#96 With Chuck McGee III Icevikingbreathworks

Episode #96 – Chuck McGee III: Breathing Through the Ice and Everything Else This one’s a deep breath in and a blast of cold air out.

Chuck McGee III—aka @icedvikingbreathworks—joins me for a wild and wide-ranging conversation about breathwork, recovery, resilience, and the power of the cold. Chuck is a certified Wim Hof Method instructor who has helped thousands reconnect to their breath, their bodies, and their purpose—sometimes through submerging themselves in icy water.

But Chuck’s journey isn’t all frozen rivers and calm breathing. We talk about his early life fighting in bars, how he dealt with over 20 brain injuries, and how those experiences ultimately led him to explore the transformative power of breath. From suicidal ideation to leading breath workshops around the world, Chuck’s story is raw, real, and full of unexpected turns.

We dig into:

·         How breathwork can shift your nervous system in seconds

·         Why he voluntarily gets into freezing cold water on purpose

·         The difference between stress and trauma—and how to work with both

·         Rebuilding a life after repeated head trauma

·         Finding peace after chaos

This is more than a conversation - it’s a breath of fresh (and freezing) air.

Follow Chuck: Instagram – @icedvikingbreathworks Website – icedvikingbreathworks.com

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