how water can be your ally in creating a healthier, happier brain.