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The Mum’s Gone Climbing Podcast#52: Prof. Katharina Luttenberger - How Bouldering is Improving the Wellbeing of Young Refugees in LebanonProfessor 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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2024-12-1936 min
The Mum’s Gone Climbing Podcast#51: Prof. Katharina Luttenberger - Researching Bouldering PsychotherapyProf. 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.
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2024-12-0347 min
The Mum’s Gone Climbing Podcast#50: Emily Elgar - Prolapse, Pessaries, & PerimenopauseOur 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 kn...
2024-11-171h 23
The Mum’s Gone Climbing Podcast#49: Emily Elgar - When the Tank is EmptyPelvic 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.
Huge thanks to our sponsors for supporting this episode and series 5 of the podcast Urban Climb and Climbing A...
2024-10-1551 min
The Mum’s Gone Climbing Podcast#48: Joy Black - Train to be a Badass GrandmaTrainer 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...
2024-08-2744 min
The Mum’s Gone Climbing Podcast#47: Joy Black - Beta for the BumpTrainer 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.
Huge tha...
2024-08-0657 min
The Mum’s Gone Climbing Podcast#46: Sarah Hay - Day by Day, Make the First StepNorthern 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...
2024-07-1650 min
The Mum’s Gone Climbing Podcast#45: Sarah Hay - Build a Gym, Support Equity, & Lift HeavySarah 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 sh...
2024-06-2548 min
The Mum’s Gone Climbing Podcast#44: Beth Rodden - A Softer Strength Part 2Beth 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, an...
2024-06-0551 min
The Mum’s Gone Climbing Podcast#43: Beth Rodden - A Softer Strength Part 1Beth 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 o...
2024-05-1437 min
The Mum’s Gone Climbing Podcast#42: Carlie LeBreton - Motherhood, Projects, and MentoringGym 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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2024-04-2341 min
The Mum’s Gone Climbing Podcast#41: Carlie LeBreton - A Lifetime of ClimbingCarlie 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.
Huge thanks to our sponsors for supporting this episode and series 5 of the podcast Urban Climb and Climbing Anchors
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2024-04-0236 min
The Mum’s Gone Climbing Podcast#40: Amanda Watts -The Chemistry of FriendshipThe 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
Huge thanks to our sponsors for supporting this episode and series 4 of the podcast Urban Climb and Climbing An...
2024-03-0535 min
The Mum’s Gone Climbing Podcast#39: Amanda Watts - Growing Old Does Not SuckAmanda 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.
Huge thanks to our sponsors for supporting this episode and series 4 of...
2024-02-2048 min
The Mum’s Gone Climbing Podcast#38: Erynne Gilpin - We are now AncestorsOur 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 tim...
2024-02-0649 min
¡Viva La Festiva! PodcastMontana Women's Climbing FestivalJune Hellsgate Gulch, Montana. Montana Women’s Climbing Festival. Dive into today’s episode as we learn about a festival dedicated to creating a safe-space for underrepresented climbers. It was great to hear from Kristen Neithercut about this amazing event! You can learn more about the festival and the crew behind it at:
https://www.mtwomensclimbingfest.com/
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2024-01-2948 min
The Mum’s Gone Climbing Podcast#37: Erynne Gilpin - A Portal to Motherhood and BeyondErynne 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 wo...
2024-01-241h 04
The Mum’s Gone Climbing Podcast#36: Majka Burhardt - Balance is BullshitMajka 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 c...
2023-12-1334 min
The Mum’s Gone Climbing Podcast#35: Majka Burhardt - Raw Truth will Change the NarrativeMajka 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...
2023-11-2849 min
The Mum’s Gone Climbing Podcast#34: Chiara Jorristma - Intuitive eating, and why your body needs you to LISTEN UP!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...
2023-11-1451 min
The Mum’s Gone Climbing Podcast#33: Chiara Jorristma -Body Image, Diets, Unlearning Everything and a lot of Chicken PunsChiara 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...
2023-11-011h 07
The Mum’s Gone Climbing Podcast#32: Leah Crane - The Cart Keeps RollingClimbing 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.
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2023-10-1739 min
The Mum’s Gone Climbing Podcast#31: Leah Crane - Progress through play, with raspberries on top.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 t...
2023-10-0341 min
The Mum’s Gone Climbing Podcast#30: Melba Seto No Time to Not Like VegemiteMelba 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...
2023-08-0840 min
The Mum’s Gone Climbing Podcast#29: Melba Seto The Practice of Showing UpIf 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....
2023-07-251h 00
The Mum’s Gone Climbing Podcast#28: Selena Pang The Unlikely Guide We NeedThe 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
Big thanks to our sponsors for this episode and series 3 of the Mum's Gone Climbing Podcast. Arc'teryx, Urb...
2023-07-1157 min
The Mum’s Gone Climbing Podcast#27: Selena Pang Girlfriends are Chicken Soup for the SoulGirlfriends 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....
2023-06-2739 min
The Mum’s Gone Climbing Podcast#26 Cirrus Tan My New BodyCompetitive 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 jou...
2023-06-1329 min
The Mum’s Gone Climbing Podcast#25: Cirrus Tan Pregnancy as an Athlete and CoachCirrus 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.
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Big thanks to our sponsors for this episode and series 3 o...
2023-05-3028 min
The Mum’s Gone Climbing Podcast#24: Lynn Hill Vamos Chicas! Let’s Go Girls!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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2023-05-1657 min
The Mum’s Gone Climbing Podcast#23: Lynn Hill Intuition is Informed ExperienceLynn 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. ...
2023-05-0248 min
The Mum’s Gone Climbing Podcast#22: Dr Rebecca Williams Honouring the Mother, Woman, and Adventurer in youDr 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 Reb...
2023-04-1852 min
The Mum’s Gone Climbing Podcast#21: Dr Rebecca Williams on Fear, Misconceptions, and What Climbing Means to YouDr 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, an...
2023-04-0447 min
The Mum’s Gone Climbing Podcast#20: Mina Leslie-Wujastyk the Birth Experience and Surrendering to ChaosProfessional 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...
2023-03-0936 min
The Mum’s Gone Climbing Podcast#19: Mina Leslie-Wujastyk Embracing Climbing and Life as a MotherMina 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...
2023-02-2333 min
The Mum’s Gone Climbing Podcast#18: Bree Jameson Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging in the OutdoorsBree 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. S...
2023-02-0956 min
The Mum’s Gone Climbing Podcast#17: Bree Jameson Mother Nature is my Doula. Turning to the Outdoors for Mental Health and Big QuestionsOur 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 ca...
2023-01-2653 min
The Mum’s Gone Climbing Podcast#16: Emily Elgar Health Behaviours, Recognising What’s Important, and Tools for ChangeEmily 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 pow...
2023-01-121h 07
The Mum’s Gone Climbing Podcast#15: Emily Elgar Talks All Things Pelvic Floor and Tuning in to What Your Body NeedsEmily 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...
2022-12-291h 00
The Mum’s Gone Climbing Podcast#14: Tiffany Melius Honouring the Care of Mothers During PostpartumWe 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 Va...
2022-12-1548 min
The Mum’s Gone Climbing Podcast#13: Tiffany Melius Intention and Personal Growth Mindset
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 appr...
2022-12-0143 min
The Mum’s Gone Climbing Podcast#12: Dierdre Wolownick Motherhood and Trusting Our ChildrenDierdre 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...
2022-11-1725 min
The Mum’s Gone Climbing Podcast#11: Dierdre Wolownick Curiosity and the Little StepsDierdre 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 mile...
2022-11-0351 min
The Mum’s Gone Climbing PodcastSeries One Wrap Up!! The Mum’s Gone Climbing PodcastSURPRISE 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.
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/o...
2022-11-0132 min
The Mum’s Gone Climbing Podcast#10: Rachel Māia Big Goals and Building ResilienceRachel 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...
2022-10-2046 min
The Mum’s Gone Climbing Podcast#9: Rachel Māia Inspiration with Impact, and Creating Sunshine Amongst The Storms
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...
2022-10-061h 01
The Mum’s Gone Climbing Podcast#8: Dr Kari Swank Bounce Back Culture and Embracing PostpartumWe 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 mo...
2022-09-2245 min
The Mum’s Gone Climbing Podcast#7: Dr Kari Swank How to Tweak your Climbing and Training as a New Mother
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 h...
2022-09-0832 min
The Mum’s Gone Climbing Podcast#6: Joy Black on Pregnancy Loss and Challenging the Athlete MindsetJoy 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 d...
2022-08-2541 min
The Mum’s Gone Climbing Podcast#5: Joy Black talks Breath Mechanics for Climbing and MotherhoodCue 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...
2022-08-1145 min
The Mum’s Gone Climbing Podcast#4: Amanda Watts on Owning Your Space in this Worldcontent warning: infrequent strong language
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 m...
2022-07-2834 min
The Transformation Project31: Mums Gone Climbing with Wendy Law & Nell Gow Mojo Stoke ProductionsThis week we get outdoorsey and inspired with Wendy Law and Nell Gow from Mojo Stoke Productions. Wendy (Madame Mojo) and Nell (Sister Stoke) started Mojo Stoke Productions in 2019 after having an opportunity of a lifetime to produce a commercial for a nationwide film tour. Their ethos of capturing adventures and supporting communities shows in all projects that they get involved with. Their first documentary Mum’s Gone Climbing aired at the Women’s Adventure Film tour in Australia, NZ and UK and continues to reach women around the world and inspire them to pursue their passions desp...
2022-07-2533 minThe Transformation Project31: Mums Gone Climbing with Wendy Law & Nell Gow Mojo Stoke ProductionsThis week we get outdoorsey and inspired with Wendy Law and Nell Gow from Mojo Stoke Productions. Wendy (Madame Mojo) and Nell (Sister Stoke) started Mojo Stoke Productions in 2019 after having an opportunity of a lifetime to produce a commercial for a nationwide film tour. Their ethos of capturing adventures and supporting communities shows in all projects that they get involved with. Their first documentary Mum’s Gone Climbing aired at the Women’s Adventure Film tour in Australia, NZ and UK and continues to reach women around the world and inspire them to pursue their passions desp...
2022-07-2533 min
The Mum’s Gone Climbing Podcast#3: Amanda Watts shares how Nutrition can Anchor our Livescontent warning: Infrequent strong language, conversation discusses eating disorders.
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 el...
2022-07-1446 min
The Mum’s Gone Climbing Podcast#2: Nell Gow on Producing the Mum’s Gone Climbing Documentary and The Heart of the FilmWe 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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2022-07-0730 min
The Mum’s Gone Climbing Podcast#1: Nell Gow on redefining motherhood and creating Mum’s Gone ClimbingNell 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 t...
2022-06-1226 min