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