Welcome to episode 8 of The Pocket with your host, Chris Griffin. In today's episode, we are joined by a good friend Dean Lucas, a former professional mountain biker turned creative entrepreneur, as he shares the twists and turns of his life's path, including the profound impact of heartbreak and the personal growth that follows. 🚵‍♂️ About Dean Lucas: Dean's career has spanned the adrenaline-filled world of professional mountain biking to establishing his creative studio, The Nest, in Burleigh Heads, Gold Coast. Beyond his business, Dean fosters deep connections through his podcast, "D&M's with Dean," delving into significant life discussions. 🎙 In This Episode: A Rider's Life: Delve into Dean's captivating journey from conquering mountain peaks to embracing creativity at The Nest.The Emotional Terrain: Dean shares candidly about navigating relationships, breakups, and the tight-knit communities that form around extreme sports.Learning from Loss: A raw look into how heartbreak has shaped Dean as a man, teaching invaluable lessons about resilience, understanding, and personal growth.Beyond the Bike: Insights into the transition from professional sports to life as an entrepreneur and podcaster, and how past experiences influence his current endeavours.Deep Reflections: Engage in profound topics, including the lessons learned from heartbreak and the continuous journey of self-discovery. 🔗 Connect with Dean: Follow Dean Lucas: @deanos_mykonosExplore The Nest in Burleigh HeadsTune into "D&M's with Dean" for more deep conversations Thank you to our sponsors of this episode: Switch Nutrition Switch has been an absolute game changer for me, more specifically the two products that I mentioned in this episode: Adrenal and Hydrate. You can use code: CHRISGRIFFIN for 20% off your order https://switchnutrition.com.au/ Whoop The ultimate fitness wearable. The Whoop has been like a health coach on my wrist. You can try Whoop for free for 1 month and they will send you a band completely free if you use my link. https://www.join.whoop.com/chris Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.