He discovered the power of breathwork and cold exposure on a starry summer night in August 2020, after struggling with five months of debilitating depression and anxiety. That evening, after doing 15 minutes of Wim Hof breathing, he experienced a profound shift—it was the first time in months he wasn’t overthinking, worrying about the future, or dreading the next day. While he continued to practice the method intermittently, he didn't fully commit to it.

Then, in January 2022, after a particularly intense morning of taking Adderall and scrolling on his phone to the point where his feet went numb while sitting on the toilet, Merrill made a life-changing decision: he would go all-in with the Wim Hof Method. This meant waking up every day to begin his routine with breathwork, followed by a cold shower and meditation—every single day. His hypothesis was simple: "If my mind and body could become truly familiar with the sensations of suffering, could I rewire them to experience the emotions of happiness, strength, and health until those emotions became who I am?"

Within just three months, Merrill had gained 20 pounds of muscle, rediscovered his passion and joy for life, and landed his dream job at a travel company. He attributes these changes to his unwavering commitment to his health and well-being, the clarity of having a greater vision for his life, and the transformative power of the Wim Hof Method.

Merrill teaches the Wim Hof Method with deep passion and respect for its potential to help others. What makes his classes unique—like every instructor’s—is his distinctive approach that blends storytelling, comedy, and acting. His sessions are educational, fun, immersive, and transformational. As Merrill says, “I’m simply the guide... I put people’s mind-body in a position to succeed and let the innate intelligence of the nervous system do what it does. I get out of the way and let evolution take over."

He discovered the power of breathwork and cold exposure on a starry summer night in August 2020, after struggling with five months of debilitating depression and anxiety. That evening, after doing 15 minutes of Wim Hof breathing, he experienced a profound shift—it was the first time in months he wasn’t overthinking, worrying about the future, or dreading the next day. While he continued to practice the method intermittently, he didn't fully commit to it.

Then, in January 2022, after a particularly intense morning of taking Adderall and scrolling on his phone to the point where his feet went numb while sitting on the toilet, Merrill made a life-changing decision: he would go all-in with the ...