Lost in Float

Your nervous system isn’t broken. It’s just exhausted from being on. Give it the off switch. (We’ve been the off switch in Lincoln, NE since 2017.)

Three switches that work, fast: 1. Float therapy — strips over 90% of sensory input. Parasympathetic in ~25 minutes. 2. Cold plunge — paradoxically spikes vagal tone (parasympathetic’s main nerve). 3. Sauna — heart rate elevates, then crashes into deep recovery.

Your nervous system has 2 modes. 99% of people are stuck in one of them. 🧵

The first 10 seconds are terrible. Every time. You don't get used to it. You just get better at staying in the conversation with it. Which, honestly, is the whole point.

If you don't have a plunge: End your shower cold. 30 sec → work up to 2–3 min. Daily is fine. If you do: 45–50°F, 1–3 min/session, 2–3x/week. ~11 min total per week is the research sweet spot. More ≠ better.

Cold exposure → reduced inflammatory cytokines → less low-grade chronic pain Plus: dopamine spike (~250%) lasting hours, vagal tone training, nervous system resilience. Athletes have used this for decades. I just needed to stop resisting.

My shoulder is the reason I'm 7 days into a cold challenge. Weeks of nagging pain. I'd given up and started working around it. 7 days of cold and the pain is significantly better. Here's the protocol I'm using (no plunge required) 🧵🧊

My shoulder is the reason I'm 7 days into a cold challenge. Weeks of nagging pain. I'd given up and started working around it. 7 days of cold and the pain is significantly better. Here's the protocol I'm using (no plunge required) 🧵🧊

Wait until you see the final vision come to life. #smallbusinessowner #entrepreneurship #wellnesscenter #businessbuildout #renovationproject

Decisions, decisions! 🐶😎 Sequel, our mascot, getting ready for work this morning... #OfficeMascot #DogLife #MorningPrep #BullyStickStyle

Rest. Reset. Restart. Refocus. As many times as you need to.

Update! 🎉 Here we go…. The walls for our new space are officially outlined - it’s starting to feel REAL! Framing begins bright and early on Monday! 🚀 Stay in the loop with everything via our newsletter at lostinfloat.com if you haven’t yet! Who’s ready for the transformation? #SpaceEvolution #NextLevelBuild

Biology doesn’t reward intention, it rewards repetition 💪

Well, that's some snow, Lincoln, Nebraska! Stay safe out there, and we'll hopefully see you tomorrow! 🤞

That escalated quickly…. #saunaetiquette #gymhumor #saunalife #gymetiquette

Imagine: sleeping 7-8 hours, floating regularly, cold plunging and sauna sessions, red light therapy, lifting 3-4x/week, eating enough protein and realizing how unnecessary most supplements really are.

Do you use any of these? If so, which have been your go-to(s)?