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EPISODE · May 13, 2026 · 18 MIN

Basketball, Pain & The Comeback Mindset Every Athlete Needs

from Built Not Born · host Tom Mandile

Mental toughness gets tested when life doesn’t go according to plan, and in the very first episode of the Built Not Born Podcast, Tom Mandile sits down with co-host and elite athlete Thomas Calabrese to talk about his journey from scoring his 1,000th point to dealing with a major shoulder injury, the adversity that followed, and the discipline, rehab, and resilience helping fuel his comeback.The Built Not Born Podcast is about helping you build the mindset, discipline, leadership, and daily habits needed to grow on and off the court.Hosted by Tom Mandile and Thomas Calabrese, each episode brings honest conversations around sports, mental toughness, accountability, confidence, personal growth, and what it really takes to improve every single day. Whether you are an athlete, student, parent, coach, or competitor, this podcast is designed to challenge you to think bigger, work harder, lead better, and become more intentional in every area of life.Because success is not given. It is built.Connect with Tom Mandile:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tom.mandile/Website: https://tommandile.com/Connect with Thomas Calabrese:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thomas.calabrese_/This Podcast Is Produced, Engineered & Edited By: Simplified Impact 

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