Reducing Anxiety + Stopping Panic Attacks with the Wim Hof Method
Reducing Anxiety + Stopping Panic Attacks with the Wim Hof Method
My journey with anxiety has been rocky, at times it has been debilitating. In 2018, I was having daily panic attacks. It’s what led me to choose the words Rest + Deep Nourishment for my words of 2019. These words changed my life and I created the Show Up Fully Method: Rest, Deep Nourishment, Movement, Mindfulness and Water. You can learn more & get the free Show Up Fully challenge here
I used to have a very elaborate morning that I got up at 4:30 am to do: Journal, mediation, lemon water, workout, more mediation etc. I haven’t been able to stick with it consistently lately. It’s felt off and it was becoming exhausting (when it was supposed to be relaxing).
I came across the Wim Hof Method years ago on a podcast but I wasn’t ready to commit back then. It saw Wim again, on the Goop Lab on Netflix. I was blown away by a woman that beat her panic attacks and decreased her medication for anxiety.
I decided to try the Wim Hof Method myself. The results have been incredible! My anxiety that used to be a 10/10 is now most days a 1/10 or zero. For a person that has suffered from panic attacks, that’s insane! I have been talking to so many people about it. I decided to write a guide, if you are interested in trying it too!
I am so curious! Keep me posted if you decide to commit and try this as well. I am an email or DM on Instagram away at @chefcarlacontreras
Eat Well,
xo Chef Carla
PS: Get my book, Collagen A Love Story: Inside you'll find 20 Beauty Food Recipes: Smoothies, Drinks, Soup, and Sweet Treats Download your Free Copy
My Tips for Starting the Wim Hof Method:
1. Watch the Goop Lab Episode or do Wim’s Free min-course
3. Start with the 30 Day Challenge to learn the philosophy and also science of why the method works.
4. Start the Breathing Bubble exercises.
5. Start the 20-day Cold Shower Challenge.
6. Follow the prompts and either do it daily or as recommended.
NOTE: DO NOT SKIP STEPS. It’s really important to go slow. This method is not about shocking your body. It's a gradual process that has tremendous results. You can hear me talk about it in this podcast episode
Disclaimer:
1. I am a professionally trained chef and certified holistic health coach; I am also Nutritious Life certified. I am not a nutritionist or RD. I am not a doctor or qualified healthcare professional.
2. The information contained on this site is my opinion based on research and personal experience unless otherwise stated and should not be substituted for qualified medical advice. Health-related information is in no way intended to diagnose, prevent, treat, or cure any medical or other condition.
3. Always seek the counsel of a qualified medical practitioner or other healthcare provider for an individual consultation before making any significant changes to your diet and lifestyle or to answer questions about specific medical conditions.
Bonus:
Write how you feel in a journal and keep track of your progress.
Chef Carla Notes:
- If you want to go further Wim has other courses and also has a new book coming out.
Hungry For More…
My Shop:
Shop my favorites: Kitchen, wellness, home, online courses, business tools, and more! Shop here
Show Up Fully Podcast:
Sharing what it's like to Show Up Fully for your Real Life. Plus actionable tips & journal prompts for you! Listen here
Free Cooking Meditation Album:
Cultivate presence while you shop, cook, clean, and eat food that nourishes you (and others in your life.) Grab it here
Note: This post may contain affiliate links. I receive a small percentage of the sales. I appreciate your support!
Checkout These Recipes:
This is the perfect drink for a hot summer day. If you are in the north east, like me you know these days are numbered, the leaves are already falling! It’s inspired by the Venezuelan drink, Tizana, which is made with chopped fruit and grenadine and can be spiked.