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Is trying to calm down really helpful?
How reframing your anxiety into excitement can boost your performance
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Solo Expeditions and Mental Training
Expedition runner Jenny Tough runs solo across mountains, braving bears, ice and remote peaks. How does she face her fears and keep…
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What is the Strong Mind Course for climbers?
The Strong Mind Course for climbers in mental training and fear management. Join Hazel Findlay and Angus Kille as they walk you…
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The Power of Trying Hard
Have you ever had the feeling that only sheer will power has kept you on the rock? Perhaps you weren’t even on…
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Why the distinction between rational and irrational fear isn’t that helpful
In this blog we discuss why making the distinction between rational and irrational fear or real and perceived risk isn't that helpful.
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Hazel answers common questions about mental training for climbing and the Strong Mind course
Hazel answers common questions about mental training for climbing and the Strong Mind course
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Magic Line and the psychological challenge of projecting
Hazel talks about her experience projecting the route Magic Line and the mental training she needed not only to succeed but also…
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Episode 30: Rethinking Bravery – Strong Mind Session with Hazel and Angus
Hazel and Angus dive into what it truly means to have a strong mind and be brave in climbing. They unpack common…
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Episode 29: Can You Climb Without Ego? Zen Lessons from Francis Sanzaro
Hazel sits down with climber, philosopher, and author Francis Sanzaro for a deep dive on the ego—what it is, how it shows…
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