I am with Dr Rob Williams for one of the most expansive conversations I have had on breath, resilience and what it means to be human in a world that moves faster than we can process. Rob shared his journey from near-death experiences to long distance running to teaching breath mastery and the cold as a teacher, and each moment revealed something powerful about how we reconnect to our bodies.
He walked me through the ways breath shapes our nervous system, the role of cold exposure in building resilience and why slowing down is the doorway back to ourselves. What struck me most was how he frames breathing as both a biological superpower and a spiritual practice that brings us into harmony with life.
This episode left me inspired to breathe with more intention, move with more awareness and stay curious about the flow that is always available when we tune in.
Inside this podcast:
- How breath connects the body and nervous system
- Why the cold can build resilience and mental clarity
- How voluntary stress strengthens mind and spirit
- The science behind nasal breathing and heart coherence
- How flow states emerge from conscious presence
Connect with Dr. Rob:
Instagram → /drrobwilliams
Website → https://nordicflow.io & https://thenordicwave.com/
Email → contact@doctorrobwilliams.comConnect with Steve:
Instagram → /thestevehodgson
LinkedIn → /stevehodgson
Episode Highlights
00:00 - Introducing Dr Rob Williams
01:46 - How breath shapes human experience
07:41 - Breath as a human superpower
10:46 - The deeper meaning of inspiration
14:23 - Heart coherence and emotional flow
19:53 - The biology of stress and fear
23:09 - Voluntary stress and resilience
25:12 - Cold plunging as a resilience tool
33:39 - Trauma held in the body and cold release
52:23 - Foundational breath practices for daily life
ABOUT THE PODCAST SHOW
The Noise of Life is a podcast that shares real stories, raw truths, and remarkable growth. Hosted by Steve Hodgson a coach, facilitator, speaker, and Mental Health First Aid Instructor. This podcast dives deep into the “noise” we all face, the distractions, doubts and challenges that can pull us away from who we truly are.
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