This Think Thursday episode may just become one of your favorites. Molly explores the overlooked but powerful connection between water and brain health. From hydration to hydrotherapy, sound to sensation, this episode unpacks four science-backed ways water supports your brain, helps regulate your emotions, and contributes to meaningful, lasting behavior change.
Whether you love a hot bath, play ocean waves to fall asleep, or are curious about cold plunges, you'll come away with practical tools and deeper insight into how water can shift your mindset and support your alcohol minimalist journey.
In This Episode, You’ll Learn:
- Why staying hydrated is foundational for mental clarity and emotional regulation
- How the sound of water activates your parasympathetic nervous system and enhances alpha brain wave activity
- The role of warm water immersion in releasing oxytocin and reducing cortisol
- How brief exposure to cold water can support your nervous system and build emotional resilience
Key Insight
"You don’t always have to fight your thoughts. Sometimes, you can just let them flow."
Molly brings her signature blend of neuroscience and real-world practicality to show how water is more than just a basic need—it’s a regulating, mindset-shifting, nervous-system-supporting tool. With each method, she explains how and why it works, and encourages listeners to build small rituals that support lasting change.
Try This:
- Drink a full glass of water when you're feeling mentally foggy or emotionally off balance
- Use water sounds during journaling, meditation, or focus time
- Take a hot shower or bath as a way to downshift your nervous system and activate self-compassion
- Explore cold water exposure for mood regulation and alertness (even a 30-second burst can help)
Resources Mentioned:
- Think Thursday Hydration Episode
- Molly’s go-to sound apps for sleep and calm https://www.bettersleep.com/
- Further reading and brain-supportive tools at www.mollywatts.com
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