The Iceman vs The Beast: Wim Hof & Eddie Hall

In this episode of The Good, The Bad & The Beast, Eddie Hall sits down with Wim Hof, the man known around the world as The Iceman.

Recorded after a morning of ice swimming and breathwork together, this is not just a conversation, it’s a live demonstration of what the human body and mind are capable of when pushed beyond comfort. Wim shares how cold exposure and controlled breathing can radically transform energy, strength, mental health and resilience, even into later life.

Wim opens up about the defining moments of his life, from a childhood sense of purpose to the devastating loss of his wife and raising four children alone. He explains how the cold and breath became tools not just for physical endurance, but for surviving grief, rebuilding emotional strength and finding meaning.

The episode dives deep into the science behind the Wim Hof Method, including real human studies showing control over inflammation, the immune system and the nervous system. Eddie and Wim break down how breathwork can increase performance in the gym, speed recovery and help strip weight without draining energy, something Eddie experiences first-hand during training.

From battling depression and modern stress, to testosterone, dopamine, family, purpose and living in alignment with nature, this is a raw, intense and surprisingly emotional conversation about reclaiming control in a world built around comfort.

This episode is about strength beyond muscle, discipline beyond motivation and learning how to access the depths of the human body.

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