Most people want change, but few realize that real transformation doesn’t start with action—it starts with awareness. The truth is, you can’t grow beyond what you don’t see. And you can’t change what you don’t accept.

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.