This Two Time Cancer Survivor Became a Double World Record Swimmer at Age 59, Dean Hall - RISE EP.17

Tune in to another captivating episode of RISE, as host Gary Lipovetsky engages in a heartfelt conversation with Dean Hall. Dean shares his remarkable life journey, from growing up in Portland to facing extraordinary challenges that include life-threatening illnesses and personal trauma. Dean's story is one of resilience, transformation, and inspiring hope. Discover how meditation, love, and unwavering determination have empowered Dean to overcome adversity, beat cancer twice, and channel his experiences into helping others. Join us on this powerful episode of RISE to gain valuable insights into facing life's toughest trials with courage and positivity.00:00 Intro6:52 Growing up in Portland8:02 Climbing Mount Hood at the age of 916:54 Facing death twice19:28 Getting diagnosed with leukemia24:20 Meditating every day31:11 How I met my first wife37:40 Oncology Center39:23 Getting Pneumonia40:20 Working as a therapist42:30 Wilderness trips51:47 Writing a book52:16 Sexual Assault1:02:14 Causes of sexual assault1:04:40 Sexual Predator Experiment1:07:37 Second cancer diagnosis1:14:45 Beating cancer a second time1:22:30 Advice to people dealing with negativity1:25:43 Swimming the 187-mile length of the Willamette RiverGary Lipovetsky:https://www.instagram.com/garylipovetsky/Guest:https://www.thewildcureway.com/about-deanhttps://www.instagram.com/deanhallofficial/https://www.amazon.com/Wild-Cure-Death-Oregons-Longest/dp/1960626000/ref=sr_1_1https://lostcoastoutpost.com/2019/jun/7/59-year-old-cancer-survivor-swimming-75-miles-eel/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices