Welcome back to the Work in Progress Podcast - the space where we talk honestly about what it takes to make bold changes, build something meaningful, and keep moving forward when the path isn’t clear.

In this episode, I’m joined by my good friend Dan Hughes. Dan and I first met three years ago at a Wim Hof workshop I was running and since then he’s completely transformed his career and his life.

He’s now a breath work and cold exposure coach based in West Sussex, running weekly breath work sessions, wellbeing workshops for companies like Estée Lauder and British Equestrian and cold-water safety training for commercial marinas through his business, Vitae Vi.

Dan is one of life’s true 'Tiggers' - full of energy, enthusiasm, and joy. This conversation left me feeling genuinely inspired, and I think you’ll take a lot from his story about courage, resilience, and choosing to lean into discomfort as a way to grow.

If you run a business, listen up! On Monday 24th November, I’ll be hosting a 90-minute online workshop​designed to help you map out your big-picture business  / work goals and get clear on your next steps for the year ahead. In the session, we will: 

✨ Define your 2026 business goals and key priorities
✨ Build a strategic plan aligned with your vision and values
✨ Cultivate a mindset that supports success and balance
✨ Connect with like-minded business owners who value adventure, freedom, and wellbeing

Sign up for the workshop here: https://forms.gle/udB599Qw6GJiqVJb6

• Dan's Instagram: @vitaeviofficial

• Dan's Website: www.vitaevi.co.uk

• My Instagram: @sarah_huntley_

• My Website: www.sarahhuntley.com