BMX Champion to Prison to Purpose | Chad Dunn

In this powerful episode of Sports Will Save Us All, host Sasha Graham sits down with Chad Dunn, founder and CEO of MOVE Human Performance Center, to explore a journey defined by extreme highs, devastating lows, and profound transformation.

Once a nationally ranked BMX rider, Chad's life took a sharp turn that led to federal prison—a turning point that forced him to confront identity, accountability, and the consequences of his choices. Through sports, personal development, and plenty of help along the way, Chad rebuilt his life and emerged with a renewed sense of purpose.

Chad and Sasha dive into how adversity can become a catalyst for growth, why accountability to yourself matters more than anything, and the critical role parenting and environment play in shaping identity and decision-making. Chad also shares the unexpected life lessons learned in prison, and how determination, resilience, and joy in the process are essential—both in athletics and in life.

This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in sports psychology, personal transformation, overcoming adversity, resilience, identity, second chances, and using sports as a vehicle for life change.

About Chad Dunn

You can find a link to purchase Chad's book, Mind Over Virtually Everything, on our website, SportsWillSaveUsAll.com, or wherever you like to purchase books. Chad is on Instagram @ChadDunn22 and @moveperformance and online at MindOverVirtuallyEverything.com.

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