Deb Lauren Poole is a wellness advocate, educator, and Founder of The Plunge Houz. With certifications in breathwork, cold water immersion, and motivational interviewing, Deb has dedicated her career to helping people unlock resilience, adaptability, and well-being through accessible, science-backed practices.

Deb’s journey began in 2017 as a Certified Yoga Nidra Meditation Practitioner, where she merged neuroscience with ancient spiritual practices to support her clients in stress recovery at the cellular level. Over the years, she deepened her expertise under respected mentors, including XPT Life, SHERPA Breath and Cold, and Susana Soeberg's Thermalist Education program. She has also served as a coach for Edge Theory Labs, empowering individuals to build confidence and strength through cold water exposure and breathwork.

Today, Deb’s work extends beyond physical wellness into mental resilience and leadership development. She shares on-demand cold exposure education via Sun Home Saunas App and Insight Timer, making breathwork, meditation, and cold immersion accessible to anyone, anywhere. Additionally, her LinkedIn newsletter, Building Mental Muscle, explores how resilience practices apply to leadership, personal growth, and performance under pressure.

Deb is passionate about empowering individuals to embrace discomfort as a pathway to growth. Her work focuses on teaching simple yet powerful tools that improve physical recovery, mental clarity, and emotional resilience. Whether through her online courses or her guided sessions, Deb’s mission is clear: to help people cultivate self-trust, adaptability, and the ability to thrive under stress.

Additional Certifications:

Agile Leader and Team Training - University of Colorado

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Adult First Aid/CPR/AED - Red Cross (Certificate ID: 01ITGDV)

Psychological First Aid - Johns Hopkins

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