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The episode features Dean Guedo discussing movement, mental resilience, and the athlete's journey, including insights on training, nutrition, and mental health.

Welcome to Season Five of Just Us on Justice and Other Things. We’re approaching 100 episodes, and what started as a kitchen-table podcast continues to grow while keeping its grounded, conversational feel. For the Season 5 premiere, Scott and Danny are joined by Dean Guedo. The episode dives into movement, mental resilience, and the athlete’s journey—from football fields and powerlifting platforms to jiu jitsu mats. Dean shares his perspective on high-flux training, sustainable nutrition, and the evolving world of combat sports, explaining why technical skill often outweighs spectacle in grappling and stand-up fighting. He opens up about his own knee injury and ACL challenges, and how an athlete’s mindset—consistent rehab, staying active, and leaning on community—can make all the difference. Dean also explores the mental side of performance, breaking down therapy, visualization, and managing anxiety as tools for growth, not weakness. The conversation goes deeper, touching on identity beyond sports, parenting, and planning for life after the game—whether that’s coaching, counseling, or finding a new “tribe.” Dean shares how he plans to pursue a Master’s in Counseling, blending…

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Hosts: Dan Jones, Scott Jones

Guest: Dean Guedo

Topics covered

• movement
• mental resilience
• athlete's journey
• nutrition
• combat sports
• mental health
• identity

Keywords

• movement
• mental resilience
• nutrition
• combat sports
• athlete mindset
• rehab
• anxiety management

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