Cold Joy

In this exhilarating guide to well-being, creative adventurer and wellness podcast host Libby DeLana illuminates the many physical, mental, and spiritual benefits of cold water and explores how creating a daily cold plunging practice taught her self-love, courage, and resilience.

For most of her life, Libby DeLana believed she hated the cold—fear of cold became part of her identity. Then, in the midst of a period of deep personal inquiry, an impromptu dip in icy water cracked something open in her heart, forcing her to reexamine the limiting stories she told herself. If she could learn to love cold, what other beautiful life experiences might await?

In Cold Joy, an all-levels guide to cold plunging, DeLana shares her wisdom and expert guidance on how to create your own cold immersion practice for healing, joy, and self-discovery. It features simple-to-follow practices, personal storytelling, essential safety tips, and fascinating details on the science and history of cold immersion, providing everything you need to experience the tremendous power of cold water—whether dipping in a sea, lake, river, or tub.

Equal parts inspiring and instructive, and featuring breathtaking photographs throughout, this enriching guide is a must-have companion for anyone curious about cold plunging and a stirring call to open your heart to new adventures, new possibilities, and new joys.

Libby DeLana (@parkhere) is a creative director, writer, and podcast host. She is best known for her daily walking and cold plunging practices, tools she uses for personal empowerment, well-being, and self-discovery. She leads cold plunging groups in Massachusetts and California and cohosts the This Morning Walk podcast with Alex Elle, where they interview a range of lifestyle influencers and spiritual leaders. Libby has been profiled by the BBC and NPR, and she has partnered with like-minded brands such as Fjallraven, Blundstone, and Hoka to encourage people to spend time walking in nature. She splits her time between Massachusetts and the San Francisco Bay Area.

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