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Intervija tapusi sadarbībā ar Huawei Technologies Latvija.Mēs dzīvojam laikmetā, kad pirmo reizi vēsturē varam objektīvi mērīt un optimizēt savu veselību. Bet tikai tad, ja zinām, ko mērīt un kā iegūtos datus pārvērst konkrētās darbībās.Šajā sarunā ar zinātnieku un ārstu Uģi Klētnieku pievēršamies tēmai, kā mūsdienu tehnoloģijas un jaunākie atklājumi ilgdzīvošanas jomā var palīdzēt pagarināt mūsu veselīgo dzīves laiku. Uģim ir ārsta izglītība, viņš nodarbojas ar pētniecību, ir Longevity Alliance Baltic zinātniskās padomes priekšsēdētājs un Baltic Association of Precison Medicine valdes loceklis, kā arī strādā ar Latvijas olimpiešiem. Viņa zinātniskās intereses ietver dzīvildzes pagarināšanu un novecošanās mehānismus.Sarunā pieminētās informācijas saites atradīsi 231.sarunas lapā.SARUNAS PIETURPUNKTI:0:00 Ievads2:23 Uģa Klētnieka medicīniskā izglītība, profesionālais ceļš un mērķi ilgdzīvošanas jomā7:58 Aizraušanās ar kalnos kāpšanu, riski un laika ieguldījums 11:45 No alpīnisma uz ilgdzīvošanas medicīnu14:30 Slimo aprūpe nav tas pats, kas veselības aprūpe16:30 Darbs ar Latvijas Olimpisko vienību – sportistu ģenētiskie testi un uztura uzlabošana21:00 Par tehnoloģiju izmantošanu olimpiešu uzraudzībai, uzturam un pārtrenēšanās novēršanai23:53 Personīgā pārtrenēšanās pieredze Elbrusā26:49 Jaunākie ilgdzīvošanas zinātnes atklājumi.29:40 Senescentās jeb zombiju šūnas - novecojušo šūnu problēma un risinājumi32:11 Miljardieru investīcijas ilgdzīvošanā - vai bagātie dzīvos mūžīgi?40:28 Ilgdzīvošanas mīti - "zilo zonu" kritiskā analīze43:37 Kāpēc latvieši pēc 40 gadiem sporto tik maz47:25 Nepieciešamie ikdienas paradumi ilgdzīvošanai - četri galvenie pīlāri51:40 Viedpulksteņi un veselības mērījumi optimālai veselībai un sporta sniegumam57:25 VO2 max kā veselības indikators59:53 Viedpulksteņu praktiskā lietošana – pieredze ar Huawei Watch 51:06:20 Iekaisuma procesi fiziskās slodzes ietekmē un to kontrole1:15:03 Treniņu līdzsvara atrašana – risks, kas saistīts ar pārlieku mazu un lielu slodzi

"Zaman Maşını" verilişinin növbəti buraxılışının qonağı Everesti fəth edən azərbaycanlı alpinist Vəfa Musayeva oldu. Oksigen çatışmazlığı, dağ xəstəliyi və ekstremal turizmin təhlükələri... Bu buraxılışda biz Vəfa xanımla fobiyalarla necə mübarizə aparmaq, küləyə və riskə baxmayaraq necə davam etmək və ən əsası, insanı zirvəyə aparan gücün mənbəyi haqqında danışırıq.

Yura Magic • https://soundcloud.com/mistamagicc Belarusian DJ, musician, has been spinning records since 2008. Known primarily as an adept of bass music, which did not prevent him from becoming a connoisseur of eclectic ro-minimal sound. In this podcast, he played his favorite tracks for us, which have already become classics. LINK INFO: • https://t.me/minimalfriendsvp • https://www.instagram.com/minimalfriends • https://www.facebook.com/minimalfriendsvideopodcast • https://vk.com/minimalfriends LOCATION • https://yandex.by/maps/org/ala_tau/14920098699 RTS.FM • https://t.me/rtsfm • https://soundcloud.com/rtsfm • https://rts.fm/ • https://facebook.com/rtsfm • https://instagram.com/rts.fm • https://vk.com/rtsfm • https://youtube.com/user/rtsfmmoscow RTS.FM is the first international internet radio project with LIVE audio-visual broadcasting from 30+ studios around the world!

MUSHTUKOV • https://linktr.ee/mushtukov LINK INFO: • https://t.me/minimalfriendsvp • https://www.instagram.com/minimalfriends • https://www.facebook.com/minimalfriendsvideopodcast • https://vk.com/minimalfriends LOCATION • https://yandex.by/maps/org/ala_tau/14920098699 RTS.FM • https://t.me/rtsfm • https://soundcloud.com/rtsfm • https://rts.fm/ • https://facebook.com/rtsfm • https://instagram.com/rts.fm • https://vk.com/rtsfm • https://youtube.com/user/rtsfmmoscow RTS.FM is the first international internet radio project with LIVE audio-visual broadcasting from 30+ studios around the world!

Vlad Erokhin • https://soundcloud.com/vladerokhin I play different music formats: Minimal, House, Techno, Deep, Dub, Tech. At first, I started making my own music under the pseudonym Matt Braiton in the Techno style and its subgenres, was a resident of the Neostatics Sound and 7'th cloud labels. Then I started DJing under the same pseudonym in the Techno style. After a while, my taste changed to a deeper format, and I changed to another pseudonym - Vlad Erokhin. Vanillin collector, was a resident of the club in Nizhny Tagil "Robot". He also performed in Yekaterinburg at various venues, was a participant in the "BIT.UM" festival Had my own radio show on Ecoradio in the Territory of Sound "Technika" project. In my sets, I like to mix different directions and formats that I play, it's quite interesting and you don't let the audience get bored. LINK INFO: • https://t.me/minimalfriendsvp • https://www.instagram.com/minimalfriends • https://www.facebook.com/minimalfriendsvideopodcast • https://vk.com/minimalfriends LOCATION • https://yandex.by/maps/org/ala_tau/14920098699 RTS.FM • https://t.me/rtsfm • https://soundcloud.com/rtsfm • https://rts.fm/ • https://facebook.com/rtsfm • https://instagram.com/rts.fm • https://vk.com/rtsfm • https://youtube.com/user/rtsfmmoscow RTS.FM is the first international internet radio project with LIVE audio-visual broadcasting from 30+ studios around the world!

Ilya Tofilo • https://taplink.cc/sezonazlabel Ilya Tofilo aka Ilinouse A person who will love electronic music until the very end, all the people around him inspire and create feelings to move forward and create, always supports and is a big part of the family in electronic music, in the community with many people finds contact for the best goals! Co-owner of the underground label Sezonaz in which is Soul and faith! The value of each other above all! LINK INFO: • https://t.me/minimalfriendsvp • https://www.instagram.com/minimalfriends • https://www.facebook.com/minimalfriendsvideopodcast • https://vk.com/minimalfriends LOCATION • https://yandex.by/maps/org/ala_tau/14920098699 RTS.FM • https://t.me/rtsfm • https://soundcloud.com/rtsfm • https://rts.fm/ • https://facebook.com/rtsfm • https://instagram.com/rts.fm • https://vk.com/rtsfm • https://youtube.com/user/rtsfmmoscow RTS.FM is the first international internet radio project with LIVE audio-visual broadcasting from 30+ studios around the world!

MUSHTUKOV & KONOKRAD • https://linktr.ee/mushtukov • https://linktr.ee/konokrad Electronic duo Belarus artists ! Two talents! Two creative people! United in a cool musical project! There are many wonderful releases ahead from this project! More to come! Records duo artists Rawsery recorded vinyl's. LINK INFO: • https://t.me/minimalfriendsvp • https://www.instagram.com/minimalfriends • https://www.facebook.com/minimalfriendsvideopodcast • https://vk.com/minimalfriends LOCATION • https://yandex.by/maps/org/ala_tau/14920098699 RTS.FM • https://t.me/rtsfm • https://soundcloud.com/rtsfm • https://rts.fm/ • https://facebook.com/rtsfm • https://instagram.com/rts.fm • https://vk.com/rtsfm • https://youtube.com/user/rtsfmmoscow RTS.FM is the first international internet radio project with LIVE audio-visual broadcasting from 30+ studios around the world!

In this episode of The Voice of Retail, I sit down with Cheryl Ong Seng, Vice President of Retail at Circana, to explore the latest trends shaping the Canadian retail landscape. From consumer confidence and value-seeking behaviours to the challenges of personalization and pricing strategies, they cover the key insights retailers need to know.Cheryl shares her journey from Mauritius and Australia to leading Circana's retail insights based in Canmore, Alberta, providing a unique perspective on the data and analytics that drive decision-making in the industry. She explains how Circana collects and interprets consumer trends across multiple sectors, helping retailers and brands stay ahead in an evolving market. One of the key themes of the conversation is how consumer behaviour continues to shift in response to economic pressures. Cheryl and Michael discuss how Canadian shoppers seek more value through private-label products, reward programs, or trading down to budget-friendly options. They explore the “little treat culture paradox,” where consumers splurge on premium items like coffee or gourmet groceries rather than traditional dining experiences.The episode also examines the role of AI and technology in retail, particularly in enabling better personalization and targeted marketing. Despite years of discussion around personalization, many retailers still struggle to deliver relevant promotions to their customers. Cheryl shares insights on how AI-driven data analytics can unlock new opportunities for more effective engagement.Pricing strategy is another hot topic, as retailers weigh the benefits of everyday low pricing (EDLP) versus high-low promotional models. Cheryl highlights the importance of understanding consumer psychology—while EDLP offers stability, shoppers often respond more enthusiastically to promotions and perceived discounts.Finally, the discussion touches on key industry trends, including the rise of buy-now-pay-later options, the growing consumer preference for Canadian-made products, and the balance between sustainability and affordability in purchasing decisions.Whether you're a retailer, brand leader, or industry analyst, this episode offers valuable insights into the future of retail in Canada. Tune in for expert perspectives on the data-driven decisions shaping the industry today. About CherylAs Vice President of Retail Canada, Cheryl Ong Seng is responsible for leading retail commercial teams in Canada. This includes retail client engagement, thought leadership and delivery of innovative solutions that enable accelerated decision making along with enhanced retailer-manufacturer joint business collaboration. Cheryl came to Canada from Sydney, Australia and was the first person to serve as Client Service Account Director for Aztec Canada, a startup business in 2010. She joined IRI as part of the IRI- Aztec merger in 2013 and has since held multiple roles as IRI merged with the NPD Group and rebranded to Circana, including Vice President of Client Service, Managing Director and more recently Vice President of Retail Canada. Leveraging her expertise in analytics, shopper marketing solutions and bespoke client services management, Cheryl has led the expansion of the company's leading-edge capabilities in Canada.Originally from Mauritius Island, Cheryl grew up in Australia where she graduated from the University of Sydney, where she earned a Bachelor of Agricultural Economics, majoring in Marketing and Economics. Beyond the world of Circana, she has a passion for the outdoors and resides in Canmore allowing her to take full advantage of the Canadian Rockies. In addition to this, she sites her proudest achievement as conquering Mt. Elbrus, Russia, one of the seven summits of the world and aspires to climb a second summit. Michael LeBlanc is the president and founder of M.E. LeBlanc & Company Inc, a senior retail advisor, keynote speaker and now, media entrepreneur. He has been on the front lines of retail industry change for his entire career. Michael has delivered keynotes, hosted fire-side discussions and participated worldwide in thought leadership panels, most recently on the main stage in Toronto at Retail Council of Canada's Retail Marketing conference with leaders from Walmart & Google. He brings 25+ years of brand/retail/marketing & eCommerce leadership experience with Levi's, Black & Decker, Hudson's Bay, CanWest Media, Pandora Jewellery, The Shopping Channel and Retail Council of Canada to his advisory, speaking and media practice.Michael produces and hosts a network of leading retail trade podcasts, including the award-winning No.1 independent retail industry podcast in America, Remarkable Retail with his partner, Dallas-based best-selling author Steve Dennis; Canada's top retail industry podcast The Voice of Retail and Canada's top food industry and one of the top Canadian-produced management independent podcasts in the country, The Food Professor with Dr. Sylvain Charlebois from Dalhousie University in Halifax.Rethink Retail has recognized Michael as one of the top global retail experts for the fifth year in a row, the National Retail Federation has designated Michael as on their Top Retail Voices for 2025, Thinkers 360 has named him on of the Top 50 global thought leaders in retail, RTIH has named him a top 100 global though leader in retail technology and Coresight Research has named Michael a Retail AI Influencer. If you are a BBQ fan, you can tune into Michael's cooking show, Last Request BBQ, on YouTube, Instagram, X and yes, TikTok.Michael is available for keynote presentations helping retailers, brands and retail industry insiders explaining the current state and future of the retail industry in North America and around the world.

Gościem tego odcinka podcastu jest Piotr Jurkowski „Gdzie Bądź” to podróżnik, podcaster, twórca kanału podróżniczego „Gdzie Bądź”, który postanowił założyć, gdy rzucił pracę w korporacji.  Sport kiedyś nie był jego mocną stroną, a piłka raczej służyła mu kiedyś do siedzenia. Jednak praca w sportowej marce zmieniła, jego podejście na tyle, że polubił bieganie, najpierw z przeszkodami, następnie płaskie. Dlatego teraz gdy nie jest w podróży jego stałym, biegowym elementem są środowe treningi z grupą Swords Athletics. W swojej dotychczasowej twórczości internetowej podjął się wielu trudnych i wymagających wypraw, które obejrzało miliony widzów na YouTube. Jego najpopularniejszy film jest relacją z najzimniejszego miejsca na ziemi. Odbył podróż dookoła świata, wszedł na Kazbek, Elbrus, wybuchający wulkan Fuego oraz najwyższą górę na Tajwanie. Przebiegł ultramaraton, złamał 4h w maratonie… i co dalej? W rozmowie z Katarzyną Zawistowską oraz Joanną Jóźwik mówi głośno o swoich ambitnych sportowych celach, które chce zrealizować w nadchodzącym czasie.  Z rozmowy dowiesz się również: Jaki ma stosunek do Border to Hel? Jak wygląda jego bieganie? Jak zaplanował rozwój swojego kanału podróżniczego? Czy podróżowanie i planowanie treningów jest łatwe do połączenia? Co wydarzyło się podczas feralnego lotu szybowcem? Jak potoczyła się jego historia po wypadku? Jakie ma plany wspinaczkowe? Jak wspomina swój start w półmaratonie w Kambodży? Serdecznie zapraszamy do wysłuchania podcastu!

Imagine if one day you lost everything and the only way for your family to stay together was to move into a homeless shelter. Well, that is exactly what happened to Grace Vandecruze, Internationally Best-Selling author, Entrepreneur, and MBA — who has a passion for financial literacy and empowerment of women. Grace was taught some valuable lessons from the women in her life about how to overcome the challenges that come your way and you'll hear her incredible journey of what it takes to create success. Grace has climbed Mount Kilimanjaro, Elbrus, Annapurna, the Himalayan in Bhutan and Everest Base Camp. She is also a licensed sailor. If you are into financial freedom, manifesting, vision boards, faith, hard work, and purpose, you will love Grace and this conversation. It was truly one of my favorite interviews. I know you are going to love it so please share it with your friends. RESOURCES MENTIONED JOIN MICHELE'S NEWSLETTER + Receive A Free Curated List of 52 Self-care Tips Interested in Coaching with Michele? Fill out the form on this page to schedule a free 20-minute call. Michele on IG Website: Grace's Masterclass and www.graceglobalcapital.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/gracevandecruze/ twitter https://x.com/GraceVandecruze linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/gracevandecruze/ facebook https://www.facebook.com/gracevandecruze GUEST BIO: Grace Vandecruze is twenty years into a successful career as an investment banker, primarily focused on the financial services industry, after having spent seven years as a financial auditor in public accounting. She is an insurance investment banking expert, advising companies and insurance regulators on mergers & acquisitions, financings, capital strategies, valuation, restructuring, private placements, due diligence and other transactions. She has developed an in-depth knowledge of all forms of corporate insurance and financial services transactions and financings in the debt and equity markets. Ms. Vandecruze has worked on numerous restructurings, debt and equity offerings (including IPOs), M&A transactions, demutualizations and regulatory projects in the global life and P&C reinsurance and insurance markets and more broadly in financial services. Grace has delivered advisory expertise on over $25 billion of insurance transactions. She has a passion for financial literacy and empowerment and has authored the internationally best-selling book, “Homeless to Millionaire, 6 Keys to Uplift Your Financial Abundance. If you enjoyed this interview, please take a moment to rate and review it on Apple podcasts. Your reviews are so appreciated! XO, Michele

Jelle Veyt is a Belgian adventurer known for "human-powered expeditions," using cycling, rowing, and hiking to reach peaks without motorized transport. He has completed five of the "Seven Summits," including Everest, Elbrus, Kilimanjaro, Aconcagua, and Denali, promoting sustainability and resilience. Connect with Jelle Veyt! instagram.com/jelleveyt jelleveyt.be CHAPTERS: 0:00 - Introduction 03:31 - Meet Jelle Veyt 04:01 - Jelle on his expedition to Denali in North America 05:21 - Jelle on his mission to climb the highest mountain on each continent using only human power 06:12 - Mount Everest expedition using human power: cycling and walking 07:22 - Jelle on the training he does before climbing mountains 08:41 - What makes Jelle different from other climbers who ascend Mt. Everest? 09:38 - Jelle on climbing Mt. Elbrus, the highest mountain in Europe 10:41 - Jelle on encountering visa problems during his Mt. Elbrus expedition in Russia 12:15 - How does Jelle find accommodation during his expeditions? 15:12 - The 2015 Nepal earthquake triggers a massive avalanche on Mt. Everest 18:29 - Jelle's near-death experience during the 2015 Nepal earthquake that triggered the Mt. Everest avalanche 21:45 - Mt. Everest avalanche footage by Jelle Veyt 27:43 - 19 people died, and 100 were injured out of 300 at the Mt. Everest base camp 32:13 - Jelle on how they were rescued from the Mt. Everest avalanche 35:14 - How Jelle conquers tough scenarios like the Everest avalanche 37:43 - Jelle on why patience is the biggest lesson he has learned from 11 years of expeditions 41:54 - How does Jelle stay patient when he runs out of money? Being homeless at 17 48:30 - Jelle on starting his Seven Summits expedition with only 3,000 Euros 50:55 - Jelle on how he prepared for his third mountain after Mt. Everest 55:06 - Why Jelle is a terrible swimmer and why he chose to kayak rather than sail a boat to Panama 57:27 - Why is Jelle doing these kinds of expeditions using only human power? 1:00:48 - Jelle on why every U.S. president should cycle across the country; it allows you to better know your people 1:01:48 - How does Jelle fund his expeditions? 1:03:48 - Jelle on completing five of the Seven Summits 1:05:35 - Jelle on getting ready for his sixth mountain, Aconcagua, of the Seven Summits 1:10:42 - Jelle on how he finds or selects his team members for his expeditions 1:13:26 - How does Jelle plan to fund his Antarctica expedition? 1:15:18 - Jelle on why ocean rowing was the most expensive part of his journey 1:18:28 - Is Jelle selling the €150k rowboat they made, after the expedition? 1:19:53 - How does Jelle sleep when rowing across the Atlantic? 1:23:43 - Jelle on reaching out to experienced people who have traversed Antarctica 1:26:33 - Jelle's experience with a tribe in Eastern Indonesia, seeing 30 human skulls 1:32:41 - Jelle on arriving in Papua New Guinea and seeing people wearing "penis gourds" as traditional dress 1:36:25 - How do remote islands get new equipment for hunting and building houses? 1:37:20 - Tribal people seeking Jelle's help when their poeple were sinking in a wooden boat 1:41:26 - How do tribal people build their houses? 1:42:49 - Jelle on not telling people what his religion is or the fact that he isn't married during his trip 1:46:10 - How many languages can Jelle speak? 1:48:55 - Do the tribes in Indonesia speak the Indonesian language? 1:49:46 - Jelle's journey from being a homeless squatter to becoming a physiotherapist 1:57:18 - Does Jelle still communicate with his homeless friends that he was squatting with? 1:59:43 - Do marathon runners have a shorter lifespan? Jelle on risking his own body on every expedition 2:02:51 - Jelle on why holidays or vacations are important in everyone's life 2:04:46 - Jelle's goals and focus for the next six months 2:05:54 - How did Jelle meet his girlfriend? 2:06:43 - Jelle on being close to burnout during his Mt. Denali expedition 2:11:59 - Connect with Jelle Veyt 2:12:37 - Outro

Welcome to my new limited series on climbing the Seven Summits. Episode 1 is an introduction plus a brief update on the Autumn climbing activity in Nepal and Tibet. For the next eight weeks, I'll drop a new episode discussing one of the 7 Summits in detail. The Seven Summits, aka 7S, represent the highest point on each of the seven continents. However, as with most things in mountaineering, there is controversy. From a geological viewpoint, there are only six continents on Earth: Africa, Antarctica, Australia, Eurasia, South America, and North America. Europe is considered a peninsula of the Eurasia continental platform and is not an actual physical continent. However, from a political perspective, Europe is regarded as a continent; thus, Elbrus (18,513'/5642m), located on the border with Asia in southern Russia, represents Europe and not Mont Blanc (15,771'/4807m), which lies in the Alps on the border of France and Italy. The 7 Summits idea was hatched and first accomplished by American Dick Bass. He started with six summits in 1983: Aconcagua, Kilimanjaro, Elbrus, Denali, Vinson and Kosciuszko. Then, with guide David Breashears, he became the oldest person, 55 at the time, to summit Everest in 1985. Canadian Patrick Morrow became the first to summit all seven with Carstensz in addition to Kosciuszko in 1986. Italy mountaineering legend Reinhold Messner summited all the peaks without supplemental oxygen, a first, and completed the task in 1986. #7summmits Episodes will drop each week of: September 15: Introduction September 22: Mt. Kosciuszko, Australia - 7,310/2228m September 29: Mt. Blanc, France/Italy - 15,771'/4807m October 6: Vinson, Antarctica - 16,067/4897m October 13: Carstensz Pyramid (Puncak Jaya), New Guinea - 16,023/4884m October 20: Elbrus, Russia - 18,513/5642m October 27: Kilimanjaro, Africa - 19,340/5896m November 3: Denali, Alaska - 20,320/6194m November 10: Aconcagua, Argentina - 22,902/6960m November 17: Everest, Nepal/Tibet - 29,035/8850m --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alan-arnette1/support

Фархад Исаков финишировал четвертым на Golden Ring Ultra Trail 100, а через две недели выиграл серебро на Alpindustria Elbrus Race, легендарном кольце вокруг Эльбруса. Говорим в этом выпуске о том, как подготовиться, выжить и хорошо сбегать такие сложные гонки. А еще про новую роль Фархада – тренер TRS.Trail Running School:https://trailrunningschool.com/https://t.me/trailschoolhttps://www.instagram.com/trailrunningschool

Hugo and Ross Turner are twin brothers and professional adventurers. I first discovered them when I came across their various diet and fitness experiments, in which they have studied the differences between a vegan vs. omnivore diet, weighted vs. body weight gym programs, animal protein vs. plant protein for muscle gain, and a 20-minute vs. a 40-minute gym program to discover if 40 minutes actually offers twice the benefits (you'd be surprised at the results, which we discuss in this podcast!). In 2007, Hugo narrowly missed paralysis after breaking his neck in a diving accident. In the mix of emotions that followed, a drive emerged to pursue their passion for exploration, anchored by three values: purpose, discovery, and always doing it together. Ross and Hugo have since gone on to complete many expeditions which include rowing the Atlantic Ocean, attempting to cross the Greenland ice cap, climbing Mt. Elbrus, and reaching several of the world's continental poles of inaccessibility. Over the years, the twins have compared the clothing systems, kits, and food of past explorers against the latest modern equivalents to understand the performance differences. Working with scientific teams, they have provided unique insights into how the human body is affected by technology. They have reached several of the world's poles of inaccessibility while testing technology that helps fight climate change (like electric motorbikes), and recently tested a yacht powered by an electric motor and hydrogen fuel cell. These projects have supported the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.‍In this episode, you'll get an insider's look into the Turner Twins' various experiments and journeys mentioned above, plus you'll discover much more about their adventurous, explorative, and innovative lives. With that said, let's dive into how they can enhance your understanding of geography, technology, science, human performance, and history! Full Show Notes: bengreenfieldlife.com/turnertwins Episode Sponsors: C60: Visit shopc60.com/ben-greenfield and use the coupon code “GREENFIELD15” for 15% OFF your first order. FUM: Head to tryfum.com/BEN and use code BEN to save an additional 10% off your order today. Organifi Happy Drops: Go to organifi.com/Ben for 20% off your order. Kineon: Visit shop.kineon.io/bengreenfield today and receive 10% off your purchase. UltraLux Health: Go to ultraluxhealth.com and use code BENGREENFIELD20 for 20% off.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join Heather & Andy Dorantes for a quick and fun conversation about living life as an adventure, rather than a goal to be achieved. Heather interviews Andy about her adventures climbing the 7 summits including Mount Everest, and her love of new experiences and the adventure that is possible every day. What if business and all of life could carry with it a sense of discovering the unknown and never trying to get anywhere, but rather enjoying the journey of where you're going and the future you're creating? Mentioned In This Episode How I Climbed Everest Using The Tools of Access Consciousness with Andy Dorantes: https://youtu.be/nyOZcY93ZeA?si=iU0OvUKhp1svpJAy Business Done Different Class with Heather: heathernichols.com/events About Andy Dorantes Youngest Latin American to climb all 7 summits Youngest female Latin American to climb Everest, Mt. Vinson and Denali Fastest Latin American to climb 7 summits 7 Summits: Kilimanjaro, Tanzania (September 2021) Aconcagua, Argentina (February 2022) Denali, Alaska (June 2022) Kosciuszko, Australia (August 2022) Vinson, Antarctica (January 2023) Everest, Nepal (May 2023) Elbrus, Russia (August 2023) First Mexican to ski to the South Pole (December 2022) First Latin American to do a solo and unsupported ski expedition above the Arctic Circle Andy's Links & Resources Instagram: instagram.com/andydorantesmx Heather's Links & Resources Website: heathernichols.com Facebook: facebook.com/heathernicholscf Instagram: instagram.com/heatherknichols YouTube: youtube.com/@heathernicholscf SoundCloud: soundcloud.com/heather-nichols-7 Telegram: heathernichols.com/telegram Access Consciousness AccessConsciousness.com/HeatherNichols

Ерхов Иван - президент Ассоциации создателей инклюзивных медиа проектов «Жизнь в темноте». Слепой продюсер, режиссер, блогер, рекордсмен мира, общественный деятель, эксперт по инклюзии, спикер, мотиватор, создатель социально-ориентированного мотивационного YouTube-канала «Жизнь в темноте». Автор документальных фильмов «Вслепую на Эльбрус» и «Глубина со смыслом». Соавтор фильма «Успеть увидеть». Лауреат Премии Мэра Москвы имени Николая Островского 2021 г. Эксперт конкурса «ТопБЛОГ-2023». Да и просто обычный парень, который смотрит на мир своим сердцем ❤️. Иван создал свой инклюзивный продакшн, который создает социально-значимый, просветительский контент под ключ. Создал Ассоциацию инклюзивных блогеров, активно продвигающих мотивационные и просветительские проекты в регионах. Ivan Erhov is the President of the Association of Creators of Inclusive Media Projects “Life in the Dark”. Blind producer, director, blogger, world record holder, public figure, inclusion expert, speaker, motivator, creator of the socially oriented motivational YouTube channel “Life in the Dark.” Author of the documentaries “Blindly on Elbrus” and “Depth with Meaning”. Co-author of the film “Manage to See.” Laureate of the Moscow Mayor's Nikolai Ostrovsky Prize 2021. Expert of the TopBLOG-2023 competition. And just an ordinary guy who looks at the world with his heart ❤️. Ivan created his own inclusive production company, which creates socially significant, educational content on a turn-key basis. He created the Association of Inclusive Bloggers, who actively promote motivational and educational projects in the regions. FIND IVAN ON SOCIAL MEDIA Instagram | YouTube | RuTube | VKontakte | Zen | Telegram ================================SUPPORT & CONNECT:Support on Patreon: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/denofrich⁠Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/denofrich⁠Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/mark.develman/⁠YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/denofrich⁠Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/den_of_rich/⁠Hashtag: #denofrich© Copyright 2024 Den of Rich. All rights reserved.

Show Notes:00:15 - Teacher Appreciation Day 2024 00:25 - eight encore excerpts from seven guests1:15 - Julia Roland  - college student, art student, artist (segment 1 of 2)3:00 - Lana Camiel - pharmacist, herbalist, professor, podcaster4:30 - Mike Shannon - retired U.S. Army officer, current university president6:25 - Joy Robinson - former teacher, staff member with the Professional Association of Georgia Educators7:25 - Megan Golden - world language teacher and author9:00 - John Beede - mountain climber, author, public speaker11:00 - Kristin Hatcher - writer, runner12:25 - Julia Roland - segment 2 of 214:35 - "Thank you!" to great teachers Links:Julia Roland episode - An Artist's Audio Self-Portrait (38 minutes)Lana Camiel episode - Rx for Health, Living, and Learning (45 minutes)Mike Shannon episode - Grit, Excellence, Leadership . . . Purpose (41 minutes)Joy Robinson episode - We need more Joy in teaching! (37 minutes)Megan Golden episode - Learning is THE World Language (38 minutes)John Beede episode - Keep on Climbing! (36 minutes)Kristin Hatcher episode - Tell Your Story (34 minutes) Episode 7 - Host on Mic Episode - Teachers Matter (23 minutes)Episode 16 - In A Moment - Changing the World (4 minutes)Episode 24 - In A Moment - Thank You! (6 minutes)Episode 34 - Many Voices, One Message - Teachers Matter (15 minutes)Episode 38 - Great Teachers - Everyone Knows One! (13 minutes) Music for Lead. Learn. Change. is Sweet Adrenaline by Delicate BeatsPodcast cover art is a view from Brunnkogel (mountaintop) over the mountains of the Salzkammergut in Austria, courtesy of photographer Simon Berger, published on www.unsplash.com.Professional Association of Georgia EducatorsDavid's LinkedIn page 

Jeff Glasbrenner is no stranger to adversity. After a tragic farming accident as an 8-year-old he was forced to overcome more as a child than most of us encounter our entire lives. Jeff lost his right leg below the knee and quickly realized that more had changed than just his physical abilities. He's needed to rely on others for more than ever and figure out how to live a new life as an amputee. But Jeff also learned to attack any struggle he encountered with laser focus. And as a result, Jeff has also accomplished things that many of us only dream about.   He's a decorated professional athlete winning the college wheelchair basketball national championship, during which he set a scoring record with 63 points and 27 rebounds in one game. He played professionally in Europe for three years (Madrid, Spain and Rome, Italy).  He's a three-time Paralympian (2000 Bronze medal, 2004 and 2008 games) and a two-time World Champion (Gold Medal).   Jeff is also a 25-time Ironman athlete, and a driven hiker and climber on his way to completing the Explorer's Grand Slam which is an adventurer's challenge to reach the North and South Poles and at the top of the highest peaks on all 7 continents (Everest, Aconcagua, Denali, Kilimanjaro, Elbrus, Vinson, and Carstensz Pyramid).   But most importantly, Jeff is a dedicated stay-at-home Dad to his daughter, Grace, and son, Gavin while his wife Elizabeth runs a successful technology company in Little Rock, AR. We talked all about his journey and his mindset navigating a traumatic event and using it for fuel to grow. Give Jeff a follow on IG https://www.instagram.com/teamglas/

En su afán de romper barreras, Javier ha lanzado un mensaje en lo más alto del Kilimanjaro a favor del empoderamiento. "Tenemos que conseguir empoderar a todas las personas con sordoceguera de nuestro movimiento asociativo para que nosotras siempre seamos las únicas dueñas de nuestras decisiones” Javier alcanzó el techo de África, de 5.895 m. de altitud, el pasado 28 de marzo guiado por el murciano Javier García Bernal, con quien también recorrió en tándem el Camino de Santiago en el verano de 2022. En esta ocasión, ambos se unieron a una aventura inclusiva organizada por Senderos Accesibles, en la que además participaron cuatro personas con discapacidad visual. El grupo afrontó el desafío de ascender el monte Kilimanjaro a través de la ruta Marangu.El montañero con sordoceguera suma así otra cima a las que ya ha coronado, encontrándose entre ellas el monte Elbrus, que es la montaña más alta de Europa con 5.642 m. de altitud, o siete picos de los Alpes de más de 4.000 m. de altitud que ascendió en tan solo seis días.Javier fue el primer estudiante Erasmus con sordoceguera de Europa, terminó un doble grado en Derecho y ADE y, tras más de cinco años trabajando como asesor jurídico, actualmente trabaja como técnico de relaciones institucionales en ILUNION, las empresas del Grupo Social ONCE. Ha recibido multitud de galardones por su trayectoria, entre ellos el Premio Nacional de Juventud en la categoría de deportes. Además, Javier fue padre en octubre de 2022, demostrando con todo ello que la plena inclusión es posible.

Jeannette is joined by the incredible Georgina Gilbert and Rebecca Openshaw-Rowe, also known as the Antarctic Fire Angels, who recently completed a remarkable journey from Antarctica to the South Pole. Jeannette delves into their incredible feat of endurance, covering the challenges they faced, the preparation involved, and the mental and physical resilience required for such an expedition. They discuss the importance of role models, the support of their partners, and the impact of their journey on breaking gender norms and inspiring others. KEY TAKEAWAYS The Antarctic Fire Angels completed a challenging expedition to Antarctica, showcasing the power of determination and resilience. Georgina and Rebecca serve as inspiring female role models, breaking barriers and proving that women can achieve incredible feats. The support and understanding of their partners were crucial in enabling Georgina and Rebecca to pursue their expedition and career goals. Rebecca's openness about struggling with mental health during the fundraising process highlights the importance of communication and seeking support. The need for early engagement with youth, visibility of diverse role models, and breaking stereotypes in professions like firefighting are essential for encouraging diversity and inclusion. BEST MOMENTS "I think the biggest challenge, certainly, towards the end was fundraising, without a doubt. It was so tough." "I didn't have that many role models growing up, you know. It was only things that I was literally seeing in newspapers back then, you know." "I think visibility is massive. That's the biggest thing. And especially in our roles, I think, as female firefighters, being visible and out in the public eye and around the fire service as well is a big thing." "I've got to say Bex is my current role model, I have to say that."   This is the perfect time to get focused on what YOU want to really achieve in your business, career, and life. It's never too late to be BRAVE and BOLD and unlock your inner BRILLIANCE. If you'd like to jump on a free mentoring session just DM Jeannette at info@jeannettelinfootassociates.com or sign up via Jeannette's linktree https://linktr.ee/JLinfoot VALUABLE RESOURCES Brave, Bold, Brilliant podcast series - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/brave-bold-brilliant-podcast/id1524278970     Antarctic Fire Angels - https://antarcticfireangels.co.uk/ ABOUT THE GUEST Rebecca Openshaw-Rowe From playing international sport to working in typically male dominated environments Bex knows no boundaries when it comes to gender stereotyping and reaching success. She has rowed for Great Britain, competed in the Rugby World Cup and Six Nations for Wales and has won numerous world championships in ‘surf life saving‘ and has even broken world records in this event. In November 2017 her sporting career was cut short due to a multiple ligament rupture in her knee after playing a game for Harlequins. At the age of 37 she became a firefighter, fulfilling a lifelong ambition after leaving her previous job as a PE teacher. Changing her career so late in life was a huge risk but her guts and determination to persevere means it has been the best decision she ever could have made. Georgina Gilbert George has been a firefighter for 26 years and currently serves with South Wales Fire and Rescue service. George is an ambassador for gender equality and has an ambition to see more women striving to do whatever job they want to do in life; always ensuring she is visible as a role model for women wanting to embark on a career that doesn't fit society's stereotypes. She loves competing at high level and qualified to represent Great Britain's Age Group Triathlon Team and also has scaled mountains such as Elbrus and Kilimanjaro. George has also recently been nominated for ‘Most Influential LGBT and individual in the Fire Service' by Excellence in Fire and Emergency two years running. ABOUT THE HOST Jeannette Linfoot is a highly regarded senior executive, property investor, board advisor, and business mentor with over 25 years of global professional business experience across the travel, leisure, hospitality, and property sectors. Having bought, ran, and sold businesses all over the world, Jeannette now has a portfolio of her own businesses and also advises and mentors other business leaders to drive forward their strategies as well as their own personal development. Jeannette is a down-to-earth leader, a passionate champion for diversity & inclusion, and a huge advocate of nurturing talent so every person can unleash their full potential and live their dreams.  CONTACT THE HOST Jeannette's linktree - https://linktr.ee/JLinfoot https://www.jeannettelinfootassociates.com/ YOUTUBE - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtsU57ZGoPhm55_X0qF16_Q LinkedIn - https://uk.linkedin.com/in/jeannettelinfoot Facebook - https://uk.linkedin.com/in/jeannettelinfoot Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jeannette.linfoot/ Email - info@jeannettelinfootassociates.com Podcast Description Jeannette Linfoot talks to incredible people about their experiences of being Brave, Bold & Brilliant, which have allowed them to unleash their full potential in business, their careers, and life in general. From the boardroom tables of ‘big' international businesses to the dining room tables of entrepreneurial start-ups, how to overcome challenges, embrace opportunities and take risks, whilst staying ‘true' to yourself is the order of the day.Travel, Bold, Brilliant, business, growth, scale, marketing, investment, investing, entrepreneurship, coach, consultant, mindset, six figures, seven figures, travel, industry, ROI, B2B, inspirational: https://linktr.ee/JLinfoot

Afrikanın ən yüksək zirvəsini fəth etdim I Zirvələrə səyahət edirəm I Dağ səyahəti zamanı bunlara diqqət edin "Yol Əhvalatı"nda qonaq olan Türkan Fərzəliyeva Kilimancaro və Elbrus dağı haqqında maraqlı fikirlərini bizimlə bölüşdü.

Z tego filmu dowiesz się, jakie są możliwości biznesowe w Gruzji, czy biznes w Gruzji się opłaca, a także jakie są różnice kulturowe na które trzeba uważać otwierając tam swoją firmę. Opowie o tym Ewa Stachura. #bizneswgruzji #biznesmiędzynarodowy Spis treści: 00:00 - W dzisiejszym odcinku 00:44 - Jak zaczęła się przygoda z górami? 01:19 - Jak powstał pomysł by otworzy biznes w Gruzji? 03:19 - Czy opłaca się biznes w Gruzji? Jak budować taki biznes w porównaniu do biznesu w Polsce? 06:17 - Jak wyglądają w Gruzji świadczenia zdrowotne? Czy jest jakiś odpowiednik NFZ? 07:28 - Jakie są zagrożenia w prowadzeniu biznesu w Gruzji? Jakie są różnice kulturowe? Gość

https://www.briandickinson.net/ HIS BOOK: https://www.amazon.com/Blind-Descent-Surviving-Alone-Everest/dp/1414391706/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&sr=1-1&qid=1433969869 BACKGROUND  RELATIONSHIP WITH FATHER JOIN NAVY Former US Navy Aviation Rescue Swimmer / Combat Search and Rescue WHAT DID YOU LEARN ABOUT YOURSELF IN MILITARY? BIGGEST ADJUSTMENT DURING THE TRANSITION TO CIVI LIFE? HOW BECAME A MOUNTAINEER? MOUNTAINEER RESUME  – Everest, Island Peak, Aconcagua, Patagonia, Denali, Kilimanjaro, Elbrus, Kosciusko, Vinson Massif, Cascades, Waddington Range (British Columbia), Alaska Range, Canadian Rockies, Smokies, Sierras, White Mountains, Appalachian, Andes, Himalaya, Caucasus Mountains (Russia), Sierra Nevada Range (Spain) and Sentinel Range (Antarctica).  HOW MUCH TRAINING & PREPARATION IS INVOLVED? QUESTION: IS YOUR CLAIM TO FAME CLIMBING MT EVEREST OR COMING DOWN IT BLIND BOOK: BLIND DESCENT AMAZON #1 BEST SELLER FOR MOUNTAIN CLIMBING  DECISION TO CLIMB MOUNT EVEREST TAKE ME THRU THE ASCENT | HOW LONG TO REACH PEAK? BIGGEST THREAT OR RISK? WHAT IS THE DEATH ZONE? DISCUSS SNOW BLINDNESS eyesight typically returns in 24 hours, but I wouldn't regain my full eyesight for a month and a half. QUOTE: “I learned in my military training as a US Navy Air Rescue Swimmer, that panic kills, so I did what I needed to do to force that panicky feeling out and focus on taking one more step forward. I knew that there was a 99.99% chance I wasn't going to survive, but I never let that thought cross my mind.” HOW DO WE OVERCOME PANIC? WHAT IS THE KEY INGREDIENT TO MENTAL TOUGHNESS? “I can tell you that there are two things that got me down the mountain: faith and focus.  Focus is ironic since I couldn't see a thing. I was completely blind, but I knew what I needed to do to get down. I had to fight off panic and dig deep to find grit and resilience and to do whatever it took to take one more step forward.  Faith. I reached a point where I couldn't go on anymore and I surrendered to God. He was there the entire time, waiting for me to get out of my own way and rely on Him. “ WHERE WOULD YOUR FAITH BE IF YOU HADN'T LOST YOUR SIGHT THAT DAY? LIFE VERSE: ““Be still, and know that I am God.” ‭‭Psalm‬ ‭46‬:‭10‬ ‭ BEFORE OR AFTER EVEREST? LEVEL OF TRUST: HOW WE INCREASE TRUST IN GOD? QUOTE:  “It's when we get out of our own way, check our ego, and surrender with confidence that we begin to live.” CLOSE: “Living at altitude is far from glorious. It's a suffer fest and it takes everything you have to figure out a reason to take one more step forward. But eventually—if you can get out of your mind and push through with continued resilience—you'll take those final steps and reach the top of the world” MANY PEOPLE LIVE A LIFE OF SUFFERING:  ASVICE TO FINDING A REASON FOR ONE MORE STEP WHEN ALL THE STEPS HAVE BEEN LANDMINES? HOW DID YOU GET OUT OF YOUR OWN MIND DURING THE BLIND DESCENT?

Léo Rodriguez partiu para a escalada do Elbrus, na Rússia, em tempos de guerra. Ótimo podcast para quem está pensando em escalar as primeiras montanhas dos 7 Cumes.

Get to know these successful thought leaders and find out how they present themselves and their crafts as experts in their fields. Chuck Garcia is an executive coach, best-selling author, and radio show host. Chuck leverages his business experience and hobby of mountain climbing to provide an effective teaching narrative for professionals applying my proprietary tools and techniques. Having scaled mountains worldwide including Kilimanjaro, Elbrus, and the Matterhorn, he uses the lessons he learned during these expeditions to provide powerful presentations and engaging training about leadership, enduring hardships, and perseverance during the ups and downs of career climbing. If you're an executive in a financial firm or you know of people who have not been trained in how to lead, reach out to Chuck Garcia by going to https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuck-garcia-015128/ or https://chuckgarcia.com/.  Kelly Primus is the CEO and president of Leading Women, a preeminent organization that helps shape the future of the workplace for women. She conducts leadership development, executive coaching, training, public speaking, team building, corporate training, diversity and inclusion, and career development coaching. She aims to close the leadership gender gap across the globe. If your corporate board calls for gender balance, you should reach out to Kelly Primus who tethers the leadership gender gap that is in existence today. You can visit her site at https://www.leadingwomen.biz/ or her LinkedIn profile at https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellylockwood/.  Omar Harris is the Founder and Managing Partner at Intent Consulting. He is also a motivational speaker, high-performance leadership coach, and author. He helps companies align their WHY with HOW they make these intentions live for employees and customers. He believes that enhancing innovation, strategic alignment, efficiency, employee productivity, and sustainability are the keys to long-term financial performance. If you recognize that your employee engagement is not only where you need to be but it's rapidly declining, you should reach out to Omar L. Harris by visiting his website at https://www.omarlharris.com/ or https://www.linkedin.com/in/omarlharris/.  Global Credibility Expert, Mitchell Levy is a TEDx speaker and international bestselling author of over 60 books. As The AHA Guy at AHAthat (https://ahathat.com), he helps to extract the genius from your head in a two-three hour interview so that his team can ghostwrite your book, publish it, distribute it, and make you an Amazon bestselling author in four months or less. He is an accomplished Entrepreneur who has created twenty businesses in Silicon Valley including four publishing companies that have published over 800 books. He's provided strategic consulting to over one hundred companies, and has been chairman of the board of a NASDAQ-listed company. Mitchell has been happily married for thirty years and regularly spends four weeks in Europe with family and friends. Visit https://mitchelllevy.com/mitchelllevypresents/ for an archive of all the podcast episodes.   Connect to Mitchell Levy on: Credibility Nation YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/c/CredibilityNation Credibility Nation LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/credibilitynation/ Mitchell Levy Present AHA Moments: https://mitchelllevy.com/mitchelllevypresents/ Thought Leader Life: https://thoughtleaderlife.com Twitter: @Credtabulous Instagram: @credibilitynation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

En el episodio #211 tuvimos una conversación emocionante con Marcelo Arbeláez, uno de los alpinistas más destacados de Colombia. Es coach, conferencista en temas de liderazgo y uno de los fundadores de Epopeya.Marcelo se ha convertido en uno de los referentes en el alpinismo en latinoamérica, gracias a las grandes montañas que ha conquistado a lo largo de su vida. Participó en la primera expedición colombiana que conquistó la cumbre del Everest en 1997, y ascendió a lo más alto del Kilimanjaro en Tanzania en 2002, al Aconcagua en Ecuador y el Elbrus en Rusia en 2003, y a la cumbre de Denali en Alaska en 2004, entre muchas otras. En esta charla, Marcelo nos contó sobre los valiosos regalos que han llegado a su vida gracias a las montañas. Tal vez uno de los más importantes fue que al convertirse en alpinista, pudo encontrar un lugar auténtico y libre para explorar su potencial y desarrollar confianza en sí mismo. También nos mostró que a través del trabajo en equipo que requiere el alpinismo, descubrió la importancia de los roles, la comunicación y el respeto por los acuerdos.Finalmente, nos explicó cómo las emociones pueden ser una forma de apalancar cualquier objetivo que uno tenga en la vida.No te pierdas la historia de Marcelo Arbeláez en un nuevo episodio de Máximo Desempeño.

This episode's guest is the brilliant Kate Sielmann. A mountaineering and trekking coach, adventure, and all-round legend.  We talk about so much and I still felt that we left things on the table. Fear and risk, adventure, Kilimanjaro, Elbrus, Aconcagua, the Sacred Mountain, the Alps, Scotland, and we still found time to discuss our 'why's and our ambitions for the outdoors! Kate is an incredibly accomplished woman who is well worth your time on Instagram and also has an fantastic book all about training for adventure, both found here:  https://www.kate-sielmann.com/ https://www.kate-sielmann.com/book https://www.instagram.com/kate.sielmann/ The episode is also supported by the truly wonderful and inspiring Sidetracked Magazine. If you haven't already, a subscription to the best outdoors magazine and a registration to a free weekly newsletter is right at the end of your fingertips here:  https://www.sidetracked.com/  ------------------------------------------- If you enjoy the show please: Subscribe/follow so that you don't miss another episode; Share with a friend; and Leave a rating on iTunes. If you really really enjoy the show then: Simply buy me a coffee. All of the above helps the podcast to grow as much as possible! You can get in touch with me on btmtravelpod@gmail.com or using any of the Social Media links: Instagram / Twitter / Facebook / 

To support Asad: https://gofund.me/c4017528 Asad Ali Memon is an emerging climber from Pakistan who is aspiring to climb Mount Everest in April 2023. His goal is to reach the highest peaks of each continent. He is endeavouring to become the youngest Pakistani and the first ever from Sindh to achieve these milestones. He also plans to reach the North and the South Poles unaided and climb all fourteen peaks in the world that stand at over 8,000 meters. Previous climbs Asad's maiden summit was in 2017 when he climbed Mingling Sar – Shimshal Pass (19,880 ft – Pakistan). In the same year he climbed Koh – e – Watsur (19,550 ft – Pakistan) and a mountain in the Chupursan Valley (18,500 ft – Pakistan) which is a Glacier Peak. In 2018 Asad reached the base camp of Mount Everest (17,536 ft). In 2019 he successfully climbed Kala Pathar/EBC (18,510 ft – Nepal) which is the world's highest peak basecamp trek. He has climbed Elbrus (Europe) Aconcagua (South America) Kilimanjaro (Africa) Denali (North America). He plans to climb Carstensz Pyramid (Australasia), Vinson Massif (Antarctica) and finally Everest (Asia). World Records He became the youngest Pakistani to climb Europe's highest peak, Elbrus (18,510 ft – Russia) in 2019. He became the youngest Pakistani to climb South America's highest peak, Aconcagua (22,838 ft, Argentina) in 2020 He is the fastest Asian to climb Africa's highest peak, Kilimanjaro, in 20 hours (19,308 ft – Tanzania) in 2021 He is the youngest Pakistani and only the third Pakistani to climb North America's highest peak, Denali (20,310 ft – USA) in 2022 The Pakistan Experience is an independently produced podcast looking to tell stories about Pakistan through conversations. Please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thepakistanexperience To support the channel: Jazzcash/Easypaisa - 0325 -2982912 Patreon.com/thepakistanexperience And Please stay in touch: https://twitter.com/ThePakistanExp1 https://www.facebook.com/thepakistanexperience https://instagram.com/thepakistanexpeperience The podcast is hosted by comedian and writer, Shehzad Ghias Shaikh. Shehzad is a Fulbright scholar with a Masters in Theatre from Brooklyn College. He is also one of the foremost Stand-up comedians in Pakistan and frequently writes for numerous publications. Instagram.com/shehzadghiasshaikh Facebook.com/Shehzadghias/ Twitter.com/shehzad89 Chapters: 0:00 intro 01:00 Asad's career, how his journey began and how mountain climbing works 09:42 Dealing with the cold, mental toughness, what it's like at the peak 13:40 Asad's world records, his goals and summiting Mt Kilimanjaro in less than a day 19:27 Training and preparation, managing his education, and finding sponsors and supporters 23:00 Mount Everest and traffic at the peak, using oxygen and the Sherpas 29:46 14 Peaks & Nims, K2 and Ali Sadpara's story 41:31 Being conscious of the risks, power of the mind and the fear of frostbite 50:56 Fitness and endurance, dieting, learning from the mountains, the most difficult climb and respecting the mountain 57:43 Q&A

Marta in her own words:   “My name is Marta and I come from a small town in Poland called Pila. Growing up I was raised by a single mum; I had a good but humble upbringing, I always loved the outdoors and hanging out with my friends.   My childhood in Poland was a happy time in my life, but after my first trip to London as a teenager it all changed. I realised very quickly that living in Poland wasn't for me anymore; I had big dreams and ambitions that I knew I couldn't pursue in my hometown. I spent one more year living in Poland, learning English and saving ready to finally enter the ‘big world'… then I moved to London.   Taking this chance opened up so many opportunities for me. I got a good degree, good job, I travelled the world and had some awesome adventures whilst doing so, that I've decided to share them here. So, here I am, writing my blog, hoping to inspire and invite you on my journey.   My love for travelling has grown immensely over the years. The more countries I saw, the more countries I wanted to see. Along the way, my style of travelling changed; I had even bigger accomplishments on my agenda. So I set myself two goals: to climb to the highest peak on each continent, the challenge known as 7 Summits; and to reach the highest peak of each European country, which I call The Crown of Europe.   Out of the 7 Summits, I've already completed 5 (the highest peak in Europe, Africa, North and South America, Antarctica) and I am getting ready to attempt another one later this year… Everest. I am extremely excited about it as this is also the last continent I still haven't seen.   The second goal is to reach the highest peak of each European country, which I call The Crown of Europe  There are 50 countries but 48 peaks and I have already completed 17 of them. However, this leaves plenty of adventure still ahead…”   *This episode was recorded in 20th January 2022 - Marta summited Everest 6.25am on May 15th, 2022.   New episodes of the Tough Girl Podcast go live every Tuesday at 7am UK time - Subscribe so you don't miss out.    Support the mission to increase the amount of female role models in the media especially in relation to adventure and physical challenges. Visit www.patreon.com/toughgirlpodcast Thank you.   Show notes Who is Marta Moving to the UK from Poland 17 years ago Her goal to climb the 7 summits  Wanting to climb the highest peak in each European Country  Growing up in Poland and what her early years were like Not being close to the mountains as a child Being inspired by her father who was very outdoorsy Getting use to the cold weather  Her passion for travel Wanting more from travel and wanting to combine it with adventure  Setting herself 2 BIG goals  The Crown of Europe of Challenge Climbing Kilimanjaro first  Climbing Mt. Blanc and then Elbrus. Climbing Aconcagua in South America Climbing Denali in North America which was the toughest climb she's done. Go to Antarctica to climb Vincent and why it was her favourite climb so far Taking on Everest in April 2022 Leaving Carstensz Pyramid until the end due to the political situation and the costs involved.  Costs of climbing mountains and how she's paying for the adventures  Going to Everest in 2021 and having her trip cancelled Funding her challenges Her fear of dying while in the mountains Dealing with the downtime and how she handled the waiting.  Handling her period while in the mountains Using wet wipes to shower Stop taking the pill when you are at high altitude as it thickens your blood Wearing a nappy on the summit push? Trying things out in advance Dealing with stress diarrhea while climbing  The mental side of the challenge  Dealing with stress and anxiety  How you can change your thinking  Focusing on what she can control  Visiting the Altitude Centre in London  Getting physically strong and what training looks like this year Developing her own training plan and being flexible with what it looks like Stretching for recovery and eating well Being anaemic and feeling tired Feeling more relaxed and knowing what to expect this time around Being guided by Nirmal Purja team  Elite Expeditions  Being inspired by Martyna Wojciechowska  How you can follow Marta Final words of advice and wisdom  Being a normal person and making the decision to go for it.    Social Media   Website: www.tolivetotravel.com    Instagram: @tolivetotravel    Facebook: @tolivetotravel    Twitter: @tolivetotravel   

Meu convidado é o mais velho dos três irmãos e o único homem. Seu pai foi um dos criadores do Clube do Golfinho e fundador de uma famosa escola de natação em Curitiba. Viveu na piscina e chegou a vencer diversas provas nos Jogos Abertos do Paraná. Antes dos 18 anos de idade decidiu mudar-se para o Rio de Janeiro, onde fez cursinho para ingressar no curso de Engenharia de Computação. Largou o esporte, começou a trabalhar até que um aumento de salário foi o empurrão para que ele decidisse casar-se com Simone, sua namorada desde a adolescência. O jovem casal teve três filhos e nesse meio tempo voltou a morar em Curitiba. Os anos foram passando e ele seguiu sua vida trabalhando muito para criar sua família. Até os 50 anos ele viveu um rotina intensa de trabalho, inúmeras viagens, muito estresse e pouco descanso, e foi exatamente na metade da sua vida que ele recebeu um convite inusitado de um grande amigo: caminhar até o campo base da montanha mais alta do mundo. Em 2003 os dois sedentários começaram a se preparar e meu convidado decidiu voltar ao esporte que tinha deixado há décadas, a natação. Os treinos na piscina somados a duas caminhadas, uma no Paraná e outra em Machu Pichu, foram a preparação para que ele e o amigo atingissem o seu objetivo com sucesso. Essa jornada foi então decisiva para o que viria a acontecer e quem ele viria a se tornar. Um novo homem, capaz de encarar grandes desafios praticando esportes. Conosco aqui o engenheiro curitibano que se tornou um nadador master campeão, um triatleta Ironman, um caminhante (não montanhista) que já chegou ao cume das 7 montanhas mais altas de cada continente: o Aconcágua, o Elbrus, o Kilimanjaro, o Carstensz, o Denali, o Vinson e que neste ano se tornou o brasileiro mais velho a chegar ao cume do Everest, um homem que nunca almoçou de graça na vida, o metódico e pontual Joel Szmelstayn Kriger. Inspire-se!  SIGA e COMPARTILHE o Endörfina através do seu app preferido de podcasts. Contribua também com este projeto através do Apoia.se. Um oferecimento também da Titanium Vida, Saúde e Previdência. Com 20 anos de história, o comprometimento total com seus clientes e uma alta credibilidade, a Titanium oferece as melhores soluções em proteção e segurança que você encontra no mercado, com planos de seguro de Vida, Saúde e Viagem. A Titanium oferece serviços para seu bem-estar, como o Seguro de Vida Resgatável, que além de resguardar e proteger o futuro das pessoas que você ama, te dá a opção de resgatar os valores em vida, e o Seguro Saúde com cobertura mundial e livre escolha de médicos, clínicas e hospitais. Colocar a Titanium em seu futuro é uma escolha sensata. Aproveite os melhores momentos da vida com quem você ama, livre de preocupações com o amanhã. Siga e conheça mais sobre a Titanium no @titanium.consultoria. Não conte com a sorte, conte com a Titanium!

„Tu jest jak w raju” powtarzali wielokrotnie polscy botanicy pracując nad poznawaniem roślinności Tadżykistanu. Od słowa do słowa, doszli do wniosku, że można tę impresję zamienić na projekt naukowy. I tak powstał pierwszy pomysł poszukiwania Edenu z perspektywy botanicznej.Wśród tych naukowców był gość Radia Naukowego, prof. Arkadiusz Nowak, obecnie dyrektor Ogrodu Botanicznego PAN w Powsinie oraz Ogrodu Botanicznego - Centrum Zachowania Różnorodności Biologicznej PAN. - Słowa Księgi Rodzaju zamienialiśmy na pewne cechy roślinności – wyjaśnia prof. Nowak. Te cechy to np. dostępność roślin leczniczych, roślin jadalnych, drzewa, na które łatwo się wspiąć, do tego wystarczające ciepło pozwalające w komforcie być nago. Badacze brali również pod uwagę czynniki geograficzne i historyczne.- Uznaliśmy, że sprawdzimy tereny od Sycylii do Afganistanu. Na północy maksymalnie do brzegu Kaukazu i gór Elbrus. Na południu do Etiopii i pogranicza Somalii – wylicza prof. Nowak. Do współpracy zaprosili kolegów m.in. z Iranu i Armenii. Po dokładnych analizach ze wsparciem oprogramowania naukowcy uzyskali trzy typy roślinności, które najlepiej pasują jako archetyp Edenu. Na trzecim miejscu jest gaj granatu, dwa pierwsze na podium zajmują gaje pistacji, różniące się dominującym gatunkiem (szczegóły w podcaście). Zgadza się nawet wąż zagadujący do Ewy z drzewa. – Gospodarz, u którego spaliśmy na granicy z Afganistanem przestrzegał nas przed żmijami. Powiedziałem, że jesteśmy przygotowani, mamy wysokie buty. To nie o buty chodzi, te żmije, gur-za, atakują z drzew pistacji – opowiada prof. Nowak.Praca ukazała się "Regional Environmmental Change”. Jakie wzbudziła reakcje? – Zainteresowanie jest ogromne – mówi naukowiec. Prof. Nowak chciałby, aby botaniczny archetyp Edenu został odtworzony w Ogrodzie Botanicznym PAN w Powsinie. Taka „kopia zapasowa” w połączeniu z zabezpieczeniem w banku nasion jest potrzebna. Pistacjowe gaje w Azji Środkowej są zagrożone ze względu na postępujące zmiany klimatyczne i rosnące wraz z nimi ryzyko pożarów. Według wyliczeń za pół wieku gaje mogą zniknąć.W podcaście rozmawiamy również o tym, czym jest nowoczesna botanika, czym się różnią fartuchowcy od kaloszowców, ile gatunków roślin zna doświadczony profesor oraz czy to wypada zapomnieć nazwę, którą się samemu wymyśliło. Bardzo polecam!

Với những người yêu du lịch, đặc biệt thích trekking và chinh phục những đỉnh núi thì Hoàng Lê Giang có lẽ không phải là cái tên xa lạ.Anh từng 8 lần trekking dãy Himalaya, cắm lá cờ đỏ sao vàng trên đỉnh Elbrus (nóc nhà châu Âu) và đặt chân lên đỉnh Kilimanjaro cao nhất châu Phi. Năm 2016, cộng đồng đam mê du lịch còn tự hào về Hoàng Lê Giang khi là người Việt đầu tiên hoàn thành chặng đường 300km chinh phục Bắc Cực.Nhiều thành tích ấn tượng là vậy, thế nhưng khi tìm kiếm cái tên Hoàng Lê Giang trên Google, kết quả chúng ta nhận được sẽ là những bài viết xung quanh scandal lời nói dối của anh vào năm 2019. Sự việc đó liệu có tác động đáng kể lên niềm đam mê của anh với trekking và chia sẻ những trải nghiệm quý giá?Cùng nghe những trải lòng của Travel blogger Hoàng Lê Giang với host Thùy Minh trên Have A Sip nhé!Đừng quên có thể xem bản video của podcast này tại: YouTubeVà đọc những bài viết thú vị tại website: Vietcetera

Uno de nuestros limitantes en el rendimiento y que muy pocos deportistas entrenan o entrenamos es la musculatura inspiratoria, que nos ayuda a mejorar nuestro rendimiento e incluso a reducir el riesgo a caernos. Para ponernos en perspectiva, en reposo respiramos entre 10-15 ventilaciones por minuto movilizando alrededor de 5 - 7.7 litros. Un deportista bien entrenado a una intensidad de esfuerzo elevada, podría llegar a 40-50 ventilaciones por minuto lo que supondría unos 120 -160 litros de aire por minuto. Es importante tanto el trabajo de inspiración como el de espiración pero realmente cobra más importancia la inspiración, ya que la espiración siempre va a estar asistida por la energía elástica que se almacena en los pulmones y en la caja torácica gracias a la inspiración que habremos tenido anteriormente. Si nos fuéramos a estudios realizados por Ignacio Martinez-Navarro y colaboradores veríamos que la presión inspiratoria máxima se reducía un 19% después de una carrera y que los valores basales del test tienen una concordancia muy fuerte con el tiempo a meta. De hecho, lo relacionan de la misma forma como por ejemplo los tests de salto. Incluso, nos ayudaría a reducir las probabilidades de caernos al tener un patrón ventilatorio más eficiente en las bajadas, ya que se ha visto que el trabajo de la musculatura inspiratoria mejora nuestro equilibrio estático. ¿Por qué entrenarla si respiramos todo el día? Podrías caminar todo el día y no correr, tu corazón se está moviendo todo el día pero puede ser graso; lo mismo sucede con nuestra musculatura inspiratoria. Yo lo llamo entrenamiento de sofá ya que nos ayuda a mejorar sin correr. ¿Por qué usarla? Entrenamiento de sofá Existe fatiga de estos músculos cuando entrenamos a alta intensidad o de forma prolongada. Esto es lo que buscamos trabajar de forma específica y aislada. ¿Qué herramienta utilizar para entrenar la musculatura inspiratoria? Tenemos 4 herramientas que podríamos usar pero realmente se diferencian por 2 factores: 1.Diferencias restricción de flujo de aire: Elevation training mask https://amzn.to/3BBu6Dn 2.Tipo umbral que diferencian entre la inspiración y la espiración solo incidiendo sobre la primera: Powerbreathe https://amzn.to/3d2bCSb Airofit https://amzn.to/3brS89k 3. Airofit, gracias a sus sensores de presión mide cada una de las respiraciones que puedes visualizar en la pantalla, y guarda los datos para tener el historial de tus entrenos y progresos 4. O un la tapa de un boli Bic pero aquí no hay ningún tipo de graduación pero al menos vas a probar el uso. Ojo con marearse. ¿Cuándo utilizar este tipo de entrenamiento en trail run? Empezaremos en reposo 2 x 15 repeticiones y descansamos unos 30s 1 vez al día mañana o tarde. Normalmente empezaremos con el nivel 1 de resistencia. Iremos incrementando de forma progresiva los niveles de resistencia y también llegando a realizarlo de mañana y de tarde. De la misma forma que realizamos periodos de mayor carga con nuestro entrenamiento también lo haríamos con esta herramienta. También, progresaremos en base a ejercicios, es decir, por ejemplo a realizarlo con una plancha lateral ya que aumenta la actividad de nuestra zona central y aumenta la dificultad. Normalmente, incrementaremos cada semana media vuelta al dispositivo por ejemplo de powerbreathe. Cuando ya alcancemos un buen nivel, tendremos que empezar a realizar ejercicios donde nuestra caja torácica se vea reducida, por ejemplo, encima de la bicicleta o realizando ejercicios similares a nuestro deporte. En mi caso, cuando preparé la ascensión al monte Elbrus lo utilizaba en bici con la menor resistencia al aire posible. Créditos de la música: Presenting David Tobin (PRS/BMI) | Jeff Meegan (BMI) | Huw White (PRS) _________________________________________________________________ ¿Quieres seguir viendo más? 📍https://www.instagram.com/xim_escanellas/ 📍https://www.instagram.com/estrategas.Trail/ 📍https://www.instagram.com/estrategas.spartan/ Youtube: 📍https://www.youtube.com/c/XimEscanellasEstrategas/videos __________________________________________________________________ ¿Te gustaría saber más sobre nuestro filosofía de entrenamiento y como podemos ayudarte a dar un paso más en tus entrenamientos? Si es así entonces hablemos :) ✔️ Envíame un WhatsApp aquí: http://ximescanellas.com/hablamos/ ✔️ Regalo de bienvenida al podcast: https://ximescanellas.com/pagina-registro-5-claves/

The firing of Dmitry Rogozin as Head of Roscosmos, Russia's Space Agency, indicates that Putin has finally realized that he can no longer get the CPU chips Elbrus for his advanced military hardware. Watch this video to see the various types of weaponry used in the Russia-Ukraine conflict and how they compare. A must-watch! #HIMARS #S400 #Rogozin #Elbrus #Putin #Russia #UnitedStates #india #russiaukrainewar #russiaukraineconflict References: 1. https://arstechnica.com/science/2022/07/as-rumors-swirl-about-his-future-russias-space-chief-darkens-his-rhetoric/ 2. https://tjournal.ru/u/461371-teodor-biryukov/547568-importozameshchenie-v-deystvii 3. http://mcst.ru/elbrus-8c 4. http://en.kremlin.ru/events/president/news/52852 chips from washers and dryers for their weapon systems 5. https://www.theregister.com/1999/06/07/intel_uses_russia_military_technologies/ 6. https://www.quora.com/How-comparable-are-the-American-Patriot-and-Russian-S-300-400-missile-systems

Welcome to a new episode of the Mountain Malarkey Podcast! In the latest of our special guest episode, Andy and Dave are joined by EverTrekker, Stuart Hadden. Stuart was the first EverTrekker to take on our epic Summits of Fire Trek and has 30 years of experience in the Scottish Mountain Rescue.  Join us as we chat about:  Some of the previous treks Stuart has done to summit Elbrus and Toubkal What inspired him to take on the Summits of Fire trek with EverTrek Whether Ecuador is a good trip for first-time trekkers Some of the best ways to keep in touch with friends and family while on the trip (and getting hold of the Yetis) And Stuart shares some of his biggest lessons from the trip - including eating with the locals - and why he's heading back out to do it all again.  This episode is packed with some great stories, including some edge-your-seat experiences from Stuart's trip. One to definitely give you a taster for this beast of a trek.  If you fancy taking on the challenge, download your free Summits of Fire guide here: Bit.ly/etfiresummits Follow us on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/evertrekuk/ And follow our Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/evertrekuk

Lisa Thompson is a Mountaineer, cancer survivor, and sought-after speaker and coach. She worked for 25 years as an engineer and in leadership roles at technology companies. In 2008, she began climbing and has summited most of the most challenging mountains in the world, including Mount Everest and K2. She's completed the seven summits reaching the top of the highest peak of each of the seven continents. Through her company, Alpine Athletics, and other platforms, Lisa shares her message of strength and resilience with corporate and private groups worldwide. She is also the author of “Finding Elevation” which chronicles her path from novice climber to world class mountain. Learn more about Lisa. Learn more about The Passionistas Project.   Full Transcript: Passionistas: Hi, and welcome to the Passionistas Project Podcast, where we talk with women who are following their Passionistas to inspire you to do the same. We're Amy and Nancy Harrington and today we're talking with Lisa Thompson, a mountaineer, cancer survivor and sought-after speaker and coach. Lisa worked for 25 years as an engineer and in leadership roles at technology companies. In 2008, she began climbing and has summited most of the most challenging mountains in the world, including Mount Everest and K2. She's completed the seven summits reaching the top of the highest peak of each of the seven continents. Through her company, Alpine Athletics and other platforms. Lisa shares her message of strength and resilience with corporate and private groups worldwide. She is also the author of “Finding Elevation,” which chronicles Thompson's path from novice climber to world class mountain. So please welcome to the show. Lisa Thompson. Lisa: Great to be here. Thanks for having me today. Passionistas: We're really excited to have you here and hear your story. And, uh, we always like to start with the question. What's the one thing you're most passionate about? Lisa: Right now, I think this has changed over the years. I'm sure that's just the normal progression of a life, but right now I am most passionate about giving back to. Women in the communities that I love communities in Nepal and in Pakistan where I've, you know, really feel at home in the mountains and have spent a lot of time and have great memories there. And it's important to me to give back to those communities, especially the women. I recently started a nonprofit to support women in Nepal and specifically to support their education. It was shocking to me to learn that something like 58% of women in Nepal over the age of 15 have had. Zero education, none at all, which is just, you know, alarming on many levels. But in one regard, they're really the center of a Nepalese family and community. And the fact that there's been no formal education for so many of those women just felt like something that was, that I wanted to impact in a positive way. Passionistas: Where did you grow up and what was your childhood like? Were you always interested in, in, uh, climbing and being outdoors? Lisa: So I grew up in the great mountaineering state of Illinois, where the highest point I believe is 120 feet. And it's so predominant that it actually has a name. Whereas in most states, if that elevation would not be named, so I didn't grow up. Aspiring to be a Mountaineer. I didn't grow up learning or reading about, you know, sir, Edmond Hillary or other sort of pioneering mountaineers. And I wasn't even really that athletic, you know, looking back, I grew up in a small farming community, uh, called Lincoln in the very center of Illinois. You know, every kid sort of makes the, the softball team or the volleyball team. I think there were a couple years where I did not even make it. I was so uncoordinated and unathletic a and I didn't grow up really with parents who pushed me to Excel. You know, I think part of their sort of distance is what motivated me to prove myself and to, you know, you know, back then it was about getting their attention. Lots of time in therapy talking about that. But one of the positives of that I've realized is that it pushed me to really want to Excel and to push myself mentally and physically. And that translated first, you know, I'm still by my account, but only person in my entire extended family to graduate from college, which is sort of sad, you know, to me, but it pushed me to do things that were unexpected. In my community and with my family. And so, you know, going to college was sort of the first step in that direction. I studied engineering, you know, not because I was super interested in it, but because I felt like that seems hard and I can probably make a decent salary when I graduate. And so I was fortunate to get a job with Hewlett Packard right out of college as an engineer, then it was, you know, that was the mid-nineties. I was the only woman at my level. And that taught me a lot. I was certainly not prepared coming from. You know, a very sort of hardworking farming-oriented family. I was not equipped to be thrown into a corporate environment at that age. I was 24. And so there was a lot of sort of flailing and trying to understand dynamics and politics. And I was often the youngest person in the room, the only female in the room. And. Upon reflection. Um, there were definitely some missteps, some things that I just, frankly didn't understand, cuz I was ill-equipped to be in that kind of environment. But one very positive thing that came of that was that through that job, I eventually moved to Seattle, which is where I live today. And here. You know, mountaineering, we're fortunate to be surrounded by the Cascade mountains and the Olympic mountain range. So climbing and mountaineering and just being in the mountains is really part of the culture in Seattle. When I moved here, uh, for that job still with, you know, it wasn't any longer with Hewlett Packard, but it was a derivation of that company. All the men at my level would go climbing on the weekend. And so I had no idea, right? I no, like I'd maybe been camping with my family, but I didn't like know anything about mountaineering. I didn't know what a crampon was. I had no idea the equipment, the gear, the, the, you know, the sort of aesthetic of climbing, nothing. But these men, you know, would go out on the weekends and they would come back to the office on Monday and they had all. You know, incredible stories. And again, it wasn't that I aspired to be in the mountains, but I aspired to be a part of their group. And I wanted them so badly to see me, the only woman on their team as capable and strong. And I wasn't getting that in the office environment. So this seemed like a way to do that. And instead of doing the totally logical thing, which would've been to say. Like oh, climbing. That sounds really cool. Can I come with you or can you tell me more about it? I just got frustrated. I got mad and eventually just decided I was gonna go climb my own damn mountains. And I had no, I again had no idea what that meant, but I started really just hiking around my house in the cascades. And then eventually in 2008, I attempted Mount Rainier, which is the highest mountain in Washington. And after that I was, I was just hooked spite no spite I was hooked at that. Passionistas: Do they know what you've accomplished since then? Lisa: I've lost track of them. I could probably, you know, through a network, get back to them, but I don't, I don't know. Probably not and they probably don't even, you know, these weren't bad guys at all. It just, I think didn't occur to them to ask me to join. And so they probably would have no reason to wonder like, Hey, I wonder if that girl ever climbed any mountains. Passionistas: You started to do this as, you know, a recreational activity, but then at some point that obviously shifted and you started to set these goals for yourself. So what inspired you to climb Mount Rainier and then to take it further from there? Lisa: Yeah, there was something about, so I didn't summit Rainier. My first attempt, the weather sort of turned bad on our second day and retreated. And, and I was relieved in that moment. I was happy cuz I just, I. Again, no idea what I was doing. Although I was with, you know, I was with a guide company and I was safe and all that, but I really just mentally wasn't prepared to be on a mountain and to just feel sort of the vastness of that challenge. And so I went back the next year before I got back to the parking lot in 2008, I was sure I was coming back. I tend to look at climbs like projects. And so even after that first year, I was like, okay, these are, you know, my backpack needs to be lighter. I need to have, you know, not red boots and have my own boots and just little things like that, that I started to like to learn and to, to tweak and adjust what I knew and my gear and my knowledge of the mountain. So I went back in 2009 and summited, and there was a moment, you know, where I sort of it's dark out and you're, you know, you can't really. Appreciate where you're at on the mountain and the sort of vastness of everything around you and the risk of falling. And because all you can see in the dark is just this little tiny circle of light from your headlamp. And so there was a moment where I remember looking what would've been east and seeing the sun just slowly start to split the horizon from the earth and. Just seeing like colors that were so magnificent and awe inspiring and thinking. This is an incredible experience and such a, a daunting place to be that taught me so much, so much humility to be learned in the mountains. When I got to the summit, I just had this incredible sense of accomplishment that I hadn't found anywhere else. I hadn't really gotten it from my parents as a kid. I hadn't gotten it at work. I, you know, graduated from college, any accomplishment I had had in my life until that point hadn't made me feel that way. And I loved that. I still love that climbing is. Obviously a very physical pursuit, but there is an enormous mental challenge that comes with climbing, you know, in any discipline of climbing. And I really loved that combination and I loved the idea of setting. Lofty goal and working hard and accomplishing it. And so I was completely hooked at that point. In two, I was 2009 and ready to just, I did, again, didn't know a lot about what to climb next, but I was sure that I was gonna keep doing it. Passionistas: You know, you were kind of inspired to do it by this being in this male dominated world. When you got to climbing, were there a lot of other women who were in doing what you were doing? Lisa” No. In fact, I, in the beginning was gonna name my book, the only girl, and it has changed. This is, you know, the late 2000s. It is getting better. You know, there's more diversity that the only, and first all black team summited Everest last month, which is incredible to see. And I was fortunate to play a small role in coaching them. So it's changing the dynamics, the face of, of people who enjoy the mountains is changing. But then I was. I don't always is maybe a strong word, but 95% of the time, I was the only woman on the team. And, you know, I was used to being in male dominated arenas, so that wasn't unusual for me, but I think it, you know, being an intense environment like climbing, just sort of heightened all of the challenges that come with that and made them much more potent. And it took me a long time to realize. Or to think about how I showed up in those roles. There was always the, like people doubted and people would say, oh, it's cute. I think you're gonna climb Mount Everest. That's a whole other conversation, but what I tended to think about myself and how I showed up in those situations. And at first I would just be one of the guys, I mean, so much so that they would undress in front of me and not even like, consider that there was a woman standing next to them. On Everest was the first time that I, that just didn't feel authentic to me anymore. It didn't feel right to laugh at crew. That were often, you know, demeaning to women. It didn't feel right to overlook little comments that just didn't sit well with me anymore. And so that was the first time. And there's a moment. And I talk about it in my book where I, you know, all men and I sort of separated myself from them for a minute because it just, I needed to feel like a woman and I needed to feel like myself in that environment. And, you know, at the time it. We're sort of arguing back and forth about my opinion about something versus theirs. But I realize now that it was me sort of stepping into my own strength and my own sort of persona as a woman and saying like this isn't okay anymore. And I'm not gonna just, you know, sit here and let it happen without saying anything. It's still challenging. It's getting better. But yeah, there were a lot of moments there just being, the only woman was a challenge for me. Passionistas: Do you think there are certain qualities that you, as a woman bring to a climb that's different than the male energy of a, of a climb? Lisa: And again, generalizing. Right. But I, I'm fortunate now that I get to coach mountaineers and I coach men and women. Um, and I, you know, I can see those nuances, even as I'm coaching them, women are much more interested in like the mental side. Of taking on a challenge, like a big mountain and making sure that they're very well rounded in their preparations. They wanna make sure that they're understanding the route. You know, they know where the challenges will be and that mentally they have the tools to get through them. And men generally, again, not always the case, but often just like they wanna like train and work hard and do all the runs and all the hikes and all the preparation climbs. And don't often sort of step back and say, There's a whole other side of this. There's a whole other, you know, facet to climbing big mountains. And, you know, my experience is that when you look at everything holistically is when you're the most prepared and when you're the most successful. And I think even on the mountains, you know, it's tough, there's difficult situations. And I find that women often add just a little bit more compassion to those situations. A little bit more empathy. and sometimes that's what you need to get through something that's difficult. So there's my experience. Yeah. There's a big difference between what men and women bring to those situations. Passionistas: So you, you have the successful Mount Rainier climb in 2009. What happens next? And how do you kind of plan where you go next? Lisa: Yeah, so I didn't do a lot of planning. I just knew, I knew I wanted to keep climbing more challenging things and there's, you know, back in the eighties, I believe it was a couple of mountaineers society. It would be really cool to climb to the highest peak of every single continent. And so I thought, okay, I'll just start doing that. You know, I don't know what to do. I picked the easiest, one of those, which was in Russia, a Mount called Elbrus and was successful there. So I thought, okay, well, Keep sort of on that track and climbing in the cascades as well, sort of, you know, like thinking, okay, I wanna be more independent and learn different skills, like building anchors and self-arrest and rope management. And so I, I would take excursions on the weekends locally to do those things. And then about once a year I would climb something big somewhere else in the world. And I was on that track and I had sort of decided. Mount Everest was kind of the next logical thing for me to climb just in terms of skill and difficulty. And at the time I felt like, oh, Everest is so commercial and there must be more interesting mountains in the Himalaya to climb. And so I had decided, and this really is a big moment. I think, in any mountaineers' career I had decided I was ready to climb in the Himalaya. So, you know, the Himalaya is this huge mountain range that bisects Asia and. It's special for a lot of reasons, but one is that. Most of the highest mountains in the world are there. And when we say high, in terms of mountaineering, we're talking about any mountain that's higher than 26,000 feet or 8,000 meters. And there's only 14 of those in the world. And so I, in 2015 thought, okay, I think I'm ready. Like I'm ready to try an easy one and just see how it goes. So. I picked that mountain, which is called Montes SL. And I was just beginning to prepare for it when I was diagnosed with cancer, you know, we, we've already established that. I'm a very stubborn person and I was a little cocky, you know, I was 42 years old. I thought and, and an athlete, like I ate organic vegetables. I wore my seatbelt. I floss my teeth. Like I, all those things that you are, you are taught to believe will keep you healthy. I thought I was doing it turns out I had a tremendous amount of stress in my job, which is, you know, like looking back and sort of analyzing how my body could get reacted that way to an external thing. It probably was a lot of stress at work, but nonetheless, I was diagnosed with breast cancer at the beginning of 2015. I was determined. Not to let cancer dictate my priorities so much so that I sat with my surgeon and said like, is there any way we could just postpone this whole cancer thing? Like, can we just like, how much could those tumors really grow in eight months? Like I just go do this climb and I'll come back and then you can do whatever you want with my body. When I get back and she very compassionately said that that would be a full hearty decision. I always remember that she used that word. And so I was very fortunate that I was able to get rid of the tumors in my, uh, breast with a bilateral mastectomy from which I did at the beginning in April of 2015. And I was, I mean, determination. Isn't a big enough word for how focused I was on getting my body ready to still travel to Nepal and attempt Montes SL. That autumn. And so I went, um, I was not, I was not a hundred percent. I had all, you know, all my doctors, all my care, healthcare providers knew what I was up to. They all thought I was a little bit crazy, but I had their support to be there. And. You know, their cell phone numbers, if anything went weird. And luckily it didn't, I didn't summit Manaslu in 2015, there was an avalanche above our camp. And, you know, the team felt that it just wasn't safe to continue. So we all turned around and I, I firmly believe that mountains and, you know, nature teaches us things. And so. When I got home, I, you know, I just sort of did some reflection about that climb. And I think sometimes you learn the most when you're not successful when you don't summit. But I realized that, you know, life is so fragile and that it's up to us. Each of us to define the lives that we will live. And so I became determined then to sort of reprioritize my life. My pause, my corporate career actually got a divorce and I decided to climb Mount Everest at that point. And, uh, went back to Nepal in 2016 to do that. Passionistas: So talk about that. Talk about preparing for that and you know, and the mental preparation, especially. Lisa: I learned a lot on Monte SL again, you know, success doesn't always mean you, you gain the most from a situation. And so I learned what my body was capable of. I knew that if I was healthy and trained, that I could be even stronger. And so I, I started working with a sports psychologist to really dig into the mental aspects. I was still a little bit unsure about what my body could do, you know, I, I, and I had. Probably four more surgeries before I went to Everest for reconstruction. So I depended a lot on a sports psychologist to just help me understand why Everest was important to me, what my body was capable of. To give me some really important tools that I use still today when things get difficult in the mountains to have something to focus on and to sort of rationalize what's going on around me and break it down into manageable chunks. So that was hugely helpful. I worked with a, a climbing coach as well to get me ready. You know, it was a very tumultuous time in my life as I was preparing to climb the most difficult mountain that I had climbed to that point. I was in the middle of getting a divorce. I wasn't sure I wanted to keep working. My dog died. Like all these, just so many things happened and looking back. It felt like just a really big reset, like the universe sort of saying, like, you know, that was your life then before cancer, and this is your chance to find your life after cancer. You know, that really is a big gift. I always think that cancer, I am grateful today in the moment I was not, but today I'm grateful for cancer because it showed me so many things about priorities and what life is about and how I want to spend it. I know that there's a book worth of conversation to be had, if not more about actually climbing Mount Everest, but kind of in general, what was the experience like? Passionistas: What was the biggest challenge that you faced in, in the midst of that experience? Lisa: Yeah, so climbing a big mountain, like Everest, I'll just provide a quick sort of background as to how it even. You know, it's, those mountains are so big, right? Your, your body could not possibly function. Even if you're breathing supplemental oxygen. It's not as easy as just walking to base camp and then starting to climb. There's a whole process of a climatization. Where you start at one camp climb to the next highest camp and then return to that first camp. And then you repeat that process gradually moving up the mountain, and that allows your body to change physiologically, to build more red blood cells so that you can survive at those higher elevations. And so for me on Everest as I was going through that process, I really felt in sync with the mountain in contrast to K2, which I'm sure we'll talk about in a little bit, but I really felt like things just went smoothly. I felt like the mountain and I were working together and that we sort of [00:23:00] shared a level of respect. That, you know, ultimately ultimately allowed me to be successful, but that doesn't mean there weren't difficult moments. I recall climbing from camp three to camp four and it had been very, very windy. So, you know, hadn't slept at all the night before was lying in a very cramped tent. That was my side of the tent was actually can levered over the side of the mountain because it, you know, it was so steep. And, you know, a lot of emotional, like, is it too windy? You know, are we gonna have a chance to summit? We need to descend. And then it's a very quick decision by our team to like, we look, it looks like we have a window. We're gonna go up. I had sort of envisioned like having this moment to like get ready. And that was none of that. It was very rushed and harried and chaotic. And I, I walk out of the tent and I clip into the fixed rope with my, with my harness. and it was so incredibly windy that it kept blowing me over. And I remember these moments of just hearing the wind coming towards me from my left side, and then just lying face down on the ice to let it pass me by before I could continue. And that luckily subsided after, I don't know, a couple of hours or something. And, and then. I got to what I knew was gonna be the easiest part of that day, which is sort of a flat section that curves to the left towards a rock feature called the yellow band. And the yellow band is about 25 degrees. So it's not super steep. It's limestone. It would actually be fun to climb it at sea level, but as I'm walking towards it, I realize that I'm moving so slow and I'm actually. Like I get distracted by someone's glove, rolling down the ice. And my friend came up from behind me is like, what, you know, what do you what's going on? And I was like, I don't know. I just, I just wanna like lay down and I had run out of oxygen. So my brain and my, my muscles were not getting the oxygen that they needed to continue. I had a couple, I had a decision to make, I had a few choices in that moment. I could have turned around and gone back to camp three and said, you know, my climbs over or looked for more oxygen. I could have sat there in the snow and asked someone, probably a Sherpa to bring me more oxygen where I could have kept going. And. Those first two options just didn't feel right to me. And so I continued climbing. I will never forget. So climbing this relatively, you know, at sea level, easy section of rock and telling myself to just focus on the climber ahead of me and to never let him outta my sight, like just, he's not gonna get outta my site no matter what it takes. And I don't know how long it took me. I, you know, everything got really fuzzy at that moment. And I was still safe. I still had people around me and people knew that I didn't have oxygen, but I, that made that situation made me realize that we are so much stronger mentally than we believe or that, that we give ourselves credit for, because my body was literally like, it didn't have the gas that needed to continue. And it was just, I think my mind is pushing me, just willing myself forward to get through that situation. And the best feeling in the world. Like I hope nobody has to experience that, but I can't tell you how sweet it is to not have oxygen and have oxygen. Like, as soon as I got a fresh bottle, it was like, the world was right again. So a challenging moment. But like I said, I think mountains teach us things and you know, it taught me that I sort of have this untapped tool in my, you know, mental capacity that I really. You know, even now I feel like there's so much more potential to hone that skill of being mentally strong. Passionistas: We're Amy and Nancy Harrington and you're listening to the Passionistas Project Podcast in our interview with Lisa Thompson. To learn more about her adventures and get a copy of her book, “Finding Elevation,” visit Lisaclimbs.com. We'd like to take a moment to share a special announce. 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It just depends on weather and how fast people are moving People climbing in sort of the standard style climbing, big mountains and 8,000 meter peaks. Usually it takes about six weeks to, to two months to, to do that. So it's a long time. Passionistas: In 2017, you actually won an Emmy for something related to the Everest climb. Lisa: Right? So we, so this is totally serendipitous. So the expedition leader is named Garrett Madison He had endeavored to capture our climb in virtual reality, you know, technology has changed a lot since 2016. And so the way we did it was to strap all these GoPros sort of in a sphere and then carry that on a wand up the mountain and thereby, you know, create this 360 degree view. Of our climb. And then later some very smart people stitched that together and actually made it a virtual reality film, which is called capturing Everest. And, you know, I didn't know that was gonna happen when I signed up for that climb. There were, you know, a lot of. Sort of deals made and, and it just happened to be purchased by sports illustrated, um, and turned into this really cool documentary that later won an Emmy, not for my acting prowess, surprisingly, but for just the technology. It was the first time that anyone had captured virtual reality footage in that kind of an environment. You can find it on the sports illustrated website and on their app. And it's really, it's really fun if even if you don't have a headset, you can watch it in 360-degree video with your phone. And I will tell you, it will make you dizzy. Like even me having been there, it is very, very real to watch people, you know, climbing or walking across the ladder or climbing a steep part of, of the, the mountain. So I feel. You know, never in my life, if you've said like you could win an Emmy, I would like never thought that. So it was a really, really cool experience and cool to be able to just share that in a very tangible way, with cool technology, to people who, you know, may never endeavor to climb. But now get to have a little bit of a taste of what it's like. Passionistas: So that same year in 2017, you, um, became the first all American women to summit K2. So how did that differ from climbing Mount Everest and what unique challenges did you face on that? Lisa: Yeah. So it was 2017. I, I endeavored to go to K2 for the first time. My team actually fell apart. And so I didn't climb that mountain that year. I went back in 2018 and in 2017, the first American woman did summit. And I felt like, you know, I, I, this is still an important climb for me. It's something. I think being the first is very cool. I think not being the only is even cooler. And so it was important to me to just sort of continue showing what women could do in the mountains. So K2 is the second highest mountain in the world. It's about 800 feet shorter than Mount Everest. K2 is in Pakistan. It's on the border between China and Pakistan. Most people, like if I'm at a dinner party and you know, someone finds out that I've climbed Everest, they get super excited and they wanna know what that's like, and I'll say, yeah, but I climbed this other mountain called K2, which is actually like really, really hard. And they're like, yeah. But tell me about Everest. Did you see any dead people? So most people don't even know. You know, not even heard of K2, it's in a much more remote part of the world. For example, you know, the, the walk to Everest space camp is, you know, in a lovely valley, there are tea houses. There are commercial helicopters. There is an emergency room at Everest space camp. There is none of that. In the Karakoram mountain range in Pakistan, you are farther from any kind of definitive medical care that you'll probably ever be in your life. And that, you know, would involve a Pakistani army helicopter ride to a small hospital in a remote village. So it's, it's much more remote. The weather on K2 is also much more fickle. So it's, you know, known for just monster storms that sort of whip out of nowhere, dump a lot of snow. Cause avalanches. K2 is also steep from like the second you leave base camp. It is just unrelentingly steep and it is also known for a lot of rock fall. So you can imagine that my family was super excited to hear about me. Deciding to climb this mountain, I had just, you know, beat cancer. My father was diagnosed with cancer when I was climbing Mount Everest and, and died about a month after I got home. And so I sort of promised him that K2 would be the last, really dangerous mountain that I climbed. I was very determined to give it a go in 2018. And, and I was so fortunate that. Everything aligned, you know, the, I had a great team, the weather was decent and we were able to make it work. And, and, you know, and I mentioned earlier that I felt very in sync with Mount Everest and on K2. I felt every day like that mountain was trying to kill me, you know, in the form of rock falls in the form of other climbers dying. I just never really felt like I was in sync with that mountain. And there was a moment where again, climbing steep rock much steeper than the rock I describe on Everest. It's a section of the route called the Black Pyramid and it's at 25,000. And so in this moment I'm wearing a down suit. I'm actually breathing bottled oxygen because the climbing is so difficult and I'm attached to a rope. And that section of the mountain is sort of really like chunky, just unstable rock and there's snow and ice. And I wanted to quit. Like I wanted to just turn around. I fantasized about like reversing my direction on the rope and I thought I could be. Back at base camp in a couple of days, and I could get a helicopter to Islamabad and I could take a proper shower and like eat, you know, I'd really just let, like all the things my sports psychologist told me not to do. I just really let that real like play out. I wanted to turn around and I remember, you know, from somewhere there was a voice in my head that said, is this all you were capable of? And I realized that it was not all that I was capable of, that I was, you know, I was frustrated and I was tired and I was mad at myself, but I was capable of more. And so I kept just. Putting one hand above the other one foot above the other. And I knew that would be the hardest point in the mountain. And once I got past that, you know, the, the rocks were relented and it was more snow, which is my comfort zone, but there were many, many moments where I wanted to quit. So then what did that moment feel like when you finally reached the. So I remember climbing. So a couple days after that scene that I described with the Black Pyramid and we attempted the summit and, you know, the night before the summit, you're sort of, you're laying, I was laying in a tent with two other men in the middle position wearing my down suit boots. Like you don't really sleep. You just sort of lay there for a few hours, like waiting and breathing bottle oxygen. I had this sort of like checklist in my mind of like making sure that I had food in the right places, on my, down, in my down suit that I had like turned on my GPS device, like going through all those sort of pre-flight checklist things. And then we, we left for the summit and it's dark out and I knew the climbing initially would not be. The steepest part. I knew it would be a little bit chill for a bit, and then it was gonna get steeper. And I had, you know, that sort of pre-flight checklist. I had put new batteries in my headlamp. And as I'm climbing, I realize that the batteries are about are dying. They're dimmer than everyone else is. And I say, I'm fine. I have a, I have a spare set. It's close to my body. So they're not frozen. I stop, you know, with thick gloves, like fumble around, finally get the batteries in there. Good. Keep climbing, catch up with my team. And it happens again. And I don't have a spare and I can't expect anybody else to give me their spare. They're sort of, you know, they're sort of ethic and climbing that. You need to be self-sufficient up there. You can't rely on anybody else. And so I remember screaming at the guy in front of me, Rob Smith, a fantastic guy from Ireland, and he gave me his spare batteries. You know, it's very delicate exchange, right? If you can imagine we're in these thick gloves, we're on the side of a mountain, it's dark. And I just remember him like pushing that battery into the palm of my glove. And I remember thinking if you dropped this, that's it. The reason it was, I mean, obviously it was important to see, but we were about to cross, what's called the bottleneck traverse on K2, which is, you know, it's actually flat, but it's about, it's less than one boot width. And so you're walking and there's like two miles of air beneath you. And so you cannot make a mistake there. You obviously cannot have compromised vision there. And so literally without Rob's help, I would not have. I wouldn't have made it. And that moment, you know, several hours later, I got to the summit and I remember it was it's light out now and I'm climbing by myself and it's, it's very, um, unconsolidated snow. So I'm sort of take one step and, you know, I'm, I'm putting my boot print in other people's path. So there's a little sort of steps there and sometimes they would just break and you would just slide down and, you know, it's just incredibly frustrating and you exert a lot of energy. But I looked up and I saw where the snow met the horizon. I saw bright colors and I thought, that's it. Like those are other peoples standing there at the summit. And more than anything, I wanted to cry in that moment. But I was like, do not cry. Like you you're not there yet. And just to sort of bring things full circle I had, after my father died, I had, you know, carried his ashes to like every mountain. Sprinkle them on the top. And it was a very, you know, just peaceful sort of full circle moment to spread the last of his ashes on the summative K2, which is, you know, he never in his life could have imagined traveling to Pakistan. So it was fun to just sort of, not only to have him with me, but to be able to share that with him as well was really special. Passionistas: What is the coming down like physically and emotionally? Lisa: So, I'm glad you asked that question, Amy, because most people and I was very, very conscious of writing about this in my book because the summit is halfway like it is literally halfway and more mountaineering accidents occur on the dissent. Then then climbing up and that's because you're tired. Many people push beyond what they're capable of. You're you know, just logistically you're facing away from the mountain. Oftentimes gravity is not working in your favor. And so the dissent to me is very. Harrowing like it's I very consciously at the top of, at any big mountain do not celebrate because it is, you're not done. There is still a lot more work to do. And on K2 in particular, you know, we talked a little bit about like that moment on Everest, where I felt like I was sort of stepping into my own strength and on K2, I'm [00:41:00] descending, very steep ice face and. There are ropes there. And one rope is meant for climbers coming up. There are still some climbers ascending, and the other rope is meant for climbers who are descending. Another climber had, uh, started to ascend the rope that I was about to use to go down. And I scream at him. You know, he's very, he's far down the slope. He can't hear me. He's just sort of laying there. And I sort of looked, my friend Garrett was next to me and he recommended that I descend. Using not the most secure technique, a, a technique arm wrapping where you wrap the rope around your arm and you, um, you're connected to that rope with a safety carabiner. It's locked, but you lean forward and just walk face first down the mountain. And I had done it many times, but, but I, it just didn't feel right. To do it then. And I didn't even, I don't even know where this voice came from, but I just told him no, like I'm not, that's not how I'm gonna do that this today. And so I, you know, set up my repel device, which takes longer, is much safer, but you know, takes longer repel down to this man who's laying face first and the ice, not, he wasn't response, he was alive. I could, you know, he was alive. He did survive by the way, just before I get too far in the story. But he wasn't responsive to my, you know, yelling at him, trying to get him to move. And so I had to execute this very, very delicate sequence of moving my gear, you know, establishing a safe anchor, moving my gear around him on what I know, because I, you know, study this mountain intimately is. The place on that mountain where most people have died and thankfully it went well and he survived and, you know, I was able to continue, but that was a moment that, to me, that just underscores that [00:43:00] the dissent is so in some ways more important than the ascent in terms of difficulty. And that, that moment looking back, or I said to my friend, Garrett, like, that's not how I'm gonna do this today. I really felt like was pivotal in terms of me, sort of, this is a man that I've climbed with for years. I've always trusted him. He knows my capability. And so for me to just, you know, take a different tact, I think was, you know, just more of me, like stepping into my own voice and strength in the mountains, which is a good feeling. Passionistas: Can you compare for us the fear that you faced being diagnosed with cancer versus the fear you faced on a mountain like that? Lisa: Knowing how dangerous it is and if those are different and if you have the same or different tools to deal with both. Yeah, that's an awesome question. They feel to me like somatically, they feel very different. I feel like different kinds of fear. When I was diagnosed with cancer, I felt completely unprepared to deal with that scenario. It was not anything that I ever thought I would have to encounter or deal with in my life. And I felt out of control. I felt like, you know, my body was, had turned against me initially. I, you know, before I had a team of people to support me, I felt alone. And without like a path or a, you know, a guide to get me through this situation. And luckily that changed and I found incredible healthcare. It felt much scarier to be diagnosed with cancer in the mountains. I feel like, you know, I have, I understand what I can control and I have the skills to get myself through it. And I think fear for sure in the mountains. I, I believe that a little bit of fear is a good thing because I think that it keeps you focused. It keeps me alert to what's going on around me. If the weather's changing, if the route is changing, if. You know, someone climbing above me that doesn't look super safe, that little bit of fear sharpens my awareness too much fear. I think in the mountains and in fighting cancer can be stifling. And I think it can actually, you know, sort of stop you from progressing. But that's a, a really important question because they, for me are very different flavors of fear. Passionistas: So what's the next big challenge for you? Lisa: Yeah. So we talked about it a little bit in the beginning. I don't endeavor. I don't have any desire to climb anything more challenging than K2 in my life, but I do wanna keep climbing and it's become more important to me to give back to the communities, particularly in Nepal and in Pakistan, where I have just learned so much about myself and gotten so much from them personally. So I wanna, I wanna start to give back to those communities and in particular to the women who, who live in those communities. So along with some female mountaineering friends of mine, we were setting up a philanthropic climb for this fall to a mountain called Cholatse which is in, uh, Nepal. It's about 6,800 meters. It will not be the hardest mountain we've ever climbed. But the point is that we just wanna show that anything is possible when women support one another in the mountains. And so to us, that means. That our team will be fully comprised of women. I don't know if that's ever happened before. I think there've been some all women's climbs that maybe had support from men, but, and not that we don't like men, but like we just wanna show that women can do everything in the mountains that a man can do. And so we're building that team. We're super lucky to have a great, uh, Nepalese uh, climbing leader. Pasang Lama. She's helping us create a team of all women to, to cook, to carry loads, to plan, to do everything. And we just think it's an incredible sort of opportunity to raise some money for at least one, depending on how, how fundraising goes maybe more, but we want to. We're soliciting input for Nepalese women who have some educational related goal in their life. So if they wanna learn a trade, if they wanna open a tea house, um, if they weren't wanna learn about economics, like we want to be able, we wanna be the catalyst that helps that woman learn those skills so that she can better not just her life. But I think, you know, that sort of has this trickle-down effect and has the potential to positively impact generations. So. I'm, you know, just beyond excited to be a part of this team and we'll see where it goes. We'd love to do it, you know, multiple years, but we're all, you know, just we're dedicated and excited to, to climb with a purpose now. Passionistas: So what inspired you to write your book "Finding Elevation"? Lisa: I had always wanted to write, which I studied engineering in college, you know? I felt like I was very far away from that as, as an adult, but as a kid, I had a desire to write. And in my twenties, I tried out different topics. You know, none of them just sort of seemed to fit. And then when I was diagnosed with cancer, I really relied on journaling to, to get me through that and to be this, you know, sort of outlet for everything that I was feeling. And. Probably two years of journaling, I sort of realized that there were a lot of things that I had encountered that seemed to translate to other people. You know, that if I could share what I had learned, the hard way with another woman that maybe, you know, she would have an easier path than I did. And so it became really important for me to share. Um, and, and, you know, at the time I thought this will just be about cancer. And then as I continued to climb and I continued to learn more about myself and what I'm capable of and how to overcome obstacles, how to find your voice. Most of that through K2, it, it just really turned into a much bigger project than just journaling. . What was the thing you learned about yourself from writing the book that maybe surprised you the. I think I learned a lot about my childhood when I was writing. Um, I, and I, you know, I spent a year studying memoir at the university of Washington, and I remember like my, there was nothing about my childhood in, in an early draft. And my instructor was like, you can't leave that out. Like that's a part of, and I was like, yeah, but it wasn't, you know, it wasn't super, like, it's kind of painful for me. I really don't wanna put it in here. Um, and of course it, you know, needs to be a more balanced story, et cetera, etcetera. And so by me sort of digging through that, I realized, you know, this sort of these traits that I have today and where they came from. And there was a lot of therapy in there as well. And it made me realize that, you know, something that. Because I said, my parents, you know, were not very reliable. They weren't always around. And, and that made me a very independent person. Um, there's certainly some downsides to that, but I think there's, I think there's always a silver lining. There's always some positive. Outcome, even of bad situations. And we often just have to look a little bit harder, like, you know, dig a little bit deeper to find them. But those I think are, you know, the real nuggets and like where, where we really learn why we are the way we are. Passionistas: Thanks for listening to our interview with Lisa Thompson, to learn more about her adventures and get a copy of her book, finding elevation, visit LisaClimbs.com Please visit ThePassionistasProject.com to learn more about our podcast and subscription box filled with products made by women owned businesses and female artisans to inspire you to follow your Passions. Double your first box when you sign up for a one year subscription. Remember to sign up for our mailing list, to get more information about the Power of Passionistas Summit at bit.ly/2022PowerofPassionistasTickets. 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Memories of the Russian peak are overshadowed by the visions of tanks, war, and military check points, and opens up a discussion of how war and conflict affect medical access. Plus, a bike accent threatens to upend Chris' journey.   Show Notes:   The Final Summit is sponsored by Tremeau Pharmaceuticals. Tremeau's RESET-HA Study is a clinical research study for people who experience joint pain due to hemophilia, and you can learn more about it by visiting resethastudy.com   The Final Summit was also made in part by support from Genentech. Visit GenentechHemophilia.com to take a look at how they are supporting the hemophilia community.   Connect with BloodStream Media: BloodStreamMedia.com BloodStream on Facebook  BloodStream on Twitter 

BUBS promo code: canyousurvive Matt Dawson was a successful investment banker who became an adventurer and philanthropist.  He is the creator of Project 7 for Soldiers, and the founder of the “Dawson's Peak” foundation. He has summited Everest, Denali, Kilimanjaro, Elbrus, Vinson and Aconcagua. He is the 1st person to trek solo/unsupported across the Mojave desert and Death Valley (213 miles). He has skied to South Pole, and most recently, rowed 3,100 miles across Atlantic Ocean.  Project Seven for Soldiers is an attempt by sponsored-athlete Matt Dawson (“Dawson”) to set seven world records. Activities include: multiple polar expeditions, global mountain climbing, a global circumnavigation flight, an oceanic crossing and a desert traverse. Activity information is to be made available as each phase is undertaken.  100% of net proceeds from Project Seven for Soldiers will benefit the Gary Sinise Foundation and Hope For The Warriors as they provide comprehensive support to meet the critical needs of military veterans and their families in their transition from military service to civilian life.       See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

https://linktr.ee/betweenthemountains  Cast your mind back to when you were 19/20/21 years old; what were you doing? For me, I was crawling my way through an undergraduate degree on a diet of alcohol! For this episode's guest, Adriana Brownlee, she had already climbed Elbrus, Killimanjaro, Aconcagua, completed the Welsh 3000's - not to mention the National Three Peaks at age 9! Now, Adri has grown her goal to being the youngest person to complete all 14 8000 metre peaks. With Everest, Manaslu, and Dhaulagiri already in the bag, we talk through her already huge experience and her down-to-Earth mindset talking all things mountains (+ the normal waffle from me). I hope you enjoy! Follow Adri as she completes all 8000 metre peaks: https://www.instagram.com/adri.brownlee/  ------------------------------------------- If you enjoy the show please: Subscribe/follow so that you don't miss another episode; Share with a friend;  Leave a rating on iTunes; and Leave a rating on Spotify (press the three dots). If you really really enjoy the show then: Simply buy me a coffee. All of the above helps the podcast to grow as much as possible! You can get in touch with me on btmtravelpod@gmail.com or using any of the Social Media links: Instagram / Twitter / Facebook / 

Jenn Drummond doesn't let much stop her from achieving her goals. Having all of her climbing gear not show up for a climb was a mere inconvenience for this 41-year-old mother of seven children. Jenn is on a mission to be the first female climber to summit the so-called Second Seven Summits. We are all familiar with the first seven, and around 500 people have accomplished that goal. Still, only a handful have completed the 2nd, and no females. I met Jenn via my Summit Coach consulting business almost two years ago. She called me to discuss climbing Ama Dablam, which she did a few months later. Jenn is unique. An accomplished businesswoman, now retired, mother of seven, ranging in age from nine to 15, including twin daughters. She is an avid skier, triathlete, and played college soccer. We had a wide-ranging conversation about how the idea was born, her children, and how she manages the complexities of being away so often, and of course, some of the climbs got started. She has completed five of the seven and hopes to finish them all this year, 2022, with Canada's Mt. Logan up next. You can follow Jenn on her social media at Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and her website. The 7 Summits Dick Bass, the first 7 Summiter, choose Australia as one of the seven continents and Kosciuszko as its mainland high point. However, Canadian Pat Morrow, competing with Bass to finish the 7, challenged Bass's summit of Australia's Mt. Kosciuszko as the highest peak in Oceania. Morrow contended that Carstensz Pyramid on Irian Jaya (Papua) in Indonesia's New Guinea was the actual highpoint for the Australasian continental mass. Italian Reinhold Messner jumped in and agreed with Morrow. Today Carstensz is considered one of the seven. Still, some 7 Summiteers try to bag the lower Kosciuszko to meet both the Bass and the Messner lists. The 1st Seven Summits are: Everest, Nepal - 29,035/8850m Aconcagua, Argentina - 22,902/6960m Denali, Alaska - 20,320/6194m Kilimanjaro, Africa - 19,340/5896m Elbrus, Russia - 18,513/5642m Vinson, Antarctica - 16,067/4897m Mt. Kosciuszko, Australia - 7,310/2228m (Bass list) Carstensz Pyramid, New Guinea - 16,023/4884m (Messner List) Mt. Blanc, France/Italy - 15,771'/4807m (highest in Western Europe) And the 2nd Seven are. Jenn has completed the one in bold. K2 (Pakastan-28,251'/8611m) Ojas del Salado (Argentina-22,608'/6983m) Logan (Canada-19,551'/5959m) Dykh-Tau (Russia-17,077'/5205m) Kenya (Africa-17,057'/5199m) Tyree (Antarctica-15,919'/4852m) Puncak Trikora (New Guinea-15,580'/4730m) Townsend (Australia-7,247'/2209m) Monta Rosa, Switzerland - 15,203'/47634m (second highest in Western Europe) If you want to get picky, forget Kosciuszko. Technically, Australia claims Mount McClintock at 11,450'/3,490m, part of the Australian Antarctic Territory in Antarctica. It is higher than both Kosciuszko and Mawsons Peak, 9005'/2745m in Australia's territory on Heard Island. Mawson an active volcano about 2500 miles off the western coast of Australia, e.g., in the middle of the Indian Ocean, an island with no ports or villages. I think Jenn will be happy with Townsend!

Meghan Buchanan.  Her quest to become the first American woman to complete the Adventurer's Grand Slam:  Climbing the 7 summits and skiing to the North and South Poles.Meghan faced adversity from an early age, when her family learned she was dyslexic at age 7.  Determined to overcome this learning disability, she pursued a career in aerospace engineering where she has worked on spacecraft designs.   In 2011, Meghan suffered a life-threatening snowboarding accident, severely breaking her femur. Told she was lucky to be alive, and that she'd have to use a cane for the rest of her life, Meghan once again persevered and set a goal to take on the world's highest Summits and both poles.Meghan has since summited Mount Kilimanjaro, Aconcagua, Elbrus, Denali, Mt. Vinson , and completed the South Pole Last Degree Ski, all on her first attempts. Her quest continues, this Spring 2022, returning to complete MT. EVEREST.  She is dedicated to becoming the 1st Rocket Scientist to climb the 7 Summits, as well as the 1st US woman to complete the Adventurers' Grand Slam.Visit her website Ggrit.com and follow her on Facebook and Instagram.Hosted by Michael J. Reinhart.See more at MichaelJReinhart.comVisit the Podcasts website AdventureandExplorationPodcast.com to hear more stories of adventure as told by those who lived them.

 MPF Discussion with DR. RONALD DWINNELLSLessons For Life & Leadership with DR. RONALD DWINNELLS Ronald Dwinnells, MD, MBA, is a pediatrician and a certified physician executive. He is the CEO of ONE Health Ohio, an integrated community health center program serving the medically uninsured, underinsured, and underserved populations in northeast Ohio. His clinics have served more than one million patients during his 35 years at the helm. He is also the founder and president of the Butterflies and Hope Memorial Foundation (www.butterfliesandhope.org), whose mission is to support and improve the lives of children, adolescents, and young people suffering from behavioral and mental health issues. He has authored and published several scholarly works on health-care delivery systems and is on the faculty of local universities, teaching topics on leadership, health-care delivery programs, health disparities, and physical diagnosis. Dr. Dwinnells attributes his personal and professional growth and life's good fortunes to hard work, a good attitude, the love of life, and being raised in two cultures—Japanese and American. His extracurricular activities include mountain climbing (including Mt. Rainer, Fuji, Hood, St. Helens, Pikes Peak, Baker, Whitney, Shasta, Washington, and two continental high points of Mt. Kilimanjaro and Mt. Elbrus), running competitive road races, gardening, traveling, reading, creative writing, and exercising. He lives with his wife, Kathy; his daughters, Erin, Sarah, Emily, and Abbey; and his favorite (only) son, Adam, in Poland, Ohio On this episode of My Perfect Failure (Lessons for Life & Leadership) If you want to understand how you can turn your adversities into opportunities and enhance your leadership skills, then this episode is a must listen for you.  DR. Ronald reveals how he has used resilience and adversities from a young age to work hard and turn adversities into opportunities.  The life lessons he has learnt have played a significant role in all the amazing professional and personal successes he has experienced to date. Some of the areas we cover. ·        How adversities provide an opportunity to learn.·        How Ronald's resilience came from his mum.·        Finding Ronald's passion became Ronald's purpose.·        Why good leaders need to know when to let go.·        How we can thrive when we have made mistakes.·        We discuss Ronald's book – (Don't pick up the dog hairs)  Purchase Book – Don't Pick Up the Dog Hairs.·        https://www.amazon.com/Dont-Pick-All-Dog-Hairs/dp/1626348693  Butterflies and Hope·        www.butterfliesandhope.org  Contact Facebook: One Health Ohio·        https://www.facebook.com/ONEHealthOhio/  Connect o Twitter: One Health Ohio·        https://twitter.com/ONEHealthOhio1  

Der russische Präsident Wladimir Putin bombardiert die Ukraine mit Raketen, die EU, die USA und andere Staaten feuern mit Sanktionen zurück. Erstmals setzt die US-Regierung auch ihre Technologie-Herrschaft als Waffe ein. Eine Strafe, die Russland technologisch um Jahrzehnte zurückwerfen könnte.Mit Alena Epifanova von der Deutschen Gesellschaft für Auswärtige Politik (DGAP)Sie haben Fragen an uns? Schreiben Sie eine E-Mail an podcasts@n-tv.de oder wenden Sie sich direkt an Christian Herrmann. Unsere allgemeinen Datenschutzrichtlinien finden Sie unter https://datenschutz.ad-alliance.de/podcast.html Unsere allgemeinen Datenschutzrichtlinien finden Sie unter https://art19.com/privacy. Die Datenschutzrichtlinien für Kalifornien sind unter https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info abrufbar.

Hey folks, you're about to have your breath taken away.  Karl Egloff is one of the pre-eminent mountain speedrunners in the world, holding FKTs, or Fastest Known Times – to not climb, but run – up and down many of the highest and most daunting peaks in the world, including Denali, Kilimanjaro, Elbrus, and Aconcagua.  Where it would take most of us many days to trek these mountains, it takes Karl mere hours.  Where we would be using ropes, crampons, and ice axes, Karl is in running shoes.  His Denali FKT of 11 hours, and 44 minutes edged out that of mountain legend Kilian Jornet, and Kilian skied down, whereas Karl ran.  Karl is based in Ecuador, where I got to enjoy a very fun run with him in November.  His mother was Ecuadorian and his father, Charly, is Swiss, so Karl got the Alpine best of both countries, and with his mountain-guide father leading the way, Karl naturally became a guide himself.  His company, Cumbre Tours, leads expeditions for average humans to many of the bucket-list peaks of the world.  All the while, he is an amazing family man with a mountain runner wife herself and two young kids.  His current project is to capture the FKT on all of the Seven Summits – the highest peak on each of the seven continents.  And then another goal is a simple run across Antarctica.  We talk about taking on peak challenges (literally), chasing dreams, risk management, logistical tests, loving the mountains, and keeping the family in focus.  I think you'll be blown away when you hear his story, and I definitely encourage you to view some of his incredible mountain adventure photos and videos that will surely leave you breathless.Karl Egloffwww.karlegloff.comwww.cumbretours.comFacebook @karlegloff and @cumbretoursInstagram @karl.egloff and @cumbretoursTwitter @karlmtb and @cumbretoursYouTubeBill Stahlsilly_billy@msn.comFacebook Bill StahlInstagram @stahlor

Sovet hakimiyyətinin gəlməsi ilə ailənin Azərbaycanda qalması təhlükəli olmağa başlayır. Qəhrəmanlarımızın doğma dayısı, Məhəmməd Əmin Rəsulzadənin və Yusif Vəzir Çəmənzəminlinin yaxın dostu, Hüseyn Yanar Mirzəcamalоv bacısı ailəsinə Türkiyəyə getməyə yardım edir. İllər sonra, Şuşda doğulan bu uşaqlar öz dövrlərinin elm və mədəniyyətinə töhfələrini verə biləcəklər. Bacılardan ən böyüyü Sürəyya görkəmli filoloq, folklorçu olacaq, elmi əsərlərini və məqalələrini Azərbaycan dilinə həsr edəcək. Dilşad Talıbxan Elbrus nüvə fizikası sahəsində Azərbaycanın ilk qadın-alimi olur. Qəmər Ağa-Oğlu isə Amerikanın ilk sənətşünaslarından biri olacaq.Bu layihəyə patreon.com/herstoryaz səhifəsi vasitəsilə dəstək ola bilərsiniz.Musiqi: Habil Əliyev- Bayatı-Şiraz , Tofiq Quliyev - Darıxma, Əfrasiyab Bədəlbəyli- "Qız qalası” baleti, Rəşid Behbudov - Nazəndə Sevgilim, Aqşin Əlizadə - Hüzn ValsıSəsləndirdi: Nilufər Mirzə (20, Azərbaycan)

 In this episode, Brad Kelley shares his diagnosis with Guillain-Barre Syndrome, a medical disorder that affects the immune system, and the prognosis that he “may never walk normal again.” He presents his determination to prove his doctors wrong and the journey he has traveled since that day in 2003.Six years later, after a chance meeting at the gym, Brad found himself signed up for a local sprint triathlon which included a 500-yard open water swim, a 12-mile bike, and a 3.1-mile run. Given only 3 weeks to prepare, he finished second in his age group! His second was not a podium but second from last in his age group!  He was thrilled not to be last!After that, he was hooked. Brad progressed increasing race distances and eventually signed up for the Ironman 70.3 in New Orleans. Once again faced with an open water swim and this time motivated by the fear of being eaten by an alligator in Lake Pontchartrain, Brad finished in the top 25% of his age group! Brad shares how he was given the ability to honor John Blaze by wearing his race number in Kona at the Ironman World Championships in 2017.Brad details how he manages to train while out of town for work and he breaks down his day-by-day approach for completing the upcoming Quintuple Anvil in Virginia. This race is five times the Ironman distance and will have him swim 12 miles, bike 560 miles, and run 5 full marathons in less than 132 hours (5 ½ days).Not satisfied with being an Ironman, Brad ventured into the world of mountaineering by climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro. He had planned to climb to basecamp on Mt. Everest in 2020 but had to postpone to 2023. He currently plans to climb Mt. Elbrus in Russia in 2022.As part of his desire to leave a positive imprint on the world, Brad has become involved with Heroes for Hope. He also donates soccer and footballs to less fortunate children worldwide.Brad's book Why (Not) Me is nearing completion and you will be able to read more of his first-hand accounts of his experiences since being diagnosed with GBS.You can contact Brad directly at brad@imaginewhynotme.com  For media and speech inquiries at media@imaginewhynotme.com

In this podcast episode with Sean Swarner, you will be inspired to never give up hope. At the age of 13 and 16, Sean was diagnosed with 2 different forms of cancer and was given a prognosis of 14 days to live. He defied all odds, and with his never give-up attitude, became the first cancer survivor to climb the highest elevation on all the 7 summits: Mt Everest, Mt McKinley, Aconcagua, Kilimanjaro, Cartensz Pyramid, Elbrus, and Vinson. He also, trekked the North and South Poles and finished the Hawaii Ironman, all with one functioning lung. He carries a flag on his exhibitions with names of fellow cancer survivors and says they inspire him to keep following his dreams. He is a true humanitarian and a beacon of light and hope. For more information on Sean, go to seanswarner.com, and to add a name to the HOPE flag that will be carried to the summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro, this July, go to kilihope.com.

My guest today is Tomislav (Tomo) Cvitanusic. He is a well-known figure across the Balkans and beyond, not only for being an extreme alpinist and long-distance athlete, but also for his promotion of cooperation and unity across the region. As one of the many who served in the Bosnian Army from 1992-1995, Tomo spent the whole war in his city, Sarajevo. At the end of the war, he became a beacon of positivity across the region by promoting tolerance, hard work and patience. He was one of the few who in the early days after the war sought to become the change he wanted to see in his community. This quest for betterment has led him to conquering some of the world's highest mountains including Mt. Blanc, GrossGlockner, Elbrus, Ararat, Aconcagua, Denali, and the famous Matterhorn. He has completed more than fifteen marathons around the world, including four of the "World's Major Marathons” in Berlin, Boston, NYC and London. Recently, he also became the first person from the former Yugoslav republics to complete the prestigious and most extreme triathlon in the world, NORSEMAN in Norway. As you will hear, we talked about some of his experiences from the war and how these shaped who he became. Some of the topics we covered are: What life inside a war zone is really like Banality of conflict and how we can rebuild trust in disrupted communities. Survival of humanity and decency inside a war zone Where Bosnia and Herzegovina is today, more than 25 years after Dayton Links between life in a war zone and endurance sports Tomo's views about the transience of life and responsibility to help others I walked away from this conversation inspired to find new ways to contribute to my community. I wish you the same and hope that you enjoy this episode.

Ryan Pyle, Adventurer and TV Host, joins Nigel and Tom to have a glass of whiskey, all the way from lstanbul. They talk about Ryan's life of travel and filming, a harrowing experience on Mt. Elbrus and rescuing a kitten, named Whiskey, during quarantine.