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.21 - New Meaning to Blind Spots with Mariel, Josh, and Editor Kyle
Welcome to 'Probably Important Podcast,' where Mariel and Josh delve into the intriguing concept of "blind spots" and explore how they impact our personal growth, relationships, and career development. In this episode, along with a guest appearance from Editor Kyle, they discuss the dangers of blind spots and how acknowledging them can lead to positive transformation. The conversation is packed with insights on self-awareness, the value of humility, and the importance of trusted relationships in helping us navigate unseen obstacles.
Mariel, Josh, and Kyle open up about their personal experiences with blind spots and how they've worked through them. They share stories that range from therapy sessions to driving analogies, illustrating how blind spots can shape our decisions and interactions with others. Josh emphasizes the critical role of self-acknowledgment and therapy in revealing hidden aspects of ourselves, while Mariel shares her journey toward recognizing and addressing her tendency to carry others' burdens.
Throughout the episode, they discuss the significance of having a support network of trustworthy individuals who can provide honest feedback and help us detect potential issues before they become major problems. They also examine the challenges of relying solely on friends, considering the benefits of professional counseling or therapy to maintain objectivity.
The conversation takes a personal turn as Mariel and Kyle reflect on their shared past in volleyball, which brought them back together. They discuss how memory plays a role in their lives, with Kyle's detailed recollection of past events serving as both a strength and a burden. This leads to a broader discussion on the role of memories in relationships and how time impacts closeness with others.
To round off the episode, the P.I. Crew propose an actionable item to help listeners manage their own blind spots: creating T-shirts with the phrase "what you resist persists" to remind us all of the importance of self-awareness and acceptance. Join us for this thought-provoking conversation and get ready to explore the fascinating world of blind spots with us.
