Forged Youth - Legacy Within
Forged Youth: Legacy Within
What if the conversations you needed most as a teen athlete were finally being had—openly, honestly, and with purpose?
Forged Youth: Legacy Within is the podcast that equips youth athletes (ages 12–24), their parents, and coaches with the mental tools, emotional resilience, and life insight to rise above the noise and grow into strong, intentional human beings.
Each episode features real, raw conversations with professional athletes, CEOs, and cultural leaders sharing what they wish they knew when they were younger. We unpack topics like mental grit, overcoming adversity, identity beyond sport, and building a life of purpose—even when things fall apart.
Hosted by former elite athlete and mental health advocate Mariel Nichole Anderson, this podcast is your companion through the messy middle of chasing big dreams—and becoming someone even bigger in the process.
Because you weren’t born to just survive sport. You were made to be forged by it.
Forged Youth - Legacy Within
Season 1 Ep. 41 - Revisiting: The Many Faces of Grief with Mariel and Josh
This week, we're revisiting a powerful and deeply personal episode where Mariel and Josh explore the complex nature of grief. In this conversation, Mariel shares her experience of grief as a companion to life's major transitions, while Josh offers a perspective that connects grief more closely to death, revealing the universal thread in this human experience.
Mariel opens up about the unexpected loss of her close friend Doug and the initial lack of support she felt, sparking a heartfelt discussion on the cultural taboos surrounding sadness and emotional expression. The episode dives into how different cultures view grief—some embracing it as a natural part of life, while others, like Western cultures, often rush through or avoid the process altogether.
The conversation delves into the non-linear journey of grief, with Mariel’s metaphor of emotions having "visiting hours" reminding us that grief is ever-evolving, moving through stages like sadness, anger, and acceptance. With the right support, we can find ways to live with loss while still allowing space for the natural ebbs and flows of grief.
Join us as we revisit this touching episode, offering valuable insights into how we can support ourselves and others through grief’s challenges.
For support in your grief, reach out to Cat Anderson, an End of Life Doula and Grief Educator, at [reachtrauma.com](https://www.reachtrauma.com/).
