What would you do if one moment changed everything? 

After a near-fatal car accident at 26, Alan Lazaros found himself asking hard questions about purpose, success, and happiness. In this episode, Alan shares how he turned trauma into growth, left the safety of corporate life, and built a global top 100 podcast that now inspires millions. Alan opens up about adversity, resilience, therapy, and the mindset shifts that helped him transform pain into purpose. Packed with practical wisdom and real stories, this episode shows how courage, humility, and self-belief can fuel both success and fulfillment.

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Who Should Listen

• Entrepreneurs and professionals at a career crossroads

• Anyone recovering from trauma, setbacks, or self-doubt

• Growth-minded listeners seeking practical strategies for personal transformation

• Couples and individuals curious about therapy, coaching, and intentional living

What You’ll Learn in This Episode

• How Alan turned tragedy into a second chance at life and success

• Why self-belief, humility, and work ethic form the foundation of achievement

• The difference between therapy and coaching—and why you need both

• How to break free from fear of failure and fear of success

• Alan’s “Triad of Transformation” formula for lasting change

Episode highlights:

(0:00 ) Intro

(0:18 ) The car accident that changed Alan’s life

(2:27 ) His “quarter-life crisis” and redefining success

(7:13 ) The mental and emotional toll after the crash

(10:31 ) Why therapy and coaching both matter

(14:01 ) How early family loss shaped his identity

(19:10 ) The truth about resilience and high ACE scores

(28:48 ) Turning pain into power through self-belief

(39:35 ) Advice for those afraid to take the leap

(42:44 ) Final message of encouragement for anyone feeling stuck