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
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
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
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
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 p...
20 Touko 1h 52min
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
Fear of Falling Isn’t the Problem
Fear of falling is often treated like a bravery problem.Most climbers think they just need to commit harder, take more practice falls, or become mentally tougher.But in many cases, fear isn’t actually...
6 Touko 13min
The Real Secret to Climbing Your Best (Learn to Try Well)
Most climbers think progress comes from doing more.More sessions.More effort.More training.But the real difference between good climbers and elite climbers isn’t effort. It’s how that effort is applie...
29 Huhti 10min
