Wim Hof believes that embracing the cold has the ability to change anyone’s life for the better. In this blog, we learn more about how cold exposure has enabled him to advance scientific understanding of the human body. Plus, accomplish extraordinary feats of human endurance, including 21 Guinness World Records. 

We’ve always been fascinated by the connection between the human mind and the natural world, but when we heard BBC journalist Sophie Pierce’s story we were blown away by her honesty and vulnerability. Having lost her son Felix to Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy (SUDEP) at the tender age of twenty, Sophie sought solace in nature and cold water to help her connect to both her grief and her son.

Jordan Blanchard-Lafayette explains how he has overcome resistance to spending time in blue spaces despite damaging stereotypes from others. Plus, how his research and personal journey have enabled him to find his water. He explains how it’s possible for others to do the same and offers helpful guidance on how to find your water, so that you can seek out the benefits of blue mind.

Discover ‘blue mind’ and how to access it, even if you don’t live near natural bodies of water. Plus, marine biologist Wallace J Nichols newest project – 'Groove'.

It’s no secret that cold water swimming has a huge number of health benefits. Many people in the UK have been using it as a means to regulate physical and emotional health for some time, which begs the question – why isn’t it offered on the NHS as an alternative to prescription medication and therapy?

Mental Health Swims was founded by Rachel Ashe in 2019, after she discovered that cold water and community had a huge positive impact on her mental health. Now, Rachel wants everyone to be able to access these benefits. With the support of volunteers, Mental Health Swims holds monthly swimming meet ups around the country so that others can feel supported and welcomed in their own cold water swimming journey.

When ex-marine Sam Murray hit rock bottom he embarked upon a difficult journey of self-awakening and personal development. After discovering a combination of cold water and breathwork to be a life changing combination, he was then inspired to help others. Since then, he has co-founded the Breath Connection, to support other frontline personnel and veterans overcome their trauma.

Next week is Mental Health Awareness Week and we've been working with NHS Cornwall to promote the mental health benefits of wild swimming. We've decided to launch our #selfcareswims campaign during October to try and raise money for Mind UK. We'd like to ask you to help us by completing the challenge and having a bit of fun, all whilst investing in your own self-care!