The Mum’s Gone Climbing Podcast (mumsgoneclimbing)

If you need motivation to get out of bed each day, and try cool shit, Melba Seto is your woman.

Melba is the owner of Calgary's famous adventure soap company, Bowness Soapworks, and an avid explorer of life. She shares perspective on the many, many, hours she has committed to learning new skills, and why sharing the journey is so important to her.

Being skilled, knowledgeable, and successful takes time. We discuss preconceived ideas of needing to be talented to be worthy of a pursuit, and the misconceptions that others have built their skills overnight.

We also discuss something very close to Melba's heart, mindfulness and the practices that teach focus, and calm, in stressful situations. Melba has used climbing, kayaking, and cold water immersion as tools to help manage her own past trauma, behaviour patterns and anxiety.

You can follow Melba on instagram @melba_seto and her incredible adventure soap company @bownesssoapworks

Listen to Melba's podcast Clothing Optional

Big thanks to our sponsors for this episode and series 3 of the Mum's Gone Climbing Podcast. Arc'teryx, Urban Climb and Climbing Anchors. 

 

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Rachel Māia is a mum to three amazing kids, a lower limb amputee, and World Cup Paraclimbing silver medalist.    In this episode Eva and Nell talk to Rachel about her path to World Cup competition. She shares how this dream started as a seed, a spark, but bringing it to fruition was the accumulation of countless small steps in the direction of her big goal.   Rachel also shares some insight into the role of resilience throughout her journey and in life. Her powerful perspective encourages us to lean into challenging times and trust in our ability to continue, even when the odds seem stacked against us.  You can follow Rachel's journey and see all the ways you can support her on Instagram @rachelmaianz   Watch the documentary 'Real Rock' a film about Rachel's journey.    Content Warning: occasional strong language   Disclaimer: Content, commentary, and opinions shared on the Mum's Gone Climbing podcast are for informational purposes only. They are not a substitute for medical and/or health advice from a professional, and should not be substituted for care based on the facts/circumstances of your individual situation.  

We welcome Dr Kari Swank back to the Mum's Gone Climbing Podcast for some candid chats about her journey into motherhood. Kari is a former elite level gymnast, accomplished climber, physical therapist, and mom to a gorgeous 8 month old. 

The experience of pregnancy and postpartum often differs from the grand plans of expectations. Our conversation with Kari explores the impact of bounce back culture, the "insta pretty" side of postpartum, and acceptance that our motherhood journeys can vary dramatically. 

Kari shares how she has shifted her perception and focus to navigate a challenging introduction to motherhood. She shares some of the lessons she has learnt along the way, and why taking a step back from her intense personality has been really rewarding. 

You can follow Kari on instagram @drkari.dpt and if you would like to know more about her physical therapy work her website is aretept.com

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Joy Black is a trainer and coach, who specialises in working with climbers through pregnancy and postpartum. In this episode she joins our hosts, Eva and Nell, to talk about pregnancy loss. This is a topic close to her heart and something that affects so many people in our community. 

Joy shares her own experiences of pregnancy loss, and the understanding she has gained navigating grief through life, training and climbing.

The conversation explores anxiety that can arise around climbing and training throughout pregnancy; and how we can use our emotional wellbeing to guide our decisions.

We also discuss how challenging the athlete mindset and tuning into what our body needs, can help us discover a new appreciation for climbing and movement. 

You can connect with Joy through her instagram @calliejoyblack where she shares her own story along side amazing resources. 

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An Olympic bid, the pandemic, and preparing for motherhood; we talk to Tiffany Melius about navigating journeys full of challenge and change. 

Tiffany is a Brisbane born competitive climber and performance coach, currently living in Vancouver. In this episode we chat about Tiffany’s decision to go for a spot in the 2020 Olympics team at a time when she had actually decided to retire from competitive climbing. How that bid ultimately was derailed by the covid pandemic, and the difficult decision she made to bow out and start her next big adventure into motherhood. 

The approach and perspective Tiffany chooses to have throughout this experience is moulded by intention and her personal growth value. She shares so many valuable insights into navigating difficult decisions and welcoming new phases of life.

You can read more about Tiffany and find her blog at tiffanymelius.com and follow along with her journey on instagram @tiffanymelius.

Big gratitude to our fellow community lovers, and sponsors Climbing Anchors and Urban Climb we couldn’t have these important conversations without your support.

 

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Mina has lived and breathed climbing for over 20 years. Competing at an elite level and travelling to many climbing areas worldwide, with ascents ranging from f8c spot routes to boulders up to Font 8B.

In 2021 Mina became a mother, adding a new element to her life as a professional climber, nutritionist, and coach. 

Our conversation meanders from Flow State, to dual identities, and onto the joy found in dropping into those magic moments with our children. 

Mina's insight and reflection is a beautiful reminder to the gifts that motherhood brings along with the challenges we never anticipate. 

You can follow Mina on instagram @minaclimbing

Listen to her podcast The Curious Climber 

Work with Mina www.minalesliewujastyk.com

 

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Competitive climber, trainer and coach, Cirrus Tan talks to us about her pregnancy journey. 

Cirrus has such a beautiful perspective of the experience, as she chats to us during the 35th week of her first pregnancy. 

What shines through is her ability to be very open to the unknown of what's to come, while still showing up each day and meeting her body exactly where it's at. 

We also talk about the growing representation of mothers in sport, and how the stories shared by others is paving a more realistic outlook of a journey that can vary so much from person to person. 

Cirrus has created a gorgeous training journal called 'My New Body' that allows pregnant athletes to track training throughout their pregnancy. You can purchase a journal by following this link. If you would like to work with Cirrus one on one, or buy her training journal you can visit mynextprogram.com

Big thanks to our sponsors for this episode and series 3 of the Mum's Gone Climbing Podcast. Arc'teryx, Urban Climb and Climbing Anchors. 

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Beth Rodden has navigated incredibly difficult experiences through her life and climbing career. She has accomplished some of the hardest routes in the world, competed at elite levels, and survived a kidnapping in the far reaches of Kyrgyzstan. 

Through all of these experiences Beth also battled a pervasive inner dialogue. One that was often cruel, and pushed her to seek the perfection that continually skips out of reach. 

In part 2 of our chat with Beth she shares her thoughts on cultivating and celebrating a softer strength, how therapy and self work is a lifelong practice, and the positives of social media. 

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You can follow Beth on instagram @bethrodden

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Buy Beth's book 'A Light Through the Cracks' available on Audible, Kindle, and paperback bethrodden.com

 

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Our conversation with Erynne Gilpin continues, as we delve into the power our ancestry has while looking to the past and future. 

Erynne is a mixed Michif (the Pás MB, Citizen of Manitoba Métis Federation) Filipina and Celtic educator, film maker, rock climber and mama.

She is also co-founder of Indigenous Womxn Climb.

Erynne shares the integral role climbing has in her connection to land, and how it informs her cultural teachings. She also talks to us about the importance of traditional place names, and how we can all take the time to honour the land we recreate on.

 

Learn more about Erynne sweetgrassandmangoes.com

Follow Eyrnne on Insta @erynnemichelle

Learn more about Indigenous Womxn Climb here.

Read Paul Gilpin's book 'Tidal' here

Read the 'Broken Earth' Series by N.K. Jemisin

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Northern Rocks gym director, Sarah Hay, chats about taking things day by day. Whether facing challenges, or building motivation, it's about making those first steps. 

Trigger Warning: We discuss infant loss and stillbirth in this conversation. 

Part two of our conversation with Sarah delves into her motherhood journey. Her decision to have children wasn't straight forward, Sarah worried that her driven and independent personality wouldn't align with the ideals of being a mother. 

Sarah shares her experience of losing their first baby at 23 weeks. The impact the loss made on her, and how she navigates her grief. 

We also discuss the demands of juggling two young children, owning a business, and still carving out time to pursue what gives you joy.

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You can follow Sarah on instagram @sarahhay.climbing

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Nell Gow is a writer, film producer, and founder of the Mum's Gone Climbing community.

After her first baby was born with a rare genetic syndrome, motherhood became a series of specialist appointments, therapy sessions, and WTF moments.

Nell soon discovered the power motherhood has to shatter your sense of self, and become all consuming. Years (and many mental health breakdowns) later, Nell stuffed her feet back into her climbing shoes and began a journey back to her stoke.  Little did she know it would be the start of an even bigger journey to empower a whole community of like minded, adventure loving, crag wandering, CLIMB MAMAS!

Learn more about the Mum's Gone Climbing community at mumsgoneclimbing.com

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Majka Burhardt is a master of sharing the raw messy maelstrom of motherhood, with the most heartfelt integrity and wisdom. 

Majka is a professional climber, author, film maker, founder and executive director of global non-profit Legado, and an all round badass twin mom. 

Our chats reflect her approach to life, as we attempt to dig into the truth of our soaring highs and deepest lows. We speak about her incredible book 'More', reckoning within motherhood, physical and emotional risk, and why we need to invite many narratives of motherhood to exist simultaneously. 

You can follow Majka on instagram @majkaburhardt

Find out more about Majka majkaburhardt.com

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Dierdre Wolownick has had a unique parenting journey, as mom to avid adventurers Stasia and Alex Honnold.

Alex is the most established free soloist in the climbing world, and Stasia has taken on many thousands of miles biking expeditions. When asked whether she intentionally instilled this love of adventure in her children, Deirdre says she just always wanted them to be curious. 

Our conversation covers Dierdre’s introduction to motherhood, navigating the maternal instinct to protect, trusting our children, and the power of switching roles. An incredibly valuable conversation for all parents. 

If you want to read more about Dierdre’s life and climbing journey we thoroughly recommend her book ‘The Sharp End of Life: A Mothers Story’ which you can buy on Amazon https://www.amazon.com.au/Sharp-End-Life-Mothers-Story/dp/1680512420

You can view the trailer for Dierdre’s upcoming documentary ‘Climbing into Life’ on vimeo https://vimeo.com/729298002 and we will keep our audience updated through social media about where this is screening in 2023.

You can also follow Dierdre via instagram @dierdre_wolownick_honnold

Big thanks to our sponsors Climbing Anchors and Urban Climb, these conversations couldn’t happen without your support, and we are so grateful for your shared passion in creating community.

 

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Our conversation with Bree Jameson was the perfect reminder of how powerful Mother Nature is. 

Bree is a realtor from Texas, she is also a climber, caver, skier, and mom to 12 year old twin boys. Along side all of this Bree works with a range of non profit organisations that facilitate outdoor experiences for minority communities. 

It's hard to summarise this chat, because we cover so many topics, but at the heart of it all is how powerful our time in the outdoors can be. The way our mental health, parenting, and sense of self can be impacted by going into nature is truly incredible. Bree shares wisdom she has found through her own journey with depression, and raising two boys as a single mother. Her passion and energy for the outdoors is infectious, and her drive to share this experience with others is inspiring. 

References;

Author Richard Louv 'Last Child in the Woods' and 'Vitamin N'

Latino Outside

Outdoor Afro

Black Outside

Hike Queens

The Texas Lady Crushers 

Women of Winter

 

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Lynn Hill is one of the most influential climbers of our time. Her achievements will forever remain a part of climbing history. Her tenacity redefined what was possible for female climbers. 

She is also, an absolutely beautiful human.

It was such a privilege to sit down with Lynn for chats that felt like a catch up with an old friend. She speaks openly and honestly about climbing, motherhood, and all the things in between. Her perspective and experience is one that will resonate with so many mothers who are chasing their climbing dreams. 

You can follow Lynn on instagram @_linacolina_

Buy her book Climbing Free 

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Big thanks to our sponsors for this episode and series 3 of the Mum's Gone Climbing Podcast. Arc'teryx, Urban Climb and Climbing Anchors. 

 

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The wonderful Amanda Watts joins us for a vulnerable chat about the chemistry of friendship. 

We stray away from our usual focus on climbing and motherhood, to explore the dynamics surrounding platonic relationships. How we value friendship, how we choose who we surround yourself with, and why a friendship that has drifted away can bring so much heartache. 

Learn more about Amanda as a sports dietitian here.

Follow Amanda on instagram @a.mandawatts

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Beth Rodden is renowned for her determination, grit and ability to unlock some of the hardest lines in the climbing world. She is a trail blazer for female climbers wanting to push the boundaries of what was once thought possible.

In a community that is often fuelled by bravado, Beth has also created space for a softer strength. One that is open, and vulnerable, and connects us deeply through the human experience. 

It was a privilege to speak with Beth about the constant exploration and unfolding discovery of her own life experience. Part One of our conversation delves into Beth's introduction to motherhood, and the way we relate to our bodies through climbing, injuries, and the different stages of life.

Huge thanks to our sponsors for supporting this episode and series 5 of the podcast Urban Climb and Climbing Anchors

You can follow Beth on instagram @bethrodden

Watch This is Beth

Buy Beth's book 'A Light Through the Cracks' available on Audible, Kindle, and paperback bethrodden.com

 

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We kick off series 4 of the podcast with the ever so wonderful Leah Crane. Climber, coach, and mum to one incredibly endearing bubba. Leah has spent most of her life climbing and competing. She won multiple British Bouldering Championships, and was a honed competitor on the World Cup circuit before stepping into the role of coach. Leah's approach to coaching is refreshing, and downright fun. Years of working with Olympic climber Shauna Coxsey, lead her to explore the idea of progress and training through PLAY.  If you happen to be lucky enough to take a workshop with Leah, you will likely be rolling around on the mat, laughing uncontrollably, before you can even say "what's the beta?" She shares why this approach resonates with her, and why it can a powerful tool to unlock your own motivation.

Big thanks to our sponsors for this episode and series 4 of the Mum's Gone Climbing Podcast. Urban Climb and Climbing Anchors. 

You can follow Leah on instagram @leahcraneclimbing

 

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Bree Jameson is passionate about diversity in the outdoors, the steps that need to be taken to create equity and make access possible for everyone, and the work we all need to do to create an inclusive outdoor space.

We welcome the epic energy that is Bree back to the podcast to have some really important conversations, that are peppered with good vibes and a whole lot of laughs. 

Bree talks about the JEDI Training Film, which she stars in; how it came to be and the impact Bree hopes it will make on audiences. She also gives us a glimpse at some of her inner dialogue, as she becomes the first black woman in Texas to ever bolt a route, and get the first ascent.

For many of us, existing in the outdoors is a privilege we take for granted. Our conversation with Bree is a reminder that for others there can a multitude of barriers, and the responsibility to bring equity to the outdoors belongs to all of us. 

References;

Jedi Training Film

Latino Outside

Outdoor Afro

Black Outside

Hike Queens

The Texas Lady Crushers 

Women of Winter

 

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SURPRISE we've had some fun and created a bonus episode to celebrate the end of Series One!! oh, and share some exciting news about the upcoming series. Nell and Eva look back at their favourite snippets from the last ten episodes, and share just how ridiculous things get behind the scenes. 

Featuring Amanda Watts, Joy Black, Dr Kari Swank and Rachel Māia. 

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Climbing coach, Leah Crane, talks to us about training as a mother and the cart that doesn’t stop rolling.

Her perspective, drawn from over 30 years of experience on the wall, is seriously refreshing. Centering curiosity and fun, with an awareness that life changes can exist alongside long term passions. 

Huge thanks to our sponsors for this episode and Series 4, Urban Climb and Climbing Anchors. 

 

Follow Leah on instagram @leahcraneclimbing

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Dierdre Wolowinck is a published author, professor, conductor, plays several instruments, and speaks seven languages. She is also the oldest woman to scale El Capitan in Yosemite valley… and happens to be Alex Honnold's mom. 

 

It was a privilege to welcome such an accomplished woman, who has had so many rich life experiences, to the podcast.  Nell and Eva felt like they couldn’t possibly sponge up enough wisdom from this chat, that seemed more like a deep conversation you have in the glow of a campfire, than a web interview connected over many thousands of miles.

 

We talk about Dierdre’s curiosity for life, how her love of learning new things and having new experiences has fuelled her many pursuits. 

 

She eloquently breaks down the process of reaching big goals; from the spark of an idea, to all the baby steps that complete the journey.

 

If you want to read more about Dierdre’s life and climbing journey we thoroughly recommend her book ‘The Sharp End of Life: A Mothers Story’ which you can buy on Amazon https://www.amazon.com.au/Sharp-End-Life-Mothers-Story/dp/1680512420

 

You can view the trailer for Dierdre’s upcoming documentary ‘Climbing into Life’ on vimeo https://vimeo.com/729298002 and we will keep our audience updated through social media about where this is screening in 2023.

 

You can also follow Dierdre via instagram @dierdre_wolownick_honnold

 

Big thanks to our sponsors Climbing Anchors and Urban Climb, these conversations couldn’t happen without your support, and we are so grateful for your shared passion in creating community.

 

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We chat to Tiffany Melius about the unpredictability of postpartum, and the importance of caring for mothers during this period. 

Tiffany is a competitive climber and performance life coach. During this episode she candidly shares her challenging recovery from birth injuries, and her experience as a new mother. 

We discuss the apparent gap in care for mothers in the postpartum period, and the feelings of failure or shame that can come when our experience does not align with our expectations. 

Tiffany also shares her experience of creating a Mum’s Gone Climbing community in Vancouver, and the benefits of having a bunch of mama’s and aunty’s on your climbing crew. 

Big thanks to our sponsors for this episode and Series 2 of the podcast; Urban Climb and Climbing Anchors.

You can read more about Tiffany and find her blog at tiffanymelius.com and follow along with her journey on instagram @tiffanymelius.

 

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Carlie LeBreton discovered climbing as a teenager in the mid 90's, and since then she has become an integral part of the story of climbing in Australia. 

She shares how a school trip to Hangdog in Wollongong paved the way to multiple national titles, and becoming the first female chief setter at a World Championship event. 

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We sink our teeth into 'Intuitive Eating' with non-diet dietitian, and body image coach, Chiara Jorristma. 

Trigger Warning: Eating disorders, restrictive dieting, diet culture. 

This episode is an ode to listening to your body. Listening to the cues we are instinctively given, and exploring this relationship through food, through emotion, and through rest.  

Chiara shares common traits of disordered eating, some of which are so familiar and prevalent, that they have been adopted by society as norms. Then she delves into the philosophy of eating intuitively, and why the practice is often harder than it should be.

Huge thanks to our sponsors for supporting this episode and series 4 of the podcast Urban Climb and Climbing Anchors

You can follow Chiara on instagram @theclimbingdietitian

Chiara's One on One Program kicks off again during November

This 3-month 1:1 coaching program is for climbers who want to dial in their fueling, have a healthy relationship with food, and have better body image.

- Folks can learn more about working with Chiara 1:1 here

- And they can apply for coaching here

Resource Links

• Intuitive Eating workbook
• Body Grievers Club podcast
• More Than a Body book

The Nugget Climbing Podcast EP:103 with Mina Leslie-Wujastyk 

The Curious Climber Podcast with Nina Caprez

Follow Cirrus Tan on instagram @chicksnchalk

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Prof. Katharina Luttenberger chats about why fear is so beneficial, what exactly is Bouldering Psychotherapy, and her journey researching the role climbing can take in treating mental health conditions. 

Katharina is a psychological psychotherapist, bouldering therapist, and climbing coach. She has spent a decade researching the impact bouldering psychotherapy can have on depression, anxiety, and the wellbeing of young refugees. 

Katharina also shares how her own personal journey with climbing has impacted the way she relates to her patients, and why it set her on the path of researching a new treatment model.

Huge thanks to our sponsors for supporting this episode and series 5 of the podcast Urban Climb and Climbing Anchors

 

www.bouldering-psychotherapy.com ( research homepage)

www.climbaid.org (organisation Katharina worked with in Lebanon)

 

Papers

A psychosocial bouldering intervention improves the well-being of young refugees and adolescents from the host community in Lebanon: results from a pragmatic controlled trial | Conflict and Health | Full Text (biomedcentral.com)

Bouldering psychotherapy is more effective in the treatment of depression than physical exercise alone: results of a multicentre randomised controlled intervention study | BMC Psychiatry | Full Text (biomedcentral.com)

Bouldering psychotherapy is not inferior to cognitive behavioural therapy in the group treatment of depression: A randomized controlled trial - Luttenberger - 2022 - British Journal of Clinical Psychology - Wiley Online Library

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We welcome one of Australian Climbing's most well known Sport Dietitian's, Amanda Watts. She is a true power house of climbing, a business owner, and proud crag mama to her daughter Audrey. Over her 23 year climbing career, Amanda has represented Australia in World Cup sport climbing, had consistent podium placements at bouldering nationals, and has performed at an elite level across both sport and trad climbing competitions.  

Amanda talks to us about how growing up in a diet culture, along with the pressure of elite climbing lead her to a cross roads in life. How easily she could have slipped into the pattern of eating disorders, and why nutrition became an anchor in her life. 

She also shares practical tips for fuelling yourself as a busy mum. Amanda has a way of keeping advice simple and achievable, while shifting the focus to the essentials we need as active women. 

 

Visit Amanda's Website thrivend.com.au

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Cue the hardcore fangirling as Eva and Nell welcome to the podcast, trainer and coach, Joy Black!!

Joy talks breath mechanics, and everything epic you didn't know about breathing. We chat about our fascinating physiology, the impact of pregnancy and postpartum, and how we can utilise our breath in recovery, training and climbing.

The reason we adore this pocket rocket of strength SO much, is her passion for supporting women. Joy has dedicated so much time to specialise in training pregnant and postpartum athletes. This depth of knowledge is apparent throughout the episode, and it shares a great foundation of awareness in breath mechanics. 

You can connect with Joy through her instagram @calliejoyblack where she shares all the amazing content, as well as information about her programs 'Bells and Bumps' and 'The Postpartum Project'.

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Rachel Māia is a mum to three amazing kids, a lower limb amputee, and World Cup Paraclimbing silver medalist.   In this episode we chat to Rachel about why she doesn’t just want to be some climber girl people think is inspiring. She explains the power of turning inspiration into action, and challenges individuals to make changes that impact their world.   Rachel’s story is quite an incredible journey, and one that consists of many on going challenges. She shares with us the wisdom she has gained along the way, and strategies she uses to create sunshine amongst the storms.   It’s a conversation that has so much value for anyone who has faced hardship in its many forms.   You can follow Rachel's journey and see all the ways you can support her on Instagram @rachelmaianz   Trigger Warning: Within this episode we discuss domestic violence. If you or someone you care about is experiencing domestic violence please reach out to your local support services.   Australia 1800RESPECT (1800 737 732) New Zealand Shine 0508 744 633   Content Warning: occasional strong language   Disclaimer: Content, commentary, and opinions shared on the Mum's Gone Climbing podcast are for informational purposes only. They are not a substitute for medical and/or health advice from a professional, and should not be substituted for care based on the facts/circumstances of your individual situation.

 

         

 

Cirrus Tan is a national level competitor, personal trainer and coach. At 34 weeks pregnant with her first baby, she chats to us about navigating the physical and mental challenges of being a pregnant athlete.

Cirrus has continued to climb and train through her whole pregnancy, sharing her journey and adaptions through instagram @chicksnchalk Her down to earth perspective, and acceptance of the unknown is inspiring. 

Get coached by Cirrus mynextprogram.com

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Dr Rebecca Wiliams chats about accepting what is out of our control, honouring where we are at, on any given day, and valuing our own desires in climbing. In short, we cover a lot of very important topics. 

We explore these topics through the lens of Rebecca's own life experience; A challenging beginning to motherhood, long term illness, and muscling her way into the "bro zone" bouldering cave. 

Throughout the conversation Rebecca discusses what she has learnt through this experience, and why she feels it's so important for all women. 

You can follow Rebecca @smart_climbing 

If you would like to work with Rebecca or read her new book 'Climb Smarter' your can at smartclimbing.co.uk

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Book mention: Lara Feigel - Free Woman

 

Sensitive Content Warning: We discuss infertility, birth trauma, and miscarriage in this episode.

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Professional UK climber Mina Leslie-Wujastyk talks to us about pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and what the future looks like now she is a mother. 

Mina had a rockstar team to support her transition into motherhood, and explains why that was important, and how it shifted her idea of when you "should" reach out to professionals for help. 

She also talks candidly about her birth experience, which involved complications she hadn't anticipated. She reflects upon our current birth culture, and the process of working through her own trauma. 

This episode was created within the chaos of motherhood, which included Mina recording from her car outside her sons kindy. So naturally our conversation wandered to the power of embracing uncertainty, surrendering to parenthood, and being content with all the unexpected turns that it brings. 

You can follow Mina on instagram @minaclimbing

Listen to her podcast The Curious Climber 

Work with Mina www.minalesliewujastyk.com

Trainer Joy Black @climbingwithjoy Trainer Maddy Cope @madeleine_cope Pelvic Floor Physio Emily Elgar @thewomankindphysio

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Sports Dietitian, climber, and crag mama Amanda Watts returns to the MGC podcast.

She shares her experience of discovering climbing during her teenage years at a time when indoor climbing existed solely to train for real rock, outdoor climbing meant trad routes, boulder matts were predominately homemade and women at the crag were a rare sight. 

Amanda talks about how modern technology has impacted the way we approach adventure, and why she is grateful that she discovered climbing well before she owned a mobile phone akin to a mini computer.

Our meandering chats explore Amanda's relationship with risk since becoming a mother, her journey of creating a life that brings her happiness and throwing away the guilt of how she "should" be living, and discovering the motivation behind pushing hard. 

It's a conversation that touches on so many aspects of a climbers life, and so often comes back to recognising what motivates you, what gets you excited, the people who inspire you to push hard...and owning that space. 

Visit Amanda's Website thrivend.com.au

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*Hewlett Parkard "study" was actually an internal report, conclusions were published as part of article 'A Business Case for Women' in The McKinsey Quarterly by Georges Desvaux, Sandrine Devillard-Hoellinger and Mary C. Meany. 

Girlfriends are chicken soup for the soul, and quite frankly, so is our chat with the incredible Selena Pang. 

Selena is a climbing guide, yoga teacher, realtor, and single mom. At 53 years old she has over thirty years of climbing experience racked up, alongside a full pack of life wisdom. 

Our conversations traverse the challenges of being an older athlete, the importance of holding tight to things you're passionate about, and the integral role our girlfriends play in life... if only we are able to create community in a world that often breaks it apart.

You can follow Selena on instagram @Selena_pang

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Gym owner and world class route setter Carlie LeBreton is back on the podcast to share her experience as a mother, a climber, and paving the way for the next generation of female and gender diverse route setters. 

Carlie shares her own struggles with guilt, failure, and the mental load so many of us struggle with no matter what level of climbing we are at. 

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Emily Elgar is back on the podcast to talk about one of her passions, health behaviour. 

Everyone can relate to the fact that despite having all the knowledge and tools at our fingers tips, taking action to reach our health goals can seem an uphill battle. 

Emily is a pelvic floor physiotherapist, who resides in Sheffield, UK. In an effort to help her patients take positive action and reach their health goals, Emily has incorporated life coaching principles in to her practice.  In this conversation we dive into what health behaviours are, the power of recognising what's actually driving your decisions, and tools you can use to help create positive actions and change.  You can connect with Emily through instagram @thewomankindphysio or her website katiebellphysio.com

Book reference;

Maisey Hill Period Power https://www.maisiehill.com

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We talk to MGC founder Nell Gow as she switches hats to film producer, director and videographer. 

Nell shares the dream she had to create the Mum's Gone Climbing documentary, and the importance behind sharing the film with as many women as possible. 

We hear about the challenges encountered co-ordinating a group of 7 mums through bushfires, storms, and covid. Followed by the fear and joy that came with sharing the film, after two long years of production. 

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Trainer and Coach, Joy Black, is back on the podcast with all the beta for climbing through pregnancy and postpartum. 

Joy has worked with professional athletes and everyday climbers around the world as they navigate the journey into motherhood and beyond. 

She shares her top tips for mitigating risk, that are a whole lot more helpful than 'don't bump your bump'. Along with the more nuanced assessments of bouldering and lead climbing.

We also chat about the first baby steps in research, and the importance of having more robust studies. 

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Dr Kari Swank has been practicing as a physical therapist for over a decade, treating climbers through skilled PT interventions, education on self care techniques and climbing specific exercises. She is also a strong climber, with a passion for adventureous sport and trad routes, and mama to a gorgeous six month old.

In this episode Nell, Eva and Kari get back to the basics of being a new mum. They talk about mindset, training, and climbing through the lens of a physical therapist, but also the shifts that we experience both physically and mentally.

Kari has an incredibly relatable way of sharing tips and tweaks, things that any mother can adapt into her routine and help make this huge life transition a little easier.

You can connect with Dr Kari Swank on Instagram @drkari.dpt or through her website aretept.com

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Our favourite Pelvic Health Physio, Emily Elgar, returns to the podcast to chat prolapse, pessaries and perimenopause.

Emily shares some basics around pelvic floor anatomy, different types of prolapses, along with diagnosis and treatment. 

This conversation also provided space for Eva, one of our co-hosts, to share her own experience with prolapse. Her story weaved its way through everything Emily spoke about, and gave us insight into the deeper impacts of prolapse. 

We wrap up with some fantastic info for those embarking on THE MENOPAUSE. Or maybe the perimenopause, or who really knows because there are so many symptoms and aren't we all just stretched thin and stressed out anyway?! Emily shares some great tips to navigate this often confusing transition.  

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POP-Q Assessment Tool Taryn Hallam

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Balance App for Menopause

Clue App for Menstrual Cycle

Listen to past podcasts with Emily; #15 All Things Pelvic Floor and Tuning into What you Need and #16 Health behaviours, Recognising What's Important and Tools for Change

 

Dyurrite/Mount Arapiles

Barengi Gadjin Land Council (BGLC) represents Traditional Owners from the Wotjobaluk, Jaadwa, Jadawadjali, Wergaia and Jupagulk peoples. Learn more here. Read about the Dyurrite Cultural Landscape Management Amendment here. 

If you want to understand why Araps is the heart of the climbing community in Australia head to the Human's of Arapiles group to read personal stories of many climbers who have a deep connection to this place Here.

This piece of writing from Kieran Norwood is comprehensive and truly heartfelt. It seems to have resonated deeply within the climbing community and has been shared extensively. 

Open letter from Climbing Associations around Australia can be read and signed here. Petition open until December 1st 2024.  Legislative Assembly Petition for Victorian Residents ONLY can be signed up until 31st January 2025 here. 

 

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Erynne is a mixed Michif (the Pás MB, Citizen of Manitoba Métis Federation) Filipina and Celtic educator, film maker, rock climber and mama.

She is also co-founder of Indigenous Womxn Climb.

Our conversation with Erynne weaves around stories that are full or heart and magic. She is someone who feels and thinks deeply about her place in the world.

Erynne's insightful reflections on the portal into motherhood and postpartum, remind us we aren't alone on a journey that is often so challenging.

Erynne also shares her outlook of the world, and climbing, through the lens of an indigenous woman. Her narrative is an invitation to all of us to experience our time outdoors and with our community from a different perspective. 

Learn more about Erynne sweetgrassandmangoes.com

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Majka Burhardt has us questioning the illusive ideals of 'balance' and rewriting the narrative of motherhood.

As a twin mom, professional climber, author, film maker, founder and executive director of global non-profit Legado, Majka is no stranger to wearing many hats (all in one day, in varying fashions).

Majka shares how much Legado has grown, and how motherhood transformed the way she approaches projects. From that first idea spark to combine climbing and conservation, to the international organisation that supports communities to create their own Legacy within areas of globally important biodiversity. 

You can follow Majka on instagram @majkaburhardt

Find out more about Majka majkaburhardt.com

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Pelvic Health Clinical Specialist and absolutely delightful human, Emily Elgar, is back on the podcast. 

Our conversation explores why creating a space for women's health, and more specifically pelvic health, is so important and needed.

Emily also shares her struggles with burnout as a healthcare worker. We discuss the importance of knowing the tell tale warning signs of overwhelm, why doing more doesn't equal more, and the strategies Emily uses when her tank runs empty.

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Listen to past podcasts with Emily; #15 All Things Pelvic Floor and Tuning into What you Need and #16 Health behaviours, Recognising What's Important and Tools for Change

 

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Dr Rebecca Williams delves into the concept of fear, and how it impacts our climbing. She discusses the different root causes of fear (no it's not all about falling), and why pinpointing this can be key in making progress. 

As a Clinical Psychologist and Climbing Instructor, Rebecca has a unique perspective on the mental skills we utilise as climbers. She has a beautiful way of validating many fears that seem irrational on the surface, and offering tools to navigate these. 

Rebecca also chats to us about exploring why climbing is important in our personal journeys, and letting those values drive our goals and ambitions. 

You can follow Rebecca @smart_climbing 

If you would like to work with Rebecca or read her new book 'Climb Smarter' your can at smartclimbing.co.uk

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Trainer and Coach, Joy Black, is back on the podcast to debunk some commonly held myths about the pelvic floor, and enlightens us with essentially incontinence knowledge.

Joy specialises in working with climbers through pregnancy and postpartum, from elite athletes to every day climb mamas. It's a job title that gets a lot of deer in the head lights reactions, but Joy's passion for working with women is infectious, and invaluable for our community of mothers. 

At the end of 2023 Joy fell from the top of a boulder and blew out her ACL, and possibly a few climbing plans along the way. Our conversation happened 11 weeks post surgery, and Joy shares how she has navigated the journey through injury and recovery both physically and mentally.  Huge thanks to our sponsors for supporting this episode and series 5 of the podcast Urban Climb and Climbing Anchors

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Beta for the Bump

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Emily Elgar is a pelvic floor physiotherapist based in Sheffield, UK. She runs post-natal workshops out of The Climbing Hangar in Sheffield, and has worked with elite climbers through pregnancy and postpartum.  

Honestly we are just stoked to have Emily on the podcast. Her passion, depth of knowledge, and humour made this conversation one of our absolute favourites.

In this episode Emily gives a fantastic description of what the pelvic floor is, and how it functions. She also shares tips and exercises for those critical first six weeks postpartum. 

Woven throughout the conversation is SO MUCH wisdom surrounding the way we interact with our bodies, particularly through pregnancy and postpartum. 

You can contact Emily through her instagram @thewomankindphysio or through her clinic Katie Bell Physiotherapy and Wellness.

Book recommendation; Why Did No One Tell Me by Emma Brockwell

Literature on pelvic floor pressure; 

https://journals.lww.com/greenjournal/Abstract/2006/02000/Postoperative_Activity_Restrictions__Any_Evidence_.16.aspx

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17982711/

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Professor Katharina Luttenberger, psychotherapist and climbing coach, is back to talk to us about how bouldering psychosocial support  sessions are improving the wellbeing of refugee youth. 

In 2022 Katharina collaborated with the incredible organisation Climb Aid, to research how their YouClimb program is impacting youth in the Beqaa Valley region of Lebanon. She speaks to us about her experience, and the encouraging results of their research. 

We also chat to Katharina about how she is able to get outside to climb with her family, and the exciting research projects she will be taking on next. 

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Papers

A psychosocial bouldering intervention improves the well-being of young refugees and adolescents from the host community in Lebanon: results from a pragmatic controlled trial | Conflict and Health | Full Text (biomedcentral.com)

Bouldering psychotherapy is more effective in the treatment of depression than physical exercise alone: results of a multicentre randomised controlled intervention study | BMC Psychiatry | Full Text (biomedcentral.com)

Bouldering psychotherapy is not inferior to cognitive behavioural therapy in the group treatment of depression: A randomized controlled trial - Luttenberger - 2022 - British Journal of Clinical Psychology - Wiley Online Library

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The wonderful Selena Pang chats about being a guide who is also a women, an older person, and member of the BIPOC community. 

She shares thought provoking insights into the complexities surrounding access, inclusion, and carving a place for yourself. 

We also get let in on a bigger dream she is working towards, and talk about why creating projects and spaces like these is so rewarding. 

You can follow Selena on instagram @Selena_pang

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Melba Seto has spent years taking steps toward her dream of opening a pottery studio, and along the way created a business that brings adventure and community together.

Melba created Calgary's Famous Adventure Soap, Bowness Soapworks, in 2021. She shares with us how her adventures outdoors inspire every single one of her soaps. Woven into each bar are landscapes, foraged ingredients, and stories.

We speak about the importance of community in everything we do, and how it adds incredible value to our work.

There is also plenty of banter about tenacity, crying and trying, and Vegemite. 

You can follow Melba on instagram @melba_seto and her incredible adventure soap company @bownesssoapworks

Listen to Melba's podcast Clothing Optional

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Amanda Watts has a dream to change the narrative around ageing, she returns to the podcast to chat about our beliefs and attitudes to growing older. 

Her experiences as a sports dietitian and ageing athlete shine light on the later stages of life, when we've grown into a fine wine, yet often feel defeated or written off. 

Amanda shares her thoughts on a limiting verse expansive mindset, and some key things you can focus on to support your body as it ages. 

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Sarah Hay embodies dedication and persistence in all she sets her sights on. She is a coach, a route setter, and the owner and director of Northern Rocks gym in Auckland. 

A climbing trip to Europe sparked Sarah's dream of opening a gym back in New Zealand. But it would be many years, and many set backs before that became a reality. 

Sarah chats to us about the importance she places on creating opportunities within Northern Rocks for girls, women, and gender neutral climbers. She discusses her own challenges in this male dominated world, and shares how she has been able to create supportive spaces in management, route setting, and their local climbing community. 

We also chat about Sarah's other passion, weight lifting. Why she initially included it in her climbing training, and how it makes her walk through the world with more confidence. 

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You can follow Sarah on instagram @sarahhay.climbing

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Chiara is a non-diet dietitian and body image coach, who had us questioning everything we didn't know we believed about our bodies and food. 

Trigger Warning: Diet culture and eating disorders. 

There is so much of value in this conversation. Chiara helps us explore the ideas around the body positive movement, and discuss how parts of this can be detrimental. She also explains why diet culture has impacted the way we view food, and our eating behaviours. 

Chiara also shares her own experience with an eating disorder, and how she navigated the path to getting better. 

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You can follow Chiara on instagram @theclimbingdietitian

Chiara's One on One Program kicks off again during November

This 3-month 1:1 coaching program is for climbers who want to dial in their fueling, have a healthy relationship with food, and have better body image.

- Folks can learn more about working with Chiara 1:1 here

- And they can apply for coaching here

Resource Links

• Intuitive Eating workbook
• Body Grievers Club podcast
• More Than a Body book

Climbing Anchors Dry Fire Hot Sauce 

Become a member with ACAQ (Australian Climbing Association QLD)

 

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Climbing legend Lynn Hill chats to us about the coaching, training, climbing around the world, and her perception of risk after becoming a mother. 

We talk about her incredible new training video 'The Fundamentals of Climbing' She explains why she wanted to create this project, and steps us through the techniques and theories that are covered. 

It was a real honour to have such a candid conversation that touched on so many aspects of climbing life, and motherhood. Dusted with the humble and wise words of one of our favourite role models. 

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