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Limitless: Live Better Now Episode 102 - "Risk"

Chris Hemsworth pushes his limits by attempting a 600-foot winter climb in the Swiss Alps. Inspired by his children’s carefree risk-taking, Chris learns from experts how exposure therapy and Flow—a state of hyperfocus—can improve mental and physical health, showing how taking risks as adults can lead to a happier, healthier life.

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  • At the Luzzone dam in Switzerland, Chris rests on the platform at the start of three. He's made it to the sunlit area of the dam, and he needs to warm himself before taking on the next sections. (credit: National Geographic/BenMcGeorge-Henderson)

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    At the Luzzone dam in Switzerland, Chris rests on the platform at the start of three. He's made it to the sunlit area of the dam, and he needs to warm himself before taking on the next sections. (credit: National Geographic/BenMcGeorge-Henderson)

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  • Chris recruits the help of Steph Davis, one of the best free solo climbers in the world, to train for a 'Deep Water Soloing' – no ropes, no safety equipment, just Chris climbing the rock face from the sea to the top of the cliff. This training will help prepare him for his final 600-foot climb on a wintery Swiss Alps Dam. (credit: National Geographic/Evan Paterakis)

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    Chris recruits the help of Steph Davis, one of the best free solo climbers in the world, to train for a 'Deep Water Soloing' – no ropes, no safety equipment, just Chris climbing the rock face from the sea to the top of the cliff. This training will help prepare him for his final 600-foot climb on a wintery Swiss Alps Dam. (credit: National Geographic/Evan Paterakis)

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  • Chris recruits the help of Steph Davis, one of the best free solo climbers in the world, to train for a 'Deep Water Soloing' – no ropes, no safety equipment, just Chris climbing the rock face from the sea to the top of the cliff. This training will help prepare him for his final 600-foot climb on a wintery SwissAlps Dam. (credit: National Geographic/Evan Paterakis)

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    Chris recruits the help of Steph Davis, one of the best free solo climbers in the world, to train for a 'Deep Water Soloing' – no ropes, no safety equipment, just Chris climbing the rock face from the sea to the top of the cliff. This training will help prepare him for his final 600-foot climb on a wintery SwissAlps Dam. (credit: National Geographic/Evan Paterakis)

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  • Chris recruits the help of Steph Davis, one of the best free solo climbers in the world, to train for a 'Deep Water Soloing' – no ropes, no safety equipment, just Chris climbing the rock face from the sea to the top of the cliff. This training will help prepare him for his final 600-foot climb on a wintery Swiss Alps Dam. (credit: National Geographic/Evan Paterakis)

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    Chris recruits the help of Steph Davis, one of the best free solo climbers in the world, to train for a 'Deep Water Soloing' – no ropes, no safety equipment, just Chris climbing the rock face from the sea to the top of the cliff. This training will help prepare him for his final 600-foot climb on a wintery Swiss Alps Dam. (credit: National Geographic/Evan Paterakis)

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  • Chris recruits the help of Steph Davis, one of the best free solo climbers in the world, to train for a 'Deep Water Soloing' – no ropes, no safety equipment, just Chris climbing the rock face from the sea to the top of the cliff. This training will help prepare him for his final 600-foot climb on a wintery Swiss Alps Dam. (credit: National Geographic/Evan Paterakis)

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    Chris recruits the help of Steph Davis, one of the best free solo climbers in the world, to train for a 'Deep Water Soloing' – no ropes, no safety equipment, just Chris climbing the rock face from the sea to the top of the cliff. This training will help prepare him for his final 600-foot climb on a wintery Swiss Alps Dam. (credit: National Geographic/Evan Paterakis)

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  • Chris recruits the help of Steph Davis, one of the best free solo climbers in the world, to train for a 'Deep Water Soloing' – no ropes, no safety equipment, just Chris climbing the rock face from the sea to the top of the cliff. This training will help prepare him for his final 600-foot climb on a wintery Swiss Alps Dam. (credit: National Geographic/Evan Paterakis)

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    Chris recruits the help of Steph Davis, one of the best free solo climbers in the world, to train for a 'Deep Water Soloing' – no ropes, no safety equipment, just Chris climbing the rock face from the sea to the top of the cliff. This training will help prepare him for his final 600-foot climb on a wintery Swiss Alps Dam. (credit: National Geographic/Evan Paterakis)

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  • Chris Hemsworth talks with Dr. Abigail Marsh, a Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience at Georgetown University, while preparing for his climb in Switzerland.  (credit: NationalGeographic/Ben McGeorge-Henderson)

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    Chris Hemsworth talks with Dr. Abigail Marsh, a Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience at Georgetown University, while preparing for his climb in Switzerland.  (credit: NationalGeographic/Ben McGeorge-Henderson)

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  • Chris recruits the help of Steph Davis, one of the best free solo climbers in the world, to train for a 'Deep Water Soloing' – no ropes, no safety equipment, just Chris climbing the rock face from the sea to the top of the cliff. This training will help prepare him for his final 600-foot climb on a wintery Swiss Alps Dam. (credit: National Geographic/Evan Paterakis)

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    Chris recruits the help of Steph Davis, one of the best free solo climbers in the world, to train for a 'Deep Water Soloing' – no ropes, no safety equipment, just Chris climbing the rock face from the sea to the top of the cliff. This training will help prepare him for his final 600-foot climb on a wintery Swiss Alps Dam. (credit: National Geographic/Evan Paterakis)

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  • Chris recruits the help of Steph Davis, one of the best free solo climbers in the world, to train for a 'Deep Water Soloing' – no ropes, no safety equipment, just Chris climbing the rock face from the sea to the top of the cliff. This training will help prepare him for his final 600-foot climb on a wintery Swiss Alps Dam. (credit: National Geographic/Evan Paterakis)

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    Chris recruits the help of Steph Davis, one of the best free solo climbers in the world, to train for a 'Deep Water Soloing' – no ropes, no safety equipment, just Chris climbing the rock face from the sea to the top of the cliff. This training will help prepare him for his final 600-foot climb on a wintery Swiss Alps Dam. (credit: National Geographic/Evan Paterakis)

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  • At the base of the Luzzone dam, in Switzerland, Chris Hemsworth, center, climbing expert Percy Bishton, left, and motocross stunt rider Robbie Maddison talk through the climbing route.  (credit: NationalGeographic/Ben McGeorge-Henderson)

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    At the base of the Luzzone dam, in Switzerland, Chris Hemsworth, center, climbing expert Percy Bishton, left, and motocross stunt rider Robbie Maddison talk through the climbing route.  (credit: NationalGeographic/Ben McGeorge-Henderson)

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  • Chris has pushed himself through one of the hardest challenges he's ever faced - climbing the tallest permanent artificial climbing wall in the world, on the Luzzone dam in Switzerland. (credit: National Geographic)

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    Chris has pushed himself through one of the hardest challenges he's ever faced - climbing the tallest permanent artificial climbing wall in the world, on the Luzzone dam in Switzerland. (credit: National Geographic)

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  • At the base of the Luzzone dam, Chris Hemsworth prepares for the climb.  (credit: National Geographic)

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    At the base of the Luzzone dam, Chris Hemsworth prepares for the climb.  (credit: National Geographic)

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  • At the base of the Luzzone dam, in Switzerland, Chris and motocross stunt rider Robbie Maddison talk through the climbing route. (credit: National Geographic)

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    At the base of the Luzzone dam, in Switzerland, Chris and motocross stunt rider Robbie Maddison talk through the climbing route. (credit: National Geographic)

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  • At the base of the Luzzone dam, in Switzerland, Chris, climbing expert Percy Bishton, right, and motocross stunt rider Robbie Maddison, left, talk through the climbing route.  (credit: National Geographic)

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    At the base of the Luzzone dam, in Switzerland, Chris, climbing expert Percy Bishton, right, and motocross stunt rider Robbie Maddison, left, talk through the climbing route.  (credit: National Geographic)

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  • Chris Hemsworth, right, and his support team of (left to right) Robbie Maddison, Abigail Marsh, and Percy Bishton discuss the challenge. (credit: National Geographic)

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    Chris Hemsworth, right, and his support team of (left to right) Robbie Maddison, Abigail Marsh, and Percy Bishton discuss the challenge. (credit: National Geographic)

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