James Dean: Do The Hard Things!

In this episode of Brothers of Purpose, we sit down with James Dean — co founder of the social network wellness club and a man who’s completely flipped the script on his life. From drink, drugs, and people-pleasing to purpose, discipline, and legacy — this one’s a masterclass in self-reinvention.

James opens up about the painful moments that cracked his ego, the grief of losing his dad, and the dark headspace he had to fight his way out of. We talk therapy, identity, fitness, community, breakups, burnout, and what it actually takes to rebuild when your old self is no longer an option.

He shares how running, routine, and raising money for charity became his new north star — including why he's taking on a 100km ultra marathon in memory of his dad. We also go deep on depression, accountability, and why journaling, brotherhood, and discomfort might be the real antidotes to self-destruction.

If you’re lost, stuck, or feeling like you were made for more — this episode will remind you it’s never too late to start again.

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