In this powerful episode, we sit down with Josh Hildebrand, founder of Breath & Exposure, to hear the story behind his mission of healing, resilience, and service. We met one of his coaches, Cody Decker, back in Episode 48—now it’s time to meet the man behind the movement. A former Marine and current firefighter, Josh was, in his own words, a walking stereotype of toughness. But beneath the uniform and bravado was a man learning to face his trauma and regulate his nervous system through breathwork and cold exposure.

What started as a deeply personal tool for managing PTSD became a calling. Josh wanted to become a lighthouse—for his kids, his fellow firefighters, and his brothers in service. In masculine environments, emotional regulation can feel emasculating on the surface, but as Josh shares, it’s actually the most courageous and necessary path to healing.

Seeing a gap in accessible contrast therapy, Josh created Breath & Exposure—a space that brings together breathwork, extremely hot saunas, and ice plunges. These ancient practices may look trendy today, but their impact is timeless. Now he helps others reset, reconnect, and rise.

We also dive into fatherhood, legacy, and the power of being the example you wish to see.

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Connect with Josh:

• Follow him on Instagram: and @coach_josh_hildebrand @breathandexposurestl
• Check out their website for apparel and classes: Breath & Exposure STL

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