Wim Hof | Cambridge Union

Wim Hof speaks in the Debating Chamber on 22nd May 2023.
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Thumbnail Photographer: William Blakesley-Herbert
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Wim is a Dutch motivational speaker and extreme athlete. He first rose to fame for his low temperature challenges, achieving world records for the fastest half marathon barefoot on ice and snow and longest swim under ice. He is also the founder of the world-renowned Wim Hof Method, a wellness regimen that utilises cold therapy and breathing techniques for self-improvement. He has written about his experiences and method in multiple popular books and was the subject of the New York Times bestselling book What Doesn't Kill Us.
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[@mariawilson9838]

Wim is instrumental in saving my life, there is much to learn by listening, to this remarkable man. He is a gift to those who choose to listen. Thank you wim

[@viera4]

He helped me realise my true potential from almost losing sight of that.. All the Love, All the Power

[@martinv.-]

"I'm not a doctor, I'm not a professor, I'm better." Wim spitting facts, because it is, thank you Wim for everything you do, you're changing the world!

[@elainemarshall4371]

Sooo much disrespect from the interviewer, text text text! Thank you Wim!! Awesome presentation delivered with truth and love and inspiration 💜💙

[@mashalashangry2438]

what an ambience there, like in an old smoked pub in the morning. Wim like a spark of life and love there, between this dead fish.

[@agotahorvath]

dead fish 😂 agreed !

[@Io-Io-Io]

You people are so biased and think the whole world was against you and so you see things that are not there. This girl is obviously very smitten and fascinated by Wim and let's him talk without interfering. She is perfect

[@Io-Io-Io]

Hate hate & hate. 'We are the enlightened ones, all others are vermin.' Despicable and Wim does most certainly not approve of your mindset

[@lorentebondelarsen]

The girl who interviewed him! Almost disdain in her attitude throughout the interview... and texting on her phone! What a sad representation of Cambridge youth. Wim Hof is a gift to humanity! The very young people may still be too inexperienced and egotistical to be able to value this man's wisdom and experience, and above all, to be able to recognize what a truly generous and strong soul looks like. Good of him to try to get his message across to the younger people. When he did the breathing exercise... many students sitting with their legs crossed, not even shifting their position... he was obvioulsy trying to be extra entertaining, no doubt feeling the lack of engagement from his audience. But he gave them all of his energy, as he always does. This is a man who has fought disbelief all his life, but has kept his heart open, an incredible feat in itself.

[@jimmyhart3191]

Undergraduates at every institution are not professionals and still very inexperienced, their affiliation with high institutions inflates their ego and they think they know everything. Once they move past undergrad they will understand they know nothing and will continue to grow

[@PuppetMasterdaath144]

You have no clue what you're talking about, there are tons of variables in the model structure called nuances, your simpleton viewpoint is extremely reductive and simplified. Its the result of superiority complexed bias. Meaning on a nonclinical basis you are mentally ill.

[@PuppetMasterdaath144]

To put in other words do you seriously think that you are some master genius that has figured it all out through inductive reasoning? Completely void of deduction lmao

[@cambert6799]

How rude students on their phone. These students are our future. How i wish we had more Wim's in the world. Special

[@TheBlueskyson]

Let's hope Sal reflects on this. She may well be the next Wim Hof of her generation down the track. ty

[@zackvan9884]

The disrespect of the girl interviewing is astounding. Wim stuck to his guns, and that's what's so incredible about him.

[@JimmyJaxJellyStax]

Easy on the eyes

[@gaarcemail]

Got to admit, He is a bit out of control and none-sequitur, much more than in the past. I respect him and love him. I have used the technique for over 7 years, and it is miraculous.

[@zackvan9884]

@@gaarcemail i see where you’re coming from, however, that’s just him. He’s loud and proud. He comes from decades of people treating him like she was, so I’m not surprised he reacted like this.

[@mindsigh4]

but she's got that upper crustular pretentious sounding accent down pretty good ...

[@flymakena]

On her phone texting , unbelievable 😮She needs to be replaced.

[@flymakena]

The host is texting on her phone,I can't believe the disrespect 😮 seriously??min 22:03

[@elvijsx]

Wim hof saved my life.

[@user-kz5cw2gj3w]

His method has done wonders for this 77 year old suffering from declining health!

[@Aluminator82]

Wim Hof. Love you! Thanks!

[@martinwyss9011]

Somebody please take them their f...... smartphones away!!! What is this?!?!

[@interestedpart2650]

Challenging Pharmaceutical Fear based thinking & incorrectly named ‘Autonomous Nervous system’ by offering real health, mental well-being & solutions to take back total power & Control! LEGEND Spreading the Love ❤❤❤

[@jmcm88th]

We found the Wim Hof Method during the first lockdown in the U.K. and have practiced the breathing exercises and cold exposure on a daily basis ever since (3y now) and it has helped us live in a house of love as opposed to a house of pain👍❤️

[@wiseman9960]

How dull these peeps in this university look. Wim on the other hand is so alive and vivid

[@jep1912]

God she's completely unqualified for this.

[@mindsigh4]

and she needs to practice more at pretending to listen

[@Io-Io-Io]

She does a great job and let's him talk. And she is obviously fascinated and smitten Perfect

[@k.s.421]

@@Io-Io-Io No, she ist not. Very impolite and unable.

[@MisterLucidDreamer]

She does a better job on this than you do on commentating btw ^^

[@dimcmillan7891]

Sad to see that the company of Wim isn't enough reason to turn your phone off for a while. A very succinct expression of the illness in our society.

[@changethegame8139]

cambridge people are a very unique breed

[@garvarbrummett4958]

Sad that people under 60 can't live without a cellphone. Totally disrespectful to a great man giving his time and knowledge, yet they can't just turn them off for an hour. Makes me truly sad.

[@panoshadgipavli8282]

a lot of these students do not believe in anything outside the syllabus of what they are taught.

[@marilynhenderson528]

.... Wim has a rare spontaneity ...displays such enthusiasm and joy for life...is a great performer too...the man himself ...behind the showy persona ...is a kind... pure ...loving soul... talking about the love for his wife ...child... future child older children is very eye opening into the private life of a very public celebrity ...Wim is Unique even though he says he is ordinary....❄💥🥰🙏 .

[@oliverbird6914]

He's nuts too

[@mindsigh4]

@@oliverbird6914 but there's method to his madness, he knew that some of his crazier stunts would bring attention to his message, the methods of breathing & embracing cold.

[@oliverbird6914]

@@mindsigh4 I like WIM..he's proved very little indeed. I like his nuttiness and positivity. But I've yet to see him cure more than a handful of people if any That's not to say there's not merit but he needs to do clinical trials. He's Joe Rogan mate. He will fund it. I wanna see lymes disease, lupus etc cured, otherwise it's just a tool. Wim has conditioned his body for a while life tie. I know he says you can transform yourself over a weekend...unless you're in dude health, it takes more than that

[@jaylinn416]

Man, this is THE best talk by Wim ever!!! This is history in making, IMHO. Wow!!! Wim Hof is the prophet for our time. He speaks with a prophetic voice. Now it is up to each one of us to make sense of his teaching and his example.

[@jimmyhart3191]

The man is pure ❤️‍🩹

[@user-kz5cw2gj3w]

Typically the masses in our civilization are over-intellectualizing and analyzing his methods...and not practicing and testing them. That's the only way to truly know....

[@birutemarcinkeviciene5798]

Really. And he started it all at the age of 12, just like Jesus. ❤

[@ScottDieken]

Poor girl addicted to her phone seemed bored the redhead

[@mindsigh4]

like she imagined how the interview would/should go, & when it didn't, was unable to shift gears or just go with it.

[@TheNickybear70]

Wim Hof reminds me of the late great Steve Irwin. Steve was an Australian “wildlife warrior” whose unbridled passion, extreme enthusiasm and absolute belief in his purpose moved mountains towards changing perceptions of wildlife and conservation for generations to come. His authenticity shone through always and that’s why people loved him. Exactly how Wim Hof is too. Pure authenticity, pure belief and pure love for what he knows is true. He has had a profound impact on my life and that’s why I love him ❤

[@johndavid3474]

I was thinking Robin Williams but I see where you're coming from

[@TheNickybear70]

@@johndavid3474 I didn’t think of him but yes I think so too! 🙂

[@bobbymoshiri8447]

Shocking to see the interviewer texting on her phone! What a lack of etiquette and a disgrace to the Cambridge Union!

[@Warpraum]

Wim spreading the word for a strong, healthy, happy life, that everyone can access without having to be rich or talented.

[@JudeRain]

Have you looked on his website and seen the multiple courses he offers for hundred of dollars?

[@Warpraum]

@@JudeRainIf you want to take a course for cold showers and breathing you are free to take one, but you don’t need to and he does not say, take a course from my website. Instead he says do the breathing and take a cold shower a day. I don’t see a reason not to try as both things as these are free.

[@WimHofMethod1stOZinstructor]

I wonder why was was the interviewer on her phone during the interview it comes across as very uncomfortable to watch and rather disturbing and disrespectful to everyone viewing the interview

[@agotahorvath]

She is obnoxious acting like a bored teenager .

[@sergiovalverde9854]

Every time Wim burped she looked at him like she never burps so it looks like she is not very conscious of herself hence the constant texting on her phone, unfortunately is very normal in the world we live in.

[@flymakena]

Unbelievably rude she needs to lose her position as the worst host I've ever seen.

[@ponysmoke7884]

Good stuff Wim. A method for feeling happy and strong. We should make this part of every human’s journey …so we can share this Mother Earth more gracefully with our fellow beings.

[@Bee-rn7sl]

A look inside Cambridge Union so they can reveal their ignorance and addition to their mobile phones. The addiction to mobiles is known to be on par with alcoholism and drug addiction. Looks like Wim is wasting his time taking outside of the box, as Cambridge looks like another box.

[@TheBlueskyson]

Cambridge is exactly where Wim needed to be. :)

[@PuppetMasterdaath144]

The way you skew the viewpoint or paint it a certain way is akin to a 4-year-old in terms of emotional maturity. I mean please study the term bias for a couple of hours you seriously need to learn about it this is ridiculously inept

[@TheBlueskyson]

@@PuppetMasterdaath144I think Bee is just saying how she saw it bro. From inept to adept in Casa del KZbin. Go well.

[@elftower907]

great comment

[@TheBlueskyson]

@@elftower907thanks Elf

[@Theo-Edward]

If you listen to wim talk, he's full of more energy than most people you probably know. Notice how he breathes more than you do. After every sentence comes a breath and that's what we have forgot. Make the most of every singe breath you have

[@NicolasWullschleger-lr7ko]

Wim is so cool; pretend to be naiv, but he is smarter than the rest of us...

[@mindsigh4]

brave enough to push through & follow his intuition.

[@jimmyhart3191]

The man truly knows what he’s doing, every action is a moment is perfectly calculated while at the same time perfectly pure. This breaths he makes those students take will push our world forward at levels we can’t ever understand. The true battles are fought invisibly, heart against heart and those.

[@kimberlyferguson9476]

Wim’s unbridled enthusiasm and spontaneity is uplifting, motivating and transfusing. You can’t help adore this man. His genuine unfiltered delivery is both comical and compelling.

[@viking2924]

I think the interviewer forgot she’s on camera

[@oliverbird6914]

She beautiful. That hair!!!

[@agotahorvath]

@@oliverbird6914 She should stick to hair commercials , her disposition & interviewing skills are abominable.

[@user-nh6ci7ep2m]

@@oliverbird6914 ok but look at her behaviour, faces, tone of voice... awful

[@TheSonbroly]

Yes very beautiful, but without respect... Looses its beauty

[@oliverbird6914]

@@TheSonbroly nope

[@TheSonbroly]

49:25 this is wim speaking from the heart. Love it ❤

[@jaredbelliveau2101]

Wim is the man

[@sergiovalverde9854]

Your method is saving my life, I salute you with respect brother and I am grateful🙏Thank you for having the courage to be authentically you ♥in a place where most people are not.

[@frederiqueviane340]

waw, this man his power ,incredibel

[@toriscott1881]

Wim Hof is amazing! What energy! I wish all the young people could catch his enthusiasm!

[@TheBlueskyson]

He may've had a couple of drinks before going on lol, but either way he shares the gold. ty

[@leonidd00]

If we all start to propagate his methods and use them, in 2 years the healthcare industry will be out of business and all the research money connectet to it, too. But we would be much more happy and much less stressed.

[@AlexSternick]

A very strong talk, so straight to the Essence, so powerful and into Life Affirmation. All the Skpetics , The Skeptical Ones, see if you are skeptical about yourselves, your existetce,....Skepticism is a mindset, always looking for the 'negative' . Try it OUT! Then bring over your conviction. Now it is time to take Charge and Captainship over ouselves, wellness and strength on all realms.

[@leonorabarany5061]

The behaviour of these privileged brats, sitting looking bored ...using their phones is a symptom of our sick society ...we are in deep trouble if this can't be reversed.

[@aindriubradleymarshall6226]

Truly amazing man. His technique works, he's a blessing to the world...

[@Mr.Hyde_23]

"His" technique has been around for thousands of years.

[@TheUnbotheredTexan]

@@Mr.Hyde_23 clowns

[@gamawill]

Wim is fantastic, he's exactly like this in person, so much energy!!! Thanks, Wim for teaching us! That interviewer couldn't be better placed! She shows exactly what a big university can produce. That's a shame.

[@jameyairmail]

That was so worth the watch, the listen, the breath. Pretty funny as well. Thank you!

[@ruthcummins7392]

He's so refreshing! But so many opportunities for claps and enthusiasm that the audience did not grasp!!

[@vortexfx420]

Eckhart Tolley, control your thoughts and be happy

[@kamalmdnoor7536]

The truth way to go to Rasullah S.A.W....tqvm WH❤

[@alibektas8934]

A modern sage.

[@creativemouse1]

22:49 I think this was THE most disrespectful thing the interviewer could have done. Checking your phone? Helpful tip, If you are interviewing someone, turn your phone off and give them your full attention. Be completely mindful and present with the person you are interviewing. Make them feel the human connection with you more than your connection with your phone.

[@spreadagency2011]

Amazing.

[@dag118]

Wim is an incredible human. I think the girl interviewing could use some additional training.

[@dag118]

Her texting and smug smiles to others is unprofessional.

[@109PokerFace]

She doesn`t deserve it.

[@TheBlueskyson]

No doubt interviewing Wim will be a lifechanging experience. Many lessons here.

[@Io-Io-Io]

She did it perfectly. Instead of interfering and push her program through, she let him talk. She did a great job

[@TheBlueskyson]

@@docgoldwaserIt's a good thing Wim cannot be ignored,

[@GonsteadDC]

That's exactly what I was thinking when I saw your post about the disrespect . Sure, he's not presidential but he's Wim, and he has proven himself. I can't imagine what was going through his mind every time he saw the ignorant girl on her phone. It's all the out of control people that have made a difference in this world and science. He's by far the happiest person I'm seen and I'm sure he'll not replace that with any fakeness. Keep doing what you're doing Wim.

[@convergence908]

He made her apologise several times!

[@user-kz5cw2gj3w]

How many languages does the president speak? Wim speaks at least 4 that I am aware of...

[@TheBlueskyson]

Sally Hodgkiss-Smythe does a good job hosting Wim and his enthusiasm, whilst embodying Cambridge's 'Defending Free speech since 1815' code. Great work. She's subtly but clearly smitten. Wim shares some gold here. ty 4 vid

[@melwebb64]

Unbelievable, people on their phones texting while this incredible human being speaks. Cambridge teach your students manners please!

[@jeffhanshaw6712]

He does repeat himself a lot ,but what he has learned and teaches is so profound. It's amazing.

[@HOVIHAR]

Such an amazing person! Such enthusiasm!

[@tomk2720]

They tried to mame him look crazy in the picture. Absolutely shameless people.

[@Ryan-Dempsey]

More life flowing through wim than the entire rest of the room combined.

[@jarrod210478]

I noticed the same thing

[@ColdBreathwork]

Q Amazing Wim!

[@drewdrake4451]

Your government education and parenting is taking the true life from all of you.

[@flymakena]

Love Wim but can't watch these entitled brats 😢😢shes constantly texting on her phone with Wim Hof sitting next to her😮

[@Vesim1]

29:14 an emotion is the expression of our soul

[@jaylinn416]

I love the expression on the coed student's face. "What the heck am I dealing with here?" LOL

[@market_trader_1345]

Can’t believe the low standard of manners from Cambridge students. Can’t put down phones for a short time while their esteemed guest speaks.

[@summondadrummin2868]

".....After millions of years!!!....To Be Able to tackle what's not good for Us and make it Undone"

[@adamnhobbs5545]

Wims indormitor spirit is truly inspiring he demonstrates what it should be to be human unfortunately so many of us are caught up in things that do not matter❤

[@diloo1861]

Zo graag wil ik even met je praten maar de hele wereld heeft jou nodig lieverd...na 50 jaar reizen op zoek naar liefde en waarheid....vond ik jou. Alles ga ik doen om even met je te praten...liefs van Diana

[@cotonbird]

I feel sorry for Wim having to put up with this rude woman who continually consults her phone and well done him for remarking on it just once - as far as I remember.

[@Io-Io-Io]

You people are so biased and think the whole world was against you and so you see things that are not there. This girl is obviously very smitten and fascinated by Wim and let's him talk without interfering. She is perfect

[@jimmyhart3191]

@@Io-Io-IoHaha this was so accurate I laughed a little, she did do a great job

[@Io-Io-Io]

@@jimmyhart3191 always the minority who keeps it based

[@PuppetMasterdaath144]

@@Io-Io-Io yes the simpletons upvote other simpletons... statistical truth right there lol

[@wendyd1013]

49:20 "These crazy fucks, everywhere in the world! We are here to be divine! To pass on the love...happiness, strength, and health..." Love everything about this man!

[@bounthanongsackthebvilayvo4507]

chronic stress is improved about 85% after two years of cold exposure for 15 minutes a day. Love you Wim Hof

[@Coeurebene1]

He's crazy, but in a very good way. Also his method actually had significant positive effects on my energy level and mood.

[@carlinesloup]

Did any of those students actually do the exercise? They seemed to be just sitting there like stuffed dummies - yet they are apparently the "cream of the cream" academically.

[@antonytippler9887]

I wonder if he can cure the ignorant of there mobile phones

[@richardlong7049]

I think the iterviewer was booking an hotel room for her and Wim, she was overwhelmed by him!!

[@matthewpafford5193]

Damn Cambridge y’all wanna get somebody who can stay off their phone for 5 mins to do interviews? Wooow

[@importdoc7]

First time I saw that child pick up the phone I would have apologized to the audience and walked out. So disrespectful. That’s our culture

[@Io-Io-Io]

She was there to interview him, but Win walked of and held a speech instead. She let it happen and looked up things he was telling I guess. I recomend you slow down in your hateful outlook on the world

[@k.s.421]

@@Io-Io-Io Why? He is right. I thought the same about this guy left oft the stage. I mean, why is he attending this meeting? He seems to be not interested at all...

[@Io-Io-Io]

@@k.s.421 Hi Mickey Mouse

[@eduuco]

The host seems not to be excited about the whole interview, at times very closed, trying to protect herself!! 😀

[@chemtrail2269]

28:00 beautifully said

[@Balancinglife]

Go wim!!

[@StillnessofMind]

Great talk. He speaks a lot of wisdom and I love the cold showers .. been doing them over a year. They are fantastic !! The problem is that when he shouts; he loses the audience. If you are shouting; nobody wants to listen to you .. be careful of that.

[@Ryan-Dempsey]

Wim being wim. Good on ya

[@Jason31256]

As a fan of the guitar I have to say that is some nice guitar playing

[@Hello7-9-9-3]

Every other person has got a good thumbnail only wim's thumbnail feels like he is crazy. Is it good to disrespect a person who saved hundreds and thousands of lives and bring peace and happiness in their lives to be disrespected like this?

[@Io-Io-Io]

And he is obviously acting as if he was

[@joachimguth6226]

They look like having been forced to attend. Seems he could not reach them.

[@ismailferullo3404]

Cleavage overdose by the interviewer, aside from the disinterested attitude she maintained throughout. Why was she selected to interview such an impressive guest who adds true inspiration and health knowledge to people? @Cambridge Union, please be more discerning in your candidates! The world is already getting rather f****d in nearly all domains, we don't need this to start from the very institutions that ensure the prosperity of our future.

[@kingswayhongkong]

Never a dull moment, fun , Just went back to warm shower and I feel much weaker and get tired easily . Human body , what a mystery.

[@Ipoop7colors]

So funny how she asked one opening question and he's gone.

[@marcomenche]

i'm not able to reach 2 minutes without breathing and i don't know why. It makes me crazy!! any suggests?

[@davemercante100]

Amazing. Just needed more appropriate background music

[@Ipoop7colors]

Can someone screenshot the interviewer on her phone with Wim talking? Would be a funny meme.

[@Jason31256]

KZbin gave me an advertisement half way through the breathing exercise lol

[@user-nh6ci7ep2m]

wim hof is younger than the red girl. breathe girl! and let go ;)

[@Ryan-Dempsey]

Haha th3 host trying to get the questions in. Karma for texting during the talk hahahhahahahaha

[@michaelpalmer4624]

If you didn't know better, you'd think Wim was the drunk uncle instead of icedemigod. The interviewer on her phone needed switched up. Perhaps highlighting too young a crowd or (we're) just too far gone?

[@lushakui5380]

the number of people on their phones...

[@summondadrummin2868]

Hahaha :) that must have freaked them out!!! Wow hahaha 😄

[@HOVIHAR]

Why is that girl sittin there by Wim??? She is totally disrespectful...giving strange kind of looks to him. She has no idea what he is talking about!...

[@entropyfun]

Why was this filmed on a toaster?

[@flymakena]

What's with the guy walking around with his iphone videoing??

[@cotonbird]

Alas far from perfect - put the mobile away! By the way, who are 'you people'?

[@cathodion]

Those poor kids didn't knew what hit them :D

[@GrapplersSoap]

I struggle to hear this unfortunately

[@Stereostupid]

I like wim to say second the stuff does help but there's a bunch of new information that really shocked me...i wondered about the missing time gaps and holes in his story needless to say i found out..but i do like him

[@Io-Io-Io]

What?

[@Stereostupid]

@@Io-Io-Io yes

[@Io-Io-Io]

@@Stereostupid You are saying nothing