{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/65e7a60a46ce15001874b620/68f5b4e580f2667740089415?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Episode 137 - Dean Lucas // transition from professional athlete to business owner - How to get out of your own way","description":"<p>In this episode, we dive into the raw, unfiltered journey of Dean Lucas — from life on the edge as a professional downhill mountain bike racer to navigating the highs and lows of entrepreneurship. After a decade of competing at the highest level, Dean stepped away from the sport that shaped his identity and stepped into the unknown world of business, creativity, and personal growth.</p><p><br></p><p>What most people didn’t see behind the podium photos were the health struggles, mental battles, and identity clashes that came with a life lived in constant pursuit of performance. Burnout, physical setbacks, and a crumbling sense of self forced Dean to confront a deeper question: <em>Who am I without the bike?</em></p><p>In this conversation, Dean opens up about:</p><p><br></p><ul><li>Leaving behind a decorated athletic career and the fear of starting again.</li><li>The inner turmoil and health challenges that nearly broke him — and how they became the catalyst for change.</li><li>Building a business and creative space from scratch, with no guarantees and everything on the line.</li><li>Finding clarity, purpose, and peace on the other side of struggle.</li><li>Redefining success — not by trophies or numbers, but by impact, growth, and freedom.</li><li><br></li></ul><p>Now, Dean’s mission is to help others break out of the boxes they’ve been placed in — athletes, entrepreneurs, anyone who’s ever felt lost outside their identity. This is a story about letting go, rebuilding, and discovering the power in choosing a life that’s truly yours.</p><p><br></p><p>If you’ve ever stood at a crossroads in your life, wondering what comes next — this episode is for you.</p><p><br></p><p>Connect with me:</p><p><br></p><p>https://www.instagram.com/dnms.with.dean/</p><p><br></p><p>https://www.instagram.com/deanos_mykonos/</p><p><br></p><p><strong>This episode is brought to you by Athletic Greens.</strong></p><p><br></p><p>If a comprehensive solution is what you need from your supplement routine, then Athletic Greens is giving you</p><p><br></p><p>A FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 free travel packs with your first purchase. Go to</p><p><br></p><p>athleticgreens.com/offtrack</p><p><br></p><p>Do you want to breathe easier, sleep better, and perform at your peak? Follow the link below and check out Breatheeze to get your breath back on track!</p><p><br></p><p>Use the code: DEAN</p><p><br></p><p>https://www.breatheeze.com.au?sca_ref=5974709.y5VH8csneM</p>","author_name":"Dean Lucas"}