EPISODE · Mar 19, 2026 · 1H 24M
Play From Your Heart: Loss, Identity & Resilience with Scott Martin
from The Kidd and Friends Podcast | Self-Improvement and Mindset Insights · host Christopher "KiDD" Perry
In this episode of The Kidd & Friends Podcast, we sit down with Scott Martin, author of Play From Your Heart: A Journey Through Loss, Resilience, and the Beautiful Game.At 35 years old, Scott was in peak physical condition—coaching college soccer and living his dream. Then, out of nowhere, he contracted a rare and aggressive illness that led to a month-long coma, multiple organ failure, and the amputation of his hands and part of his feet.But this isn’t a story about what was lost—it’s about what was rebuilt.We dive into:The moment everything changedWaking up to a completely different lifeThe mindset that carried him through recoveryRebuilding identity after losing everythingWhat it truly means to “play from your heart”This is a conversation about resilience, purpose, and the human spirit at its strongest.Scott's Links Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1494323024Twitter/X: @SoccerRatMartinLinkedIn: scott-martin-play-from-your-heartInstagram: playfromyourheartbookTikTok: playfromyourheartYouTube: @ScottMartin-q2v🔗 Stay connected & join the journey:📍 TikTok: @thekiddandfriendspodcast📍 Instagram: @dynamokidd | @thekiddandfriendspodcast📍 X (Twitter): @dynamokidd📍 LinkedIn: Christopher Perry💥 Support the podcast & explore these awesome resources:AMENTARA — https://www.amentara.comAmentara is an ethnobotanical marketplace and education hub focused on ethical sourcing, transparent info, and helping you make informed choices. Explore botanicals like Blue Lotus, Kanna, Kava, and more.💥 10% off: use code KIDD10 at checkout.🎬 World of Literature and Film Festival – Explore groundbreaking films & literature:🔗 Wolf Media Festival🍄 Cultivating Wisdom – Microdosing & mushroom-inspired apparel (use code Perry for 20% off!):🔗 Shop Now🎶 MuseFlow – Learn how to sight-read music & play piano (use code Kidd50 for a special discount!):🔗 Start Playing Today25% OFF All ETHA Kratom ProductsCode: KIDD25Shop: https://www.ethanaturals.com/discount/kidd25Premium, lab-tested kratom.🔥 Tune in, subscribe, it would mean the world to me! 🔥ScottMartin, PlayFromYourHeart, Motivation, Inspiration, Resilience, PersonalGrowth, Mindset, MentalStrength, OvercomingAdversity, LifeChangingMoments, AmputeeStrong, NeverGiveUp, HumanSpirit, PodcastLife, TheKiddAndFriendsPodcast, soccer
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In this episode of The Kidd & Friends Podcast, we sit down with Scott Martin, author of Play From Your Heart: A Journey Through Loss, Resilience, and the Beautiful Game.At 35 years old, Scott was in peak physical condition—coaching college soccer and living his dream. Then, out of nowhere, he contracted a rare and aggressive illness that led to a month-long coma, multiple organ failure, and the amputation of his hands and part of his feet.But this isn’t a story about what was lost—it’s about what was rebuilt.We dive into:The moment everything changedWaking up to a completely different lifeThe mindset that carried him through recoveryRebuilding identity after losing everythingWhat it truly means to “play from your heart”This is a conversation about resilience, purpose, and the human spirit at its strongest.Scott's Links Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1494323024Twitter/X: @SoccerRatMartinLinkedIn: scott-martin-play-from-your-heartInstagram: playfromyourheartbookTikTok: playfromyourheartYouTube: @ScottMartin-q2v🔗 Stay connected & join the journey:📍 TikTok: @thekiddandfriendspodcast📍 Instagram: @dynamokidd | @thekiddandfriendspodcast📍 X (Twitter): @dynamokidd📍 LinkedIn: Christopher Perry💥 Support the podcast & explore these awesome resources:AMENTARA — https://www.amentara.comAmentara is an ethnobotanical marketplace and education hub focused on ethical sourcing, transparent info, and helping you make informed choices. Explore botanicals like Blue Lotus, Kanna, Kava, and more.💥 10% off: use code KIDD10 at checkout.🎬 World of Literature and Film Festival – Explore groundbreaking films & literature:🔗 Wolf Media Festival🍄 Cultivating Wisdom – Microdosing & mushroom-inspired apparel (use code Perry for 20% off!):🔗 Shop Now🎶 MuseFlow – Learn how to sight-read music & play piano (use code Kidd50 for a special discount!):🔗 Start Playing Today25% OFF All ETHA Kratom ProductsCode: KIDD25Shop: https://www.ethanaturals.com/discount/kidd25Premium, lab-tested kratom.🔥 Tune in, subscribe, it would mean the world to me! 🔥ScottMartin, PlayFromYourHeart, Motivation, Inspiration, Resilience, PersonalGrowth, Mindset, MentalStrength, OvercomingAdversity, LifeChangingMoments, AmputeeStrong, NeverGiveUp, HumanSpirit, PodcastLife, TheKiddAndFriendsPodcast, soccer
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