Mike Boyd: Fatherhood, Stress & Climbing Performance

Mike Boyd: Fatherhood, Stress & Climbing Performance

In this episode of A Climber’s Mind, I sit down with Mike Boyd for a very honest conversation about climbing, having a newborn baby, career pressure, identity, stress, relationships, money, and what performance looks like when life changes dramatically.

We use the conversation almost like a live coaching/diagnostic session. Mike initially felt like endurance might be one of the main things holding his climbing back, but as we dug deeper, the bigger bottleneck seemed to be stress, life load, and the effect this can have on the nervous system.

One of the biggest themes in this episode is that a physical symptom does not always mean a physical cause. You might feel pumped, tense or inefficient on the wall, but the deeper issue might be stress, pressure, poor recovery, fear, identity, or simply the reality of trying to perform while life is demanding more from you.

This is a conversation about balancing passion with real life, managing ambition, and learning to diagnose what is actually limiting your performance.

New episodes every Wednesday.

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Passion, Obsession & Addiction in Climbing - Ollie Stamper

Passion, Obsession & Addiction in Climbing - Ollie Stamper

When does a passion for climbing become something less healthy?In Episode 17 of A Climber’s Mind, Mat is joined by Ollie “Stamper” Stamper, a former addiction counsellor with a fascinating perspective...

9 Syys 1h 15min

Steve McClure: Rainman, Trying Well & Life at the Limit

Steve McClure: Rainman, Trying Well & Life at the Limit

In this episode of A Climber’s Mind, I’m joined by Steve McClure - one of Britain’s most accomplished and influential climbers.Steve takes us inside the long process behind the first ascent of Rainman...

19 Elo 1h 19min

When Obsession Stops Working

When Obsession Stops Working

I’ve always believed that obsession can be one of the most powerful tools in hard climbing. Visualising daily, thinking deeply about a project, and keeping it alive in your mind can create clarity, di...

1 Heinä 16min

Determination, Grades & Why We Choose Hard Things

Determination, Grades & Why We Choose Hard Things

In this solo episode, I reflect on the last few weeks of A Climber’s Mind - including why there’s been a short break from the podcast, what I took from my recent conversation with Conrad Caddy, and ho...

24 Kesä 14min

Conrad Caddy: Obsession, Pressure and Climbing 8B in 3 Years

Conrad Caddy: Obsession, Pressure and Climbing 8B in 3 Years

In this episode, I’m joined by Conrad Caddy to explore the deeper story behind his rapid progression in climbing, including his recent ascent of Superman 8B after only around three years in the sport....

17 Kesä 1h 53min

I'm Not Anti-Training

I'm Not Anti-Training

In this episode, I reflect on my recent conversation with Mike Boyd and use it as a starting point to clarify something important about my coaching philosophy.I think some climbers may have interprete...

27 Touko 14min

Climbing Feels Different Now

Climbing Feels Different Now

Over the last couple of months, a lot has changed in my life.I’ve been balancing the start of this podcast alongside a fairly structured training phase, whilst also trying to organise my life and coac...

13 Touko 30min

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