Podcasts about Climbing

Msgr. Roger J. Landry Bigard Memorial Major Seminary, Enugu, Nigeria Second Sunday of Lent, Year A March 1, 2026 Gen 12:1-4, Ps 33, 2 Tim 1:8-10, Mt 17:1-9 To listen to an audio recording of today’s homily, please click below:  https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/catholicpreaching/3.1.26_Homily_at_Bigard_Memorial_Seminary_1.mp3   The following text guided the homily:  It is a great joy for me […] The post Climbing Tabor Listening to Jesus with Faith, Second Sunday of Lent (A), March 1, 2026 appeared first on Catholic Preaching.

Kareen Zahr is a leadership strategist, founder, investor, and keynote speaker known for helping high-performing leaders navigate uncertainty, pivot with intention, and scale sustainably. She's the creator of the Evolve methodology and the Hey Kareen On Demand AI coaching platform, and she serves as a business coach and advisor to fellows at the Tory Burch Foundation. With a background that spans fintech, mergers and acquisitions, and executive coaching—including consulting for firms like BlackRock—Kareen blends strategic rigor with human-centered leadership to help entrepreneurs and executives build wealth without sacrificing fulfillment. On this episode we talk about: Kareen's early money mindset and how her childhood shaped her financial discipline Climbing from $35K to $225K in five years—and what that rapid growth really cost Avoiding lifestyle creep and the “golden handcuffs” trap Transitioning from corporate executive to self-employed consultant to scalable CEO The 90/10 scaling strategy that helped her hit seven figures in under six months Top 3 Takeaways Don't let lifestyle creep trap you. Keeping fixed expenses low gives you the freedom to pivot, take risks, and build on your own terms. If you don't want to become the people above you, it's time to pivot. Looking up the ladder is one of the fastest clarity tools for your career. Shift from trading time for money to building leveraged offers. Scaling requires designing revenue models that don't depend solely on your hours. Notable Quotes “I'm never going to let the limitations of others become my own.” “Sometimes the chase for the money grab is not what actually fills you up.” “I realized I had employed myself—I gave myself a job.” Connect with Kareen Zahr: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kareenzahr Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealkareenz Website: https://heykareen.com Money Mindset Workbook: https://heykareen.com/money-mindset  Travis Makes Money is made possible by High Level – the All-In-One Sales & Marketing Platform built for agencies, by an agency.  Capture leads, nurture them, and close more deals—all from one powerful platform.  Get an extended free trial at gohighlevel.com/travis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Climbing up the roof of his palace on hearing the submissionof Saarana and surveying the entire army of monkeys, Ravana inquires about the monkey leaders and Saarana shows to him Hanuman and others along with their distinguishing marks.Recitation: 00:00 - 08:03Translation: 08:07 - 17:33

Rock climbing is risky. But so is life. And friendship. And following your dreams. Nothing is promised. Success is not assured. In Gabriel Tallent's new novel, “Crux,” two 17-year-old best friends are facing down those fears as they climb self-described death rocks. Climbing is both their passion and their escape from futures that feel predestined. They both come from dysfunctional families. They both feel called to climbing and the vulnerability, grit and trust it demands. But risk doesn't disappear once they get off the rocks.Tallent is, himself, a climber — but as he tells Kerri Miller on this week's Big Books and Bold Ideas, “Crux” isn't really a climbing book. Instead, it was a chance for him to explore friendship, vulnerability and the risk inherent in wanting more.Guest:Gabriel Tallent is the author of the New York Times-bestselling novel “My Absolute Darling.” His new novel is “Crux.” Subscribe to the Thread newsletter for the latest book and author news and must-read recommendations.Subscribe to Big Books and Bold Ideas with Kerri Miller on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, RSS or anywhere you get your podcasts.

Part of the Climbing Grief Fund's mission is to expand the conversation around grief, loss, and trauma in the climbing community, and interrogate narratives that can be unhelpful to healing. In this episode, we unpack some of the unique challenges faced by caregivers after a loved one gets into a climbing accident, and explore why it can be helpful for caregivers to get mental health support too, not just those directly impacted by an accident. In section one, we have the CGF Therapeutic Manager, Trevor Davis, on the podcast, to talk about the scope of the Climbing Grief Fund, as well as its ongoing expansion and impact. Trevor chats with Jay Louie, a therapist in the CGF Directory and a CGF committee member, about these topics, and together they frame the conversation about why CGF resources are for caregivers too. In section two, we dive deeper with Jay, as they share some case studies to illustrate the very human experiences of caregiving after climbing accidents. They share these case studies from their professional experience as a therapist and AMGA Guide, described anonymously, with permission from their clients. In section three, we sat down with Andrew Kirchner, an incredible supporter of the Climbing Grief Fund and a survivor of a climbing accident himself. Andrew describes his accident, and how it made him realize that the accident didn't just happen to him, it had a dramatic impact on his loved ones as well. Andrew also elaborates on what motivated him to make the Edwards-Ginsburg fund, and thereby support the CGF's work so generously. *** The magic of the Climbing Grief Fund is that its all about climbers supporting climbers in the darkest of times. If you find, as you listen, that you could utilize these resources for yourself, please learn more or apply at americanalpineclub.org/grieffund. If you are inspired to help your fellow climbers, you can donate to the CGF at americanalpineclub.org/donate. Now through March 10, 2026, your donation will be doubled through a matching program with the Edwards-Ginsburg Fund.

Dr Natasha Barnes returns to share her expertise on climbing and strength training and how these principles apply broadly to everyone, including thoughts about:-Are lighter climbers better climbers-The problem with focusing on weighing less as a performance enhancer in climbing-Is disordered eating more prevalent in climbing and weight class sports?-Are more climbers coming around to the value of strength training-The story behind Natasha saying “The lightest I've ever been was also the most broken I've ever been”-Why climbing may be a great outlet for adults to put more fun and play into their lives-When you would benefit from putting on weight and muscle for your sport-How to enhance strength without gaining weight-Why squatting is better than doing pistol squats for most training goals-The problem with feats of strength on social media, that aren't useful training methodologies-How can someone reduce the chance of injury when starting a new program-Is climbing a safe activity-How people end up increasing their risk of injury in training and climbing-And much moreIG: @natashabarnesCHAPTERS00:46 Are lighter climbers better02:10 Free solo and El Capitan03:24 Calculated risk and preparation05:34 Strength to weight myth07:07 Technique over weight loss07:47 Eating disorders in climbing09:22 Leg strength and injuries10:48 Olympic climbing explained11:36 Sponsor break — RP app12:59 Why strength training matters14:00 Longevity and pro trends15:44 “Lightest and most broken”17:43 Disordered eating behaviors19:56 Strength without weight gain21:42 Programming for strength23:41 Body fat sweet spot24:43 Society and being smaller26:14 Ozempic and media extremes28:27 Role models and responsibility28:48 Celebrity body scrutiny30:19 Pistol squats vs real strength33:54 Climbing parlor tricks35:27 New program new injury38:12 Autoregulation with RPE40:13 Underprepared tissue injuries42:52 Why climbing feels like play44:02 How to start climbing46:54 Climbing injury rates48:05 Aging vs undertraining53:33 Bone density comebacks54:40 Where to find NatashaSUPPORT THE SHOWIf this episode helped you rethink body weight, strength, or performance, you can support the show by:• Subscribing and checking out more episodes• Sharing it on your social media (tag me — I'll respond)• Sending it to someone interested in climbing or athletic performanceFOLLOW ANDREW COATESInstagram: @andrewcoatesfitnesshttps://www.andrewcoatesfitness.comPARTNERS AND RESOURCESRP Strength App (use code COATESRP)https://www.rpstrength.com/coatesJust Bite Me Meals (use code ANDREWCOATESFITNESS for 10% off)https://justbitememeals.comMacrosFirst – FREE Premium TrialDownload MacrosFirst and during setup you'll be asked “How did you hear about us?”Type in: ANDREWKNKG Bags (15% off)https://www.knkg.com/Andrew59676Versa Gripps (discount link)https://www.versagripps.com/andrewcoatesTRAINHEROIC – FREE 90-Day Trial (2 steps)Go to https://www.trainheroic.com/liftfreeReply to the email you receive (or email trials@trainheroic.com) and let them know Andrew sent you

This week, I sat down with one of my favorite humans and one of the smartest creators on the internet — my friend Cat Goetze (@askcatgpt). We talked about what it really takes to turn creativity into a scalable business, how to stop waiting for permission, and why “climbing Cringe Mountain” might just be your next rite of passage as a creator. Cat shared her journey from Stanford to Silicon Valley to full-time creator and founder — and the wild story behind launching Physical Phones, her viral hardware startup turned creator-powered case study. She opened up about the tension between being “the talent” and “the boss,” the masculine/feminine energy dance of running a company while staying in flow, and how she's redefining entrepreneurship through CAT Labs, her newest venture building products and creative experiments at the intersection of art and tech. We also got real about leadership, letting go of control, and how good-hearted people claiming the resource of fame is one of the most radical things we can do right now. This one's equal parts business masterclass, creator therapy session, and cosmic pep talk for anyone who's ready to create their own lane instead of waiting to be picked. Connect with us! Host: Whitney Uland → @whitneyuland Guest: Cat Goetze → @askcatgpt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The case of the Austrian climber who was found guilty of manslaughter after his girlfriend froze to death on Austria's highest mountain, has captivated the world's media. Writer: Poppy BullardProducer: Poppy BullardHost: Casey MagloireEpisode photography: Sofia FentonExecutive Producer: Matt Russell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join the email list to get a FREE private finger training clinic with Dr. Tyler Nelson (normally $10) www.thestruggleclimbingshow.com/strong   Support the Show on Patreon Get access to all Pro Clinics, bonus episodes, and more. https://www.patreon.com/thestruggleclimbingshow   Weekend Warrior Dusty Millar is making it work! In this thoughtful convo we explore: Pros and Cons of a 7-on 7-off off schedule Shift work  Training without a climbing gym Yoga for climbing (and life) Getting better because he can't climb all the time  The power of intentionality  Overcoming decision fatigue  Working with Neil Gresham Training pitfalls  25-second hypertrophy hangs  The benefit of doing the unsexy stuff  - BIG THANKS TO THE AMAZING SPONSORS OF THE STRUGGLE WHO LOVE ROCK CLIMBING AS MUCH AS YOU DO: PhysiVantage: the official climbing-nutrition sponsor of The Struggle. Use code STRUGGLE15 at checkout for 15% off your full-priced nutrition order. And check out ALL the show's awesome sponsors and exclusive deals at thestruggleclimbingshow.com/deals - Here are some AI generated show notes (hopefully the robots got it right)   00:00 Intentionality: The Weekend Warrior Mindset (Cold Open) 00:57 Meet Dusty Millar: Shift-Worker Climber From Adelaide 03:46 Climbing in Australia: Adelaide, Arapiles & the Grampians 06:49 Dusty's Background: Marines, Tattooing, Mining, Counseling & Yoga 07:39 The 7-On/7-Off Roster: Life on Day vs Night Shift 17:07 Training Without a Climbing Gym: Yoga, Calisthenics & Fingerboard 21:07 Why Climbing Hooks Us: Flow State, Focus & Community 26:56 Sponsor Break + Free Finger Training Clinic Plug 29:18 Yoga Meets Climbing: Breathwork, Meditation & Mindset 33:46 Home Weeks: Heat, Board-and-Dinner Crew, and Outdoor Project Days 36:20 Goals & Grit: Chasing 29/30 and V9 as a “Blue Collar” Climber 37:26 Coaching Tools & Why Neil Gresham's Plans Stand Out 39:55 Inside a 16-Week Training Phase: Structure, Options, and Decision Fatigue 41:35 Training Mindset: Listening to Your Body, Managing Expectations, Keeping the Joy 43:48 Outdoor Days & Current Projects: ‘Boulder Problems on Ropes' + Thailand Trip 47:51 Lifestyle Levers: Catering, Diet Swings, and Eating Mindfully 49:50 What Training Works Best: Alternating Power/Endurance + Long Repeater Hangs 53:45 Endurance When You Can't Get to a Rope Gym + Adelaide Crag Access 56:42 Host's V8 Side Quest, Injury Fears, and Staying Resilient in Your 40s 59:00 Prehab, Antagonist Work, and the 7-On/7-Off Rhythm (Plus Farewell) 01:03:03 Wrap-Up & Host Update: Red River Gorge Day, Training Block, and Patreon Plugs   - Shoutout to Aiden Schlatter for supporting at the Hero level on Patreon. A hero indeed! - Follow along on Instagram and YouTube: @thestruggleclimbingshow and @ryandevlinclimbing   Follow Dusty @nothing_but_hardwork - This show is produced and hosted by Ryan Devlin, and edited by Glen Walker. 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. And now here are some buzzwords to help the almighty algorithm get this show in front of people who love to climb: rock climbing, rock climber, climbing, climber, bouldering, sport climbing, gym climbing, how to rock climb, donuts are amazing. Okay, whew, that's done. But hey, if you're a human that's actually reading this, and if you love this show (and love to climb) would you think about sharing this episode with a climber friend of yours? And shout it out on your socials? I'll send you a sticker for doing it. Just shoot me a message on IG – thanks so much!

On an April evening in 2017, a small single-engine plane disappeared into the mountains of Washington State.Somewhere near 5,000 feet on the snow-covered face of Mount Jupiter in Olympic National Park, metal met rock.A distress call cracked across the emergency frequency — faint, urgent, alive.High above the Pacific Northwest, a Delta flight en route from Seattle to Shanghai heard it. The pilots relayed the call. A Navy search-and-rescue crew lifted off from Whidbey Island in an MH-60 helicopter.By 6 p.m., rescuerson that ]steep, frozen, unforgiving.Two men were pulled from the wreckage. One of them was Mike Mequio. Mike was in serious condition. There was substantial damage to the plane. But that was just the beginning of this story. Sometimes the mountains that almost take your life become the very place that can give it back. Mike is a survivor. A man who faced a mountainside once in chaos and fear but chose to return to the mountains on purpose. Not in a cockpit.Not in an emergency.But step by step.Finding his Everest. This story is about survival, healing and rediscovering who you are when you choose to KEEP CLIMBING.

Which is more dangerous — the most extreme type of climbing or sailing alone around the world?It's a topic that sparks real debate in this episode. Alpine climbing in the Himalaya. Ice routes where one mistake can be fatal. Free soloing rock faces. Crossing the Southern Ocean alone, where rescue might be days away. Turning off your phone and removing the last layer of backup.But this conversation doesn't stay in the realm of adrenaline.Jerome Rand has sailed solo around the globe — 271 days and nearly 30,000 miles at sea. He's also thru-hiked the Appalachian Trail, spending months largely alone, learning what prolonged solitude does to a person.What emerges in this episode isn't a contest of danger.It's a deeper exploration of:How much risk makes something feel like a “true” adventureWhether modern technology strengthens or softens that edgeThe psychology of immersion when there is no easy bailoutWhy the ratio of suffering to joy might be 90/10 — and why that 10% keeps us coming backJerome reflects on identity, mentorship, and the subtle tension of aging as an adventurer — when you begin to sense that the horizon you once chased might not be the only measure of a life well-lived.

David Goettler has been a professional alpinist for nearly 3 decades, and part of The North Face athlete team his entire career. With a focus on classical alpine style climbing on the highest peaks of the world, David has set out on a quest to climb in the way that suits him. For David, climbing the tallest peaks of the world is a dream, and the challenge is in their height. Climbing without supplemental oxygen and Sherpa support above basecamp is the only way for him to truly test his abilities. - David has successfully summited seven 8,000m peaks without supplemental oxygen, many of which required multiple attempts. On his fifth attempt of Nanga Parbat in Pakistan in 2025, David summited via the Schell Route and descended by Paraglider from 7,700m on the mountain. - David has gone on expeditions with countless partners, and the list includes some of the most notable alpinists in the last 3 decades. For David, finding the right partners for his objectives is almost as calculated as the climb itself. - While David believes that all professional alpinists should be climbing without supplemental oxygen and sherpa support, he recognizes that for non-professionals, just being in the mountains is what's important, and style should be chosen based on what each individual is seeking. To learn more about David Goettler, follow him on Instagram @david_goettler.Follow our podcast on Instagram @duffelshufflepodcast where you can learn more about us and our guests. Visit our website at www.duffelshufflepodcast.com and join our mailing list. The Duffel Shuffle Podcast is supported by Alpenglow Expeditions, an internationally renowned mountain guide service based in Lake Tahoe, California. Visit www.alpenglowexpeditions.com or follow @alpenglowexpeditions on Instagram to learn more.

Hasan sits down with professional climber, Alex Honnold, to talk about what he’s actually afraid of, his most recent climb of Taipei 101, and, most importantly, how to upgrade his red carpet poses. Let's cut through the noise together. Go to https://groundnews.com/hasan to subscribe and get 40% off the unlimited access Vantage Plan, which breaks down to just $5/month with my discount.Taste the love all month at Whole Foods Market!Find exactly what you’re booking for at https://Booking.com. Book today on the site or in the app.

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In Crux (Riverhead Books, 2025), Dan and Tamma are two teenagers in their last year of high school in the southern Mojave Desert. One is a gifted golden child, the other a mouthy burnout. Climbing boulders in trash-strewn parking lots during cold desert nights, they seal their unique bond and dream of a life of adventure.As the year progresses and adult reality looms, they are rocked by change and pulled apart by irreconcilable obligations. Differences of class, talent, and prospects take on new importance; options dwindle, and their decisions grow ever more consequential and perilous. It feels inevitable, finally, that something must give.With a magnificent gift for nature writing and a joyful appreciation for the redemptive power of friendship, Gabriel Tallent gives readers a rollicking, adrenaline-filled, and soul-searching novel about risking everything to change your life. Gabriel Tallent is the author of My Absolute Darling, which was a New York Times bestseller and a New York Times Notable Book, as well as a finalist for the LA Times Book Prize and the John Leonard Prize. Gabriel was born in New Mexico and raised on the Mendocino coast by two mothers. He studied English at Willamette University, with a focus on eighteenth-century cultural history. After graduation, he led trail crews, scrubbed toilets at Target, worked in the dining room at the Alta Lodge, and bussed tables at the Copper Onion. He now lives in Salt Lake City with his wife, Hattie, and their three rambunctious boys. Recommended Books: R.O. Kwon, Exhibit Rufi Thorpe, Margo's Got Money Troubles Chris Holmes is Chair of Literatures in English and Professor at Ithaca College. He writes criticism on contemporary global literatures. His book, Kazuo Ishiguro Against World Literature, is published with Bloomsbury Publishing. He is the co-director of The New Voices Festival, a celebration of work in poetry, prose, and playwriting by up-and-coming young writers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In Crux (Riverhead Books, 2025), Dan and Tamma are two teenagers in their last year of high school in the southern Mojave Desert. One is a gifted golden child, the other a mouthy burnout. Climbing boulders in trash-strewn parking lots during cold desert nights, they seal their unique bond and dream of a life of adventure.As the year progresses and adult reality looms, they are rocked by change and pulled apart by irreconcilable obligations. Differences of class, talent, and prospects take on new importance; options dwindle, and their decisions grow ever more consequential and perilous. It feels inevitable, finally, that something must give.With a magnificent gift for nature writing and a joyful appreciation for the redemptive power of friendship, Gabriel Tallent gives readers a rollicking, adrenaline-filled, and soul-searching novel about risking everything to change your life. Gabriel Tallent is the author of My Absolute Darling, which was a New York Times bestseller and a New York Times Notable Book, as well as a finalist for the LA Times Book Prize and the John Leonard Prize. Gabriel was born in New Mexico and raised on the Mendocino coast by two mothers. He studied English at Willamette University, with a focus on eighteenth-century cultural history. After graduation, he led trail crews, scrubbed toilets at Target, worked in the dining room at the Alta Lodge, and bussed tables at the Copper Onion. He now lives in Salt Lake City with his wife, Hattie, and their three rambunctious boys. Recommended Books: R.O. Kwon, Exhibit Rufi Thorpe, Margo's Got Money Troubles Chris Holmes is Chair of Literatures in English and Professor at Ithaca College. He writes criticism on contemporary global literatures. His book, Kazuo Ishiguro Against World Literature, is published with Bloomsbury Publishing. He is the co-director of The New Voices Festival, a celebration of work in poetry, prose, and playwriting by up-and-coming young writers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

In Crux (Riverhead Books, 2025), Dan and Tamma are two teenagers in their last year of high school in the southern Mojave Desert. One is a gifted golden child, the other a mouthy burnout. Climbing boulders in trash-strewn parking lots during cold desert nights, they seal their unique bond and dream of a life of adventure.As the year progresses and adult reality looms, they are rocked by change and pulled apart by irreconcilable obligations. Differences of class, talent, and prospects take on new importance; options dwindle, and their decisions grow ever more consequential and perilous. It feels inevitable, finally, that something must give.With a magnificent gift for nature writing and a joyful appreciation for the redemptive power of friendship, Gabriel Tallent gives readers a rollicking, adrenaline-filled, and soul-searching novel about risking everything to change your life. Gabriel Tallent is the author of My Absolute Darling, which was a New York Times bestseller and a New York Times Notable Book, as well as a finalist for the LA Times Book Prize and the John Leonard Prize. Gabriel was born in New Mexico and raised on the Mendocino coast by two mothers. He studied English at Willamette University, with a focus on eighteenth-century cultural history. After graduation, he led trail crews, scrubbed toilets at Target, worked in the dining room at the Alta Lodge, and bussed tables at the Copper Onion. He now lives in Salt Lake City with his wife, Hattie, and their three rambunctious boys. Recommended Books: R.O. Kwon, Exhibit Rufi Thorpe, Margo's Got Money Troubles Chris Holmes is Chair of Literatures in English and Professor at Ithaca College. He writes criticism on contemporary global literatures. His book, Kazuo Ishiguro Against World Literature, is published with Bloomsbury Publishing. He is the co-director of The New Voices Festival, a celebration of work in poetry, prose, and playwriting by up-and-coming young writers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/literature

Summary In this episode, Doug Bennett interviews Darren Jamieson, who shares his unique perspective on goal setting, emphasizing action over traditional goal frameworks. Darren discusses his journey from dreaming about owning an Aston Martin to making it a reality, and how he approaches big targets like growing his YouTube channel. He draws parallels between comedy and sales, highlighting the importance of audience engagement. The conversation also covers Darren's TEDx experience, reflections on performance, and insights into business growth strategies, focusing on understanding client needs and metrics that matter. Takeaways Goals should be seen as actionable items, not just dreams. Setting a target is more effective than traditional goal setting. The importance of planning and strategy in achieving targets. Using YouTube shorts can significantly boost video engagement. Comedy training can enhance sales skills and audience connection. TEDx talks require thorough preparation and understanding of the audience. Performance can vary; it's important to recognize when to step back. Focus on the right metrics that drive business success. Building a business is about delivering results, not just services. Aim high with your targets to push your limits. Sound Bites "I don't set goals as such." "I want to get to 10,000 subscribers." "Comedy and sales are very similar." Getting Hold of Darren Jamieson LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrenjamieson/ Siteboost - Free Website Review - https://www.engageweb.co.uk/siteboost Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/engageweb.club Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Goals and Mindset 04:34 The Concept of Targets vs. Goals 09:20 Strategies for YouTube Growth 13:07 The Journey into Comedy 16:43 Experiences with TEDx Talks 22:58 Climbing the Right Wall 24:06 Building Businesses, Not Websites 26:07 Quality Over Quantity in Leads 28:52 Mindset for Growth 32:42 Setting High Goals 34:21 Focus on What Matters VALUABLE RESOURCES Website: http://dougbennett.co.uk Email: doug@dougbennett.co.uk LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/financialdoug Download Your "Ten-Step Guide To Financial Freedom" Here: https://bit.ly/Struggle-Success BOOKS: Goals Do Come True is available to buy on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3phcy6Z Think Simple, Win Big is available to buy on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Think-Simple-Win-Big-Business Enjoy, and come back for the latest podcast each Wednesday. Thank you for listening.

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Connor Herson is back after an insane 3 years. Last week he proposed the world's first 5.15 trad climb, “Drifter's Escape,” a beautiful single pitch in Squamish that revolves around one of the best moves you could ask for on gear.He also talks about balancing climbing professionally with completing his masters degree, lessons he's learned from climbing with boulderers, and his philosophy of improving by climbing as much volume as he can without sacrificing difficulty.Patreon Bonus Content (join Patreon for extended cut): A look into Connor's approach to trainingWhat makes him so strong on jams and locks?Connor's bouldering aspirationsConnor and the TB2Join Patreon: HERE Follow us on Instagram: HERE Visit our podcast page: HERE

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Fluent Fiction - Catalan: Climbing Courage: Oriol's Journey to Self-Discovery Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2026-02-23-08-38-20-ca Story Transcript:Ca: Enmig de l'aire fred i net d'hivern, el sol s'alçava majestuós sobre les agulles de Montserrat, il·luminant el camí que serpentejava cap amunt.En: Amidst the cold and clear winter air, the sun rose majestically over the peaks of Montserrat, illuminating the path that wound upwards.Ca: Oriol, amb una motxilla plena de provisiones i esperances, mirava cap a les altes muntanyes amb una barreja d'entusiasme i inquietud.En: Oriol, with a backpack full of provisions and hopes, looked towards the high mountains with a mix of enthusiasm and unease.Ca: Al seu costat, la seva cosina Mireia somreia àmpliament, mentre Laia, recent tornada de les seves aventures acadèmiques a l'estranger, compartia històries plenes de meravelles.En: Beside him, his cousin Mireia smiled broadly, while Laia, recently returned from her academic adventures abroad, shared stories full of wonder.Ca: El camí començava suau, amb un brunzit de converses i rialles.En: The path began gently, with a buzz of conversations and laughter.Ca: "Carnestoltes arriba aviat," comentà la Mireia, pensant en la festa que animaria el poble proper.En: "Carnival arrives soon," Mireia commented, thinking of the festival that would enliven the nearby village.Ca: Tots tres caminaven al ritme de la natura, el silenci només interromput pel cruixir de les fulles sota els peus.En: The three of them walked to the rhythm of nature, the silence only interrupted by the crunch of leaves underfoot.Ca: Però, com més amunt pujaven, més Oriol sentia el pes invisible de la seva ansietat, com una ombra que no el deixava gaudir del moment.En: But the higher they climbed, the more Oriol felt the invisible weight of his anxiety, like a shadow that wouldn't let him enjoy the moment.Ca: La mirada d'en Mireia li donava forces, però el cor d'en Oriol bategava ràpidament, massa ràpidament.En: The look from Mireia gave him strength, but Oriol's heart was beating rapidly, too rapidly.Ca: Va aturar-se, sentint com la respiració es feia feble i superficial.En: He stopped, feeling his breath becoming weak and shallow.Ca: "Estic bé, només necessito un moment," va dir Oriol, intentant somriure.En: "I'm fine, I just need a moment," said Oriol, trying to smile.Ca: Però Laia, astuta i atenta, coneixia bé els signes.En: But Laia, astute and attentive, knew the signs well.Ca: "Oriol, pren-te un moment," li va suggerir amb calma.En: "Oriol, take a moment," she suggested calmly.Ca: "Escolta el teu cor, i respira.En: "Listen to your heart, and breathe."Ca: "En aquell moment, el pendent de la muntanya semblava més amenaçador que mai.En: At that moment, the mountain's slope seemed more threatening than ever.Ca: Sentia la terra tremolar sota els seus peus, una il·lusió creada pel seu propi pànic.En: He felt the ground trembling under his feet, an illusion created by his own panic.Ca: Mireia li va posar una mà a l'espatlla.En: Mireia placed a hand on his shoulder.Ca: "Som aquí amb tu," va dir amb fermesa.En: "We're here with you," she said firmly.Ca: Per uns instants eterns, Oriol va tancar els ulls i va seguir el consell de Laia, amb respiracions lentes i profundes.En: For a few eternal moments, Oriol closed his eyes and followed Laia's advice, taking slow and deep breaths.Ca: Les muntanyes, que semblaven tan formidables, van començar a semblar-li més familiars.En: The mountains, which seemed so formidable, began to appear more familiar.Ca: L'aire fred li refrescava la cara i, a poc a poc, el seu cor es va calmar.En: The cold air refreshed his face and, slowly, his heart calmed.Ca: La seva ansietat, tan forta abans, començava a dissoldre's com el gebre al sol del matí.En: His anxiety, so strong before, began to dissolve like frost in the morning sun.Ca: Amb pas decidit, Oriol va dir: "Continuem, però a poc a poc.En: With determined steps, Oriol said, "Let's continue, but slowly."Ca: " Laia i Mireia li van seguir el ritme, mostrant-li que la calma també era un camí cap a l'èxit.En: Laia and Mireia matched his pace, showing him that calm was also a path to success.Ca: Quan el grup va arribar a un mirador preciós, el panorama els va robar l'alè.En: When the group reached a beautiful viewpoint, the panorama took their breath away.Ca: Des d'allà, la vall es desplegava davant ells com un tapís de colors hivernals.En: From there, the valley unfolded before them like a tapestry of winter colors.Ca: Oriol va sentir una onada d'alegria i gratitud.En: Oriol felt a wave of joy and gratitude.Ca: Havia conquerit no només una muntanya, sinó també una part de si mateix.En: He had conquered not just a mountain, but also a part of himself.Ca: Ara, sabia que podia confiar en els seus amics i, potser el més important, en el seu propi coratge.En: Now, he knew he could trust his friends and, perhaps most importantly, his own courage.Ca: Carnestoltes seria una celebració especial aquell any.En: Carnival would be a special celebration that year.Ca: Per a Oriol, les màscares no eren necessàries: ja n'havia deixat caure una feixuga en aquell dia d'hivern.En: For Oriol, masks were unnecessary: he had already shed a heavy one on that winter day.Ca: Montserrat, amb tota la seva grandesa, havia estat testimoni d'un triomf personal.En: Montserrat, with all its grandeur, had witnessed a personal triumph.Ca: La lliçó havia quedat clara: el camí és més fàcil quan es comparteix.En: The lesson was clear: the path is easier when shared. Vocabulary Words:the slope: el pendentunease: inquietudthe valley: la vallthe peak: les agullesthe frost: el gebrethe provisions: les provisionsthe anxiety: l'ansietatthe emigrant: l'estrangerthe shadow: l'ombramajestic: majestuóslaughter: riallesthe tapestry: el tapísto wind: serpentejarthe silence: el silencithe fear: el pànicthe earth: la terrathe courage: el coratgethe mask: la màscarathe joy: l'alegriathe triumph: el triomfbreath: alèto trust: confiarto conquer: conquerirto illuminate: il·luminargrandeur: grandesathe sunset: el crepusclethe rhythm: el ritmeto refresh: refrescarthe whisper: el murmurieternal: etern

Fr. Dan Reehil and his brother Brian discuss the proper way to fast during the lenten season and the reasons for fasting.Radio Maria is a 100% listener supported radio station. If this broadcast has touched your life, please consider donating at https://rmusa.civi-go.net/donateStream live episodes of Battle Ready with Fr. Dan Reehil at https://radiomaria.us/ at 9:00 am cst or tune in on radio in Louisiana (580 AM Alexandria, 1360 AM New Iberia, 89.7 FM Natchitoches, 91.1 FM Lake Charles) in Ohio (1600 AM Springfield, 88.7 FM Anna, 103.3 Enon/Dayton) in Mississippi (88.1 FM D'Iberville/Biloxi) in Florida (91.9 Hammocks/Miami) in Pennsylvania (88.1 FM Hollidaysburg/Altoona) in Texas (1250 AM Port Arthur) in Wisconsin (91.3 FM Peshtigo), 1280 AM Columbia, TN (98.9 FM Columbia, TN)Download the Radio Maria Play app to any smart device:Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.radiomaria.v3&hl=en_US&gl=US&pli=1iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/radio-maria-play/id848153139 

Harrison Ward, also known as Fell Foodie, drank more than 20 pints a day, smoked like a chimney, battled clinical depression in silence and reached a moment where he believed there were only two ways out. Today I sit down with the man behind the outdoor cooking phenomenon to unpack addiction, withdrawal, mental health and the decision that saved his life. Harrison shares the reality behind addiction, drinking culture and the hidden loneliness of high-masking depression. From working in pubs while drinking heavily to climbing a mountains during withdrawal, this is a raw exploration of what happens when escape stops working and honesty begins.Together they explore why alcohol can feel like medicine before it becomes a prison, how depression can quietly shape behaviour from teenage years onwards, and why many people suffer in silence long before anyone notices. Harrison speaks openly about peer pressure, shame, identity and the fear of speaking honestly about mental health, especially growing up in environments where vulnerability felt impossible.Harrison explains how sobriety allowed him to rediscover purpose through food, nature and creativity, cooking restaurant-quality meals on remote mountainsides and sharing hope with thousands online. Oliver and Harrison also discuss cravings, withdrawal, rebuilding self-worth, going public about sobriety and the practical options available for anyone struggling with alcohol or depression today. If you or someone you love is struggling, this conversation offers honesty without judgement and hope without clichés.Now, over 9 years sober, Harrison has fused his love of food with the healing power of the outdoors. He's hiking the fells of Cumbria and cooking restaurant quality meals on a simple camp stove in the mountains, and sharing his story to show others that recovery is possible.He's been featured on the BBC with Mary Berry, Channel 5's ‘Winter on the Farm', Countryfile Magazine, Men's Fitness, and more. He's a bestselling author, a keynote speaker, and a brand ambassador. Oliver is an ambassador for Alcohol Change UK and you can access support here - https://tinyurl.com/5dt5773e Thank you to Gavin Sisters for sponsoring this episode! Visit -www.gavinsisters.co.uk and use promo code SCHOOLOFROCKBOTTOM for 10% off! T-Shirt from The Recovery Cartel -www.therecoverycartel.co.ukhttps://www.instagram.com/therecoverycartelPodcasting is an expensive passion. To help me keep going, I'd really appreciate it if you could buy me a coffee, thank you! https://buymeacoffee.com/olivermason1Or via PayPal - https://www.paypal.me/olivermason1paypal Topics -0:00 Trailer & Intro 3:30 A rock bottom moment 5:20 Using alcohol to escape 7:30 Depression as a teenager 10:30 Mental health was not talked about before 11:45 Drinking 20 pints a day!16:40 Was Harrison a high functioning alcoholic?19:00 Is high functioning addiction worse?22:50 The moment I decided to stop drinking 28:30 Moderation and doing a geographical 36:00 Withdrawal and depression 40:00 Climbing a mountain in withdrawal!45:20 From hurting to healing 47:40 Dealing with cravings & peer pressure 51:45 Finding passion for cooking 54:00 Going public about sobriety 56:45 Options for help to go sober and fighting depression Follow HarrisonWebsite - https://www.fellfoodie.co.ukInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/fellfoodie Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/fellfoodie/YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/FellFoodieTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@fellfoodieTwitter - https://twitter.com/FellFoodieFollow OliverInstagram - https://tinyurl.com/2vt29sjvFacebook - https://tinyurl.com/34cwz59rTikTok - https://tinyurl.com/ujw4vxn9LinkedIn - https://tinyurl.com/yuemhnd7Threads - https://tinyurl.com/yk7vdeahX - https://tinyurl.com/3u5mnpds Watch/Listen -YouTube - https://youtu.be/7UW29Hp7rBYSpotify - https://tinyurl.com/djmdvpjrApple - https://tinyurl.com/y3n2chk3 #AddictionRecovery #Sobriety #MentalHealth

If you're a climber over 40, your training, recovery, and mindset need to evolve — or progress slows. In this episode of Next Send, I focus on three critical areas that make all the difference for midlife climbers:* Recovery: how to let your body actually adapt* Strength training: why it's non-negotiable after 40* Identity & mindset: the stories we tell ourselves about agingI could have talked about a dozen other strategies, but these three create the foundation for climbing longevity and performance.

Stef, Craig, John, Marjolein & Brent talk about the monsters in HWR on Libby Hill After Party, HBR is on Tick Tock, still a couple of weeks for the winter Stampede Challenge, upcoming Climber's Gambit and big push on Ladder League with ZRL on hiatus again, celebrating the introduction of Herd Women's Ladder teams!

I met Pam at the Rio Grande Bible College.  She was visiting and agreed to a conversation with me for the podcast.  We talked about her experience rock climbing in the 70’s and 80’s, her Christian faith and how that got started for her, and her thoughts on aging and friendship. Pam

Connor Herson is back. He needs no introduction, but he’s easily one of, if not the best, trad climber in the world at the moment. We talk about his 2025 climbing season in Yosemite, when he ticked the free Nose in a day, got a first free ascent of Triple Direct, and climbed many other major notable routes all while going to school. But first, what’s next for Alex Honnold? We have some ideas. Today’s final bit is from photographer and musician Cliff Ritchey, with the song “Patagonia.” Cliff teamed up with writer Kelsey Timmerman on a book called “Regenerating Earth,” by Patagonia Books, that documents regenerative farming practices around the world. During their travels, they visited Patagonia, and Cliff fell in love with the place, the people, and the culture. The result is this song, titled “Patagonia.” Show Notes Follow Connor Herson on IG: https://www.instagram.com/connor.herson Did Connor Herson Just Have the Best 3 Days in Yosemite Climbing History? – via Climbing.com: https://www.climbing.com/news/connor-herson-nose-in-a-day-and-triple-direct/ Connor’s latest news: https://www.instagram.com/p/DUqlp18j6vL/?img_index=1 Follow Cliff Ritchey on IG: https://www.instagram.com/cliffritcheyart/ Cliff Ritchey photography / music: https://cliffritchey.com “Regenerating Earth”: https://www.patagonia.com/product/regenerating-earth-farmers-working-with-nature-to-feed-our-future/BK935.html Listen to “Patagonia” on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/7FI7MHOVpU75neTEUC3JIn?si=df8c08fae8c6469a Become a RunOut Rope Gun! Support our podcast and increase your RunOut runtime. Bonus episodes, AMA, and more will be available to our Rope Guns. Thank you for your support! http://patreon.com/runoutpodcast

In this episode, I sit down with the incredible Brendan Mahan—host of the ADHD Essentials podcast and author of Overcoming the Wall of Awful (available for pre-order now!). Brendan is a former educator, mental health counselor, and one of the most hopeful voices in the ADHD space. And today? We're diving deep into emotional dysregulation, shame, burnout, and what it really takes to move forward when your brain feels like the obstacle.We talk about why ADHDers build a “wall of awful,” how repeated failure shapes our emotional responses, and what actually works to get past it. If you've ever struggled to start, found yourself stuck in procrastination, or spiraled into shame after a mistake—this episode is going to give you language, tools, and most importantly, hope. Press play and let's unpack it together. Brendan Mahan, M.Ed., MS., hosts the ADHD Essentials Podcast, and is the author of “Overcoming the Wall of Awful©” due out in Fall of 2026 from the Balance/Hachette.A former educator and mental health counselor, Brendan helps individuals, families, and organizations manage neurodiverse challenges by blending education, collaborative problem-solving, and accountability with compassion, humor, and a focus on strengths and growth.Brendan is on the board of the Men's ADHD Support Group, and the organizing committee for the International Conference on ADHD. He has featured in the New York Times, Washington Post, LinkedIn, Understood, How to ADHD, and ADDitude. Episode Highlights:[1:05] - Introducing Brendan Mahan and his new book Overcoming the Wall of Awful[2:42] - What it's really like to write a book with ADHD (and why collaboration was key)[7:17] - Burnout, anxiety, and the difference between moving away from something vs. toward something[7:47] - What the “Wall of Awful” actually is—and why we all have one[9:31] - Guilt vs. shame: “I made a mistake” vs. “I am the mistake”[14:22] - Emotional dysregulation, the amygdala hijack, and finding the pause[25:43] - The 5 ways we respond to the Wall of Awful (and which ones actually work)[28:16] - Climbing the wall vs. putting a door in it: practical ADHD strategies[34:04] - Why emotional dysregulation is at the core of the Wall of Awful[35:32] - The psychology of change (pre-contemplation → maintenance → relapse)[37:55] - Why 10% better beats dramatic transformation every time[40:56] - Brendan's advice: define “done” and make your goals smaller than you think Connect with Brendan Mahan:Pre-order Overcoming the Wall of Awful (available September 1, 2026)ADHD Essentials – Website & social media Thank you for tuning into "SuccessFULL with ADHD." If this episode has impacted you, remember to rate, follow, share, and review our podcast. Your support helps us reach and help more individuals navigating their journeys with ADHD. 

We're back! Just the reunited home team this week. Shockingly we hadn't spoken that much for a month so we had quite a lot to catch up on. Aidan is hard focussed on his 6 degrees project but has also had a couple of trips, and Sam continues his expansionary quest for global domination by having another child and building another board. We chat about outdoor climbing comps and weigh up whether they're worthwhile, and we couldn't not have a chat about Honnold's full metal solo at the behest of Netflix. If you're enjoying the podcast then please consider checking out our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=70353823Support the show

Today's guest, a completely independent artist, Allie Colleen, has accumulated over 11.9 million total streams. She's been called an artist to watch by People Country, Holler, Wide Open Country, Nashville Music Guide, Country Evolution, and more. Allie has been highlighted as the Artist of the Week on Bobby Bones' Top 30 Countdown. Her duet with Lee Bryce, "While We're Still Friends", was spotlighted by Morning Hangovers as one of today's hottest releases, further fueling her momentum. Ms. Colleen has more than 250,000 followers across social platforms, and here's what's really cool: last year, y'all, she did 76 national headlining performances at festivals, private events, and special events, including 24 dates supporting Lee Bryce on his Me and My Guitar tour and Jelly Roll on his Beautifully Broken tour. Connect With Allie Colleen Here: TikTok: @AllieColleen Facebook: @AllieColleenMusic Instagram: @AllieColleenMusic YouTube: @AllieColleenMusic Spotify: @AllieColleen Apple Music: @AllieColleen Website: https://www.alliecolleenmusic.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Teenagers are riding at 70km/h with no helmets. Police are investigating. Communities are furious. Parents are terrified. E-bikes are everywhere — and the debate is explosive. Is this about reckless teens? Bad laws? Or something far closer to home? In this episode, Dr Justin Colson from the Happy Families podcast unpacks the real issue behind the headlines. It’s not just about e-bikes. It’s about freedom, responsibility, and the parenting conversations we’re either having… or avoiding. Because banning them won’t fix it.But shrugging won’t either. If you’ve got a risk-taking teen — or one who soon will — this is a conversation you need to hear. KEY POINTS Freedom without responsibility becomes a free-for-all Risk is essential for development — recklessness is not Pedal-assist bikes and throttle bikes are not the same Legislation won’t solve what parenting must address Teens chase status, thrill and belonging — not danger The real missing ingredient is consideration QUOTE OF THE EPISODE “Freedom isn’t the same as a free-for-all. The real issue isn’t the e-bike — it’s whether we’re teaching our kids what freedom requires.” ACTION STEPS FOR PARENTS Have the deeper conversation.Not just “be careful.” Ask: Who could you hurt? What does sharing space mean? Differentiate risk from recklessness.Climbing trees builds capability. Blowing through traffic signals destroys trust. Talk about invisible impact.Help them imagine the pedestrian, the driver, the nurse in emergency. Channel thrill safely.Structured sport, competitions and supervised challenges can meet the same need. Stay connected.Consequences matter — but relationship influence matters more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's a bill of biblical proportions in the Tennessee Legislature. Some are questioning its constitutionality.  State House Rep. Gino Bulso filed HB1419. The legislation, which Bulso refers to as the "Protecting Religious Liberty and Expression in Public School Act" would require religion to be taught in Tennessee schools and permits prayer on campuses. In this episode of Climbing the Charts, Angie Lawless and Brandon Miller sit down with Sara Mayeaux, a Vanderbilt Law professor to discuss whether or not it's a violation of separation of church and state.  

This is a recurring podcast focused on the latest things happening in climbing and what it means for our sport from industry veterans: Carlo Traversi, Will Anglin, Austin Hoyt, and Joshua Horsley.Look at the Chapters for today's topics.Patreon Questions (join Patreon for extended cut with answers):What's the best way to approach solo night climbing?More crazy skincare techniques from WillIs Font or Yosemite more technical?SHOW NOTES:Duality of Man (5.15d): https://www.instagram.com/p/DT-zNfBibXI/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==Drifter's Escape (5.15a Trad): https://www.instagram.com/p/DUqlp18j6vL/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==Nate Williams on ROTSW: https://www.instagram.com/p/DUMf_aCgdpd/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==Join Patreon: HERE Follow us on Instagram: HERE Visit our podcast page: HERE

I've got three spots left open for spring black bear hunts in BC and two spots left for archery mule deer in Alberta. For any outfitting info, email me jay@mindfulhunter.com I avoided the Mountain Stick 4.1 from MTN Gear for years because I assumed it was just a trekking pole with an ice axe head. I was wrong. After putting it through the ultimate test on a mountain goat hunt in brutal terrain, I can confidently say this tool is in a league of its own. In this review, I cover: • Why my first impressions were dead wrong • How the Mountain Stick performs in real-world backcountry hunting conditions • Features like the carbide tip, pommel grip, climbing hooks, digging ability, rifle mount, and saw attachment • Pros, cons, and whether it's worth the $300 price tag If you're a mountain hunter, backcountry hiker, or gear junkie wondering if the Mountain Stick 4.1 is hype or a legit game changer, this deep dive is for you.

Lords: Alex Shannon Topics: Japan in summer is too hot, but there's lots of cool festivals Why can't I have marzipan made by nuns in California? Podcast playlist problems Considering the Snail, by Thom Gunn https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/52887/considering-the-snail Microtopics: Traveling. If you need a lot of stuff, or if that stuff needs you. Real Topic Aficionados. Last Life and other lives. Watching a TV series you like and then going back and watching the same episodes again from a different character's perspective. Napping all day and seeing street festivals at night. Walking around with a tower of flaming candles on your head that keep getting tangled in power lines. Why aren't the modern World's Fairs as exciting as the ones from 150 years ago? Making a couple weeks vanish in lieu of a millennium and a half of leap days. Naming your baby Person Who Packs For Themselves. Naming your baby "Supplanter" The littlest bean that's currently born. Growing up enough to realize that everybody is named Luke now. How Bob used to be the funny fake name but now it's Jeremy. The Bob Emergency. The guy you call Baker because he's a baker. The canonical order of ore value in video games. Hacking your save file at home, just like in the good old days. Selling marzipan in a dark room with a turntable and a bell. Things you can eat in some parts of the world that you can't eat in others. San Diego's Best Seattle Burrito. The essence of fine Mexican foods. Australians telling candy companies "stop trying to make Halloween happen" That friend who has digestive issues eating salmon, but only in specific countries. The politics of buying Girl Scout cookies. The best place to sell a Girl Scout cookies on UCSD campus. Boy Scouts trying to sell popcorn, with seemingly no awareness that popcorn is not remotely as good as Girl Scout Cookies. Kobey's Swap Meet. Getting an old timey surgical mannequin at a swap meet so you can practice your surgery. Kids today trying to figure out how to operate a VCR like they're playing Myst. What happens if you put a VHS tape in backwards? Netflix's "continue watching" category, for movies you didn't like enough to finish. We don't want to hear your bra podcasts! The Stanford professor you're gardening for asking you what podcast you're listening to and now you have to explain your weird hobby to your employer. How to listen to podcasts without your boss sneaking up on you. The first time you've been to the dentist without headphones this millennium. Introvert Dentists. Tooth care advice that you forget immediately. Extremely symmetrical knots in a power cable. Climbing, sailing and caving knots. What is a snail's fury? Why is this snail so mad? A turtle that's decided it's go time. Getting really excited about the turtle races at the Renaissance Fair. Watching a carnival game where four people throw five spears each at targets attached to a wall of hay, and none of them manage to hit the wall. Axe throwing bars, where you have a beer and throw axes. Taking up axe throwing as a hobby because whenever someone gets killed with an axe, the police will be sad if they don't have any suspects. Axe throwing failure modes. Dominant javelin throwing strategies. Throwing a javelin further by spinning around like a discus thrower. Bullets: they go where they want.

What is it like to build one of Africa's leading tech media platforms while also moving up in the corporate fintech world? Benjamin Dada, founder of Condia (formerly benjamindada.com), joins us to share his story of balancing two careers, facing identity challenges, and making tough choices between passion and profit.Benjamin's path has been far from ordinary. He got into tech journalism by chance after tweeting at Bella Roase , and has since become a well-known voice in African fintech. He talks openly about growing Condia to reach over a million readers each year, all while holding full-time roles at companies like Softcom, Stitch, and Moniepoint. He also shares what it's like to be seen only as a media person, even though he's also an experienced product manager, partnerships lead, and fintech operator.In this honest conversation, Benjamin talks about the challenges of building in public, why he decided to rebrand from Benjamindada.com to Condia after six years, and how he managed employee turnover while bootstrapping. He also explains why he hasn't raised funding, even as competitors grow with venture capital. Benjamin shares his views on why media businesses in Africa often struggle financially, what he's learned from being both an employer and an employee, and why he thinks all fintech companies will eventually focus on remittances.You'll hear practical advice on handling corporate politics when you have a public profile, why talented team members sometimes leave, and how founders can get media coverage. Benjamin also talks about what it takes to keep journalistic integrity while working in the industry you report on. He shares his thoughts on being a generalist versus a specialist, why he chose a corporate career over media for quicker financial rewards, and the cross-border payments trend he nearly started a company around.This isn't a typical founder interview. It's a lesson in juggling priorities, building with limited resources, staying independent in a world full of venture-backed companies, and figuring out your identity when you don't fit into one category. Whether you're a founder learning about media, a journalist building your own platform, or someone managing more than one career, this conversation will make you rethink what success and identity mean, and what it takes to truly own your story.Benjamin shares frameworks on outcome-focused work versus activity, the importance of high agency in both startups and corporate environments, practical advice on building personal brands for founders, and why exchange programs between media and startups might solve the ongoing tension between the two ecosystems. He also discusses his proudest moments covering stories like the NSA protests, major fintech regulatory changes, and investigative pieces that earned citations from Financial Times and TechCrunch.Some of the main topics include moving through the fintech world from payments to cross-border remittances, understanding IMTO licenses and payment service provider rules, handling large-scale forex trading, creating content marketing strategies that boost email open rates, managing products in enterprise fintech, and exploring the less visible sides of African tech media.If you've ever wanted to know how to build two careers at once, keep your editorial independence while working in the same industry, or turn a personal blog into a well-known media brand without outside funding, this conversation has answers you won't find anywhere else.

As we head into Lent, we are invited to slow down, create space, and listen. In this message, we reflect on the Transfiguration in Matthew 17, the wisdom of Fred Rogers, and the tension between mountaintop moments and valley realities. We talk about why we are so tempted to stay on the mountain, why Jesus leads us back down into real life, and how prayer and fasting reshape our desires and our direction. Through stories of faith, failure, joy, and loss, this sermon explores what it means to stop climbing the wrong ladders and start listening to Jesus.

What if the extraordinary results you're chasing are hiding in the ordinary daily tasks you're overlooking? In this episode, Dr. Lani Jones shares how she helps mid-career professionals navigate the "what's next?" question through psychology-informed business coaching. Lani is a clinical psychologist who works in the leadership space, doing one-on-one coaching with professionals asking "I've checked all the boxes, where do I go from here?" while also working with organizations on culture and clarity. She started her career in a hospital setting as part of an interdisciplinary team before opening a private practice, but COVID became the unexpected catalyst when evaluation needs dropped while therapy demand skyrocketed, and she began working with entrepreneurs and executives on leading through crises and balancing professional ambition with caregiving. Lani's innovative approach centers on deep-dive calendar audits that reveal what's truly important versus what's done out of obligation, helping seasoned professionals reclaim agency they've forgotten they have. Her biggest win was helping a C-Suite executive who achieved her life's goal but was miserable, and after 18 months she was loving work again simply by claiming her agency and rebuilding her calendar. Beyond her professional achievements, Lani champions the motto "the extraordinary abides in the ordinary." Lani reveals the relationships that transformed her business: three powerhouse women she met in a mastermind group for testing psychologists around 2018-2019, who after the mastermind ended gelled so deeply that one said "I think we need to meet in person," leading to yearly gatherings where they show up so vulnerably that if two end up in the same city there's a text guilting the others to fly in even for 36 hours. These women became her biggest champions who championed her pursuit of coaching saying "pursue this, it's okay to transition out of clinical work," and because Lani had all her cheerleaders behind the scenes giving her business advice while personally supporting her, she could show up powerfully for an early coaching client, a founder drowning without systems who couldn't afford mentorship. She worked with her pro bono, introducing her to key people and helping her handle burnout, leading to Lani's realization that it wasn't just about these three women but about the broader relationship ecosystem she'd built over years where she could say "let me share my people with you."   [00:03:20] Clinical Psychologist in Leadership and Business Space Works as consultant and coach with mid-career professionals One-to-one coaching with those asking "what's next? I've checked boxes, had success—where do I go from here?" Works with organizations and leadership teams on culture, clarity, evaluation procedures Does workshops and trainings [00:04:20] Started Career in Hospital Setting Worked with variety of medical professionals as part of interdisciplinary team Focused on diagnostic side: evaluation and testing Moved to opening private practice during COVID [00:04:40] COVID Changed Everything By happenstance started working with group of entrepreneurs and executives Covering topics: leading through pandemic, going through reorg while dealing with divorce Climbing corporate ladder while being caregiver at home Talking about dual roles [00:05:00] Merging Business and Psychology Being business owner herself, loved talking all things business Using psych expertise to address people-related challenges Coaching was way to merge love of both business and psychology Help people maximize impact and show up as best selves in all spheres [00:05:40] The Need Shifted Dramatically Stay-at-home mandates, children in schools at home Need for evaluations drastically dropped off Need for therapy greatly increased What she'd been doing totally unexpectedly shifted [00:07:40] C-Suite Client Success Story Woman came to her, been in C-Suite about a year C-Suite was her entire goal—everything she'd done was for this Year in, I was not very happy, asking "is this it? Is this what it's supposed to feel like?" Crisis moment: "What do I do now?" [00:08:20] Deep Dive Calendar Audit First step with all clients: calendar audit Can say such and such is important, but calendar reflects what truly is Spend week or two doing deep dive: mindless scrolling, transport times, all the things Start peeling back layers in all spheres [00:08:40] What's on There Out of Obligation? What's under obligation or guilt? What did you really want to say no to but said yes to? Seasoned professionals often forget how much agency they have in a situation [00:09:00] The Big Win: Nothing Externally Changed By end of their time together, she was really loving things again Nothing significantly changed externally: same role, two elementary age kids, married Started claiming her agency, taking more control Peeling away guilt and "shoulds" [00:09:40] Rebuilding Calendar to Bring Life Rebuilt calendar to things that brought her life, things she wanted to say yes to Even within job position, had more flexibility than she was claiming Structured schedule to maximize deep think time Had flexibility in when and how she was taking meetings [00:12:40] Met in Mastermind Group When first starting practice, sought out business mentor Was in mastermind group—all testing psychologists in private practice Very specific niche, all virtual across the country [00:13:00] Four Women Really Gelled Together At end of mastermind, herself and three women really gelled One said "I think we need to meet in person" Met up in person number of years ago for first time Have yearly gathering somewhere in world, one plays host [00:13:20] Guilting Each Other to Fly In If two end up in same city, there's text message Guilting other ones to fly in even for 36 hours to be with them Powerhouse business owners [00:13:40] Biggest Champions and Cheerleaders Been some of her biggest champions and cheerleaders Shown up in this space so vulnerably and authentically Few weeks ago, sitting on beach in Florida talking life, talking business What's going great? What's hard? [00:15:40] Early Coaching Client: Founder Drowning One of early coaching clients was a founder couple years in Didn't quite have systems in place that she needed This was her first business, felt like she was drowning Not in financial position to take on business mentor or coach [00:16:00] Working Together Pro Bono Made agreement to work together Started working with her on both personal and professional life Getting business systems in place Introduced her to number of key people with expertise outside of hers [00:16:40] Had Cheerleaders Behind the Scenes Because had all her cheerleaders behind scenes Who were giving her all amazing business advice and expertise Personally supporting her Was able to show up in very similar way for this client [00:17:40] Broader Relationship Ecosystem Wasn't only these three women Was the broader relationship ecosystem she shared with client So many other key players was able to introduce her to All that relationship equity over the years [00:20:20] The Extraordinary Abides in the Ordinary One of her mottos: "The extraordinary abides in the ordinary" As entrepreneurs and business owners, we want the big shiny things Want to run after really big successes or goals Actually the seemingly mundane or just ordinary daily tasks [00:20:40] Relationships Take Time to Build Even relationship building: sending the text, doing the follow up, grabbing the coffee Can't alter time—time is what it is, for better or worse Sometimes it's fast, sometimes it's slow Relationships take time to build, they're not overnight   KEY QUOTES "The extraordinary abides in the ordinary. Sometimes as entrepreneurs and business owners, we want the big, shiny things, but it's actually the seemingly mundane, ordinary daily tasks of relationship building, sending the text, doing the follow up that creates big results." - Dr. Lani Jones "Our calendar actually reflects what truly is important to us. We can say such and such is important, but how are we spending our time? Seasoned professionals often forget how much agency they have in a situation." - Dr. Lani Jones "Relationships take time to build. They're not overnight. Don't get in that rapid pace of 'I'm not where I need to be.' Just do the daily tasks, do the ordinary, and you're gonna see the big results." - Dr. Lani Jones CONNECT WITH DR. LANI JONES 

Climbing from individual contributor to CRO requires far more than strong execution. It demands disciplined leadership, intentional systems, and the ability to scale through complexity. In this replay episode, Carlos de la Torre joins John McMahon to unpack lessons from decades of enterprise sales leadership, including how he evaluates CRO opportunities, why complex selling environments demand sophisticated go-to-market engines, and how pipeline generation, leadership hiring, and management operating rhythm drive sustainable growth. Carlos also shares hard-earned insights on developing leaders, avoiding common scaling traps, and protecting personal sustainability as organizational demands increase.Carlos Delatorre is a seasoned sales leader with over 25 years of enterprise software and SaaS experience. He has served as CRO at MongoDB (driving 100%+ annual revenue growth), TripActions/Navan, and ClearSlide, and as CEO of Vera. Carlos is also an active investor and advisor to high-growth software companies including Starburst, Outreach, and Modern Treasury, and serves on the board of Yalo.Connect with Carlos:LinkedInForce Management resources on scaling predictably:The Predictable Revenue Framework: Guide for LeadersKey takeaways from this episode: 04:18 - The three non-negotiables Carlos uses to evaluate a CRO role: a market big enough to scale, a product that delivers real business value, and a leadership team capable of growing with the company.06:43 - Why complex selling environments require more than great reps, and how elite go-to-market engines translate technical products into business outcomes across multiple stakeholders while navigating internal politics.20:47 - The MongoDB lesson every scaling CRO needs to hear: why waiting 6-9 months too long to hire senior leaders creates capacity gaps, forces Q4 heroics, and caps your upside.34:00 - How defining clear stage criteria, tailoring messages by persona, and training the entire team on a single system fuels consistent 100%+ growth.41:44 - What to analyze after the quarter closes: how revenue mix, productivity per AE, and stage conversion rates reveal which reps and behaviors are actually driving outsized results.49:12 - Why blocking time by day, week, month, quarter, and year is the only way to protect focus and maintain execution.54:56 - Staying connected to what's really happening in the field, why office walks, open office hours, and time on sales calls give CROs earlier signal, better coaching moments, and stronger strategy. Hosted by five-time CRO John McMahon and Force Management Co-Founder John Kaplan, the Revenue Builders podcast goes behind the scenes with the sales leaders who have been there, done that, and seen the results. This show is brought to you by Force Management. We help companies improve sales performance, executing their growth strategy at the point of sale. Connect with Us: LinkedInYouTubeForce Management

On this episode we are joined with Cory from Latitude Outdoors. This year at ATA Latitude dropped some killer new products for the mobile hunters. We touch on some specs but more on who would use these products and how. Products will be ready in the summer of 2026Thanks for listening!John 3.3WiseEye Tech Trail Cameras⁠https://wiseeyetech.com/⁠Code: bornagain for 10% off!  Premier Outdoors⁠https://premieroutdoors.us/⁠Code at the register: Podcast 2025 for 10% off! (exclusions apply)Rogue Bowstringshttps://www.roguebowstrings.comCode: BornAgain20 for 20% off!Latitude Outdoorshttps://www.latitudeoutdoors.comLet them know the Born Again crew sent you in the notes!

Msgr. Roger J. Landry Leonine Forum NYC Chapter, IESE Business School Thursday of the Fifth Week in Ordinary Time, Year II February 12, 2026 1 Kings 11:4-13, Ps 106, Mk 7:24-30   To listen to an audio recording of today's homily, please click below:  https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/catholicpreaching/2.12.26_Homily.mp3   The following points were attempted in the homily:  Earlier […] The post Climbing the Mountain of Faith Rather Than Sliding Into Corruption, Fifth Thursday (II), February 12, 2026 appeared first on Catholic Preaching.

So, I never intended to make this episode. When I did the episode with independent gym owners I felt like I should probably reach out to a CEO of a chain gym for comment. I should have, but I didn't. I was planning to leave that thread as it was, but Ged from the Hangar got in touch to say he'd listened to it and would be up for having a chat to offer his thoughts from the other side of the partition. I originally thought it would probably just be a little bonus add on to the independents episode, but in the end I found the chat really interesting so Aidan and I agreed it should be on the main feed as the weekly episode. I hope you enjoy it, I think Ged knows a lot more than I do about where the sport is going, and he has more to lose than anyone if he can't help it to move in the right direction which is an interesting situation to be in by itself! Normal service to resume next week!If you're enjoying the podcast and would like to support us, please consider checking out our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=70353823Support the show

Alex Honnold, the world's most accomplished free solo climber and subject of Oscar-winning Free Solo, just climbed Taipei 101 live on Netflix. In this special live podcast event—our first with a studio audience—we go behind the spectacle to explore what really happened on that building: the unexpected challenges and the mental shift that transformed pressure into joy. We discuss his training philosophy at 40, his evolving relationship with risk and mortality as a father, and why he challenges our arbitrary definitions of what's "dangerous" vs. "normal." Along the way, he makes us examine our own relationship with fear, discomfort, and living in alignment with our values. Alex unites and inspires us all. This conversation illustrates why. Enjoy! Show notes + MORE Watch on YouTube Newsletter Sign-Up Today's Sponsors: Seed: Use code RICHROLL20 for 20% OFF your first order

Gaming writer Jordan Erica Webber on the epic task of building a virtual mountain for a prize-winning video game. She hears from the creators and voice actor behind the French game Cairn.

The lows can make you feel like you're lost progress, strength, or yourself. Climbing back can be such an emotional ride. If you're not at your best but still showing up, this one's for you"Coming Back from the Lows." If this episode was helpful and you want to leave a tip, simply go to AffirmationPod.com/TipJarThe sister episode to this one is Episode 162 Coming Back from a Setback https://AffirmationPod.com/ComingBackThis episode is sponsored by Cozy Earth. Great days start with better nights!Thanks to Cozy Earth's advanced temperature-regulating technology, their bedding promotes uninterrupted and refreshing sleep. I only use Cozy Earth bedsheets now to get the best rest possible!Your special offer is up to 20% OFF Cozy Earth bedding and more when you use code AFFIRMATION at CozyEarth.comThinking of one-on-one coaching?Looking to change your mindset and empower yourself to a better you?Sign up for an affirmations coaching session and let's get to work at AffirmationPod.com/CoachingWANT MORE EPISODES LIKE THIS ONE? Episode 453 Getting Back on Track https://AffirmationPod.com/GettingBackOnTrack Episode 445 Better Habits https://AffirmationPod.com/BetterHabits Episode 413 Coming Out of a Slump https://AffirmationPod.com/OutOfASlump Episode 348 Coming Back to Healthy Habits https://AffirmationPod.com/HealthyHabits Episode 159 Motivation for a New Beginning https://AffirmationPod.com/NewBeginningLISTENER LOVE ❤️"I feel so good this morning because I'm getting back to a routine. I found Affirmation Pod that I listen to and it's really relaxing." - Jen Stancill "Can't get enough of Affirmation Pod. Thank you Josie!" - Nicole Chaput"I listen every morning" - Chriselle LimWhat's in your self-care toolbox?

Today, I am resharing one of the most valuable episodes I have ever recorded. This episode with Tom Randall was originally aired on Patreon in Feb, 2022. We talked about how to use your friends to discover your strengths and weaknesses, how to work backward from goals, how long it takes to make major changes in your climbing, like switching from bouldering to sport climbing, and much more. Don't skip this episode if you are a self-coached climber.The Nugget Training App (14-Day Free Trial)

This year's Winter Olympics feature a new event called “skimo,” or ski mountaineering. The racing event involves periods of skiing uphill using “skins” for traction, sprinting uphill on foot, and a downhill ski slalom to the finish. Mountaineering historian Peter Hansen joins Host Flora Lichtman for an introduction to skimo, and the scientific connections of early modern mountaineers. Then, wildlife ecologist Kevin White describes the amazing capabilities of the mountain goat, what's known about the physical features that contribute to their climbing ability, and risks to mountain goat populations.Guests:Dr. Peter Hansen is a professor of history at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, and author of the book The Summits of Modern Man: Mountaineering after the Enlightenment.Dr. Kevin White is a wildlife ecologist based at the University of Alaska Southeast.Transcripts for each episode are available within 1-3 days at sciencefriday.com. Subscribe to this podcast. Plus, to stay updated on all things science, sign up for Science Friday's newsletters.