Spirituality is not about religion. It is about connection – to yourself, others, and something greater than yourself. It is the ability to stay present, to trust the unknown, and to see challenges as opportunities for growth.

I’m honored to be featured in a powerful German article(DER SPIEGEL) titled „Fifty Shades of Fett – und nicht alle sind böse“ (“Fifty Shades of Fat – and Not All Are Evil”), which dives deep into the science of body fat — and how it can be both life-saving and empowering.

When people hear about my journey — from overcoming my childhood fear of cold water to becoming a Guinness World Record holder, a six-time ice swimming world champion, and winning gold in some of the world’s most extreme conditions — they often ask: “What’s your secret? How did you stay focused and strong in those impossible moments?”

Expanding my comfort zone has always been a priority for me, but crossing the Catalina Channel was a profound milestone in my journey....

A day-by-day record of my adventure pursuing the World Record in the Himalayas: Swimming in the Highest Lake on Earth.