Press & Media Coverage

Documented Recovery

Independent coverage and interviews highlighting Ice Bath Harry’s documented recovery journey and growing public presence.

Selected Media Coverage

Daily Star

In this feature, Harry opens up about how his spiralling cocaine addiction saw him spending up to £3,000 a month, fuelling a destructive cycle that damaged his health, finances and personal life. The story explores the grip of dependency, the physical and psychological toll of sustained drug use, and the moment that forced him to confront his addiction and begin rebuilding his life.

Source: https://www.dailystar.co.uk/news/latest-news/coke-addict-who-blew-3k-36923137

BBC Radio Guernsey - Jim Delbridge

'Ice baths have changed my life'

Harry Beattie aka Ice Bath Harry chats about documenting his wellness and recovery journey.

Listen Now: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0n5hm4f

Guernsey Press

During a visit to Guernsey, Harry continues his daily ice-bath journey by taking a cold plunge on the island, extending the streak that has become central to his recovery story. The feature highlights how his commitment to daily ice baths has grown from a personal discipline into a widely followed movement online, drawing interest from local communities and media as he documents the journey.

Read Now: https://guernseypress.com/news/2026/03/09/ice-bath-harry-splashes-down-in-island-to-take-a-cold-plunge

BBC News

In this feature article, Harry shares how daily ice baths became the turning point in his recovery from long-term addiction. The piece explores how cold water immersion replaced the dopamine highs he previously sought through drugs and gambling, helping him rebuild discipline, mental clarity and stability while documenting his sobriety journey online.

Read Now: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cvg1v079g75o

BBC Radio Solent

In this definitive interview, Harry discusses reaching his 583rd consecutive ice bath and the visible physical and mental transformation that has occurred since his early recovery. This segment highlights how cold water therapy has stabilised his life and allowed him to rebuild his identity as a father and community leader.

Listen Now: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0n2zgc3

The Ben Mulroney Show

Harry joins Ben Mulroney to discuss the international reach of "Ice Bath Harry." The conversation explores his 11-year struggle, the launch of his custom ice bath line and the future of his story as a potential documentary or feature film.

Watch Now: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZzuMgk57wMg

Winchester News

A rare look at the beginning of the journey. Filmed during Harry’s first month of sobriety, this segment captures the raw vulnerability of early recovery and the initial spark of purpose that drove him to document his progress for the world to see.

Watch Now: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yceaFhPS6M0

The Sun

A major national health feature exploring Harry’s transition from a decade of gambling and drug addiction to daily cold water immersion. The article highlights the physiological shift that occurs when replacing substance-driven dopamine with the natural, sustained high of the ice bath.

Read Now: https://www.thesun.co.uk/health/37356894/gambling-drug-addiction-treatment-ice-bath/

Clinical & Expert Interviews

Dr. Becky Spelman - The Human Pattern

A deep-dive series exploring the "me problem" behind addiction. Harry and Dr. Spelman deconstruct how cold water exposure acts as a dopamine regulator and why "trauma bonds" often drive self-destructive behaviours.

Watch Now: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5WLsc0Z_KXk

Elliott Wald - Coming Clean With Me

Harry discusses the intersection of undiagnosed ADHD and substance abuse. He explains how cocaine was used to "quiet the mind" and how the 200%–250% dopamine boost from cold immersion now serves as a healthy replacement for his neurodivergent brain.

Listen Now: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/harry-beattie-adhd-addiction-ice-baths/id1713138441?i=1000745094639

Spark Community Space

In this episode, Becki sits down with Ice Bath Harry for a get-to-know-you conversation, introducing Harry’s story and positioning him as a mental health and sobriety advocate.

Watch Now: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mWOd_zgjI6s

Hannah Viney - Class A People

Host: Hannah Viney
Class A People is a sobriety and recovery podcast centred on “rigorous honesty”, hosted by Hannah Viney.

Listen Now: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3iNH3cI9orhGzWCcoxbBmU?si=EKFHhC6jSn6U5aDdz6cUDA

Media Inquiries

Ice Bath Harry is available for interviews, media features and documentary participation.