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What happens when the dream you’ve built your entire identity around vanishes in a single moment? This week, Dean sits down with Steven Kaps from Primal Elite Coaching. Steven was a rising AFL star until a freak injury at age 19 sent him into a tailspin of avoidance, partying, and isolation. Steven shares his raw journey from seeking external validation on the field to finding internal peace through faith, family, and the power of a "brotherhood."
Key Discussion Points:
The Injury & The Identity Crisis: Moving from the "elite athlete" pedestal to feeling the weight of shame and disappointment.
The Silent Father: Navigating the loneliness of a father who was a great supporter of the player but lacked the emotional tools to support the man during a crisis.
The Turning Point: How a "new lease on life" in the UK and the accountability of his wife, Adele, helped him stop running and start healing.
Softening the Armour: Steven discusses the transition from wearing a mask of strength to embracing vulnerability and the presence of God.
Primal Elite Coaching: Steven’s mission to mentor the next generation of boys (ages 9–11) through nature, fitness, and life skills.
Steven’s 3 Pillars for the Journey:
The Power of Brotherhood: Surround yourself with men who hold you accountable in fitness, family, and faith.
Value vs. Performance: You are worth more than your external achievements. Get off the "validation treadmill."
Stop Running: Healing only begins when the running stops and the honest conversations start.
Find Steve:
Available now on YouTube, Spotify & Apple Music.
Make sure to follow us on socials:
YouTube
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By One to the Power 3What happens when the dream you’ve built your entire identity around vanishes in a single moment? This week, Dean sits down with Steven Kaps from Primal Elite Coaching. Steven was a rising AFL star until a freak injury at age 19 sent him into a tailspin of avoidance, partying, and isolation. Steven shares his raw journey from seeking external validation on the field to finding internal peace through faith, family, and the power of a "brotherhood."
Key Discussion Points:
The Injury & The Identity Crisis: Moving from the "elite athlete" pedestal to feeling the weight of shame and disappointment.
The Silent Father: Navigating the loneliness of a father who was a great supporter of the player but lacked the emotional tools to support the man during a crisis.
The Turning Point: How a "new lease on life" in the UK and the accountability of his wife, Adele, helped him stop running and start healing.
Softening the Armour: Steven discusses the transition from wearing a mask of strength to embracing vulnerability and the presence of God.
Primal Elite Coaching: Steven’s mission to mentor the next generation of boys (ages 9–11) through nature, fitness, and life skills.
Steven’s 3 Pillars for the Journey:
The Power of Brotherhood: Surround yourself with men who hold you accountable in fitness, family, and faith.
Value vs. Performance: You are worth more than your external achievements. Get off the "validation treadmill."
Stop Running: Healing only begins when the running stops and the honest conversations start.
Find Steve:
Available now on YouTube, Spotify & Apple Music.
Make sure to follow us on socials:
YouTube