Thomas Scaria shares his powerful story of overcoming loss, transforming his life, and becoming an ultra-marathoner and resilience coach.
In this inspiring episode of UnMasking Humanity, Joshua T. Berglan interviews Thomas Scaria, author of the upcoming book “Resilience and Rise: 26.2 Transformative Miles to Unleash Your Marathon of Life Mindset.” Thomas’s journey is a remarkable testament to the strength of the human spirit. He candidly opens up about:
- The devastating double blow of losing his father and his job on the same day.
- His incredible transformation from a two-pack-a-day smoker to an accomplished ultra-marathoner (completing seven marathons in one year and one ultra-marathon).
- The key mindset shifts that allowed him to overcome these challenges and find a new purpose.
- His experience running five marathons in five consecutive weekends to raise Money for Cancer research, honoring those close to him who battled the disease.
- His insights as a resilience coach: the common characteristics he observes in people who bounce back from adversity.
- Practical suggestions for developing self-awareness, finding balance between pushing your limits and respecting your need for rest, and staying present.
- The profound impact of being present and how it can shift your perspective from “life happening to me” to “life happening for me.”
- The vital roles of faith and purpose in navigating difficult times and achieving meaningful goals.
- His daily practices that support his resilience.
This conversation is packed with Wisdom, inspiration, and actionable advice for anyone facing challenges or seeking to live a more fulfilling life. Thomas’s story will resonate with anyone who believes in the power of the human spirit to overcome adversity and create positive change.
Joshua T. Berglan is a visionary multimedia creator and social empowerment leader, renowned globally as "The World's Mayor." As an award-winning producer, internationally bestselling author, and pioneering show host, Joshua is spearheading a transformative movement at the intersection of media literacy, accessible education, and community empowerment.
His ground-breaking works include the game-changing book "Media Company in a Box: Independent Media in the 4th Industrial Revolution," providing a roadmap for ethical media entrepreneurship leveraging emerging technologies like AI and the metaverse. Joshua's raw, redemptive memoir "The Devil Inside Me" chronicles his journey overcoming addiction and trauma.
The World's Mayor Experience, Joshua's innovative media platform, features empowering content tailored for under-served groups like at-risk youth, mental health communities, formerly incarcerated individuals, abuse survivors, human trafficking victims, and disabled people. As a proud advocate from these marginalized backgrounds himself, Joshua is dedicated to amplifying unheard voices through media skills training and accessible business mentorship.
While his inspirational books are available at bookstores worldwide, Joshua has made "Media Company in a Box" freely accessible at public libraries globally, exemplifying his commitment to democratizing vital knowledge. As a SCORE mentor, he provides pro-bono coaching to entrepreneurs and nonprofits.
Through immersive virtual experiences, online academies, published works, advocacy initiatives, and an upcoming worldwide touring show, Joshua Berglan is sparking a people-powered renaissance - equipping a global community of ethical storytellers and digitally literate changemakers to reshape societal narratives for the better.
