Join Curt on The Dead Foot Diver Podcast as he dives deep into the inspiring story of Dan Metcalf, a three-time Guinness World Record holder and adaptive diver. Listen as Dan shares his journey from becoming a paraplegic through two major accidents to discovering and excelling in the world of scuba diving. Learn about the technical aspects, training, and challenges faced in setting world records for adaptive diving, and how diving helped him overcome mental health struggles, including PTSD. Don’t miss this incredible tale of resilience, pushing boundaries, and breaking barriers in diving with disabilities. Please remember to like, share, and subscribe!
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00:00 Introduction to The Dead Foot Diver Podcast
00:21 Meet Dan Metcalf: Guinness World Record Holder
01:16 Dan's Journey to Becoming a Paraplegic
04:19 Overcoming Adversity Through Sports
07:55 The Second Accident and Its Aftermath
18:40 Diving as a Path to Recovery
28:17 Setting Guinness World Records in Diving
36:23 Diving with a Hero: Learning to Side Mount
37:40 Challenges with Guinness World Records
39:00 Innovative Solutions for Diving Challenges
39:52 Achieving World Records and Overcoming Obstacles
46:58 The Logistics and Training Behind the Dive
51:59 Diving Credentials and Future Goals
01:05:44 Family Diving Adventures
01:13:50 Podcast Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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