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From Rock Bottom to MRKCFIT: The Redemption of Dean Marks
Ep. 318
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After 11 years behind bars, Dean “MRKCFIT” Marks returns to Proper True Yarn to share the real turning point of his life — a brutal past, a moment of reckoning, and the mental transformation that sparked his fitness and mindset brand, Moxy Fit. Dino opens up about the dark realities of prison life, the power of mental strength, and the grind of rebuilding from zero. He and Knuckles also shine a light on the resilience of Aussie racer-turned-boxer Renee Gracie, proving what can happen when you ignore the noise and put in the work. Gritty, honest, and motivating as ever.
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