Arctic Ice Bath and Sauna, Scarborough, WA

2017, two life partners travelling to different parts of the world, experiencing each culture authentically and locally. I first immersed myself in glacier waters, complementing this experience with an authentic and crafted sweat lodge. My body’s senses were heightened, my energy levels through the roof, and my nervous system instantly reset. In these moments of calm amid the storm, I discovered a new obsession with cold and heat exposure therapy.

After my partner and I returned from our incredible travel experience, she discovered a small lump in her breast, setting off a journey of chaos, stress, and uncertainty—cancer. It’s something we never anticipated happening to us or anyone close. Yet, as incredible and beautiful as life is, it also has its opposing side. Understanding that stress, certain diets, health, well-being, and lifestyle all play a major role in the potential risks of getting cancer, I internally committed to doing anything possible to minimize my partner’s cancer cells and my own. Little did I know that my love for the cold and its benefits would become the anchor I needed to be the best version of myself for my partner during her journey.