Best Hold Up Real Quick Podcast Podcasts (2024)

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#199 On relieving financial stress, Pressure to overwork and Embracing work-life balance 56:02

2d ago56:02

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In this episode, Sandra Morneau discusses the stark differences between U.S. work culture and other countries, highlighting the pressures to overwork and accumulate material possessions. She emphasizes the importance of redefining success, embracing work-life balance, and breaking free from social media's comparison trap. Sandra shares her personal…

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#112 Paris 2024 Olympics — Professional Climber and Coach Tim Kang on The Results, The Routesetting, The Grades, and The Future of Competitions 2:06:24

1d ago2:06:24

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Professional climber, coach, routesetter, and frequent Testpiece podcast guest, Tim Kang, is on the pod this week to share his thoughts about the Paris 2024 Olympics. Tim may be best known for his highball ascents that culminated in the film Focus, but Tim is also a seasoned competition climber with multiple World Cups under his belt. Tim loves com…

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#111 Tom O’Halloran — How To Do Hard Moves, Using Boards To Climb Better Outside, Toes Knees Hips, Taping Correctly, and What The Olympics Are Like 2:23:48

8d ago2:23:48

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Tom O’Halloran is arguably the best climber in Australia. He’s an Olympian, he’s climbed 15a and v14, and done FA’s nearly up to those grades as well. But the reason we wanted to have him on the podcast is because of the amazing YouTube content he puts out. He dives into the nuances of hard climbing in a way that actually helps people climb hard. T…

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#198 Finding home within yourself even in midlife 38:37

5d ago38:37

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Marni Battista opens up about her incredible journey of reinventing her life in midlife and finding a path that's both meaningful and authentic. Along the way, she stumbled upon the design thinking method and decided to apply it to her own life, using seven spiritual questions as her guide. Marni highlights the power of questioning assumptions and …

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#110 Ethan Salvo — Lessons From Climbing The Hardest Climb in Squamish [TWICE?!], Internal Vs External Motivations, and Transcending Grades 1:48:11

8d ago1:48:11

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Ethan Salvo is back on the podcast! Ethan's first episode (linked here) was a fan favorite so when Josh visited Squamish for a few days they met up do an impromptu live/in-person recording. Since the last recording, Ethan has climbed arguably the hardest climb in Squamish, The Singularity. The experience he had on it was fascinating and made him qu…

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#197 How to balance your hormones, Diet Culture and Self-Love 49:35

12d ago49:35

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I had an enlightening conversation with Chelsea, a health coach specializing in hormone balance and weight loss for women. Chelsea shared her personal journey of overcoming health challenges and the impact of diet culture on women's well-being. We discussed her innovative "Chocolate Lover's Guide to Weight Loss," emphasizing that indulgence and hea…

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#109 Noah & Benn Wheeler — The World’s Hardest Campus Move, Most Difficult Board Climbs, FA’ing V12 On 1st Day Outdoors, and How This Generation Sees The Future 2:11:36

24d ago2:11:36

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Noah Wheeler and Benn Wheeler represent the next generation of climbers. At 21 and 19, they are some of the strongest board climbers in the world and their styles reflect that. They also are bring a unique point of view to the world of climbing content with their YouTube channel, Wheel Rock. These brothers have climbed up to V16 outdoors, FA’d up V…

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#196 Challenging your limiting beliefs will transform your life 48:46

20d ago48:46

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In this episode of "More Confidence with Luna Gaia," I chat with Sandy Walker about her journey of overcoming negative self-beliefs rooted in childhood experiences. Sandy shares how she transformed feelings of inadequacy and trauma through inner child healing. We discuss the powerful connection between thoughts, feelings, and actions, highlighting …

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#108 AJ [Alex Johnson] — 20 Years At The Top, The Evolution Of Climbing, Coaching Top Athletes, Climbing Drills, and Returning From A Major Injury 1:59:27

22d ago1:59:27

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AJ has been competing at the highest level for decades. She has won multiple Bouldering World Cups and she climbs just as hard outdoors with her iconic send of The Swarm (v13/14) in Bishop which was recently featured in Reel Rock. AJ also coaches some of the top up and coming Youth Athletes (one of her athletes recently won Nationals), through her …

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#195 Removing Childhood Programming, Conditioning and Beliefs with Tammy Brunson 50:18

27d ago50:18

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Tammy's work combines spirituality, science, and ancient teachings to help others awaken their own power and live life on their own terms.Removing the programming, conditioning, and beliefs from childhood is important because it allows us to tap into our authentic selves and fulfill our soul's purpose. We chose our family, friends, and community be…

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#107 Drew Ruana — Thinking Long Term, Grading The Hardest Blocs, Working Weaknesses, 3 Common Plateaus and How to Get Through Them 2:10:57

29d ago2:10:57

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Drew Ruana is one of the strongest boulders in the world. Period. He over a hundred V14+ sends, and lots of then are V16. While some other climbers may have that amount of blocs under their belt, no one has accumulated this many in such a short time. Drew goes into his infamous “Send Colorado” journey, which is his goal to send all V14 and up bould…

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#194 Balancing Ambition and the Need for Rest 56:41

1M ago56:41

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Krista Resnick shares her personal journey of feeling a lack of aliveness and how she found her way back to herself. Krista Resnick shares her experience of realizing the importance of surrounding herself with people who are well-rested and grounded. She emphasizes the need to be in alignment with our own values and to be true to ourselves. Krista …

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#106 Felipe Camargo — An Unlikely Path To The Top, Finding Mentors, Training Hard By Yourself, Establishing Next Level Routes in Brazil, and Giving Back 1:36:36

1M ago1:36:36

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Felipe Camargo is one of the top climbers in our sport with sends up to 9b and V15. That’s impressive… But what’s more impressive is that he began climbing Brazil where there was no professional climbers, no routes past 8b+, and no modern training facilities. Felipe managed to send the iconic 50m 9a+ Papichulo by mainly training on a 3x3m spray wal…

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#193 Viewing Negative Emotions as Stop Signs with Yvonne Caputo 50:28

1M ago50:28

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What if I told you that embracing death could profoundly enrich your life? In this episode, Yvonne Caputo takes us on a compelling journey through her experiences with loss and the pivotal role that open conversations about death play in our well-being. Yvonne’s personal stories of navigating end-of-life decisions offer invaluable insights into the…

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#105 Tim Kang — Going All In, The Most Important Moments for Growth, Embracing What Others Won’t, and The Difference Between Good and Great 2:07:50

1M ago2:07:50

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Tim Kang is a frequent guest on the podcast, but now you get to hear him do a more typical interview. Tim is a professional climber and coach that has competed at the World Cup level, won a Psicobloc competition, climbed v14 and 5.14d, but he is best known for his daring sends of the wildest highballs in Bishop which culminated in the popular film …

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#192 Living a Multi-Hyphenate Life with Catherine Castilloa 44:41

2M ago44:41

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In this episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing Catherine, a remarkable multi-hyphenate individual. Catherine is a rescue diver, nurse, mother, traveler, startup owner, and pole fitness enthusiast. She shared her inspiring approach to life, driven by the mindset of "collecting passions and paths." Catherine emphasized the importance of resilien…

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#104 Greg Loh — Bouldering Pioneer, World’s Best Spotter, Belief Over Everything, Epic Midnight Lightning Story, Designing The 5.10 Dragons, and What Makes A Climber GREAT 2:20:47

2M ago2:20:47

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Greg Loh was one of the strongest boulders in the world during the mid 90’s and early 00’s. He traveled all over the world putting up FA’s of V13+ and climbing with the best. He competed in WC’s, the X-Games, and even won Nationals twice for speed climbing. He is known for being one of the first people who truly embraced bouldering as a discipline …

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#191 How To Actually Prioritize Yourself and Overcome Stress in Today's World 44:36

2M ago44:36

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ABOUT LUNARIA ⁠Connect with me on Instagram.⁠ ⁠Follow me on TikTok.⁠ ⁠⁠Click here to get your FREE Magnetic Confidence Community Guidebook.⁠ Join my ⁠⁠⁠FREE FACEBOOK COMMUNITY⁠⁠⁠. ⁠Click to join a community claiming back their power, owning their confidence and mastering the mind. A place to support everyone trying to re-claim their confidence. ⁠ C…

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#103 T&J — The Opposite Of Flow, Woods and Wheelers, Keeping Your Feet On, and Respect Every Climb[er] 1:58:08

2M ago1:58:08

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Entitlement is the opposite of flow and perhaps the most damaging frame to have over the long term in your climbing. This can come from training, previous sends, or comp placement. Hear stories about Daniel Woods and other pro-climbers who have avoided this frame. And hear from Tim Kang and Josh Horsley about how they coach others and themselves to…

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#190 How an Uber Ride Sparked Max's Spiritual Awakening 52:30

2M ago52:30

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In my conversation with Max, we dove deep into the role of the ego in shaping our beliefs. The ego, the sum of our conditioning, knowledge, and personality, is a useful tool but can easily take over if unchecked. Max shared how our brain's default programming influences our perceptions. It’s crucial to be aware of this influence to navigate life mo…

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#102 The Tension Crew — Ultimate Board Climbing Deep Dive, History of Boards, Best Board Practices, Training on Boards, The Future of Boards, and Undeniable Vibes 2:26:24

2M ago2:26:24

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We love board climbing. And if you do too, or even if you are just board curious, this episode it for you. The history of boards, board training, board ethics, board best practices, the future of boards. BOARDS!! This was a special in person recording in Colorado with part of the Tension Climbing crew (Will Anglin, Michael Rosato, and Quinn Spadafo…

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#189 The Fallacy of Quick Success and Manifestation 46:24

3M ago46:24

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"You may as well be clear on who you're for and who you're not for." Prima Jope, host of The Uncommon Market Disruptor Podcast, shares her strong opinions and how they have sometimes gotten her into trouble. She discusses her approach to decision-making and how she doesn't let fear or societal rules limit her. Prima emphasizes the importance of bei…

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#101 Dave Burleson — How To Be A Pro Climber, What Pro’s Actually Earn, The Tension Between Passion And Professionalism, and Contract Negotiation 101 2:31:11

2M ago2:31:11

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Dave Burleson is one of the top agents for professional climbers. He's part of Reppa Athlete Managment that represents athletes like Sean Bailey, Nathaniel Coleman, Nina Williams, Jesse Grupper… the list goes on, but all of them have been on the podcast so we put them here first! Before being an agent, Dave worked at the iconic brands Petzl and The…

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#188 Are We In A Computer Game? 31:55

3M ago31:55

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"Did you know that maybe perhaps we are in a computer game simulation?" In another solo episode, I get into the idea of living in a computer game simulation and how it relates to personal development, bringing significance to the importance of self-awareness and recognizing the patterns and beliefs that hold us back. "If we truly want to be confide…

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#100 T&J — The Simple Path To Being Great, The Real Role Of Strength, Dealing With Tweaky Moves, Moonboard 2024, Amazing Media Drops, and Skin Farming 2:03:49

3M ago2:03:49

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Episode #100!!!! Thank you all for the support. What a journey it’s been. This episode was an absolute banger that encapsulates a lot of the Testpiece message. Tim and Josh break down the ‘Simple’ path that the best climbers follow to being great. And then they detail the appropriate role that strength plays in this path. They also go over the late…

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#187 Breaking Free: The Ultimate Guide to Unlocking Your Happiness Code 30:40

3M ago30:40

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Ever wondered why, despite achieving your goals, true happiness still seems elusive? 🤔 I'm bursting with excitement to share some personal insights and a special announcement with you all in my latest podcast episode. As your guide on the journey to more confidence and joy, I've been diving deep into what truly makes us happy and fulfilled. And gue…

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#99 Nina Williams — Off Route While Free Soloing, The Ultimate Confidence, Being a Professional on Instagram, and The Medium Is The Message 1:49:54

3M ago1:49:54

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Nina Williams pushes the limits in every discipline of climbing there is… comps, bouldering, highball bouldering, big wall, sport climbing, and even free soloing. In this episode she takes us through a harrowing experience she had while free soloing the Casual Route of the Diamond, a multi pitch 5.10. Nina ended up off route during the climb and th…

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#186 Why Is Doing the Inner Work So Important? 41:07

3M ago41:07

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Stephanie shares her journey of coming out as a lesbian and leaving a fundamentalist religion. She was outed by her ex-husband and faced rejection from her family and community. Stephanie emphasizes the importance of being true to oneself and doing the inner work to heal and grow. She is now a life coach for busy moms, helping them master their tim…

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#98 T&J — Your Heroes Are Human, 2 Traits The BEST Climbers Have, Honnold Says The Quiet Thing Out Loud, and Tim Tells Josh His Biggest Mistake 1:56:05

3M ago1:56:05

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Tim Kang was just in SLC for the World Cup and NACS. He got to watch and session with some of the best climbers in the world. Hear from Tim what his major takeaways were that can help you too. SHOW NOTES: Honnold’s Comments About Competitions and $ Petzl Roc Trip James-Caro Wedding Present Support the Show. Support us on Patreon: HERE Visit our pod…

5M ago2:22

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This is Big Questions of Jewish Belief, the podcast where we face up to the challenges of religious faith. We all have questions about our faith. Questions about the truth of the Torah, the morality of its laws and what it teaches about having a relationship with God, So each week I’ll be inviting rigorous thinkers to challenge me with their questi…

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