The Struggle Climbing Show

Pro Clinic: Dr. David Spiegel on Self-Hypnosis to Access Flow, Manage Fear, and Improve Performance (FREE)

Join The Struggle’s Patreon community to get 100+ hours of Bonus Episodes, Pro Clinics, Uncut Videos, and Submit Questions for Future Guests. FREE TRIAL available!  https://www.patreon.com/thestruggleclimbingshow [https://thestruggleclimbingshow.com/patreonpodcast]   In this Pro Clinic, Dr. David Spiegel of Stanford University School of Medicine and founder of Reveri discusses: * What hypnosis is and isn't * How to access flow state more often * Using self-hypnosis to manage fear of falling * How to reduce the pain response on and off route * Breaking bad habits in as little as one session * Using a 10-min protocol to improve focus and productivity * How to manage the stress of climbing and beyond * Getting to sleep faster, and back to sleep after waking in the night * Controlling HRV using self-hypnosis   Score a 7-day free trial and 20% off your subscription to the Reveri app using code STRUGGLE at reveri.com [https://www.thestruggleclimbingshow.com/reveripodcast] - Gain instant access to the FULL Pro Clinic by supporting the show as a Patron (you can even check it out for FREE with a 7-day trial): https://www.patreon.com/thestruggleclimbingshow [http://www.thestruggleclimbingshow.com/patreonpodcast] - Here are some AI generated show notes (hopefully the robots got it right) 00:00 Introduction: Overcoming Mental Challenges in Climbing 01:14 Meet Dr. David Spiegel: Expert in Psychiatry and Hypnosis 01:46 Understanding Hypnosis and Its Applications 02:52 Personal Experiences and Misconceptions About Hypnosis 06:47 The Science Behind Hypnosis 11:35 Hypnosis for Pain Management and Performance Enhancement 20:24 Practical Applications of Hypnosis in Climbing 32:40 Exploring the Reveri App for Self-Hypnosis 35:52 Conclusion and How to Access More Content - Shoutout to Matt Waltereese for being a Victory Whip supporter on Patreon! So mega. - Follow along on Instagram [http://www.instagram.com/thestruggleclimbingshow] and YouTube [http://youtube.com/@thestruggleclimbingshow]: @thestruggleclimbingshow  - This show is produced and hosted by Ryan Devlin, and edited by Glen Walker. The Struggle is carbon-neutral in partnership with The Honnold Foundation [http://www.honnoldfoundation.org/] and is a proud member of the Plug Tone Audio Collective, [https://www.plugtoneaudio.com/] a diverse group of the best, most impactful podcasts in the outdoor industry. - The struggle makes us stronger! Let's get out there and try hard. Thanks for supporting the show, y'all.  - And now here are some buzzwords to help the almighty algorithm get this show in front of people who love to climb: rock climbing, rock climber, climbing, climber, bouldering, sport climbing, gym climbing, how to rock climb, donuts are amazing. Okay, whew, that’s done. But hey, if you’re a human that’s actually reading this, and if you love this show (and love to climb) would you think about sharing this episode with a climber friend of yours? And shout it out on your socials? I’ll send you a sticker for doing it. Just shoot me a message on IG – thanks so much!

Road to V8: Bouldering vs. Route Climbing, Can We Excel at Both?

Join The Struggle’s Patreon community to get 100+ hours of Bonus Episodes, Pro Clinics, Uncut Videos, and Submit Questions for Future Guests. FREE TRIAL available!  https://www.patreon.com/thestruggleclimbingshow [https://thestruggleclimbingshow.com/patreonpodcast]   In this latest installment of the Road To series, Coach Nate Drolet joins to explore: * Are bouldering and route climbing goals at odds? * Why having endurance can help with board climbing and bouldering * What he recommends for my training schedule this season * The risk of trying to peak too early in the season  * A top rope drill to learn how to climb faster and mentally manage the pump * The 3 types of routes that are best suited for boulderers * Whether I should try to push my sport grade this season or not  * The Chattanooga V8 he thinks could be my perfect fit - BIG THANKS TO THE AMAZING SPONSORS OF THE STRUGGLE WHO LOVE ROCK CLIMBING AS MUCH AS YOU DO: * PhysiVantage: [https://thestruggleclimbingshow.com/physivantagepodcast] the official climbing-nutrition sponsor of The Struggle. Use code STRUGGLE15 at checkout for 15% off your full-priced nutrition order. * Rúngne [https://thestruggleclimbingshow.com/rungnepodcast2]: Soft threads and high performing chalk! Use Code STRUGGLE for 10% Off Bags, Buckets, Chalk & Apparel from Rúngne!   And check out ALL the show’s awesome sponsors and exclusive deals at https://thestruggleclimbingshow.com/dealspodcastthestruggleclimbingshow.com/deals [http://thestruggleclimbingshow.com/deals] - Here are some AI generated show notes (hopefully the robots got it right) 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 00:54 Seasonal Climbing Goals 02:17 Balancing Bouldering and Sport Climbing 03:17 Training Techniques and Drills 04:46 Personal Climbing Updates 22:50 Climbing Community and Social Dynamics 24:10 Sponsorship and Product Endorsements 39:55 Climbing Without Chalk: Embracing Discomfort 40:53 The Mental Game: Embracing Uncomfortable Climbing 43:47 Experimenting with Climbing Techniques 47:21 Training and Endurance: Insights and Tips 51:50 Route Recommendations and Climbing Strategies 57:35 Exploring New Climbing Locations 57:58 Bouldering Projects and Training Plans 01:05:01 Final Thoughts and Encouragement   - Shoutout to Matt Waltereese for being a Victory Whip supporter on Patreon! So mega. - Follow along on Instagram [http://www.instagram.com/thestruggleclimbingshow] and YouTube [http://youtube.com/@thestruggleclimbingshow]: @thestruggleclimbingshow  - This show is produced and hosted by Ryan Devlin, and edited by Glen Walker. The Struggle is carbon-neutral in partnership with The Honnold Foundation and is a proud member of the Plug Tone Audio Collective, a diverse group of the best, most impactful podcasts in the outdoor industry. And now here are some buzzwords to help the almighty algorithm get this show in front of people who love to climb: rock climbing, rock climber, climbing, climber, bouldering, sport climbing, gym climbing, how to rock climb, donuts are amazing. Okay, whew, that’s done. But hey, if you’re a human that’s actually reading this, and if you love this show (and love to climb) would you think about sharing this episode with a climber friend of yours? And shout it out on your socials? I’ll send you a sticker for doing it. Just shoot me a message on IG – thanks so much!

LIVE from Rocktoberfest with Emily Harrington, Kai Lightner, and Anna Hazelnutt

Join The Struggle’s Patreon community to get 100+ hours of Bonus Episodes, Pro Clinics, Uncut Videos, and Submit Questions for Future Guests. FREE TRIAL available!  https://www.patreon.com/thestruggleclimbingshow [https://thestruggleclimbingshow.com/patreonpodcast] - Emily Harrington, Kai Lightner, and Anna Hazelnutt team up for a live podcast from iconic Miguel's Pizza to kick off Rocktoberfest! We grab a slice and a beer, then dive into: * Memories from first trip to the Red * How to work through the mental discomfort of pump * Fear of falling and how the pros handle it * What solidified climbing as their passion in life * USA Climbing's ban on trans athlete competitors * How becoming a parent impacts climbing performance and adventures * How to become a professional climber * Climbing pet peeves - BIG THANKS TO THESE SPONSORS FOR SUPPORTING ROCKTOBERFEST AND BRINGING YOU THIS EPISODE AD-FREE: * PhysiVantage: [https://thestruggleclimbingshow.com/physivantagepodcast] the official climbing-nutrition sponsor of The Struggle. Use code STRUGGLE15 at checkout for 15% off your full-priced nutrition order. * SCARPA [https://thestruggleclimbingshow.com/scarpapodcast]: The best climbing shoes, trail runners, and hikers in the game! Score yourself a free SCARPA x STRUGGLE hat when you use code STRUGGLE at checkout at https://scarpa.comSCARPA.com [https://SCARPA.com]. [http://www.thestruggleclimbingshow.com/scarpapodcast] SCARPA, No Place Too Far. * Petzl [https://thestruggleclimbingshow.com/petzlpodcast]: The best and most reliable helmets, harnesses, draws, and gear that'll help you to Access the Inaccessible. Find Petzl at your local gear shop, and learn more at Petzl.com [https://Petzl.com] * Rhino Skin Solutions [https://thestruggleclimbingshow.com/rhinopodcast]: Perform, Cleanse, Repair… repeat! Amazing skin care products crafted specifically for climbers, whether you’re pulling hard indoors or out. Use code STRUGGLE to score a whopping 20% off your purchase!    And a huge shoutout to the RRGCC [https://rrgcc.org/] for making Rocktoberfest happen. Please support their work with a monthly donation like I do, if you can! - Shoutout to Matt Waltereese for being a Victory Whip supporter on Patreon! So mega. - Follow along on Instagram @thestruggleclimbingshow [https://thestruggleclimbingshow.com/podcastinstagram] and YouTube /@thestruggleclimbingshow [https://thestruggleclimbingshow.com/podcastyoutube] - The Struggle is carbon-neutral in partnership with The Honnold Foundation [https://thestruggleclimbingshow.com/honnoldfoundationpodcast], whose mission is to promote solar energy for a more equitable world. - This show is produced and hosted by Ryan Devlin, and edited by Glen Walker. The Struggle is a proud member of the Plug Tone Audio Collective, [https://thestruggleclimbingshow.com/plugtonepodcast] a diverse group of the best, most impactful podcasts in the outdoor industry. - The struggle makes us stronger! I hope your training and climbing are going great.  - And now here are some buzzwords to help the almighty algorithm get this show in front of people who love to climb: rock climbing, rock climber, climbing, climber, bouldering, sport climbing, gym climbing, how to rock climb, donuts are amazing. Okay, whew, that’s done. But hey, if you’re a human that’s actually reading this, and if you love this show (and love to climb) would you think about sharing this episode with a climber friend of yours? And shout it out on your socials? I’ll send you a sticker for doing it. Just shoot me a message on IG – thanks so much!

Hamish McArthur: Sending V17 Fast, Breakthrough Finger Training, One-Touch Technique, and a Burden Flash Attempt

Join The Struggle’s Patreon community to get 100+ hours of Bonus Episodes, Pro Clinics, Uncut Videos, and Submit Questions for Future Guests. FREE TRIAL available!  https://www.patreon.com/thestruggleclimbingshow [https://thestruggleclimbingshow.com/patreonpodcast] - In this interview, elite climber Hamish McArthur shares: * Why he now seeks to avoid struggle  * How he got better when he stopped training   * The new grip position he learned from Daniel woods that took his performance to new levels * Boards vs spray walls for his training  * An argument against training up weaknesses  * The nemesis Kilter climb he has yet to do * How he sent Megatron (V17/9A) in 5 days * How he sent No One Mourns the Wicked (V17/9A) second or third go * Utilizing “One touch” climbing to send hard things fast  * Creative outlets and passions beyond climbing  * Attempting to flash Burden of Dreams - BIG THANKS TO THE AMAZING SPONSORS OF THE STRUGGLE WHO LOVE ROCK CLIMBING AS MUCH AS YOU DO: * PhysiVantage: [https://thestruggleclimbingshow.com/physivantagepodcast] the official climbing-nutrition sponsor of The Struggle. Use code STRUGGLE15 at checkout for 15% off your full-priced nutrition order. * Rúngne [https://thestruggleclimbingshow.com/rungnepodcast2]: Soft threads and high performing chalk! Use Code STRUGGLE for 10% Off Bags, Buckets, Chalk & Apparel from Rúngne! Rungne.com [https://thestruggleclimbingshow.com/rungnepodcast2] * Rhino Skin Solutions [https://thestruggleclimbingshow.com/rhinopodcast]: Perform, Cleanse, Repair… repeat! Amazing skin care products crafted specifically for climbers, whether you’re pulling hard indoors or out. Use code STRUGGLE to score a whopping 20% off your purchase!  * Nature Climbing [http://thestruggleclimbingshow.com/naturepodcast]: Beautifully crafted lifting edges and hangboards that feature real granite edges for improved texture and skin conditioning. Sustainably crafted works of art, I love them so much! Get 20% off everything at natureclimbing.com [http://thestruggleclimbingshow.com/naturepodcast] using code STRUGGLE And check out ALL the show’s awesome sponsors and exclusive deals at https://thestruggleclimbingshow.com/dealspodcastthestruggleclimbingshow.com/deals [http://thestruggleclimbingshow.com/deals]   - Shoutout to Matt Waltereese for being a Victory Whip supporter on Patreon! So mega. - Here are some AI generated show notes (hopefully the robots got it right)   01:10 Hamish's Climbing Achievements 01:45 Mindset and Techniques 02:54 Climbing Philosophy and Goals 04:27 Interview with Hamish McArthur 11:57 Training and Climbing Techniques 22:53 Finger Strength and Training Insights 43:21 Recovery and Nutrition 50:13 Project Strategy and Mental Game 51:05 Discussing the Kilter Board Climb 53:01 Projecting Megatron and Other Boulders 55:56 Fueling Climbing Gains with Fizzy Vantage 57:21 The Mental Game of Climbing 01:01:56 Achieving Success on Hard Projects 01:06:03 Reflecting on Climbing Accomplishments 01:25:22 Future Climbing Plans and Personal Interests 01:31:49 Conclusion and Bonus Episode Teaser   - Follow along on Instagram @thestruggleclimbingshow [https://thestruggleclimbingshow.com/podcastinstagram] and YouTube /@thestruggleclimbingshow [https://thestruggleclimbingshow.com/podcastyoutube] - The Struggle is carbon-neutral in partnership with The Honnold Foundation [https://thestruggleclimbingshow.com/honnoldfoundationpodcast], whose mission is to promote solar energy for a more equitable world. - This show is produced and hosted by Ryan Devlin, and edited by Glen Walker. The Struggle is a proud member of the Plug Tone Audio Collective, [https://thestruggleclimbingshow.com/plugtonepodcast] a diverse group of the best, most impactful podcasts in the outdoor industry. - The struggle makes us stronger! I hope your training and climbing are going great.  - And now here are some buzzwords to help the almighty algorithm get this show in front of people who love to climb: rock climbing, rock climber, climbing, climber, bouldering, sport climbing, gym climbing, how to rock climb, donuts are amazing. Okay, whew, that’s done. But hey, if you’re a human that’s actually reading this, and if you love this show (and love to climb) would you think about sharing this episode with a climber friend of yours? And shout it out on your socials? I’ll send you a sticker for doing it. Just shoot me a message on IG – thanks so much!

A Climber's Guide to the Red River Gorge

Join The Struggle’s Patreon community to get 100+ hours of Bonus Episodes, Pro Clinics, Uncut Videos, and Submit Questions for Future Guests. FREE TRIAL available!  https://www.patreon.com/thestruggleclimbingshow [https://thestruggleclimbingshow.com/patreonpodcast]   In this Climber's Guide to the Red River Gorge, Eric Hörst and Kris Hampton explore: * When to visit * Where to stay (on all budgets) * Where to eat (on all budgets) * How to train for the pump * Tactics to perform at your best * How to 'protect the send' * Favorite routes from 5.9 to 5.14   Here's a list of our favorite routes: https://www.thestruggleclimbingshow.com/RRGlist [https://www.thestruggleclimbingshow.com/rrglist]     Join me at Rocktoberfest on October 8th for a live podcast, then stick around for the incredible weekend of programs, clinics, and stoke! https://rrgcc.org/rocktoberfest/ [https://rrgcc.org/rocktoberfest/]     Get $25 off the Red River Pump Prep program from Power Company by using code STRUGGLEPUMP at https://www.powercompanyclimbing.com/trip-prep#rrg-trip-prep [https://www.powercompanyclimbing.com/trip-prep#rrg-trip-prep]     Get 15% off SendureX and other Physivantage staples by using code Struggle15 at http://www.physivantage.com/discount/STRUGGLE15 [http://www.physivantage.com/discount/STRUGGLE15]     Get 20% off Rhino Skin Solutions by using code STRUGGLE at https://rhinoskinsolutions.com/discount/STRUGGLE [https://rhinoskinsolutions.com/discount/STRUGGLE] - BIG THANKS TO THE AMAZING SPONSORS OF THE STRUGGLE WHO LOVE ROCK CLIMBING AS MUCH AS YOU DO: * PhysiVantage: [https://thestruggleclimbingshow.com/physivantagepodcast] the official climbing-nutrition sponsor of The Struggle. Use code STRUGGLE15 at checkout for 15% off your full-priced nutrition order. * Rúngne [https://thestruggleclimbingshow.com/rungnepodcast2]: Soft threads and high performing chalk! Use Code STRUGGLE for 10% Off Bags, Buckets, Chalk & Apparel from Rúngne! * 5-Year Training and Performance Journal [https://www.thestruggleclimbingshow.com/journalpodcast]: The most important climbing tool I use! Takes just a few minutes each day, and yields amazing insights year after year. If you’re psyched on training and performance, this is the journal for you. Log, reflect, send.    And check out ALL the show’s awesome sponsors and exclusive deals at https://thestruggleclimbingshow.com/dealspodcastthestruggleclimbingshow.com/deals [http://thestruggleclimbingshow.com/deals] - Here are some AI generated show notes (hopefully the robots got it right) 04:24 Interview with Eric Horst and Kris Hampton 05:43 Kris Hampton's Climbing Journey 09:36 Eric Horst's Climbing Journey 18:14 Best Seasons to Climb at the Red 24:31 Where to Stay at the Red River Gorge 34:10 Where to Eat at the Red River Gorge 36:54 Training for the Red River Gorge 38:31 Understanding Endurance Climbing 39:25 Training for the Red River Gorge 43:05 Aerobic vs. Anaerobic Training 47:49 The Importance of Year-Round Training 49:43 Mental and Physical Adaptations 57:53 Tactics for a Successful Climbing Trip 01:15:52 Favorite Routes at the Red River Gorge 01:18:52 Discussing Favorite Climbing Routes 01:20:30 Exploring 5.10 Climbing Routes 01:22:50 Diving into 5.11 Climbing Routes 01:28:12 Highlighting 5.12 Climbing Routes 01:33:31 Exploring 5.13 Climbing Routes 01:37:40 Discussing 5.14 and Beyond 01:41:18 Wrapping Up and Future Plans - Shoutout to Matt Waltereese for being a Victory Whip supporter on Patreon! So mega. - Follow along on Instagram [http://www.instagram.com/thestruggleclimbingshow] and YouTube [http://youtube.com/@thestruggleclimbingshow]: @thestruggleclimbingshow  - This show is produced and hosted by Ryan Devlin, and edited by Glen Walker. The Struggle is carbon-neutral in partnership with The Honnold Foundation and is a proud member of the Plug Tone Audio Collective, a diverse group of the best, most impactful podcasts in the outdoor industry. And now here are some buzzwords to help the almighty algorithm get this show in front of people who love to climb: rock climbing, rock climber, climbing, climber, bouldering, sport climbing, gym climbing, how to rock climb, donuts are amazing. Okay, whew, that’s done. But hey, if you’re a human that’s actually reading this, and if you love this show (and love to climb) would you think about sharing this episode with a climber friend of yours? And shout it out on your socials? I’ll send you a sticker for doing it. Just shoot me a message on IG – thanks so much!