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Isabelle Hof and Laura Hof on the Secrets of the Icewomen | EP 598
Tue, 15 Apr 2025
In this deeply moving and empowering episode, John R. Miles sits down with Isabelle and Laura Hof—daughters of the legendary Wim Hof and trailblazers in their own right. They’ve taken the powerful techniques behind the Wim Hof Method and tailored them specifically for women through their new book Secrets of the Icewomen.This conversation explores the intersection of science, personal healing, and feminine strength. Laura and Isabelle open up about using breathwork and cold exposure to manage stress, support hormonal balance, and rediscover inner peace. The Hof sisters share candid stories of overcoming personal adversity, the impact of their father’s teachings, and why embracing discomfort can become a gateway to true freedom.Whether you’re navigating stress, burnout, or just looking to reconnect with your body, this episode offers practical wisdom—and a loving invitation to breathe, feel, and heal.For full show notes: https://passionstruck.com/isabelle-hof-and-laura-hof-secrets-of-icewomen/Key Takeaways: Cold therapy and breathwork are powerful tools for regulating stress, inflammation, and hormones. Emotional healing starts by reconnecting to your breath and body. The Wim Hof Method can be uniquely adapted to support the feminine body and cycle. Parenting, trauma, and grief can be transformed through resilience practices. Healing isn’t about perfection—it’s about presence and compassion. Connect with Isabelle Hof and Laura Hof: https://www.laurahofalchemy.com/aboutSponsors: Factor Meals: http://factormeals.com/factormeals50off and use code “FACTOR MEALS 50 OFF” Rosetta Stone: Unlock 25 languages for life at “ROSETTASTONE.com/passionstruck.” Prolon: Reset your health with 15% off at “ProlonLife.com/passionstruck.” Mint Mobile: Cut your wireless bill to 15 bucks a month at “MINT MOBILE dot com slash PASSION.” Hims: Start your journey to regrowing hair with Hims. Visit hims.com/PASSIONSTRUCK for your free online visit. Quince: Discover luxury at affordable prices with Quince. Enjoy free shipping and 365-day returns at quince.com/PASSION Next on Passion Struck:In the next episode of Passion Struck, John sits down with Anne Marie Anderson, an Emmy Award-winning broadcaster, sports journalist, and leadership expert. Anne Marie has spent years breaking barriers in sports media, navigating high-stakes environments, and coaching top athletes and executives on leadership, resilience, and communication. In our conversation, we'll dive into the mental frameworks of high performers, the art of storytelling, and how to build confidence in any field.For more information on advertisers and promo codes, visit Passion Struck Deals.Join the Passion Struck Community!Sign up for the Live Intentionally newsletter, where I share exclusive content, actionable advice, and insights to help you ignite your purpose and live your most intentional life. Get access to practical exercises, inspiring stories, and tools designed to help you grow. Learn more and sign up here.Speaking Engagements & WorkshopsAre you looking to inspire your team, organization, or audience to take intentional action in their lives and careers? I’m available for keynote speaking, workshops, and leadership training on topics such as intentional living, resilience, leadership, and personal growth. Let’s work together to create transformational change. Learn more at johnrmiles.com/speaking.Episode Starter PacksWith over 500 episodes, it can be overwhelming to know where to start. We’ve curated Episode Starter Packs based on key themes like leadership, mental health, and personal growth, making it easier for you to dive into the topics you care about. Check them out at passionstruck.com/starterpacks.Catch More of Passion Struck: My solo episode on The Mattering Mindset in Love – Choose the Love You Deserve Can't miss my episode with Jennifer B. Wallace on the Consequences of Prioritizing Achievements Over Mattering My episode with The Art of Listening: How to Make People Feel Like They Matter Catch my interview with Laurie Santos on How to Matter in a Busy World Listen to my solo episode on Fading into Insignificance: The Impact of Un-Mattering in Our Interconnected Era If you liked the show, please leave us a review—it only takes a moment and helps us reach more people! Don’t forget to include your Twitter or Instagram handle so we can thank you personally.How to Connect with John: Connect with John on Twitter at @John_RMiles Follow him on Instagram at @John_R_Miles Subscribe to our main YouTube Channel and to our YouTube Clips Channel For more insights and resources, visit John’s website Want to explore where you stand on the path to becoming Passion Struck? Take our 20-question quiz on Passionstruck.com and find out today!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
What lessons did the Hof sisters learn from their father's teachings?
do things right act to almost soothe this hurt that he was feeling it was a way for him to escape but then it became a way of healing but it was also the reason that he went into these extremes like sitting in a bucket for two hours who does that well a person maybe that is super driven it made my father driven to the point that he went into these extremes doing marathon bare feet
climbing a mountain, even the Mount Everest up until the death zone, 7,800 meters in shorts. This practice that my father used to heal himself Later on, we also, we love to practice for different reasons. We see it as one of the best modalities to regulate yourself, to really come to a center point of yourself where you can go through life in a balanced way.
It healed him, but then he brought it out into the world. He has a purity of heart, of mind, of being. That is my thought. That's a childlike purity. And he gave it to anybody who was willing to listen, anybody who needed it.
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now let's go out there and become passion struck hey passion struck fam welcome to episode 598 whether you're new to the show or have been on this journey with us for a while thank you passion struck isn't just a podcast it's a movement one rooted in helping you live intentionally unlock your full potential and build a life of deep meaning now let me ask you what if the cold wasn't your enemy but your greatest teacher
What if true strength came from not pushing through, but from learning how to pause, breathe, and listen? That's exactly what today's guests, Isabel and Laura Hoff, are here to share. As daughters of the legendary Wim Hof, known globally as the Iceman, Isabel and Laura are not just continuing their father's legacy, they're rewriting it through a deeply female lens.
In their new book, Secrets of the Ice Women, they explore how breathwork, cold exposure, Thank you so much for having me. We go into the real science behind cold exposure and inflammation. We discuss what it means to regulate your nervous system and become your own healer and why strength doesn't have to look loud to be life-changing.
I have a very candid discussion with Isabel and Laura on their upbringing, the lessons learned from their father and how they've applied these teachings in their own lives, especially in the context of raising children and navigating personal hardships. This message is so much more than cold therapy. It's about reclaiming our inner stillness in a world that won't stop moving.
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