Rethinking Bravery – Strong Mind Session with Hazel and Angus
Strong Mind20 Dec 2025

Rethinking Bravery – Strong Mind Session with Hazel and Angus

What does it really mean to have a strong mind? And what does it actually mean to be brave?

In climbing, bravery is usually praised and celebrated—but when we look more closely, it’s far more nuanced than the simple definitions we tend to rely on. In this episode, Hazel and Angus explore how bravery has traditionally been viewed in climbing, unpack common misconceptions, and examine the many layers that sit beneath our usual assumptions.

They discuss ego, status, vulnerability, and how having a strong mind is not the same as simply “being brave.” This conversation invites climbers to rethink what courage really looks like—on and off the wall.


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Timestamps

00:00:14 – Introduction

00:01:21 – Common misconceptions about bravery in climbing

00:12:48 – Different types of bravery

00:20:21 – Ego and status in climbing

00:28:46 – Defining bravery

00:39:08 – Strong-mindedness vs bravery

00:50:16 – Vulnerability and gender in climbing

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