The Struggle Climbing Show

Host of the hit climbing podcast The Enormocast, Chris Kalous shares his struggles and breakthroughs in Training, Nutrition, Tactics, and Mental Game. - Chris Kalous has been the voice of climbing for over a decade now, bringing more than 250 episodes of The Enormocast to our ears and our hearts as we drive to the crag, run laps in the gym, or fold laundry. His voice, wit, and stoke are instantly identifiable, and if you’ve been a climber for more than a few days you’ve surely enjoyed your fair share of Enormocast episodes. As a climber, Chris has embarked on epic trips the world over, put up impressive first ascents, and tackled climbs so sketchy my palms were sweating just talking with him about them in this interview. He’s a climber to the core, with a dirtbag’s heart and a punk rock aversion to authority and regulation. He’s also a dad, a musician, and a guy who’s trying to keep the stoke as he enters new chapters in his climbing life. You're going to love this chat. - CHAPTERS: Struggle: 0:12:11 Training: 0:22:52 Nutrition: 0:34:14 Tactics: 0:41:07 Mental Game: 0:58:14 Purpose: 1:11:29 Takeaways: 1:21:16 - Follow along on Instagram @enormocast and @thestruggleclimbingshow. The Struggle is on YouTube, y'all! I'm so psyched. Watch the best moments of my interviews with the sport's best climbers come to life with amazing footage and actionable takeaways that'll help you to level up your Training, Nutrition, Tactics, and Mental Game. Check it all out at YouTube.com/@thestruggleclimbingshow. - PhysiVantage is the official climbing-nutrition sponsor of The Struggle. Visit www.physivantage.com/discount/STRUGGLE15 to receive 15% off your full priced nutrition order. - The Struggle is carbon-neutral in partnership with The Honnold Foundation, whose mission is to promote solar energy for a more equitable world. - Want to be a podcast hero and score yourself some rad limited edition swag? Support the show and the climbers who make it by becoming a Patron at www.patreon.com/thestruggleclimbingshow - Still reading? You deserve a free sticker: Please rate and review the show -- it really helps us to reach a wider audience! Snap a pic of your review, post to IG, and tag @thestruggleclimbingshow so that we can find you, and we'll send you a sticker just because you're rad. - This show is produced and hosted by Ryan Devlin. The Struggle is a proud member of the Plug Tone Audio Collective, a diverse group of the best, most impactful podcasts in the outdoor industry. - The struggle makes us stronger. Let's climb hard and do good things in the world!

A quick update from the podcast/utility closet where I share some exciting news, launch a sick giveaway, and do a virtual happy dance for all of the cool stuff coming your way! Spoiler alert: https://www.youtube.com/@thestruggleclimbingshow Let's GOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!

Eric Horst and I team up for this crossover episode as the GOAT Coach helps me chart a course to sending my hardest grade, 5.13a, this fall. - Eric is the host of the Training4Climbing podcast, author of numerous climbing bibles, pro coach for decades, founder of Physivantage nutrition, and all around crusher in his own right. Regardless of your style, grade, or goals, this conversation will help you to plan your projects and training in a manner that leads to big gains. Topics covered include: How to pick a project based on your self-assessment on strengths and weaknesses Structuring in-season and off-season training Establishing a 30k foot view of your training and climbing How smaller goals can roll up into the main objective The superpower of onsighting Training efficiently based on conditions and work/life balance So so so much more! - This episode is supported by PhysiVantage, the official climbing-nutrition sponsor of The Struggle. Created by climbers for climbers, their athlete roster includes Alex Megos, Natalia Grossman, Daniel Woods, Paige Classen, Matt Fultz, Jonathan Siegrist, Amity Warme and so many more! Visit www.physivantage.com/discount/STRUGGLE15 to receive 15% off your full priced nutrition order. The Struggle is carbon-neutral in partnership with The Honnold Foundation, whose mission is to promote solar energy for a more equitable world. - Want to be a podcast hero and score yourself some rad limited edition swag? Support the show and the climbers who make it by becoming a Patron at www.patreon.com/thestruggleclimbingshow - Follow along on Instagram @thestruggleclimbingshow and @eric_horst - This show is produced and hosted by Ryan Devlin. The Struggle is a proud member of the Plugtone Audio Collective, a diverse group of the best, most impactful podcasts in the outdoor industry. - The struggle makes us stronger. Let's climb hard and do good things in the world!

Jordan Cannon, a rising star and incredibly accomplished big wall climber, takes us to rock school with this Pro Clinic as he identifies common pitfalls and shares tips and tricks for Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced climbers to level up their big wall and multi-pitch knowledge and tactics, whether you're brand new or ready to tackle El Cap. - This episode is sponsored by Patrons and Subscribers of The Struggle. Enjoy the full Pro Clinic, early and ad-free episodes, and other perks by joining The Struggle Pro Access community. There's a level for everyone 🙌. Learn more at Patreon.com/thestruggleclimbingshow or if you listen on apple, you can subscribe right here in your pod app. - Follow along on Instagram @thestruggleclimbingshow and @cannonjtc - This show is produced and hosted by Ryan Devlin. The Struggle is carbon-neutral in partnership with The Honnold Foundation and is a proud member of the Plug Tone Audio Collective, a diverse group of the best, most impactful podcasts in the outdoor industry. - The struggle makes us stronger. Let's climb hard and do good things in the world!

Lor Sabourin joins the show to look back at this season's interviews with 10 of the biggest names in climbing, and helps us all to learn from where the pros have struggled and excelled in mental game. - Lor is an elite climber and coach with an expertise in the area of mindset, and they join the pod to look back at season 2 (featuring highlights from Jonathan Siegrist, Melina Costanza, Allison Vest, Peter Croft, and more) and shares actionable takeaways that we can all use to level up our own mental game and climbing. - Topics: How to set motivating, healthy, and achievable goals Working through performance anxiety Choosing (and being) a good partner Ego, belonging, self worth, and community How to harness the send stoke when you’re not even climbing Yes vs No Fall Zones How to turn falling into a relaxing process What to note when you don’t send and when you DO send Self advocacy and how to be welcoming to all at the climbs - This season is supported by PhysiVantage, the official climbing-nutrition sponsor of The Struggle. Created by climbers for climbers, their athlete roster includes Alex Megos, Natalia Grossman, Daniel Woods, Paige Classen, Matt Fultz, Jonathan Siegrist, Amity Warme and so many more! Visit www.physivantage.com/discount/STRUGGLE15 to receive 15% off your full priced nutrition order. This season is supported by Petzl, the official gear sponsor of The Struggle. Check out their Scirocco helmet, Djinn draws, Hirundos harness, and all of their bomber gear at your local shop! Access the inaccessible at Petzl.com. The Struggle is carbon-neutral in partnership with The Honnold Foundation, whose mission is to promote solar energy for a more equitable world. - Want to be a podcast hero and score yourself some rad limited edition swag? Support the show and the climbers who make it by becoming a Patron at www.patreon.com/thestruggleclimbingshow - Follow along on Instagram @thestruggleclimbingshow and @lor_sabourin - This show is produced and hosted by Ryan Devlin. The Struggle is a proud member of the Plugtone Audio Collective, a diverse group of the best, most impactful podcasts in the outdoor industry. - The struggle makes us stronger. Let's climb hard and do good things in the world!

Kris Hampton joins the show to look back at this season's interviews with 10 of the biggest names in climbing, and helps us all to learn from where the pros have struggled and excelled. - Kris has been a force in the climbing community for decades as a climber, coach, writer, and podcaster. He joins the pod to look back at season 2 (featuring highlights from Jonathan Siegrist, Melina Costanza, Matt Fultz, Allison Vest, Guy McNamee, and more) and shares actionable takeaways that we can all use to level up our own nutrition and climbing. - Topics: Fixing it before it's broken The power of the flash YouTube for beta? Benefits of junky condies Redefining what grades mean Refreshing body and mind between attempts Why YOU should be training on parkour style comp problems - This season is supported by PhysiVantage, the official climbing-nutrition sponsor of The Struggle. Try their EndureX for increased endurance and recovery between attempts! Visit www.physivantage.com/discount/STRUGGLE15 to receive 15% off your full priced nutrition order. This season is supported by Petzl, the official gear sponsor of The Struggle. Check out their Scirocco helmet whihc exceeds safety standards and is suuuuuper comfy! Access the inaccessible at Petzl.com. The Struggle is carbon-neutral in partnership with The Honnold Foundation, whose mission is to promote solar energy for a more equitable world. - Want to be a podcast hero and score yourself some rad limited edition swag? Support the show and the climbers who make it by becoming a Patron at www.patreon.com/thestruggleclimbingshow - Follow along on Instagram @thestruggleclimbingshow and @powercompanyclimbing - This show is produced and hosted by Ryan Devlin. The Struggle is a proud member of the Plugtone Audio Collective, a diverse group of the best, most impactful podcasts in the outdoor industry. - The struggle makes us stronger. Let's climb hard and do good things in the world!

Amity Warme joins the show to look back at this season's interviews with 10 of the biggest names in climbing, and helps us all to learn from where the pros have struggled and excelled. - Amity Warme is an elite climber, has her masters in sports nutrition, and is a registered dietician. She joins the pod to look back at season 2 (featuring highlights from Melina Costanza, Matt Fultz, Tommy Caldwell, Mo Beck, and more) and shares actionable takeaways that we can all use to level up our own nutrition and climbing. - Topics: The impact of restricting calories Responsible tapering for a performance phase Fueling for different climbing objectives Sugar: the good, the bad, and the tasty An easy rule to strike balance in nutrition The impact of alcohol on recovery and performance Most effective supplements for leveling up - This season is supported by PhysiVantage, the official climbing-nutrition sponsor of The Struggle. Try their Supercharged Collagen for stronger tendons so you can train harder and recover faster! Visit www.physivantage.com/discount/STRUGGLE15 to receive 15% off your full priced nutrition order. This season is supported by Petzl, the official gear sponsor of The Struggle. Try their Djinn quickdraws, which are tested to perform at over 100,000 open/close cycles! They're the best. Access the inaccessible at Petzl.com. The Struggle is carbon-neutral in partnership with The Honnold Foundation, whose mission is to promote solar energy for a more equitable world. - Want to be a podcast hero and score yourself some rad limited edition swag? Support the show and the climbers who make it by becoming a Patron at www.patreon.com/thestruggleclimbingshow - Follow along on Instagram @thestruggleclimbingshow and @amity.warme - This show is produced and hosted by Ryan Devlin. The Struggle is a proud member of the Plugtone Audio Collective, a diverse group of the best, most impactful podcasts in the outdoor industry. - The struggle makes us stronger. Let's climb hard and do good things in the world!

Tom Randall joins the show to look back at this season's interviews with 10 of the biggest names in climbing, and help us all to learn from where the pros have struggled and excelled. - Tom Randall is an elite climber, elite coach, co-founder of Lattice Training, and one of the most psyched guys on the planet when it comes to geeking out over data and all things climber training. He joins the pod to look back at season 2 (featuring highlights from Tommy Caldwell, Maiza Lima, Jonathan Siegrist, Mary Eden, Mo Beck and more) and deliver actionable takeaways that we can all use to level up our own training and climbing. - Topics: How to begin training if you're totally new to it Proper rest protocols The magic trick of post activation potentiation When to train weaknesses vs doubling down on strengths How to use systems boards (and when NOT to) for project training Finding joy in climbing and training - This season is supported by Petzl, the official gear sponsor of The Struggle. Try their Hirundos harness with fuse-frame technology. It's light, it's fast, and it's comfy enough to dog on your proj (like me). Access the inaccessible at Petzl.com. This season is supported by PhysiVantage, the official climbing-nutrition sponsor of The Struggle. Try their amazing new Greens powder to level up your daily nutrition! Visit www.physivantage.com/discount/STRUGGLE15 to receive 15% off your full priced nutrition order. - The Struggle is carbon-neutral in partnership with The Honnold Foundation, whose mission is to promote solar energy for a more equitable world. - Want to be a podcast hero and score yourself some rad limited edition swag? Support the show and the climbers who make it by becoming a Patron at www.patreon.com/thestruggleclimbingshow - Follow along on Instagram @thestruggleclimbingshow and @tompaulrandall. - This show is produced and hosted by Ryan Devlin. The Struggle is a proud member of the Plugtone Audio Collective, a diverse group of the best, most impactful podcasts in the outdoor industry. - The struggle makes us stronger. Let's climb hard and do good things in the world!

It's Tuesday! Grab a taco and dig in to this bite sized beta from Eric Horst as he shares how to more effectively solve crux sequences. - The Struggle is carbon-neutral in partnership with The Honnold Foundation, whose mission is to promote solar energy for a more equitable world. - This Training Tip Tuesday is brought to you by Physivantage. Check out their entire line of science-backed products at Physivantage.com, and level up your game with 15% off using code STRUGGLE15! - This show is produced and hosted by Ryan Devlin. The Struggle is a proud member of the Plug Tone Audio Collective, a diverse group of the best, most impactful podcasts in the outdoor industry. - The struggle makes us stronger. Let's climb hard and do good things in the world.

Ravioli Biceps, one of the strongest MoonBoarders in the game, takes us to rock school with this Pro Clinic as he identifies common pitfalls and shares tips and tricks for Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced climbers to level up their MoonBoard knowledge and tactics, whether you're brand new or a ranked pro. - This episode is sponsored by Patrons of The Struggle. Enjoy the full Pro Clinic, early and ad-free episodes, and other perks by joining The Struggle patron community. There's a level for everyone 🙌. Learn more at Patreon.com/thestruggleclimbingshow. - Follow along on Instagram @thestruggleclimbingshow and @raviolibiceps - This show is produced and hosted by Ryan Devlin. The Struggle is carbon-neutral in partnership with The Honnold Foundation and is a proud member of the Plug Tone Audio Collective, a diverse group of the best, most impactful podcasts in the outdoor industry. - The struggle makes us stronger. Let's climb hard and do good things in the world!

It's Tuesday! Grab a taco and dig in to this bite sized beta from Justin Salas as he shares how to quickly train fingers and arms so we can lock-off like a blind guy. - The Struggle is carbon-neutral in partnership with The Honnold Foundation, whose mission is to promote solar energy for a more equitable world. - This Training Tip Tuesday is brought to you by Patrons of The Struggle (thanks, Patrons!) Pop by patreon.com/thestruggleclimbingshow to support the show, score cool swag, gain access to our library of Pro Clinics, and probably climb three letter grades harder just for being awesome :) - This show is produced and hosted by Ryan Devlin. The Struggle is a proud member of the Plug Tone Audio Collective, a diverse group of the best, most impactful podcasts in the outdoor industry. - The struggle makes us stronger. Let's climb hard and do good things in the world.

It's Tuesday! Grab a taco and dig in to this bite sized beta from Alex Megos as we focus on the power of rest as it pertains to injury prevention, recovery, and climbing stronger than ever (take it from one of the best in the game)! - The Struggle is carbon-neutral in partnership with The Honnold Foundation, whose mission is to promote solar energy for a more equitable world. - This Training Tip Tuesday is brought to you by Friction Labs. Use code STRUGGLE20 for 20% off your first order at frictionlabs.com - This show is produced and hosted by Ryan Devlin. The Struggle is a proud member of the Plug Tone Audio Collective, a diverse group of the best, most impactful podcasts in the outdoor industry. - The struggle makes us stronger. Let's climb hard and do good things in the world.

Elite climber Peter Croft shares his struggles and breakthroughs in Training, Nutrition, Tactics, and Mental Game. - It's hard to overstate the impact Peter Croft has had on the sport of rock climbing and on inspiring generations of climbers. He is an incredibly well rounded climber, though perhaps best known for his impressive free solos, many hundreds (maybe thousands of them at this point), including Astroman and The Rostrum in Yosemite. Amongst Peter’s other most notable climbs are the first free ascent of Moonlight Buttress in Zion, Venturi Effect in the high sierra, and Solar Flare on Incredible Hulk. Over a 40+ year career I could spend all day talking about what Peter has climbed so I’ll wrap it up with just a couple other mind-boggling accomplishments on big walls: He was the first to link up El Cap and Half dome in a day, which he did with his good friend John Bachar… and he was the first to onsight The Shadow in Squamish, which is a stunning 5.13 that went unrepeated as an onsight for more than 30 years (and some really big names tried it). Peter is an absolute master of endurance and efficiency, born from decades of soloing up and DOWN routes and linking up incredibly long traverses. There’s likely no other climber in the world as intimately familiar with movement over rock than Peter is, especially when it comes to multi-pitch granite and crack climbing. He is as impressive as he is humble, and this conversation is so full of wisdom and genuine stoke I just know it’s going to fill your heart. - CHAPTERS: Struggle: 0:16:02 Training: 0:22:47 Nutrition: 0:35:56 Tactics: 0:42:26 Mental Game: 0:55:13 Purpose: 1:11:44 Takeaways: 1:21:50 - Follow along on Instagram @thestruggleclimbingshow. Do you want to climb with the legend himself? You can hire Peter as a guide and enjoy the greatest day of climbing in your life -- simply drop him an email at [email protected]. - PhysiVantage is the official climbing-nutrition sponsor of The Struggle. Visit www.physivantage.com/discount/STRUGGLE15 to receive 15% off your full priced nutrition order. Petzl is the official gear sponsor of The Struggle. Check out their amazing products, including their Hirundos harness, at your local gear shop and learn more at petzl.com. This episode is sponsored by FrictionLabs. No fillers, made in the US, and the best you can get. Chalk up less and climb more with FrictionLabs! Visit www.frictionlabs.com and enter code STRUGGLE20 at checkout for 20% off your first order. - The Struggle is carbon-neutral in partnership with The Honnold Foundation, whose mission is to promote solar energy for a more equitable world. - Want to be a podcast hero and score yourself some rad limited edition swag? Support the show and the climbers who make it by becoming a Patron at www.patreon.com/thestruggleclimbingshow - Still reading? You deserve a free sticker: Please rate and review the show -- it really helps us to reach a wider audience! Snap a pic of your review, post to IG, and tag @thestruggleclimbingshow so that we can find you, and we'll send you a sticker just because you're rad. - This show is produced and hosted by Ryan Devlin. The Struggle is a proud member of the Plug Tone Audio Collective, a diverse group of the best, most impactful podcasts in the outdoor industry. - The struggle makes us stronger. Let's climb hard and do good things in the world!

It's Tuesday! Grab a taco and dig in to this bite sized beta from Kevin Jorgeson as we recognize the 8th anniversary of one of the most impressive feats in climbing... and the mindset KJ implemented (that we can as well!) in order to take on the impossible. - The Struggle is carbon-neutral in partnership with The Honnold Foundation, whose mission is to promote solar energy for a more equitable world. - Support the show and the climbers who make it by becoming a Patron at www.patreon.com/thestruggleclimbingshow - This show is produced and hosted by Ryan Devlin. The Struggle is a proud member of the Plug Tone Audio Collective, a diverse group of the best, most impactful podcasts in the outdoor industry. - The struggle makes us stronger. Let's climb hard and do good things in the world.

Elite climber Mary Eden (aka Tradprincess) shares her struggles and breakthroughs in Training, Nutrition, Tactics, and Mental Game. - Mary Eden is perhaps most known for her crack and off-width climbing at an elite level, but as you’ll hear in our chat, she doesn’t consider herself an "off-width climber"… she’s a climber. A climber who seeks discomfort and charges headlong into styles that challenge her. Bouldering, sport climbing, crack and off-width… she gets after all of it, and at an incredibly high level. Just a few months ago Mary accomplished a life goal when she became the first woman to send Necronomicron on gear, an insanely cool 100ft 14a horizontal roof crack in the White Rim. Mary is humble, honest, and an incredible example of what can be accomplished with focused hard work, an open mind, and a seemingly bottomless well of stoke. I think you’ll find this conversation very relatable, and very motivating. - Petzl is the official gear sponsor of The Struggle. Check out their amazing products, including their super light and strong Scirocco helmet, at your local gear shop and learn more at petzl.com. PhysiVantage is the official climbing-nutrition sponsor of The Struggle. Visit www.physivantage.com/discount/STRUGGLE15 to receive 15% off your full priced nutrition order. - The Struggle is carbon-neutral in partnership with The Honnold Foundation, whose mission is to promote solar energy for a more equitable world. - Want to be a podcast hero and score yourself some rad limited edition swag? Support the show and the climbers who make it by becoming a Patron at www.patreon.com/thestruggleclimbingshow - CHAPTERS: Struggle: 0:06:45 Training: 0:11:55 Nutrition: 0:24:22 Tactics: 0:30:25 Mental Game: 0:38:33 Purpose: 0:45:22 Takeaways: 0:51:42 - Follow along on Instagram @thestruggleclimbingshow, and @tradprincess - Still reading? You deserve a free sticker: Please rate and review the show -- it really helps us to reach a wider audience! Snap a pic of your review, post to IG, and tag @thestruggleclimbingshow so that we can find you, and we'll send you a sticker just because you're rad. - This episode was produced and hosted by Ryan Devlin. The Struggle is a proud member of the Plug Tone Audio Collective, a diverse group of the best, most impactful podcasts in the outdoor industry. - The struggle makes us stronger. Let's climb hard and do good things in the world!

It's Tuesday! Grab a taco and dig in to this bite sized beta from Alex Johnson to hear how she got stronger by training less. - This Training Tip Tuesday is brought to you by Petzl. Access the Inaccessible at your local gear shop and Petzl.com. - The Struggle is carbon-neutral in partnership with The Honnold Foundation, whose mission is to promote solar energy for a more equitable world. - Support the show and the climbers who make it by becoming a Patron at www.patreon.com/thestruggleclimbingshow - This show is produced and hosted by Ryan Devlin. The Struggle is a proud member of the Plug Tone Audio Collective, a diverse group of the best, most impactful podcasts in the outdoor industry. - The struggle makes us stronger. Let's climb hard and do good things in the world.

Dr. Favia Dubyk, one of the strongest roof climbers in the game, takes us to school with this Pro Clinic as she identifies common pitfalls and shares tips and exercises for Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced climbers to level up their core strength and tension for steep climbing. - This episode is sponsored by Patrons of The Struggle. Enjoy the full Pro Clinic, early and ad-free episodes, and other perks by joining The Struggle patron community. There's a level for everyone 🙌. Learn more at Patreon.com/thestruggleclimbingshow. - CHAPTERS: Catching Up: 0:01:55 Beginner: 0:17:50 Intermediate: 0:32:55 Advanced: 0:45:56 Funny Tip (that works!): 1:02:08 - Follow along on Instagram @thestruggleclimbingshow and @felinefavia - This show is produced and hosted by Ryan Devlin. The Struggle is carbon-neutral in partnership with The Honnold Foundation and is a proud member of the Plug Tone Audio Collective, a diverse group of the best, most impactful podcasts in the outdoor industry. - The struggle makes us stronger. Let's climb hard and do good things in the world!

It's Tuesday! Grab a taco and dig in to this bite sized beta from a guy who would rather be climbing, Alex Honnold. - Training Tip Tuesday is brought to you by PhysiVantage, the official climbing-nutrition sponsor of The Struggle. Visit www.physivantage.com/discount/STRUGGLE15 to receive 15% off your full priced nutrition order. - The Struggle is carbon-neutral in partnership with The Honnold Foundation, whose mission is to promote solar energy for a more equitable world. - Support the show and the climbers who make it by becoming a Patron at www.patreon.com/thestruggleclimbingshow - This show is produced and hosted by Ryan Devlin. The Struggle is a proud member of the Plug Tone Audio Collective, a diverse group of the best, most impactful podcasts in the outdoor industry. - The struggle makes us stronger. Let's climb hard and do good things in the world.

It's Tuesday! Grab a taco and dig in to this bite sized beta from crusher Emily Harrington.

Elite climber Jonathan Siegrist shares his struggles and breakthroughs in Training, Nutrition, Tactics, and Mental Game. - How accomplished is Jonathan Siegrist? Well, he’s climbed six 5.15s… JUST THIS YEAR! That ticklist includes Event Horizon, a route he bolted that’s at least 15b and very well may be harder. It’s certainly one of, if not the, hardest routes in North America. Earlier this year he had an unbelievably impressive trip to Spain where he sent three 15a's, two 14d's, and a handful of other 5.14s. Remember I’m just talking about the past 12 months here. His accomplishments on rock, from 5.14 on gear, to V14 boulders, to now countless 5.14 / 5.15 sport climbs… are crazy impressive and he's only getting better. Beyond his insanely impressive climbing resume, J Star has bolted hundreds of routes, many of them now super classic. This guy is as real as it gets, his stoke level is off the charts, and I know your’e going to get a TON out of this conversation. - CHAPTERS: Struggle: 0:06:00 Training: 0:09:25 Nutrition: 0:21:09 Tactics: 0:31:52 Mental Game: 0:50:10 Purpose: 1:00:15 Takeaways: 1:14:22 - Follow along on Instagram @thestruggleclimbingshow, and @jonathansiegrist - PhysiVantage is the official climbing-nutrition sponsor of The Struggle. Visit www.physivantage.com/discount/STRUGGLE15 to receive 15% off your full priced nutrition order. Petzl is the official gear sponsor of The Struggle. Check out their amazing products, including their Djinn draws, at your local gear shop and learn more at petzl.com. This episode is sponsored by FrictionLabs. No fillers, made in the US, and the best you can get. Chalk up less and climb more with FrictionLabs! Visit www.frictionlabs.com and enter code STRUGGLE20 at checkout for 20% off your first order. - The Struggle is carbon-neutral in partnership with The Honnold Foundation, whose mission is to promote solar energy for a more equitable world. - Want to be a podcast hero and score yourself some rad limited edition swag? Support the show and the climbers who make it by becoming a Patron at www.patreon.com/thestruggleclimbingshow - Still reading? You deserve a free sticker: Please rate and review the show -- it really helps us to reach a wider audience! Snap a pic of your review, post to IG, and tag @thestruggleclimbingshow so that we can find you, and we'll send you a sticker just because you're rad. - This show is produced and hosted by Ryan Devlin. The Struggle is a proud member of the Plug Tone Audio Collective, a diverse group of the best, most impactful podcasts in the outdoor industry. - The struggle makes us stronger. Let's climb hard and do good things in the world!

Elite climber Guy McNamee shares his struggles and breakthroughs in Training, Nutrition, Tactics, and Mental Game. - Guy was born in Haiti, raised in Canada, and has been a force in boulder and lead competitive climbing throughout his teen years… which he only just recently moved beyond. Guy is a 7 time national champion, most recently taking the top spot in boulder at Canadian Nationals and then following that up a few days later, on his 20th birthday, by taking lead nationals as well. Guy is very focused on his training but he’s also a pretty normal 20-year-old… working at Starbucks to pay the bills and messing around with his brother and friends, all the while keeping his eye on the long game in this sport he loves so much. The future is bright for Guy McNamee. - PhysiVantage is the official climbing-nutrition sponsor of The Struggle. Visit www.physivantage.com/discount/STRUGGLE15 to receive 15% off your full priced nutrition order. Petzl is the official gear sponsor of The Struggle. Check out their amazing products, including the Hirundos harness, at your local gear shop and learn more at petzl.com. This episode is sponsored by FrictionLabs. No fillers, made in the US, and the best you can get. Chalk up less and climb more with FrictionLabs! Visit www.frictionlabs.com and enter code STRUGGLE20 at checkout for 20% off your first order. - The Struggle is carbon-neutral in partnership with The Honnold Foundation, whose mission is to promote solar energy for a more equitable world. - Want to be a podcast hero and score yourself some rad limited edition swag? Support the show and the climbers who make it by becoming a Patron at www.patreon.com/thestruggleclimbingshow - CHAPTERS: Struggle: 0:06:14 Training: 0:09:47 Nutrition: 0:19:19 Tactics: 0:24:54 Mental Game: 0:28:47 Purpose: 0:33:13 Takeaways: 0:40:50 - Follow along on Instagram @thestruggleclimbingshow, and @guymcnamee - Still reading? You deserve a free sticker: Please rate and review the show -- it really helps us to reach a wider audience! Snap a pic of your review, post to IG, and tag @thestruggleclimbingshow so that we can find you, and we'll send you a sticker just because you're rad. - This show is produced and hosted by Ryan Devlin. The Struggle is a proud member of the Plug Tone Audio Collective, a diverse group of the best, most impactful podcasts in the outdoor industry. - The struggle makes us stronger. Let's climb hard and do good things in the world!

Elite climber Mo Beck shares her struggles and breakthroughs in Training, Nutrition, Tactics, and Mental Game. - As a competitive climber, Mo has won 9 national titles, a gold medal at the 2014 Paraclimbing World Championships in Spain, and defended that title with a gold medal at the 2016 World Championships in Paris. Mo became world famous as the subject of the Cedar Wright film Stumped which documented her journey to send 12a with half the hands most climbers use. Mo was also named a 2019 National Geographic explorer of the year after completing an expedition to the Cirque of the Unclimbibles. This conversation is full of struggle, stoke, laughs, and a ton of actionable takeaways, regardless of how many hands you have. - Petzl is the official gear sponsor of The Struggle. Check out their amazing products, including their Scirocco helmet, at your local gear shop and learn more at petzl.com. PhysiVantage is the official climbing-nutrition sponsor of The Struggle. Visit www.physivantage.com/discount/STRUGGLE15 to receive 15% off your full priced nutrition order. Check out Friction Labs chalk, including their ever-lasting Secret Stuff! Use code STRUGGLE20 for 20% off at frictionlabs.com - The Struggle is carbon-neutral in partnership with The Honnold Foundation, whose mission is to promote solar energy for a more equitable world. - Want to be a podcast hero and score yourself some rad limited edition swag? Support the show and the climbers who make it by becoming a Patron at www.patreon.com/thestruggleclimbingshow - CHAPTERS: Struggle: 0:06:50 Training: 0:16:36 Nutrition: 0:24:38 Tactics: 0:29:49 Mental Game: 0:42:17 Purpose: 0:50:05 Takeaways: 0:55:22 - Follow along on Instagram @thestruggleclimbingshow, and @mo.in.mountains - Still reading? You deserve a free sticker: Please rate and review the show -- it really helps us to reach a wider audience! Snap a pic of your review, post to IG, and tag @thestruggleclimbingshow so that we can find you, and we'll send you a sticker just because you're rad. - This episode was hosted by Ryan Devlin and produced by Mary Mathis and Ryan Devlin. The Struggle is a proud member of the Plug Tone Audio Collective, a diverse group of the best, most impactful podcasts in the outdoor industry. - The struggle makes you stronger. Let's climb hard and do good things in the world!

Dr. Tyler Nelson, one of the foremost experts on climber physiology and training, takes us to school in this Pro Clinic as he identifies common pitfalls and shares tips for Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced climbers to level up their power (a.k.a. contact strength, fast fingers, rate of force development). He also blows up long-held understandings on finger training in general, and shares actionable (and simple!) protools that we can all implement to save time, reduce injury risk, and level up our training and performance. - This show is sponsored by Patrons of The Struggle. Enjoy the full Pro Clinic, early and ad-free eps, and other perks by joining The Struggle patron community. There's a level for everyone 🙌. Learn more at www.patreon.com/thestruggleclimbingshow - CHAPTERS: Catching Up: 0:02:09 Developments in Finger Training: 0:3:32 Beginner: 0:19:18 Intermediate: 0:28:59 Advanced: 0:43:21 Additional Takeaways for All Levels: 0:57:01 - Follow along on Instagram @thestruggleclimbingshow and @c4hp - This show is produced and hosted by Ryan Devlin. The Struggle is carbon-neutral in partnership with The Honnold Foundation and is a proud member of the Plug Tone Audio Collective, a diverse group of the best, most impactful podcasts in the outdoor industry. - The struggle makes us stronger. Let's climb hard and do good things in the world!

Elite climber Melina Costanza shares her struggles and breakthroughs in Training, Nutrition, Tactics, and Mental Game. - Melina has been a household name in the youth competition circuit for over a decade. She’s a two-time Youth National Champion and three-time Collegiate National Champion, and has consistently been a member of the US Team every year since 2010. After some time away from climbing to earn her physics degree at UPenn, it was no surprise when she showed up again as an undeniably dominant force on the Open circuit. Winning every North America Cup she entered in both the Lead and Bouldering disciplines, she rounded out the year as the 2021 US Bouldering National Champion. At the 2022 US National Team Trials, Melina took gold in Lead, and secured her spots on the Lead National Team, Bouldering National Team, and Boulder & Lead Combined National Team. In summary, she’s wicked good. And as insightful as this chat is with regard to training and performance… the reason it’s one of my favorite interviews ever is how real and raw and challenging and beautiful this conversation is as Melina opens up for the first time on her struggles with disordered eating and its insidious nature on so many in the comp world. This conversation is layered with insight, humor, struggle, emotion, beta, and and stoke. - Petzl is the official gear sponsor of The Struggle. Check out their amazing products, including their Djinn quickdraws, at your local gear shop and learn more at petzl.com. PhysiVantage is the official climbing-nutrition sponsor of The Struggle. Visit www.physivantage.com/discount/STRUGGLE15 to receive 15% off your full priced nutrition order. - The Struggle is carbon-neutral in partnership with The Honnold Foundation, whose mission is to promote solar energy for a more equitable world. - Want to be a podcast hero and score yourself some rad limited edition swag? Support the show and the climbers who make it by becoming a Patron at www.patreon.com/thestruggleclimbingshow - CHAPTERS: Struggle: 0:06:04 Training: 0:11:53 Nutrition: 0:27:26 Tactics: 0:46:47 Mental Game: 0:55:40 Purpose: 1:02:36 Takeaways: 1:08:22 - Follow along on Instagram @thestruggleclimbingshow, and @melinacostanza - Still reading? You deserve a free sticker: Please rate and review the show -- it really helps us to reach a wider audience! Snap a pic of your review, post to IG, and tag @thestruggleclimbingshow so that we can find you, and we'll send you a sticker just because you're rad. - This episode was produced and hosted by Ryan Devlin. The Struggle is a proud member of the Plug Tone Audio Collective, a diverse group of the best, most impactful podcasts in the outdoor industry. - The struggle makes you stronger. Let's climb hard and do good things in the world!

Elite climber Matt Fultz shares his struggles and breakthroughs in Training, Nutrition, Tactics, and Mental Game. - Matt is one of the world’s strongest and most accomplished climbers. He has topped multiple V16s – Grand Illusion, Creature from the Black Lagoon, Hypnotized Minds, and Sleepwalker (whaaaaat?!?!). What’s perhaps more impressive than how hard Matt pulls, is how hard he tries and how dedicated he is to his craft. This guy knows how to project, and has a lot of insight on the subject. Speaking of insight, Matt knows how to coach… because he is one. Alongside his wife Hailey, they run a performance coaching business called OTG Strength where they create custom training and nutrition plans for climbers looking to level up. This convo is packed with useful beta, whether you’re trying hard on V1 or V-double digits. - PhysiVantage is the official climbing-nutrition sponsor of The Struggle. Visit www.physivantage.com/discount/STRUGGLE15 to receive 15% off your full priced nutrition order. Petzl is the official gear sponsor of The Struggle. Check out their amazing products, including the Hirundos harness, at your local gear shop and learn more at petzl.com. This episode is sponsored by FrictionLabs (Matt's chalk of choice!). No fillers, made in the US, and the best you can get. Chalk up less and climb more with FrictionLabs! Visit www.frictionlabs.com and enter code STRUGGLE20 at checkout for 20% off your first order. - The Struggle is carbon-neutral in partnership with The Honnold Foundation, whose mission is to promote solar energy for a more equitable world. - Want to be a podcast hero and score yourself some rad limited edition swag? Support the show and the climbers who make it by becoming a Patron at www.patreon.com/thestruggleclimbingshow - CHAPTERS: Struggle: 0:07:54 Training: 0:11:24 Nutrition: 0:19:37 Tactics: 0:31:17 Mental Game: 0:39:45 Purpose: 0:44:53 Takeaways: 0:55:01 - Follow along on Instagram @thestruggleclimbingshow, and @matt_fultz - Still reading? You deserve a free sticker: Please rate and review the show -- it really helps us to reach a wider audience! Snap a pic of your review, post to IG, and tag @thestruggleclimbingshow so that we can find you, and we'll send you a sticker just because you're rad. - This show is produced and hosted by Ryan Devlin. The Struggle is a proud member of the Plug Tone Audio Collective, a diverse group of the best, most impactful podcasts in the outdoor industry. - The struggle makes us stronger. Let's climb hard and do good things in the world!

Elite climber Maiza Lima shares her struggles and breakthroughs in Training, Nutrition, Tactics, and Mental Game. - Maiza grew up in a small village in Brazil, escaped poverty with her mother, and spent a decade cleaning houses in the Seattle area to make ends meet in pursuit of the American Dream... which ultimately led her to climbing. Maiza fell in love with climbing and almost immediately started sending hard sport grades, but she didn’t stop there. When routes weren’t available, she bolted her own, and continues to give back to the sport as a developer, guide, and mentor. Maiza is super strong, climbing into the 5.13s, but she’s also candid with her struggles – from a fear of falling, to a lack of confidence, to the challenges of not having a reliable belay partner. Her journey is simultaneously unique and relatable, as she shares her struggles and breakthroughs with her ever-present and infectious smile. - PhysiVantage is the official climbing-nutrition sponsor of The Struggle. Visit www.physivantage.com/discount/STRUGGLE15 to receive 15% off your full priced nutrition order. Petzl is the official gear sponsor of The Struggle. Check out their amazing products, including the Hirundos harness, at your local gear shop and learn more at petzl.com. This episode is sponsored by FrictionLabs. No fillers, made in the US, and the best you can get. Chalk up less and climb more with FrictionLabs! Visit www.frictionlabs.com and enter code STRUGGLE20 at checkout for 20% off your first order. - The Struggle is carbon-neutral in partnership with The Honnold Foundation, whose mission is to promote solar energy for a more equitable world. - Want to be a podcast hero and score yourself some rad limited edition swag? Support the show and the climbers who make it by becoming a Patron at www.patreon.com/thestruggleclimbingshow - CHAPTERS: Struggle: 0:06:33 Training: 0:08:14 Nutrition: 0:17:53 Tactics: 0:25:38 Mental Game: 0:36:26 Purpose: 0:47:33 Takeaways: 0:59:36 - Follow along on Instagram @thestruggleclimbingshow, and @maizalimarock - Still reading? You deserve a free sticker: Please rate and review the show -- it really helps us to reach a wider audience! Snap a pic of your review, post to IG, and tag @thestruggleclimbingshow so that we can find you, and we'll send you a sticker just because you're rad. - This show is produced by Ryan Devlin and Mary Mathis, and is hosted by Ryan Devlin. The Struggle is a proud member of the Plug Tone Audio Collective, a diverse group of the best, most impactful podcasts in the outdoor industry. - The struggle makes you stronger. Let's climb hard and do good things in the world!

Dru Mack, one of the foremost experts on endurance climbing, takes us to school with this Pro Clinic as he identifies common pitfalls and shares tips for Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced climbers to level up their endurance training and beat the pump to the chains. The professor of pump is in the building! - This show is sponsored by Patrons of The Struggle. Enjoy all the Patron perks by coming aboard at any level. Learn more at www.patreon.com/thestruggleclimbingshow - CHAPTERS: Catching Up: 0:02:16 Endurance Overview: 0:12:31 Beginner: 0:19:08 Intermediate: 0:25:30 Advanced: 0:40:13 Additional Takeaways for All Levels: 0:51:14 - Follow along on Instagram @thestruggleclimbingshow and @drumack5. - This show is produced and hosted by Ryan Devlin. The Struggle is carbon-neutral in partnership with The Honnold Foundation and is a proud member of the Plug Tone Audio Collective, a diverse group of the best, most impactful podcasts in the outdoor industry. - The struggle makes us stronger. Let's climb hard and do good things in the world!

A panel of elite climbers and coaches share their struggles and breakthroughs in Training, Nutrition, Tactics, and Mental Game. - Elite climbers Mo Beck, Matt Segal, Sam Elias, Dru Mack, and coach Eric Horst have come together to present a mini-masterclass on training and performance before a psyched audience at Rocktoberfest. Check your knots, grab a cold one, and join us in the hanger for some truth bombs! - PhysiVantage is the official climbing-nutrition sponsor of The Struggle. Visit www.physivantage.com/discount/STRUGGLE15 to receive 15% off your full priced nutrition order. Petzl is the official gear sponsor of The Struggle. Check out their amazing products, including the Djinn Axess quickdraws, at your local gear shop and learn more at petzl.com. - The Struggle is carbon-neutral in partnership with The Honnold Foundation, whose mission is to promote solar energy for a more equitable world. - Want to be a podcast hero and score yourself some rad limited edition swag? Support the show and the climbers who make it by becoming a Patron at www.patreon.com/thestruggleclimbingshow - CHAPTERS: Struggle: 0:06:00 Training: 0:10:02 Nutrition: 0:19:52 Tactics: 0:28:44 Mental Game: 0:43:58 - Follow along on Instagram @thestruggleclimbingshow, and the wonderful panelists from today: @mo.in.mountians, @mattsegal, @bookofsamuel, @drumack5 and @eric_horst - Still reading? You deserve a free sticker: Please rate and review the show -- it really helps us to reach a wider audience! Snap a pic of your review, post to IG, and tag @thestruggleclimbingshow so that we can find you, and we'll send you a sticker just because you're rad. - This show is produced and hosted by Ryan Devlin. The Struggle is a proud member of the Plug Tone Audio Collective, a diverse group of the best, most impactful podcasts in the outdoor industry. - Let's climb hard and do good things in the world!

Elite climber Allison Vest shares her struggles and breakthroughs in Training, Nutrition, Tactics, and Mental Game. - Allison Vest has been a force on plastic, rock, and social media. Allison was the Canadian National Boulder Champion in 2018 and 2020, and the National Lead Champion in 2019. Recently she has stepped back from the comp circuit to focus on bouldering outdoors, where she has topped out some serious rigs, including V13s Masterpiece and Blackout at Joe’s, the first female ascent of V13 The Terminator in Squamish, and the FFA of V14 Show Your Scars. She also occasionally wears a rope to claim some hard sport sends, including the FFA on the 14a test piece, Throwin' The Houlihan at Wild Iris. Beyond climbing you’ve no doubt been highly entertained by Allison’s IG feats of strength and parlor tricks which are mind blowing… along with her thoughtful posts on women in sports and body image, which have found a way to cut through internet noise and resonate with millions in the climbing community and beyond. Allison and I hit the ground running in this interview, which is packed with relatable struggles, actionable insights, and a good dose of not taking ourselves too seriously. - PhysiVantage is the official climbing-nutrition sponsor of The Struggle. Visit www.physivantage.com/discount/STRUGGLE15 to receive 15% off your full priced nutrition order. Petzl is the official gear sponsor of The Struggle. Check out their amazing products, including the Hirundos harness, at your local gear shop and learn more at petzl.com. - The Struggle is carbon-neutral in partnership with The Honnold Foundation, whose mission is to promote solar energy for a more equitable world. - Want to be a podcast hero and score yourself some rad limited edition swag? Support the show and the climbers who make it by becoming a Patron at www.patreon.com/thestruggleclimbingshow - CHAPTERS: Struggle: 0:06:46 Training: 0:12:20 Nutrition: 0:25:20 Tactics: 0:35:35 Mental Game: 0:44:49 Purpose: 1:01:06 Takeaways: 1:12:27 - Follow along on Instagram @thestruggleclimbingshow, and @allisonvest - Still reading? You deserve a free sticker: Please rate and review the show -- it really helps us to reach a wider audience! Snap a pic of your review, post to IG, and tag @thestruggleclimbingshow so that we can find you, and we'll send you a sticker just because you're rad. - This show is produced by Ryan Devlin and Mary Mathis, and is hosted by Ryan Devlin. The Struggle is a proud member of the Plug Tone Audio Collective, a diverse group of the best, most impactful podcasts in the outdoor industry. - Let's climb hard and do good things in the world!

Elite climber Tommy Caldwell shares his struggles and breakthroughs in Training, Nutrition, Tactics, and Mental Game. - Tommy Caldwell is quite possibly the greatest all around rock climber of this generation... and perhaps of all time. He has five first free ascents on El Cap alone, including the Dihedral Wall which went unrepeated for 12 years, and of course the Dawn Wall, widely considered the hardest big wall climb ever. Tommy was also the first person to free The Nose in under 12 hours and free two El Cap routes in a day. With partner Alex Honnold, Tommy freed the Yosemite Triple Crown, bagged the first ascent of the Fitz Traverse in Patagonia, and holds The Nose speed record at under two hours. But can he sport climb? Yep, he can. Tommy put up the FA on Flex Luthor, which he didn’t even bother giving a grade because he’s Tommy, it went unrepeated for 18 years… and now has been suggested at 15b which would make it the first 9b in the World. Beyond climbing, Tommy is a rad dad and a tireless activist for environmental causes. There's so much good stuff in this 60 minute chat you're going to want to listen to it 10 times. - PhysiVantage is the official climbing-nutrition sponsor of The Struggle. Visit www.physivantage.com/discount/STRUGGLE15 to receive 15% off your full priced nutrition order. Petzl is the official gear sponsor of The Struggle. Check out their amazing products, including the Sirocco helmet, at your local gear shop and learn more at petzl.com. - The Struggle is carbon-neutral in partnership with The Honnold Foundation, whose mission is to promote solar energy for a more equitable world. - Want to be a podcast hero and score yourself some rad limited edition swag? Support the show and the climbers who make it by becoming a Patron at www.patreon.com/thestruggleclimbingshow - CHAPTERS: Struggle: 0:07:48 Training: 0:14:25 Nutrition: 0:26:24 Tactics: 0:32:52 Mental Game: 0:42:18 Purpose: 0:53:04 Takeaways: 1:08:36 - Follow along on Instagram @thestruggleclimbingshow, and @tommycaldwell - Still reading? You deserve a free sticker: Please rate and review the show -- it really helps us to reach a wider audience! Snap a pic of your review, post to IG, and tag @thestruggleclimbingshow so that we can find you, and we'll send you a sticker just because you're rad. - This show is produced by Ryan Devlin and Mary Mathis, and is hosted by Ryan Devlin. The Struggle is a proud member of the Plug Tone Audio Collective, a diverse group of the best, most impactful podcasts in the outdoor industry. - Let's climb hard and do good things in the world!

Host of the hit climbing podcast The Nugget, Steven Dimmitt shares his struggles and breakthroughs in Training, Nutrition, Tactics, and Mental Game. - Steven, as many of you are surely already aware, is the host of The Nugget Climbing Podcast. With more than 135 episodes and over 1 million downloads, The Nugget has become a really valuable resource for the climbing community. Beyond the mic, Steven is a very strong and stoked climber. He's a V-double-digit boulderer, projecting 14a on sport, and casually deadlifts 405 lbs. This chat is equal parts insightful, entertaining, and psyched! - PhysiVantage is the official climbing-nutrition sponsor of The Struggle. Visit www.physivantage.com/discount/STRUGGLE15 to receive 15% off your full priced nutrition order. Petzl is the official gear sponsor of The Struggle. Check out their amazing products, including the Sirocco helmet, at your local gear shop and learn more at petzl.com. - The Struggle is carbon-neutral in partnership with The Honnold Foundation, whose mission is to promote solar energy for a more equitable world. - Want to be a podcast hero and score yourself some rad limited edition swag? Support the show and the climbers who make it by becoming a Patron at www.patreon.com/thestruggleclimbingshow - SHOW NOTES: Struggle: 0:08:28 Training: 0:11:18 Nutrition: 0:25:03 Tactics: 0:36:26 Mental Game: 0:47:07 Purpose: 0:59:05 Takeaways: 1:07:55 - Follow along on Instagram @thestruggleclimbingshow, @stevendimmitt and @thenuggetclimbing - Free Sticker Alert! Please rate and review the show -- it really helps us to reach a wider audience! Snap a pic of your review and post to IG and tag @thestruggleclimbingshow so that we can find you, and we'll send you a sticker just because you're rad. - This show is produced by Ryan Devlin and Mary Mathis, and is hosted by Ryan Devlin. The Struggle is a proud member of the Plug Tone Audio Collective. - Let's climb hard and do good things in the world!

Ryan shares his sends and struggles from the summer (and spring). From working his toughest proj at the Red, to utilizing tips learned from the pros and coaches featured in Season 1, to summer training with an eye towards fall goals... this update covers a bunch of territory and also goes off the rails from time to time so hopefully you're cool with that. - Want to be a podcast hero and score yourself some rad limited edition swag? Support the show and the climbers who make it by becoming a Patron at www.patreon.com/thestruggleclimbingshow - Follow along on Instagram @thestruggleclimbingshow - Free Sticker Alert! Please rate and review the show -- it really helps us to reach a wider audience! Snap a pic of your review and post to IG and tag @thestruggleclimbingshow so that we can find you, and we'll send you a sticker just because you're rad. - This show is hosted by Ryan Devlin. The Struggle is a proud member of the Plug Tone Audio Collective. - Let's climb hard and do good things in the world!

Hazel Findlay, pro climber and mindset coach, joins the show to look back at Season 1's interviews with 10 of the biggest names in climbing to see what themes and takeaways there are through the lens of Mental Game. - Hazel is a pro with an impressive list of hard trad climbs to her name including Magic Line, a 14c rated R route, and freeing El Cap via the Golden Gate route. Hazel is also an insanely accomplished sport climber, having recently sent 9a (14d). What further sets Hazel apart is her ability to manage fear, stay focused, and use mindset to her advantage. Hazel has been coaching for the past 6 years in the area of performance psychology, stress and fear management. She also recently launched an interactive online course on mindset training, called Strong Mind, where she helps climbers manage their fears and maximize performance through the use of psychological tools. Get ready to free your mind in this interview with Hazel! - Topics: Identifying the 'right' level of challenge is key Fear of failure Process mindset Fear of falling "Rational" vs "irrational" fears Gratitude as a superpower Centering the mind and body before chalking up What to do when fear arises mid-climb Nutella Check out Hazel's course, Strong Mind! - This season is supported by PhysiVantage, the official climbing-nutrition sponsor of The Struggle. Visit www.physivantage.com/discount/STRUGGLE15 to receive 15% off your full priced nutrition order. This episode is supported by Athletic Greens. Visit www.athleticgreens.com/struggle to receive a FREE 1-year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D and 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase. - The Struggle is carbon-neutral in partnership with The Honnold Foundation, whose mission is to promote solar energy for a more equitable world. - Want to be a podcast hero and score yourself some rad limited edition swag? Support the show and the climbers who make it by becoming a Patron at www.patreon.com/thestruggleclimbingshow - Follow along on Instagram @thestruggleclimbingshow and @hazel_findlay. - Free Sticker Alert! Please rate and review the show -- it really helps us to reach a wider audience! Snap a pic of your review and post to IG and tag @thestruggleclimbingshow so that we can find you, and we'll send you a sticker just because you're rad. - This show is hosted by Ryan Devlin and produced by Mary Mathis and Ryan Devlin, with additional support from Emily Holland. - Let's climb hard and do good things in the world!

GOAT Coach, Eric Hörst, joins the show to look back at Season 1's interviews with 10 of the biggest names in climbing to see what themes and takeaways there are through the lens of Tactics. - Eric literally wrote the book on Training for Climbing, which has numerous foreign translations and sold hundreds of thousands of copies worldwide. In addition to that, and 7 other books to his name, Eric is a member of the International Rock Climbing Researchers Association and is a published researcher. He’s been climbing for 45 years and coaching climbers for more than 30 of those. Eric’s love of climbing is perhaps only surpassed by his love of helping other climbers, of all abilities, to level up their training and performance, which he is doing with his business PhysiVantage. Eric is about to drop a masterclass on tactics, so chalk up! - Topics: Pursuit of mastery Efficiency on route Looking at climbing through a long lens Rethinking a crux sequence Sub-maximal training to improve top end The importance of the people you climb with - This season is supported by PhysiVantage, the official climbing-nutrition sponsor of The Struggle. Visit www.physivantage.com/discount/STRUGGLE15 to receive 15% off your full priced nutrition order. - The Struggle is carbon-neutral in partnership with The Honnold Foundation, whose mission is to promote solar energy for a more equitable world. - Want to be a podcast hero and score yourself some rad limited edition swag? Support the show and the climbers who make it by becoming a Patron at www.patreon.com/thestruggleclimbingshow - Follow along on Instagram @thestruggleclimbingshow and @eric_horst. - Free Sticker Alert! Please rate and review the show -- it really helps us to reach a wider audience! Snap a pic of your review and post to IG and tag @thestruggleclimbingshow so that we can find you, and we'll send you a sticker just because you're rad. - This show is hosted by Ryan Devlin and produced by Mary Mathis and Ryan Devlin, with additional support from Emily Holland. - Let's climb hard and do good things in the world!

Caitlin Holmes, Certified Nutritional Specialist, joins the show to look back at Season 1's interviews with 10 of the biggest names in climbing to see what themes and takeaways there are through the lens of Nutrition. - Caitlin received her MS in Human Nutrition and Functional Medicine and now runs a nutrition coaching business where she primarily works with climbers and outdoor enthusiasts to develop effective nutrition plans for long-term health and performance. She’s also the co-host of The Average Climber Podcast which is equal parts informative and entertaining. Caitlin came prepared and ready to spill the tea on all things nutrition so that we all can get the most out of our training and climbing. Get ready for a nutrient-dense episode! - Topics: Performance nutrition vs everyday nutrition Are sweets and treats evil? Body composition vs "lighter is better" mentality Protein and other supplements Fad diets - Want to dial in your nutrition with Caitlin's guidance? Visit caitlinholmes.com to set up a consult and view her coaching plans, or check out her self-guided program, Empowered, and score 20% off with code STRUGGLE at checkout! - This season is supported by PhysiVantage, the official climbing-nutrition sponsor of The Struggle. Visit www.physivantage.com/discount/STRUGGLE15 to receive 15% off your full priced nutrition order. This episode is supported by Athletic Greens. Visit www.athleticgreens.com/struggle to receive a FREE 1-year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D and 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase. - The Struggle is carbon-neutral in partnership with The Honnold Foundation, whose mission is to promote solar energy for a more equitable world. - Want to be a podcast hero and score yourself some rad limited edition swag? Support the show and the climbers who make it by becoming a Patron at www.patreon.com/thestruggleclimbingshow - Follow along on Instagram @thestruggleclimbingshow and @dirtbagnutritionist. - Free Sticker Alert! Please rate and review the show -- it really helps us to reach a wider audience! Snap a pic of your review and post to IG and tag @thestruggleclimbingshow so that we can find you, and we'll send you a sticker just because you're rad. - This show is hosted by Ryan Devlin and produced by Mary Mathis and Ryan Devlin, with additional support from Emily Holland. - Let's climb hard and do good things in the world!

Dr. Tyler Nelson from Camp 4 Human Performance joins the show to look back at Season 1's interviews with 10 of the biggest names in climbing to see what themes and takeaways there are through the lens of Training. - Tyler is bringing cutting edge science to the world of training for climbing and, in the process, he is blowing up myths of training that we’ve long thought to be true and helping climbers, from pros like Alex Johnson to everyday climbers, identify exactly what types of training will take their climbing performance to new heights. In graduate school Tyler completed a dual doctorate/masters degree in exercise science with an emphasis on tendon loading and rehabilitation. He is also a certified strength and conditioning specialist through the NSCA and teaches conferences worldwide on a host of topics. Strap on your helmet, this one is packed with truth bombs! - Topics: Fast fingers vs strong fingers Injury prevention and rehab How to know when you're approaching junk mileage Common plateaus and how to break through The pyramid scheme - This season is supported by PhysiVantage, the official climbing-nutrition sponsor of The Struggle. Visit www.physivantage.com/discount/STRUGGLE15 to receive 15% off your full priced nutrition order. - The Struggle is carbon-neutral in partnership with The Honnold Foundation, whose mission is to promote solar energy for a more equitable world. - Want to be a podcast hero and score yourself some rad limited edition swag? Support the show and the climbers who make it by becoming a Patron at www.patreon.com/thestruggleclimbingshow - Follow along on Instagram @thestruggleclimbingshow and @c4hp. - Free Sticker Alert! Please rate and review the show -- it really helps us to reach a wider audience! Snap a pic of your review and post to IG and tag @thestruggleclimbingshow so that we can find you, and we'll send you a sticker just because you're rad. - This show is hosted by Ryan Devlin and produced by Mary Mathis and Ryan Devlin, with additional support from Emily Holland. - Let's climb hard and do good things in the world!

Ryan explains what to expect with the upcoming Expert Analysis episodes, reveals the lineup of wizards who will be lending their expertise, and looks back, through a lens of struggle, at Season One's 10 interviews with the biggest names in climbing. - This season is supported by PhysiVantage, the official climbing-nutrition sponsor of The Struggle. Visit www.physivantage.com/discount/STRUGGLE15 to receive 15% off your full priced nutrition order. This episode is sponsored by FrictionLabs. Chalk up less and climb more with FrictionLabs! Visit www.frictionlabs.com and enter code STRUGGLE20 at checkout for 20% off your first order. - The Struggle is carbon-neutral in partnership with The Honnold Foundation, whose mission is to promote solar energy for a more equitable world. - Want to be a podcast hero and score yourself some rad limited edition swag? Support the show and the climbers who make it by becoming a Patron at www.patreon.com/thestruggleclimbingshow - Follow along on Instagram @thestruggleclimbingshow - Free Sticker Alert! Please rate and review the show -- it really helps us to reach a wider audience! Snap a pic of your review and post to IG and tag @thestruggleclimbingshow so that we can find you, and we'll send you a sticker just because you're rad. - Let's climb hard and do good things in the world!

Elite climber Lynn Hill shares her struggles and breakthroughs in Training, Nutrition, Tactics, and Mental Game. - It’s hard to overstate just how impactful, badass, and groundbreaking Lynn has been on the sport of rock climbing and beyond. If you are a climber then you are standing on her shoulders. Lynn has been a dominant force in pretty much every discipline of climbing. She has won world cups as a comp climber, she was the first woman to onsight 8a, she was the first woman to climb 5.14, and most famously, she was the first human, man or woman, to free climb El Cap… as well as the first human, man or woman, to free it in a day. With her famous line, "It goes, boys," Lynn smashed not only the glass ceiling on the sport of rock climbing, but also egos, doubts, and the common conventions of rock climbing at the time. Lynn continues to climb at an incredibly high level to this day, as well as champion gender equality and environmental issues as a fierce and outspoken advocate. We look back at her incredible career and life through the lens of struggle, and cover a lot of new territory in this chat that is both inspiring and useful for climbers of all level. - This season is supported by PhysiVantage, the official climbing-nutrition sponsor of The Struggle. Visit www.physivantage.com/discount/STRUGGLE15 to receive 15% off your full priced nutrition order. This episode is supported by Athletic Greens. Visit www.athleticgreens.com/struggle to receive a FREE 1-year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D and 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase. - The Struggle is carbon-neutral in partnership with The Honnold Foundation, whose mission is to promote solar energy for a more equitable world. - Want to be a podcast hero and score yourself some rad limited edition swag? Support the show and the climbers who make it by becoming a Patron at www.patreon.com/thestruggleclimbingshow - SHOW NOTES: Struggle: 0:08:00 Training: 0:11:35 Nutrition: 0:13:56 Tactics: 0:18:45 Mental Game: 0:27:02 Purpose: 0:37:15 Takeaways: 0:44:00 - Follow along on Instagram @thestruggleclimbingshow and @_linacolina_. - Free Sticker Alert! Please rate and review the show -- it really helps us to reach a wider audience! Snap a pic of your review and post to IG and tag @thestruggleclimbingshow so that we can find you, and we'll send you a sticker just because you're rad. - This show is hosted by Ryan Devlin and produced by Mary Mathis and Ryan Devlin, with additional support from Emily Holland and Joel Wafford. - Let's climb hard and do good things in the world!

Elite climber Dru Mack shares his struggles and breakthroughs in Training, Nutrition, Tactics, and Mental Game. - Dru Mack is a master of endurance, perseverance, and psych. He grew up climbing on the long overhung sandstone routes of the Red River Gorge, and after sending pretty much everything there, he’s now tackling some of the toughest sport climbs in the western US and in Spain. How good is he? Well, in 2021, Dru put down 21 5.14s, including the insanely hard 14d, Life of Villains. He’s an incredibly hard working, gracious, and very cool person who shares actionable beta for pros to weekend warriors, and then opens up about mental health, addiction, mentorship, and grief. If you're a human, you will gain a lot from this conversation. - This season is supported by PhysiVantage, the official climbing-nutrition sponsor of The Struggle. Visit www.physivantage.com/discount/STRUGGLE15 to receive 15% off your full priced nutrition order. This episode is supported by Athletic Greens. Visit www.athleticgreens.com/struggle to receive a FREE 1-year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D and 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase. - The Struggle is carbon-neutral in partnership with The Honnold Foundation, whose mission is to promote solar energy for a more equitable world. - Want to be a podcast hero and score yourself some rad limited edition swag? Support the show and the climbers who make it by becoming a Patron at www.patreon.com/thestruggleclimbingshow - SHOW NOTES: Struggle: 0:05:17 Training: 0:7:46 Nutrition: 0:16:46 Tactics: 0:20:26 Mental Game: 0:26:15 Purpose: 0:29:34 Takeaways: 0:42:08 - Follow along on Instagram @thestruggleclimbingshow and @drumack5. - Free Sticker Alert! Please rate and review the show -- it really helps us to reach a wider audience! Snap a pic of your review and post to IG and tag @thestruggleclimbingshow so that we can find you, and we'll send you a sticker just because you're rad. - Let's climb hard and do good things in the world!

Elite climber Justin Salas shares his struggles and breakthroughs in Training, Nutrition, Tactics, and Mental Game. - Justin is a ridiculously strong boulderer and comp climber, with a seriously impressive resume including two IFSC silver medals, five national championships, and a world championship to his name. He’s a V-double-digit climber who just keeps getting stronger… oh, and he also happens to be blind. But if you think that holds him back you’re wrong. He was the first para-climber ever to send V11, and he’s also pushing into some super hard territory on sport routes. Did I mention he’s blind??? Justin is one of the kindest, most impressive, and stoked people I’ve ever had the pleasure of interviewing. And as you’ll hear in this chat, he is a really informed climber and has a ton of great advice for us. Beyond the crag, Justin is doing inspiring work to make climbing more accessible to the visually impaired, and he’s really pushing the sport forward for para-climbers as a member of the Adaptive Climbing Group. - This season is supported by PhysiVantage, the official climbing-nutrition sponsor of The Struggle. Visit www.physivantage.com/discount/STRUGGLE15 to receive 15% off your full priced nutrition order. - This episode is sponsored by FrictionLabs (which happens to be Justin's chalk brand of choice as well). Chalk up less and climb more with FrictionLabs! Visit www.frictionlabs.com and enter code STRUGGLE20 at checkout for 20% off your first order. - The Struggle is carbon-neutral in partnership with The Honnold Foundation, whose mission is to promote solar energy for a more equitable world. - Want to be a podcast hero and score yourself some rad limited edition swag? Support the show and the climbers who make it by becoming a Patron at www.patreon.com/thestruggleclimbingshow - SHOW NOTES: Struggle: 0:05:00 Training: 0:15:00 Nutrition: 0:20:17 Tactics: 0:25:30 Mental Game: 0:29:10 Purpose: 0:34:46 Takeaways: 0:42:28 - Follow along on Instagram @thestruggleclimbingshow and @vengasalas. - Free Sticker Alert! Please rate and review the show -- it really helps us to reach a wider audience! Snap a pic of your review and post to IG and tag @thestruggleclimbingshow so that we can find you, and we'll send you a sticker just because you're rad. - Let's climb hard and do good things in the world!

Elite climber Alex Johnson shares her struggles and breakthroughs in Training, Nutrition, Tactics, and Mental Game. - Alex Johnson is one of the most badass boulderers out there, and she just keeps getting stronger. She’s won Nationals 5 times and has 2 World Cup gold medals, she has bouldered 100 v10s (what?!) and famously sent the insanely tough V14, The Swarm. What she experienced AFTER she finally sent that life goal project will probably surprise you. AJ has dialed in her training to a science and she pulls the curtain back on that in our chat, along with so much more. Beyond climbing, Alex is advancing LGBTQ+ issues as an ambassador with Athlete Ally, and has helped to develop some really cool giveback products with Evolve and Athletic Brewing. As Alex shares, she goes 100% or not at all… and that is clear in this interview. - CHAPTERS: Struggle: 0:04:14 Training: 0:6:52 Nutrition: 0:15:25 Tactics: 0:21:22 Mental Game: 0:31:29 Purpose: 0:40:02 Takeaways: 0:47:52 - This season is supported by PhysiVantage, the official climbing-nutrition sponsor of The Struggle. Visit www.physivantage.com/discount/STRUGGLE15 to receive 15% off your full priced nutrition order. - The Struggle is carbon-neutral in partnership with The Honnold Foundation, whose mission is to promote solar energy for a more equitable world. - Want to be a podcast hero and score yourself some rad limited edition swag? Support the show and the climbers who make it by becoming a Patron at www.patreon.com/thestruggleclimbingshow - Follow along on Instagram @thestruggleclimbingshow and @alexjohnson89 - Please rate and review the show -- it really helps us to reach a wider audience! If you'd like to score yourself a free sticker (and obvs you do), rate/review the show and snap a pic of that, then post to IG and tag @thestruggleclimbing show so that we can find you, and we'll send you a sticker just because you're rad. - Let's climb hard and do good things in the world!

Elite climber Alex Honnold shares his struggles and breakthroughs in Training, Nutrition, Tactics, and Mental Game. - Alex Honnold is the biggest name in rock climbing and has tackled some of the sport's biggest climbs. He's the only human to free solo El Cap, a feat that is just mind boggling. He holds the El Cap speed record of the The Nose with his bromance Tommy Caldwell, with whom he’s completed numerous envelope-pushing adventures such as the Fitz Traverse, the Yosemite Triple Crown, and the CDUL. He is so skilled, controlled, and dominant on big walls and heady climbs, one wonders if he even knows what struggle is. Well you’re about to find out. Beyond climbing, Alex is the founder of the Honnold Foundation, whose mission is to support solar energy for a more equitable world. Alex shares the non-profit’s humble beginnings, where its heading, and why we should embrace solar now. - CHAPTERS: Struggle: 0:03:58 Training: 0:5:03 Nutrition: 0:13:19 Tactics: 0:16:28 Mental Game: 0:21:53 Purpose: 0:28:44 What's Next: 39:27 Takeaways: 0:43:45 - This season is supported by PhysiVantage, the official climbing-nutrition sponsor of The Struggle. Visit www.physivantage.com/discount/STRUGGLE15 to receive 15% off your full priced nutrition order. - The Struggle is carbon-neutral in partnership with The Honnold Foundation, whose mission is to promote solar energy for a more equitable world. - Want to be a podcast hero and score yourself some rad limited edition swag? Support the show and the climbers who make it by becoming a Patron at www.patreon.com/thestruggleclimbingshow - Follow along on Instagram @thestruggleclimbingshow and @alexhonnold - Please rate and review the show -- it really helps us to reach a wider audience! If you'd like to score yourself a free sticker (and obvs you do), rate/review the show and snap a pic of that, then post to IG and tag @thestruggleclimbing show so that we can find you, and we'll send you a sticker just because you're rad. - Let's climb hard and do good things in the world!

Elite climber Kevin Jorgeson shares his struggles and breakthroughs in Training, Nutrition, Tactics, and Mental Game. - You know Kevin from his iconic first free ascent of The Dawn Wall along with Tommy Caldwell, a climb that took over 6 years to put together and is widely known as the most challenging big wall route in the world. Kevin is an incredibly accomplished climber, from dominating comps as a youth to becoming one of the strongest boulderers in the world with sends up to V14, including first ascents on the now classic Buttermilk highballs The Beautiful And The Damned and Ambrosia. In this episode, Kevin shares his struggles and breakthroughs, from being terrified of the height on El Cap, to fear of failure, to recovering from a recent pulley injury. We also dive into his incredibly inspiring work to introduce a million kids to climbing through his non-profit organization called 1Climb, and also his work to open up a world class gym in his home town. - CHAPTERS: Struggle: 0:05:11 Training: 0:7:19 Nutrition: 0:15:12 Tactics: 0:18:52 Mental Game: 0:24:05 Purpose: 0:34:40 Takeaways: 0:41:35 - This season is supported by PhysiVantage, the official climbing-nutrition sponsor of The Struggle. Visit www.physivantage.com/discount/STRUGGLE15 to receive 15% off your full priced nutrition order. This episode is supported by Athletic Greens. Visit www.athleticgreens.com/struggle to receive a FREE 1-year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D and 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase. - The Struggle is carbon-neutral in partnership with The Honnold Foundation, whose mission is to promote solar energy for a more equitable world. - Want to be a podcast hero and score yourself some rad limited edition swag? Support the show and the climbers who make it by becoming a Patron at www.patreon.com/thestruggleclimbingshow - Follow along on Instagram @thestruggleclimbingshow and @kjorgeson - Please rate and review the show -- it really helps us to reach a wider audience! If you'd like to score yourself a free sticker (and obvs you do), rate/review the show and snap a pic of that, then post to IG and tag @thestruggleclimbing show so that we can find you, and we'll send you a sticker just because you're rad. - Let's climb hard and do good things in the world!

Elite climber Favia Dubyk shares her struggles and breakthroughs in Training, Nutrition, Tactics, and Mental Game. - If there’s anyone who personifies struggle, and the the breakthroughs that can come from it, Favia is that person. She almost died, multiple times, as she battled cancer and the complications from treatment; she has faced, and continues to face, racism and discrimination on and off the rock; she battled her way back from debilitating injuries and atrophy post-cancer… and that’s just the tip of the iceberg. Favia is a doctor, a ridiculously strong climber, an ultimate ninja warrior, and a low-ball boulderer with many V-double-digits to her name. Her story is as unbelievable as it is inspiring. - CHAPTERS: Struggle: 0:04:09 Training: 0:11:18 Nutrition: 0:17:52 Tactics: 0:20:13 Mental Game: 0:27:12 Purpose: 0:38:49 Takeaways: 0:45:43 - This season is supported by PhysiVantage, the official climbing-nutrition sponsor of The Struggle. Visit www.physivantage.com/discount/STRUGGLE15 to receive 15% off your full priced nutrition order. This episode is supported by Athletic Greens. Visit www.athleticgreens.com/struggle to receive a FREE 1-year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D and 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase. - The Struggle is carbon-neutral in partnership with The Honnold Foundation, whose mission is to promote solar energy for a more equitable world. - Want to be a podcast hero and score yourself some rad limited edition swag? Support the show and the climbers who make it by becoming a Patron at www.patreon.com/thestruggleclimbingshow - Follow along on Instagram @thestruggleclimbingshow and @felinefavia. - Please rate and review the show -- it really helps us to reach a wider audience! If you'd like to score yourself a free sticker (and obvs you do), rate/review the show and snap a pic of that, then post to IG and tag @thestruggleclimbing show so that we can find you, and we'll send you a sticker just because you're rad. - Let's climb hard and do good things in the world!

Elite climber Jordan Cannon shares his struggles and breakthroughs in Training, Nutrition, Tactics, and Mental Game. - Jordan is making a name for himself in the world of big wall ascents and link-ups, such as The Freerider in a day, the Yosemite Triple Crown in a day, and Golden Gate in a day. There are only 5 humans on planet earth who have done that and Jordan is one of them. In addition to being a rockstar climber, Jordan’s helping to educate multi-pitch climbers and amplify climbing’s history through his partnership with The American Alpine Club, and he’s also working to make climbing more inclusive for the LGBTQ community. This interview is chock full of insights, practical tips, and great stories. - This season is supported by PhysiVantage, the official climbing-nutrition sponsor of The Struggle. Visit www.physivantage.com/discount/STRUGGLE15 to receive 15% off your full priced nutrition order. - This episode is sponsored by FrictionLabs (which happens to be Jordan's chalk brand of choice as well). Chalk up less and climb more with FrictionLabs! Visit www.frictionlabs.com and enter code STRUGGLE20 at checkout for 20% off your first order. - The Struggle is carbon-neutral in partnership with The Honnold Foundation, whose mission is to promote solar energy for a more equitable world. - Want to be a podcast hero and score yourself some rad limited edition swag? Support the show and the climbers who make it by becoming a Patron at www.patreon.com/thestruggleclimbingshow - SHOW NOTES: Struggle: 0:04:44 Training: 0:05:50 Nutrition: 0:14:04 Tactics: 0:17:54 Mental Game: 0:30:13 Purpose: 0:33:13 Takeaways: 0:41:40 - Follow along on Instagram @thestruggleclimbingshow and @cannonjtc. - Free Sticker Alert! Please rate and review the show -- it really helps us to reach a wider audience! Snap a pic of your review and post to IG and tag @thestruggleclimbingshow so that we can find you, and we'll send you a sticker just because you're rad. - Let's climb hard and do good things in the world!

Elite climber Alex Megos shares his struggles and breakthroughs in Training, Nutrition, Tactics, and Mental Game. - Alex is one of the strongest climbers in the world, with a few 9b+ or 5.15c routes under his belt including King Capella, Perfecto Mundo, and the first ascent of Bibliographie. He was the first ever climber to on-site 9a or 5.14d, and he has also sent multiple V15 and V16 boulders. He’s crazy strong and talented, but as you’ll hear in our chat, he is most certainly human and struggles in his climbing like the rest of us. We also chat about his view on kneepads and kneebars, his passion for environmental causes, and his giveback clothing company Carrots For Power. - This season is supported by PhysiVantage, the official climbing-nutrition sponsor of The Struggle. Visit www.physivantage.com/discount/STRUGGLE15 to receive 15% off your full priced nutrition order. - This episode is sponsored by FrictionLabs (which happens to be Alex's chalk brand of choice as well). Chalk up less and climb more with FrictionLabs! Visit www.frictionlabs.com and enter code STRUGGLE20 at checkout for 20% off your first order. - The Struggle is carbon-neutral in partnership with The Honnold Foundation, whose mission is to promote solar energy for a more equitable world. - Want to be a podcast hero and score yourself some rad limited edition swag? Support the show and the climbers who make it by becoming a Patron at www.patreon.com/thestruggleclimbingshow - SHOW NOTES: Struggle: 0:05:45 Training: 0:09:38 Nutrition: 0:12:46 Tactics: 0:16:26 Mental Game: 0:23:26 Purpose: 0:32:32 Takeaways: 0:40:02 - Follow along on Instagram @thestruggleclimbingshow and @alexandermegos. - Free Sticker Alert! Please rate and review the show -- it really helps us to reach a wider audience! Snap a pic of your review and post to IG and tag @thestruggleclimbingshow so that we can find you, and we'll send you a sticker just because you're rad. - Let's climb hard and do good things in the world!

Elite climber Emily Harrington shares her struggles and breakthroughs in Training, Nutrition, Tactics, and Mental Game. - Emily is a quadruple threat, with massive accomplishments from big walls to sport to comp to alpine. She’s one of only 5 people, and the first woman, to send El Cap in a day via the Golden Gate route. Emily has also red pointed 5.14b, she’s a 5-time US Sport Climbing Champion, and she has summited Mt Everest. Basically, she's the least lazy person you know. There’s just so much we can learn from her struggles and breakthroughs and she’s 100% real with it all in this interview. - This season is supported by PhysiVantage, the official climbing-nutrition sponsor of The Struggle. Visit www.physivantage.com/discount/STRUGGLE15 to receive 15% off your full priced nutrition order. - The Struggle is carbon-neutral in partnership with The Honnold Foundation, whose mission is to promote solar energy for a more equitable world. - Want to be a podcast hero and score yourself some rad limited edition swag? Support the show and the climbers who make it by becoming a Patron at www.patreon.com/thestruggleclimbingshow - CHAPTERS: Struggle: 0:03:21 Training: 0:05:56 Nutrition: 0:10:24 Tactics: 0:17:13 Mental Game: 0:26:52 Purpose: 0:36:46 Takeaways: 0:41:32 - Follow along on Instagram @thestruggleclimbingshow and @emilyaharrington. - Please rate and review the show -- it really helps us to reach a wider audience! If you'd like to score yourself a free sticker (and obvs you do), rate/review the show and snap a pic of that, then post to IG and tag @thestruggleclimbing show so that we can find you, and we'll send you a sticker just because you're rad. - Let's climb hard and do good things in the world!

What to expect this season on The Struggle Climbing Show!