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The TrainingBeta Podcast: A Climbing Training PodcastAuthor: Neely Quinn
Hosted by climber, nutritionist, and mindset coach, Neely Quinn, The TrainingBeta Podcast is a regular conversation with rock climbings best and brightest, including pro rock climbers, climbing trainers, and other insightful members of the climbing community. Youll learn how to train for climbing, how to fuel yourself well for climbing, and mindset strategies to help you perform well on the wall and have a great time doing it. Whether youre a beginner climber or a seasoned pro, youll learn something from these conversations, or at the very least, get really stoked to climb and train. Language: en Genres: Health & Fitness, Nutrition, Sports, Wilderness Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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TBP 306 :: A Kinder Way to Work through Fear of Falling with Therapist Emma McAdam
Episode 306
Wednesday, 4 February, 2026
Therapist Emma McAdam discusses using exposure therapy, mindfulness, and self compassion to decrease fear of falling in climbing. Emma is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Utah who has a youtube channel (@TherapyInANutshell) and online courses on her website www.therapyinanutshell.com where you can learn therapeutic tools on your own time. I really appreciate Emma's warm, down-to-Earth approach and her relatable way of speaking and teaching. Emma is also a climber and has a video specifically about how to use exposure therapy and self-compassion to decrease fear of falling in climbing. What we covered in the interview: Where to start with fear of falling How to practice teaching your brain it's safe to fall 2 things that fuel anxiety What is the emotion of fear asking you? Building an exposure hierarchy How to practice falling in a productive way Difference between risk "tolerance" and risk "choice"
