# S2E244: From Special Ed to Undefeated MMA Fighter: Daniel Puder’s Story (Part 1)

An episode of [Future of Education Podcast](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1673109764), 8 Jul 2025, 25 min.

Audio: https://rss.art19.com/episodes/ed54eec6-9df3-493d-b36f-3ebaca723fcb.mp3?rss_browser=BAhJIhVJbnZpc2libGVOZXR3b3JrBjoGRVQ%3D--0761ee75eb25694efc17849092f8583c07f6c68b

In this episode of Future of Education, MacKenzie sits down with Daniel Puder, former WWE star and undefeated MMA fighter, for a raw look at the early struggles that shaped him. From being bullied and placed in special ed to cleaning toilets just to afford a gym membership, Daniel shares how adversity fueled his grit and drive. He opens up about going to juvie, facing mental health challenges, and ultimately finding his own unconventional path to success.

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