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Richie Sharratt is a former military man who defied incredible odds, and he joined us this week to share how he turned life’s harshest setbacks into powerful tools for growth, inspiring you to do the same.

Mental fitness is a concept rooted in goal-setting, energy management, and humility. Discover how Richie survived near-death experiences, childhood trauma, and life-altering setbacks, ultimately channeling those struggles into a thriving career as a coach and leader. His story proves that regardless of your background or setbacks, you can forge strength from vulnerability and failure.

In this episode, you’ll learn practical tools for mental resilience, including the “Condor Moment”: a powerful technique for pausing amidst chaos and making clear, conscious choices. Ritchie explains how to use this habit to manage pressure, curb negative energy, and build a stronger mindset. He also shares how to break big goals into bite-sized steps, turn setbacks into springboards, and develop the humility and servant leadership that set true winners apart.

From elite sports to the C-suite, Ritchie’s lessons remind us all: your mindset is your greatest asset. Are you ready to rethink failure, embrace nerves as excitement, and take control of your energy? Hit play now.

About Richie:

Richie Sharratt is an international award-winning founder, COO of Agora Social Club, President of Mentality Matters, and Chairman of Veterans United. After 15 years of global service in the British Army, he now leads initiatives focused on men’s wellness, mental fitness, veteran support, and high-impact leadership. With a background in counselling, coaching, and strategic growth, Richie is passionate about helping men live healthier, more purposeful lives.

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Most athletes spend hours perfecting their physical skills, but what if the real game-changer is learning how to master your inner world? Spencer Delisle, a visionary in emotional regulation and mental resilience, joins Mariel Anderson to reveal the art of self-awareness, breathwork, and intuition as keys to unlocking peak performance.

In this episode, you'll discover how awareness and acceptance can help you manage stress, dial down anger, and stay present under pressure. Spencer shares stories of how a calm mind fuels confidence, how breath connects body and mind, and why developing intuition is a game-winning skill at every level. Whether you’re a young athlete battling doubt, a parent wanting to support without adding pressure, or a coach striving to build resilient humans, this conversation rewires the way you understand your mental game.

This is your invitation to see sport as a training ground for life. It is a space to forge character, grit, and legacy through mastery of the inner game. Perfect for athletes, parents, and coaches committed to elevating their mental resilience and embracing their potential.

About Spencer

Spencer Delisle is a global meditation teacher, executive coach, and the President of the Art of Living Foundation Canada — one of the world’s largest volunteer-run organizations dedicated to mental health, leadership, and human values. For over two decades, Spencer has helped thousands of people — from executives and first responders to elite athletes — access peak performance and inner peace through the science of breath and meditation.

Drawing on his background in both neuroscience and high-performance training, Spencer has coached amateur and professional athletes, including ITF Tour juniors, NCAA Division I, and professional tennis players, integrating cutting-edge mental conditioning, breathwork, and recovery strategies to unlock flow states and sustainable excellence.

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Sometimes, the biggest breakthrough starts with the tiniest step. In this episode of Forged Youth, Mariel sits down with Jordan to talk about how tiny, deliberate actions can lead to monumental growth in sport, and in life.

Whether you're a young athlete feeling overwhelmed or a parent trying to support resilience, this conversation is packed with practical wisdom. You’ll discover how incremental improvements, day by day, build confidence, foster resilience, and shape who you are. And they break it down into bite-sized strategies you can start applying today.

From the importance of pausing before tough decisions to celebrating tiny wins, this episode reminds you that you don’t have to climb Everest overnight. Every small step counts, and it’s those small wins that forge a lasting legacy. Whether you're on the ice, in the gym, or just navigating everyday life, this conversation will remind you: your journey isn’t about perfection. It’s about persistence, progress, and purpose.

Are you ready to start small, think big, and forge your legacy? This episode is your playbook.

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