Today's 'Hoffer' is Chris "Ash" Ashworth. Ash is a UK-based Massage Therapist, Pilates Instructor and Level 2 Wim Hof Method Instructor. Ash has an amazing journey of taking the long and winding path to connecting with his true self and true power. He shares many of his life's ups-and-downs and how those low moments became the catalyst for true change and finding his true purpose. You can hear Ash's joy and passion throughout the episode as we dive deeply into mindset and embodiment through the Wim Hof Method.

Today we hear from Heather Ashley. Heather is a UK based Wim Hof Method Level 2 instructor who is a breath of fresh air. Heather has connected so many people to the joys of swimming daily in the sea close to her home and continues to inspire all the people she meets to live life to the fullest. Heather is a health coach who supports her clients in healthy habits and lifestyle changes for longevity and wellbeing- which is what drew her to practicing the Wim Hof Method. In our conversation, we will discuss 52 weeks of open water swimming and using the Wim Hof Method to become a better version of yourself (whether you meant to or not). (00:00)Introduction (01:05) Welcome Heather (02:13) Cold showers for longevity (03:46) Two immediate benefits of cold (06:09) If I can do this.... (08:08) Focusing on the cardiovascular benefits (11:18) Importance of community (13:26) Impact of the Method (15:05) Finding stress resilience (18:03) Habit formation and awareness (19:54) Power of breath work (23:20) How Heather Hofs- Holding sacred habits (25:27) Three steps to motivation (28:15) Thanks and End

Today , I invited Cynthia Ligon (a fellow Wim Hof Method Instructor) to come and chat about how she found the Wim Hof Method and what it has meant for her. Because of her medical background, Cindy started out in a position where she was helping people with challenging illnesses from day 1. In fact, the first person with whom she practiced the method had turned to her for help with debilitating anxiety during the covid shut-down of 2020. Needless to say, the results were inspiring and Cindy continues to inspire healing and empowerment to her clients in Boca Raton, Florida. (00:00) Introduction (00:54) Welcome Cynthia Ligon (02:46) Disillusioned in the Helping Professions (05:43) How it started: What can I do for anxiety? (07:12) Anxiety help without meds: a google search leading to Wim Hof (10:53) Treatment when hospitals are closed, when cancer treatment becomes elective (14:15) Everyone got relief: updates after 6 weeks of practice (20:11) Power lifting benefits: stronger than ever (22:12) From Ego to Spiritual Growth: Love, Ayahuasca and Gratitude (27:46) And it's right there inside of you for free: finding our purpose, connecting to health (30:06) Finding longevity, reducing anxiety and acidity, changing physiology (32:23) How Cindy Hofs (40:33) Thanks and End