Your mindset shapes every challenge you face—be it climbing a mountain, or in daily life. This week, Mercedes and Anastasia sit down with Hazel Findlay: legendary climber, mindset coach, and expert in the psychology and neuroscience of mental health. Hazel opens up about how she went from teen climbing prodigy to one of the most respected voices in performance coaching. She shares how to overcome fear, redefine self-worth, and train your mind like a muscle. From climbing cliffs to confronting mental “panic zones,” this conversation is packed with wisdom on self-awareness, process over perfection, and the small daily habits that lead to lasting confidence.
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(00:00) Intro
(02:15) How Hazel Got Started
(04:43) Climbing Applies To Everything
(05:25) Hazel As A Teen - Climbing vs Psychology
(08:01) Hazel's Greatest Challenge
(10:46) How Does Mindset Affect Performance?
(13:47) This Is The KEY To Being Motivated
(16:28) Hazel's Top Three Tips
(18:38) How Can I Be More Self-Aware?
(20:57) Hazel's Experiences At A Meditation Retreat
(23:58) How Can I Overcome The Fear of Failure?
(29:19) What Is The Mental Panic Zone?
(33:19) The CRAZIEST + Most Memorable Climb
(36:57) Do THIS To Redefine Your Self Worth
(41:38) Everyone Has Different Strengths!
(43:46) What Do I Do If I Want To Quit?
(46:10) Top Tip For Setting Boundaries
(48:11) Hazel, As A Performance Coach, Wants Teens To Hear This
(51:32) Advice That Hazel Wishes She Had NOT Followed
(53:17) What Brings Hazel A Small Bit of Happiness?
(54:10) Hazel To Her Teen Self
(57:16) Key Takeaways
