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Cold water plunging taught me: 'I wasn’t fragile, I was resilient'

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Sally Milliken, Claire Smith and Cognoscenti contributor Libby DeLana, far right, make their way out of the icy water at Stiles Pond in Boxford, Mass. (Robin Lubbock/WBUR)
Sally Milliken, Claire Smith and Cognoscenti contributor Libby DeLana, far right, make their way out of the icy water at Stiles Pond in Boxford, Mass. (Robin Lubbock/WBUR)

Cold water plunging has become more popular in recent years. Despite initial discomfort, many say the mental and physical benefits are what keep them coming back.

Author Libby DeLana of Massachusetts shares why she took the plunge three years ago and hasn't looked back.

This segment aired on March 4, 2024.

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