Two Women Fall Through Ice and Discuss the Nature of Fear
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- Two women fall through ice and discuss the role that fear plays in holding us back from life.
This video was shot at ReWild University under professional supervision with safety checks in place. Cold water immersion creates a physiological condition of cold shock that can cause cardiac arrest. Obviously, don't try this unless you are similarly under professional supervision and have rescue personnel in place.
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I keep watching this video. Those women are really brave and vulnerable, I feel very inspired by them! 💖
Thank you! I will share your words with both of them!! =)
I cant think of better words than " I love these 2 women" Strong women , really mentally strong Hugs&Kisses xxxx
Thank you! Such encouraging, loving words!!!
I used to be painfully shy growing up. How I got over it was putting myself in uncomfortable positions and not remaining in my comfort zone. That's exactly how I describe it. And I have the tendency of ignoring discomfort but I could do better. These past three years, especially this year, I've experienced a lot of discomfort though as I explored the beliefs I had regarding several things. Your videos are awesome. I'm so glad to have found them. I've seen about 3 or 4 and I'll keep watching. I live in FL and I'm a poor college student but hopefully one day I'll have the chance tu take one of your classes. Self sufficiency is extremely important and nature is spectacular.
cumensu This work you've been doing is so fruitful. We're taught to avoid and even fear discomfort, but you've found ways to go into discomfort and discover the treasures waiting there. That's inspiring for all of us!
Would love to see you up here someday!
=) Kenton
Amazing. I am in such admiration of this; of how you speak to eachother; of how Jen and Rebecca are able to describe their experiences so clearly; of how brave and playful this relationship with fear is! What an inspiration. I am in love.
Aaron Jermain I just read your comment to Rebecca, Aaron, and I'm hoping that Jen sees it. This really means a lot,and Rebecca is really touched. Thank you.=) Kenton
Such a brave and empowering thing to do. Respect ladies!
ray dollars I'll pass your words on to them both, Ray!
I just have to say, what I really like about your videos, is that they are showing a "normal" person doing it. Usually, it's either super hardcore tactical special forces stuff, or mixed with some esoteric BS. Thank you for all your work!
Thanks Tobias! I actually really appreciate that. It's part of my mission, to show that we're all capable of amazing things. We don't have to be Rambo or the Buddha -- we have amazing potential in us, every one!
=) Kenton
Really enjoyed the side bar conversations they ladies had about fear holding you back, and sometimes how we perceive things from the past and attach that to future things that come up. Learned so much watching this video. So glad I found this channel, so much wisdom. Can't wait to watch more!
I am honored by your words! Thank you! I too loved the words these two shared -- I learned much from them!
=) Kenton
Another good video Kenton. It's amazing how challenging and conquering fears can open up unexpected doors in life.
northpostman I agree completely. If we discover a fear in our lives, it is a gateway into an amazing new world.
The look on her face as she fell was priceless, that moment of realization where you mentally scream at yourself ''WHY DID I DO THIS!'' lol. good video
Keith Lancaster Absolutely =) I did enjoy those slo-mo shots of them during the actual breakthrough . . .=) Kenton
you go, ladies! this is fantastic, thanks for the courage and inspiration!
Wow, thank you!
=) Kenton
this and your self rescue re ice breakthrough inspired me to try cold showers - and my sister too! both of us hate the cold! and it's been so helpful for both of us. I have to say though, cold showers in -30 up here in Northern Ontario above Lake Superior is a new kind of cold, LOL! maybe not too far off breaking through the ice 😝 thank you so much for these potentially life saving videos, Kenton! ❤️
I really like your suggestions at the end of the video. I'm going to try the walking in the rain once I'm able to walk again without the walker (it's pretty muddy here). Our kids here love running and playing in the rain. I was brought up to believe that you must protect yourself from the elements but now I understand that we have to embrace them as well. Thank you for the highly encouraging video and thank your friends for being so funny and sweet but at the same time, really courageous and determined. 🤗😇😁
I will thank them indeed -- I found both of them so inspiring that day. Quite amazing! Thanks for watching and commenting =)
I think Jens face said it all. She didn't know what point she would break through although expecting it!! Rebecca was more mind set ready as the ice was broken but good on them for doing the experience. The big danger is going under the ice , but I woukd like to think I could self rescue after watching your videos although I will not practice it on purpose. Bet those blankets were cozy after that!! Cheers Mary
Mary McN Thanks so much for this comment, Mary. You certainly caught that expression! I agree -- kudos to them both. As you recognized, the experience was different for each of them on a number of levels, including the ice being still whole for Jen and then broken for Rebecca. I'm also happy to hear that you feel that you could perform a self-rescue after seeing the videos. That was my hope, that these videos could take a situation that can be life-threatening and give people the confidence to get themselves out if they ever do find themselves falling through ice.=) Kenton
In the Minnesota we call this a polar plunge, They do something like this but with quite a few more spectators. MAD RESPECT LADIES
***** I'll pass your words on, Bobby! They'll really appreciate it.
"It hurts more .. or _sensations_ more" Haha, I've corrected myself also, trying to re-wire my brain about the nature of pain/discomfort. I understand Rebecca's comment about fearing that the discomfort will continue to escalate... my ventures onto the snow barefooted have gotten considerably longer since the first time, takes a while to really notice the 'pain'. But when the discomfort begins, and keeps getting more intense, there's that fear of it going too far if I stay out. It's a process.
Leo Angere Absolutely. Jen really hit on something when she shifted her language. And you're seeing into it as well with your barefoot snow exercises. Pain isn't as clear-cut as we've been told, is it?
Wow! That is crazy and gutsy.
Michael Nevin Thanks Michael, I was really impressed with them!=) Kenton
WoW! Amazing video Kenton! Thanks for sharing...
Eco Oasis Absolutely!
The boarding school I went to was one of those places where the seasons were determined by the date, not the weather. For example no radiators until official winter, and thin summer dresses even if the summer started cold.
So on the appointed date in my first year, I and those of my class who said we could swim were to be tested for our swimming skills in the (outdoor) swimming pool. We were told to jump in and swim a width. It was freezing! We were struggling for breath and at best could manage a bit of doggie paddle, and even those of us who managed a width took far longer than the time limit.
But nobody drowned.
I was hardy enough back in those days, but developed an aversion for being cold for too long or when I have little prospect of getting warm again soon.
So if I were to do this challenge, I would want a hot tub and and dry clothes waiting for me right next to the hole. lol
In our new location we have a sauna just a short walk away. Would that do?
=) Kenton
Wow, luxury!
Great video- thank you for sharing. I’ve got a fear of the open ocean water - sharks, cramping up, drowning even though I’m a strong swimmer. I’m going to go into that fear this fall doing some group ocean swimming and this has really inspired me! 👍
That's awesome! Our family has been learning about freediving lately -- the ocean is such an amazing place! Something that helped our girls get less frightened of sharks was watching Ocean Ramsey. th-cam.com/video/iZi8eSrfj78/w-d-xo.html
=) Kenton
HOLD A SPIDER!!! now you have gone too far :D lol i'll take the ice challenge but not the spider one :) great video guys really fun to watch and kudos to the ladies for taking the plunge they did a great Job! and loved the slow motion :) CHEERS!! Kenton always a pleasure mate
***** I think each of us can find that thing that really challenges us, can't we? I have an irrational fear of sauerkraut =)
hi i'm johnny knoxville and welcome to jackass =) i know this is an important part of what you teach i just couldn't resist XD
Dominik Doherty Love it! Thanks for the great laugh, Dominik!=) Kenton
ReWildUniversity kenton, what a great video and hats off to those ladies! My wife wouldn't have a cold shower nevermind jump up and down on a frozen lake lol keep the vids coming and i still wish i could live closer and hang out with you. Maybe one day :)
the grayman Thanks so much, Grayman, and I'll pass on your words to the women! I too wish we lived closer . . .=) Kenton
You go, ladies!
Thank you Sue!!!
I love your friends and I think some powerful angels are protecting them from falling into the icy water. I'm only half way through the video so I might comment again... 😉
Fun! Can't wait to see your next comment! =)
they are very brave. I could never get my wife to do that
Survive Without Great spirit in those two =)
Rebecca is a vary brave person my mom and sister would be like NO WAY im not doing that!
Taylor Hopkins I'll pass on your words to her, Taylor. She doesn't let fear hold her back, that's for sure!
I took a cold shower again for the 3 time i wanted to come up with a excuse so bad lol i got though it though for 1 min
that was a good one. I really wanted to do an ice break thru this winter but couldn’t find any pro to watch. I had my brother ready and ok ice on the pond but ran out of time on easter. Do you have any advice on how to go about it safely? I’m likely going to have to substitute our river for an actual break thru and try again next year once I’ve learned more of the safety standards
Hmmm. Safety precautions for something this dangerous . . . =) First, make sure it's a lake, not a river, as the current can pull you under the ice and that is a very un-fun way to die. If you have strong rope, you can do a lasso that goes under the arms of the person who will fall through, and make sure you have someone strong enough to pull you out. Ideally one also has an EMT or other medically trained person along in the rare event of the cold shock affecting the heart. When I do this with people I do a lot of pre-training to ensure they won't panic. The way someone will really get in trouble is if they panic, in which case all the safety stuff might not do any good because they are thrashing and not participating in the rescue. Some ice baths prepare the way, making sure that the person can experience extreme cold and remain calm.
=) Kenton
:-) a river because its close to home and cold. The ice will be gone when I get back home. I do know enough to not walk on frozen rivers (tho you wouldn't know I know so thanks for the warning). I was going to use the rope approach. I now have a year to figure out if there's a better way. Much appreciated.
It really is an amazing experience -- I hope you can find a good team of people to try it with!
=) Kenton
I always wondered... is there a risk of dying from a thermal shock ?
Nice video btw :)
Great video. Now what about getting warmed up afterwards. Did they take a hot shower, or stand in front of a fireplace ? Or ???
BigFootWalker1776 They opted for hot showers =)
4:30, I love you man hahaha
AdventureArchives Thanks my friend =)
kenton you are a rgreat teacher
+anthony marino Thank you Anthony!
=) Kenton
Im going to build a little garden on my familys property and a little shelter out of wood like a small shack but useing the wood for the land! it will be fenced by me. p.s. im only 13 years old! im scared that people will not connect to the wild and somthing will happen to the power or somting like that and the whole world will go crazzy because they wont have power,cell phones,computers and wont have the nallege to survival they will raid,steal,and hopfully not kill! so i love to learn and connect to the WILD! thx for making the awesome videos your awesome. What state do u live in and do you do classes?
Taylor Hopkins Hi Taylor!AWESOME that you're doing all this at 13! Even a garden! Woohoooo! I definitely hear you about being concerned that our civilization could tumble to the ground . . . for a lot of folks, that's what gets them started. These skills are sort of an 'ultimate insurance policy'. But after time, I've found that people replace that fear-based approach with a joy-based approach. I can actually hear the joy in your writing, with your passion about connecting with the wild! =)I live in Wisconsin. I do run a school, called ReWild University. You can learn more at the school's website -- www.rewildu.com/ Thanks for all your great comments! It's super fun to read them!=) Kenton
You too :) its amazing to learn from you and your wife :)
Hi IIIIIIIIIIIIIapexIIIIIIIIIIIII, Your comment won't allow replies, so I'm hoping you get this! I too am SO impressed with my subscribers. Intelligent, thoughtful, philosophical, and as you have noted . . . nice. I often think that the comments are more fun than the videos!
=) Kenton
Wish I could do this myself. With a spectator, of course.
+Cameron Cole It's a powerful experience for sure! And I'm glad you'd have some rescuers ready -- it does get a bit dangerous if one panics.
=) Kenton
Cameron Cole nobody survives if they don't know what to do.
I have yet to be courageous enough to purposely fall through so that I KNOW what to do if I or someone in my group would accidently fall through
Alvin Dueck There are multiple video's on how to escape after falling in ice water in the instance of emergency. Number one rule is to stay calm and not to panic. I would also recommend watching those safety video's here on TH-cam if you are nervous.
oh lol... hahaha great video :)
Regards from Poland !
Rafał Kyc Glad you liked it! And thanks for letting me know where you're from. Always fun to connect from across the planet! Regards in return from Wisconsin, USA!
=) Kenton
Excellent! Maybe take a peek at Wim Hof, the iceman to integrate this ice-dip with breathing ;-)
Guido Sleddens Definitely a role model for us -- thank you for mentioning him! Have you experimented with any of his breathing methods?=) Kenton
ReWildUniversity yes I am doing this for about 6-7 months now. It's a good way to overcome the gasp reflex by relaxing, breathing out while going into the cold water. Personally I use it for vitality and haven't been sick since I started the combined breathing and cold water combo. The breathing method is very simple. It's just one technique that he does.
Guido Sleddens
You've inspired me to check into it more deeply. Thanks for letting me know about this!
A lot of these videos the people are not wearing much cloths, this doesn't help me out much, when I'm ice fishing I have 3 layers of cloths, snow pants & big boots on. Once your wet that's a lot more water weight to deal with
True! I have done this with more clothes (we're often doing it with less just to have less clothes to dry out later on), and it's still viable. You'll feel the extra weight as you come out of the water, and it can mean that you crack through the ice more as you're trying to get out, but if you spread your weight and use this method, I haven't ever had it fail me (and I practice it more than I probably should =)
Roots,
Kenton
was the 2 person rebecca?
Taylor Hopkins It was =)
I my self am afraid spiders, but i picked up a tarantula spider at school and hold it for 30 sec (with my eyes open) haha.
giannihenk Right on!!!! Way to explore those fears!=) Kenton
you guys are simply crazy :-)