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 Ep45 - Resilience + Rise - The Power of Turning Pain into Purpose w/ Thomas Scaria
In this powerful episode, Mariel sits down with Thomas Scaria—coach, author, marathoner, and advocate for living authentically—to explore what it truly means to rise through adversity. From the shock of personal loss and career upheaval to finding strength in long-distance running, Thomas shares the transformative journey that led him to develop his unique framework: "Resilience Plus Rise."
Listeners will hear Thomas's raw story of navigating grief and unexpected challenges, and how he used discipline, gratitude, and mental fortitude to not just survive—but rise. With insights drawn from his coaching practice and his new book, Thomas emphasizes the power of commitment over fleeting motivation, and the daily practices that build a life of purpose and integrity.
This episode is a deep dive into the human spirit’s capacity to endure, evolve, and inspire. Whether you're a youth athlete, a parent, or a coach, you'll walk away with tools and a renewed perspective on resilience, identity, and the courage to show up fully in your own life.
Want to have Thomas as a guide as you learn to own your resilience and rise?
Book Amazon Link: https://www.amazon.ca/resilience-Rise-Transformative-Milestones-Marathon/dp/1038323797/ref=asc_df_1038323797?mcid=bf3f505423d5313ab1c6173269fa10b4&tag=googleshopc0c-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=706745562862&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=2330770619899401159&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9001483&hvtargid=pla-2420501369023&psc=1&gad_source=1
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomasscaria/
- resiliencerisemindset.com/ (Personal)
- thomasscaria.com (Company)
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3HUzegoJPO1JXWQVCtHCY7?si=p34Hhyb_SXGLcCRUZ0Q8cg
