Wim Hof, also known as "The Iceman," is a Dutch extreme athlete renowned for his extraordinary ability to withstand extreme cold. He created the Wim Hof Method, which combines breathing techniques, cold exposure, and meditation to enhance physical and mental performance. His feats include running a marathon above the Arctic Circle in shorts and shoes and holding the world record for the longest ice bath. Hof’s method has gained global recognition for its potential to improve health, reduce stress, and increase overall well-being.

In our conversation, we discuss:

(00:00) - Humans can battle anything
(03:35) - Why did Wim Hof choose cold and breathing?
(14:04) - Overcoming your mind
(18:10) - A cold shower a day keeps the doctor away
(23:33) - How to remain peaceful in a stressful situation
(29:04) - Brown fat
(38:52) - Cold is a great teacher
(42:44) - Wim’s advice: "Take the damn cold shower!”
(48:40) - Cold can help our moods
(50:28) - Benefit of heat
(55:12) - Difference between sauna and cold showers
(1:02:12) - Breathing
(1:07:00) - Rebalancing the hormonal system to aid depression
(1:12:27) - Regain control
(1:17:18) - How do you look at death?

Learn more about Wim Hof:
https://www.instagram.com/iceman_hof
https://www.wimhofmethod.com/

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