Wim Hof’s daughter has furiously defended TV show ‘Ice Man’ after his ex-girlfriend sensationally accused him of being a drunken abuser.
Production on a British film about the life of wellness guru Hof, 65, has been temporarily halted after his ex-partner Caroline made shocking allegations against him.
But now Laura, Hof’s daughter from a previous relationship, has backed her father and angrily rejected Caroline’s claims.
Hof, whose celebrity cold exposure training was the basis of the BBC show Freeze the Fear with Wim Hof in 2022, presented by Holly Willoughby and Lee Mack, denies the serious allegations.
Laura took to Instagram to accuse her former stepmother of making unsupportable claims in Dutch national newspaper De Volksrant.
Wim Hof’s daughter has launched a furious defense of the ‘Ice Man’ TV show after his ex-girlfriend sensationally accused him of being a drunken abuser (Pictured: Laura and her father Wim)
Production on a British film about the life of wellness guru Hof, 65, has been temporarily halted
Hof’s daughter Laura, from a previous relationship, backed her father and angrily rejected Caroline’s claims.
Wim Hof has said he denies all of Caroline’s allegations.
Hof’s celebrity cold exposure training was the basis of the BBC program Freeze the Fear with Wim Hof in 2022
He taught celebrities how to take control of their bodies and mental health with sub-zero ice challenges. In the photo, Hof in a poncho watches Alfie Boe take the step.
Laura claimed that Caroline had kicked her out of the house 23 years ago.
He claimed that although his father had never “raised a finger” at him, he had been denied his parental rights to see his half-brother Noah for years.
Her post continued: ‘My dad has never, ever lifted a finger on me or Caroline! Caroline has physically abused me up to 2 times, verbally it was a constant
‘Caroline kicked me out of the house and then tried to block me and my dad several times.
‘Caroline has denied Noah, my brother, my father’s right for years
‘Caroline is extremely manipulative.
A spokesperson for the London-based company behind the Hof biopic said: “Genesius Pictures can confirm that due to the seriousness of the allegations, this production, which was only in development and had not begun filming, is on hold. “.
The production company had said that The Iceman, starring Joseph Fiennes as the Dutch motivational speaker, would be an “inspiring”, “moving” and “at times extremely funny” film. Promotional materials for the project were removed from its website yesterday. .
Caroline contacted Volkskrant and told him how she and her family had to endure his abusive behavior as his fame grew.
The extreme athlete denies the accusations.
Laura (pictured) claimed Caroline had kicked her out of the house 23 years ago.
Laura also claimed that Caroline had denied Wim Hof (pictured) his parental rights for years.
The Dutch motivational speaker stands out for his ability to withstand low temperatures and is determined to teach as many people as possible about cold therapy.
Hof’s exploits have led him to achieve 26 world records for cold resistance.
His Wim Hof method, famous for its use of cold showers and breathing exercises, has made him rich and brought him into contact with stars such as Oprah Winfrey and Jim Carrey.
Caroline was in a relationship with Hof for 10 years, but she and her family have not seen him for 11 years. They had a son, Noah, who is 21 years old.
They and their two other children from a previous marriage, Christiaan and Nathalie, were dismayed at the prospect of a film celebrating a man who they say left them traumatized.
“For them, the name Wim Hof is synonymous with years of aggression, physical violence, humiliation and manipulation,” Volkskrant reported.
‘They know the Iceman, as Hof calls himself, as a mean drunk with an explosive temper and delusions of grandeur. Someone they had to permanently distrust.
Hof told the newspaper: “It’s obvious that she is up in arms and now wants everything to look different than it was.”
‘Caroline knew how to mess with me,'” he said while answering 44 questions from the newspaper. He added: ‘Thanks to her, I started drinking, yes.’
But he insisted he had never been violent.
MailOnline has contacted Caroline and Laura for comment.
What is the Wim Hof Method?
Hof claims that his cold water therapy can help improve mental health and well-being. But his controversial method had already been described as “dangerous” after a series of tragic deaths related to this trend.
The Wim Hof Method is intended to be a form of meditative therapy and a practical way to become healthier, happier, and stronger.
It consists of three components: deep breathing, exposure to cold water, and a focused mindset.
He previously sat down with Femail to chat about the “tremendous benefits” of the method that begins with a reconnection with nature.
‘We are always in this state of debilitating heat, covered in layers of clothing and never exercising the cardiovascular system. So a cold shower a day keeps the doctor away,” Wim said.
Wim says you can even treat depression with cold therapy, with full immersion producing a 540 percent increase in adrenaline and a 250 percent increase in dopamine, both of which are known to help moderate symptoms.
‘What you will see is that your heart rate drops during the day, reducing your stress levels. You feel more energetic. Improved blood flow provides better nutrition to cells. You find that you don’t get sick anymore,’ Wim said.
Breathing “activates adrenal access to the brain, reduces inflammation, alkalizes the blood, and regulates the body.”
So, the cold “makes you strong from the inside out” because millions of small muscles, veins and capillaries are strengthened.
“The muscles contract, allowing for better blood flow, a slower heart rate and more energy,” Wim said.
Mindset and concentration are also an important component that helps unlock the health benefits of letting go of personal ego and directing attention to your body.
‘We all have this power. “When you go out into the cold, you don’t think anymore, you just do,” Wim said.