Episode 12: Cold Water, Running & Sobriety: Will Edwards on Resilience as a Dad of Two

Will Edwards is a dad of two, an NHS cardiac rehab exercise specialist, and four years sober.In this episode, we go deep on the “grey area” drinking trap (when it’s not a rock bottom… but it’s still costing you), and the moment Will caught himself thinking 'I need a beer'—and realised where that road can lead.We also unpack how running became far more than fitness for Will (a mental sanctuary and a third place), why cold water therapy isn’t just a social media challenge (it’s nervous system training), and how discipline is built through small, repeatable commitments—not motivation.If you’re a dad who’s tired of feeling foggy, reactive, and stuck in the same loop every week… this one will land.What we cover...The shift from wanting a drink to needing it—and why that mattersHow Will built consistency with running (even when he hated it)Cold water therapy: breath control, presence, and stress reductionBalancing self-care with family life (without the guilt)Sleep hygiene, nutrition, and why “scrolling at night” is stealing your morningsHandling social pressure and saying, simply: 'I don’t drink.'Chapters...00:00 Intro02:49 Childhood, bullying & resilience05:45 Working in NHS cardiac rehab08:53 The moment sobriety clicked11:46 Running as therapy24:04 Cold water therapy routine50:05 Balancing dad life + training01:05:52 Sleep hygiene01:09:01 Tough sobriety situations01:24:30 Advice to younger self01:30:14 What’s next for WillConnect with Will on Instagram - chilly.will.e.runsSend us Fan Mail If you got value from this episode, don’t just sit on it—take action. Like, subscribe, and follow the show—it makes a massive difference and helps us reach more people who need to hear these stories. Share this with a mate who needs the truth, leave a review, and remember: change doesn’t happen by accident. It happens when you get honest, do the work, and show up for yourself and your family.Stay real, stay relentless, and keep building your legacy—one choice at a time.For more hard-hitting stories and practical tools, follow, subscribe, and join the conversation.Let’s be real: your next chapter starts now...