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Courage is not taking action in the absence of fear but moving forward and taking action in spite of fear
About Lorraine
Irish born and residing in Scotland, Lorraine is a motivational speaker, budding writer and well-being consultant. BSc qualified in Business Management and Marketing; Qualified Nutritionist and Wim Hof Instructor. She is proud to be the first female Wim Hof Instructor in Scotland and first Level 2 Instructor. She is one of a small group of instructors around the world who is qualified to run Wim Hof Winter Expeditions. Her career is primarily focused on helping people to feel better within themselves. She openly shares her inspirational story of empowerment. She has been delivering Motivational Presentations, Nutrition Seminars and Workshops for years and is now incredibly excited as a Level 2 Instructor to offer Wim Hof Method Workshops, Advanced Workshops, Bespoke Retreats and Winter Retreat Experiences.
Strong in mind. Healthy in body. Lorraine advocates the fact that we all have the power within us to manifest positive thinking, to overcome fear and push ourselves out of our comfort zones. Through her own well-being journey, Lorraine has become more adaptable and resilient. There is no more self-sabateur way of thinking. She wants to help you find your sense of courage so that you can go forth in all aspects of life and do the thing you always wanted to do! Life is not a dress rehearsal and we only have one shot at it.
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We were lucky to have Lorraine organise a wellness retreat for our small group. From concept to delivery, she managed all aspects to ensure that guests could focus on having a really impactful experience. The retreat included goal setting, breathwork, ice water immersion, meditation, yoga and nutrition advise. The food provided by Mairead Moodie was absolutely fantastic. All guests fed back that they had an amazing time and that the retreat helped them meet their personal goals. I'd 100% recommend Lorraine to anyone looking for a similar experience.
- Sarah Williams
My trip to Poland with Lorraine and Dominique was nothing short of transformational. Their knowledge, professionalism enthusiasm and desire to ensure everyone had an enriching experience was evident from Day 1. It will take me weeks, if not months to process the entirety of the experience. This was a trip of a lifetime and I will be forever grateful to Lorraine for ensuring that when I left Poland, I was set up with the knowledge and desire to continue my Wim Hof journey. These ladies went above and beyond!
- Carole Reid
I attended a retreat in Poland with Lorraine and Dominique and it was honestly the most mind blowing experience I have ever had. They were so kind, calm, knowledgeable and authentic. I could not have asked for more and would thoroughly recommend this to anyone who is thinking of it. Deep, deep gratitude to both Lorraine and Dominique for such an incredible experience.
- Lauren Meadows
To say I was blown away doesn't do it justice. It was literally a life changing experience thanks to the amazing mentors and energy of the whole group. The breath work was completely new to me but was carried out in a tranquil and beautiful way and just the right amount of authority and motivation to keep you going. I had a truly out of body experience during one of the sessions. The chemistry between both mentors was incredible and they both fed off each others strengths, keeping it light hearted at times but being serious when they needed to be. For me personally, I can't fault the experience in any way. I would highly recommend Lorraine to anyone. This has been one of the best experiences of my life! I have never laughed so hard in 5 days with complete strangers. One of the best decisions in my life has been to go on this trip.
- Christopher Kelly
I would like to thank Lorraine and Dominique for an incredible experience as a group in Poland. The chemistry between our instructors was as good as the time away with everyone. I would recommend this experience to anyone. Our lodge was lovely. Everything was class apart from the coming home bit, back to reality. I will remember this time away for many years as a tick on the bucket list experience.
- James Wilson
I was fortunate enough to experience the most enjoyable and rewarding few days with Lorraine at a bespoke retreat. It combined excellent nourishing food along with a variety of Yoga, Core Workout sessions, Cold Water Immersion therapy and Nutrition. These sessions were expertly run by Lorraine, who lead us through the breathing techniques needed to charge the body before entering the ice bath! Her own story of personal achievement to overcome the hardest of challenges both physically and mentally served to motivate the group of us to push oursevles harder and dig deeper. I really enjoyed the feeling of wellbeing after each dip in the pond and will continue with this practice as often as I can. It really is mind over matter. Lorraine helped to personalise an eating plan tailored to each individual with top tips for building a healthy gut! I would recommend Lorraine's services, as this lady of many talents will go above and beyond to create a safe, positive and fun space to embrace the best of what this life has to offer to all of us.
- Gemma Blackburn
I recently experienced a bespoke retreat weekend facilitated by Lorraine and it was a fantastic experience. Lorraine is a perfect combination of organised, knowledgeable and dynamic. Her passion for well being, underpinned by the Wim Hof techniques, is perfectly complimented by her experience as a nutritionist. She approaches her teaching with a warmth and personal openness that makes it easy to relax and unwind in her company. Highly recommend.
- Anonymous
To say I was blown away doesn't do it justice. It was literally a life changing experience thanks to the amazing mentors and energy of the whole group. The breath work was completely new to me but was carried out in a tranquil and beautiful way and just the right amount of authority and motivation to keep you going. I had a truly out of body experience during one of the sessions. The chemistry between both mentors was incredible and they both fed off each others strengths, keeping it light hearted at times but being serious when they needed to be. For me personally, I can't fault the experience in any way. I would highly recommend Lorraine to anyone. This has been one of the best experiences of my life! I have never laughed so hard in 5 days with complete strangers. One of the best decisions in my life has been to go on this trip.
- Christopher Kelly
Wow....what can I say? What a fantastic experience learning more about the WHM. I've dabbled with the principles for a while but always thought I wasn't quite doing something right. With the help and instruction from Lorraine I certainly feel like I'm doing it right now! What a brilliant day meeting like minded people in a brilliant setting with a brilliant instructor. The energy created in this room whilst doing the guided breathing was actually unreal and very difficult to explain! I'd highly recommend giving this a go with Lorraine, if this is something you've thought about doing. An amazing experience. Thanks again Lorraine.'
- Paul Mc Cluskey
Thoroughly enjoyed this course. Lorraine was very knowledgeable and made me feel totally at ease from the minute I walked in. I attended with my daughter who is experiencing mental health problems and I feel she came away from the course much more positive. The breathing exercises and ice bath were excellent and Lorraine guided us through every step with a lot of encouragement. Thank you for an uplifting experience.
- Christine Mouat
Brilliant experience. Lorraine is very knowledgeable and enthusiastic and took the time to understand why everyone was there and what they hoped to achieve. Guided breathing was a revelation and glad I managed the ice bath.
- William Kyle
Lorraine was incredibly passionate for the Wim Hof Method. I found this very inspiring and infectious. I loved the meditation and breathing and found doing it guided very powerful. I was nervous about the cold plunge but Lorraine was very supportive and reassuring. All in all, the course was an amazing experience that my fiance and myself found was great to do as a couple too. I highly recommend Lorraine.
- Gareth Baerecke
Absolutely loved this experience. Lorraine was amazing. Her enthusiasm and knowledge really inspires. I felt so calm after the workshop. I will definitely be continuing on this journey and I can't wait to attend more events. Thanks so much.
- Jess Mc Nee
WHM Fundamentals Workshop with Lorraine has been an amazing experience! I was dreading going into the ice water before the workshop started and my attitude shifted half way through and I couldn't get enough of it! Hearing Lorraine's story of transformation was really inspiring! To be guided through the breathwork and first every ice bath is invaluable and Lorraine made it an extremely pleasant and enjoyable experience!
- Agata Heald
Lorraine Mc Donnell made us feel like part of her family on the day. Not only did she share her home environment with us but her natural ability to welcome people massively shines through. Her warmth, enthusiasm and the friendly atmosphere she creates makes you smile inside and it feels like you have known her all your life. No matter what happens, I'll definitely stay in touch with Lorraine. She is a remarkable human being with a zest for life.
- Craig Barron
Amazing experience. Very different from anything I have ever done. Excited to carry on with my practice. Lorraine has an amazing presence. Very experienced! She is inspiring and an all round very calming and kind person to be around. It is clear she is very passionate and her passion is contagious.
- Kayeligh Olsen
My experience with Lorraine was fantastic! She was so inspiring and shared a wealth of knowledge with us on the day. She was able to answer questions confidently and in detail. I found her incredibly supportive during the short meditation, breathing practice and the ice bath. She gave a sense of genuine care and she created a really safe space for us all. I am so excited to incorporate everything I have learned into everyday life and have Wim Hof become a little ritual for my mental and physical health moving forward. Such an amazing experience!!
- Ellen Seago
At age 62, this has been one of the best and most inspiring afternoons I have ever had. Lorraine was just an amazing teacher and a true inspiration. I will continue with all her teachings and advice and look forward to building on my basic knowledge.
- Elaine Henderson
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