The Jake Scannell Show

#2 Christopher Paladino – Beyond Type 1 

Christopher Paladino is a type 1 diabetic, firefighter, boxer, real estate investor, entrepreneur and marathon runner. In this episode, he dives deep into his battle with type 1 diabetes and balancing such a busy lifestyle. Chris serves as a key example of someone who does not allow his disadvantages to hinder his performance. Despite being diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes at the age of 6, Chris has been able to give this disease the cold shoulder and pursue life even harder. Just the other day he ran the 25th annual Tunnel to Towers NYC 5K honoring FDNY Firefighter Stephen Siller's final 9/11 footsteps. Chris decided to turn this into his very own marathon and ran all the way home to Yonkers. A proud supporter of 501(c) charitable organization Beyond Type 1, Chris serves as a prime example to not just diabetics, but all of us, to keep going. 

-          “Every day, in every way, we’re getting better and better.” 

Chris Paladino Links: 

Instagram - @yourpalchrispal 

Ksawery Surdel is an entrepreneur and experienced day trader known for his philosophy on life. In this episode, he dives deep into the meaning of life, our purpose here, and how to make the most of our time on earth. He also speaks about his experience at the Monroe Institute where he attended the Gateway Voyage in January 2026. Ksawery believes that we are far more capable, connected, and supported than we’ve ever been taught. According to Ksawery, it is our thoughts that shape our reality. Through deep states of awareness, he describes encounters that challenged his understanding of reality itself, moments of profound connection, clarity, and what he calls a direct experience of consciousness beyond the physical. It wasn’t theory anymore. It was real. He began living by a simple idea — “If you can change your mind, you can change your life.”

Ksawery Surdel Links: 
Instagram - @ksawerythegreat