From Childhood Free-Diving to Designing Hotels

In this episode of the Gladden Longevity Podcast, Dr. Jeffrey Gladden engages in a deep conversation with Waldemar Franco, exploring themes of adventure, creativity, and the pursuit of longevity. Waldemar shares his journey from childhood experiences in nature to becoming an architect and adventure guide, emphasizing the importance of flow states in both physical activities and life. The discussion also delves into transforming routines into rituals, the significance of listening to one's body, and the balance between work, family, and personal passions. Throughout the conversation, the idea of living consciously and embracing the seasons of life is highlighted as a pathway to fulfillment and well-being.

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Takeaways

· Adventure shapes our identity and connection to nature.

· Flow states enhance performance and presence in activities.

· Transforming routine into ritual can bring joy to daily practices.

· Listening to your body is crucial for health and recovery.

· Creativity is essential for exploration and innovation.

· Balancing work and personal life requires conscious effort.

· Life experiences come in cycles and seasons.

· Embracing the journey is more important than the destination.

· Being congruent in life leads to easier balance.

· Mindfulness and awareness are key to living fully.

Chapters

00:00 The Wild Man Journey Begins

06:32 From Adventure to Architecture

11:57 Finding Your Wild Flow

16:52 Transforming Routine into Ritual

20:55 Listening to Your Body

25:57 The Creative Mindset

29:55 Balancing Life's Aspects

35:34 Embracing Life's Seasons

To learn more about Dr. Waldemar: IG: https://www.instagram.com/waldemarfranco/?hl=en Website: https://wildflowmethod.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/waldemar.franco.9/

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