The cold saved me.

I am honored to share my story with you about how cold water therapy saved me, in the hopes that maybe even one person might feel inspired, or at the very least, a little less alone in their pain.

For most of my life, I lived with undiagnosed CPTSD (chronic post traumatic stress disorder due to parental mental illness and alcoholism). I externalized my focus to avoid looking at what was going on inside; I overworked, I went out a lot, I drank to "relax", I smoked weed and cigarettes almost every day for 25 years and I was addicted to the drama of toxic relationships. I am so grateful to say this all stopped naturally when I discovered the Wim Hof Method 2 years ago at the age of 44. This Method has saved my life and I want to share my love and passion for it with the world. ❄🌊

As you may know, cold dipping intentionally exposes the body to stress, and by relaxing into it, we learn to override our fight or flight receptors deep in the amygdala - the "reptilian" part of the brain responsible for fear. We surrender to this deliberate stress by focusing on slowing down and deepening the breath, staying in the moment and relaxing our muscles. This can carry over into our daily lives and relationships. Regular cold exposure empowers us physically, spiritually and emotionally to be FULLY PRESENT to what is happening now, which allows us to be better equipped to deal with day to day stress and the pressures of life- nowadays more important than ever!

My mood is stable for the first time in my life and my energy levels increased. Now I live a healthier lifestyle with clarity of mind, less inflammation in my body, less anxiety about the future, less daily stress, I sleep better and have a stronger immune system- these skills of resilience are so important in today's emotionally charged climate!

The cold is a very powerful force and cold exposure should not to be approached lightly. There are safety measures to consider and it isn't for everyone. However, if you have ever been curious about the cold, maybe this message is for you :)

May the power of the cold be with you all. Stay chill folks! 🙏💙

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DISCLAIMER: when going into the cold, be mindful and listen to your body! This activity can be dangerous when practiced alone, hypothermia is life-threatening and can occur in extreme conditions.
Wim's Safety tips for breathing, cold exposure and exercise:
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