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Tyler Carnevale, a name that resonates with adventure and innovation. A record-breaking
ocean rower, mountaineer of the worlds highest peaks, and a pioneer in satellite connectivity with SpaceX, Tyler has lived a life marked by extraordinary feats. His ventures span from driving solo across Mongolia’s vast steppes while mega dosing on acid to breaking eight Guinness World Records on a historic Arctic row, climbing Mount Everest with Nims Purja, and launching SpaceX’s first enterprise product. Inducted into the prestigious Explorers Club for his remarkable contributions to exploration, Tyler’s story is one of pushing limits, transcending boundaries and inspiring others.

Dr Joseph Dituri is a retired Navy commander and a distinguished saturation diver. He holds the Guinness World Record for the longest duration of stay underwater - 100 days.

Dr Karena Wu has over 24 years of experience and is a board certified clinical specialist in Orthopedic physical therapy. She is a fellow of the International and American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists, as well as an advocate for The Arthritis Foundation.

Dr. Kirten Parekh is a distinguished podiatric surgeon and clinical nutritionist. He is the co-founder of Klora and Tangle, as well as the founding doctor of Superpower.com

David Roeske is the 5th American to climb both Everest and K2 without supplemental oxygen, and has also summited multiple other 8,000 meter peaks without the aid of bottled oxygen. He’s also a competitive runner, with a 2:32 personal record in the NYC marathon. Today's episode ascends the awe-inspiring heights of mountains—not just as geographical marvels, but as catalysts for personal transformation and profound connection.

William J. Kaplanidis L.Ac., MA, MS, is an internationally known teacher, healer, public speaker and author with 40 years of experience helping thousands heal from physical pain and emotional traumas, prevent illness and cope with life’s challenges along their path.
With advanced training in the fields of psychology, Eastern medicine and martial arts, William created the ACUDRAGON® Wellness System, which fuses Eastern and Western healing and transformation methods to provide very personalized care for his clients and students in New York City and around the globe.