{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"#96 With Chuck McGee III Icevikingbreathworks","description":" Episode #96 \u2013 Chuck McGee III: Breathing Through the Ice and Everything Else This one\u2019s a deep breath in and a blast of cold air out. Chuck McGee III\u2014aka @icedvikingbreathworks\u2014joins 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\u2014sometimes through submerging themselves in icy water. But Chuck\u2019s journey isn\u2019t 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\u2019s story is raw, real, and full of unexpected turns. We dig into: \u00b7         How breathwork can shift your nervous system in seconds \u00b7         Why he voluntarily gets into freezing cold water on purpose \u00b7         The difference between stress and trauma\u2014and how to work with both \u00b7         Rebuilding a life after repeated head trauma \u00b7         Finding peace after chaos This is more than a conversation - it\u2019s a breath of fresh (and freezing) air. Follow Chuck: Instagram \u2013 @icedvikingbreathworks Website \u2013 icedvikingbreathworks.com \u2013\u2013\u2013 \ud83c\udfa7 Were You Still Talking? is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you like to listen. Subscribe, share, and if you\u2019re breathing, leave a review. \ud83c\udf99\ufe0f Were You Still Talking? is hosted by Joel Albrecht \u2013 actor, content creator, and curious conversationalist. New episodes drop regularly wherever you get your podcasts. Music for all episodes by Jon Griffin. My YouTube channel: https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCugOLERePPuD4nwtZO-Zwnw?view_as=subscriber My Instagram: @joelyshmoley FaceBook: https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/wereyoustilltalking\/   ","author_name":"Were You Still Talking?","author_url":"http:\/\/wereyoustilltalking.libsyn.com\/website","html":"