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EP 211: Davis Ngo (dr.climb) — Blowing Up on Instagram, Why Pro Climbers Deserve to Get Paid, and Overcoming Fear After Injury

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Davis Ngo (dr.climb) is a climber, Doctor of Physical Therapy, and Instagram personality. We talked about his upbringing as a first-generation Vietnamese American, blowing up on Instagram, why Sean Bailey deserves to make a living from climbing, breaking his back while highballing, overcoming fear after his injury, his dream of creating a bouldering competition in Bishop CA, and much more!

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Watch the Video Interview:

EP 211: Davis Ngo (dr.climb) — Uncut Video!

Check out KAYA!

kayaclimb.com

Use code "NUGGET" at checkout for 20% off your first year of KAYA PRO!

Check out Rhino Skin Solutions!

rhinoskinsolutions.com

Use code “NUGGET” at checkout for 20% off your next order!

The Nugget is sponsored by BetterHelp!

betterhelp.com/NUGGET

Use this link for 10% off your first month!

Check out Tindeq!

tindeq.com

Use code “nugget” for $10 off your order!

We are supported by these amazing BIG GIVERS:

  • Michael Roy, Craig Lee, Mark and Julie Calhoun, Yinan Liu, Zach Emery, Alex Pluta, and Matt Walter

Show Notes:

thenuggetclimbing.com/episodes/davis-ngo

Nuggets:

(00:00:00) – Intro

(00:01:40) – Photo collages

(00:03:36) – Bishop

(00:06:21) – My introduction to dr.climb

(00:07:52) – Growing up

(00:12:11) – Getting into climbing

(00:14:01) – Becoming a Physical Therapist

(00:16:47) – Graduating during covid

(00:18:48) – Blowing up on Instagram

(00:22:24) – 69k

(00:23:51) – Playing the game

(00:32:09) – Who deserves to get paid in climbing?

(00:44:42) – The progression of climbing

(00:49:11) – Davis’ career

(00:51:49) – Overwhelmed

(00:54:15) – Self-esteem and social media

(01:03:04) – Doing what you love

(01:06:15) – Inclusion and giving back

(01:09:26) – ‘Haroun’ as his first V11

(01:12:41) – A year of injuries

(01:18:01) – What changed after his back injury

(01:23:49) – Backing off sketchy topouts

(01:26:34) – “I just f*cking love it.”

(01:35:25) – Overcoming fear after his back injury

(01:41:54) – Trying highballs again

(01:46:13) – Internet break

(01:47:34) – SAMI sponsorship

(01:52:03) – Creating a bouldering competition in Bishop

(01:58:49) – How to support Davis

(02:01:47) – Name suggestions

(02:02:55) – Wrap up and EXTRA for Patrons!

  continue reading

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Davis Ngo (dr.climb) is a climber, Doctor of Physical Therapy, and Instagram personality. We talked about his upbringing as a first-generation Vietnamese American, blowing up on Instagram, why Sean Bailey deserves to make a living from climbing, breaking his back while highballing, overcoming fear after his injury, his dream of creating a bouldering competition in Bishop CA, and much more!

Become a Patron - 7 Day Free Trial!

patreon.com/thenuggetclimbing

Watch the Video Interview:

EP 211: Davis Ngo (dr.climb) — Uncut Video!

Check out KAYA!

kayaclimb.com

Use code "NUGGET" at checkout for 20% off your first year of KAYA PRO!

Check out Rhino Skin Solutions!

rhinoskinsolutions.com

Use code “NUGGET” at checkout for 20% off your next order!

The Nugget is sponsored by BetterHelp!

betterhelp.com/NUGGET

Use this link for 10% off your first month!

Check out Tindeq!

tindeq.com

Use code “nugget” for $10 off your order!

We are supported by these amazing BIG GIVERS:

  • Michael Roy, Craig Lee, Mark and Julie Calhoun, Yinan Liu, Zach Emery, Alex Pluta, and Matt Walter

Show Notes:

thenuggetclimbing.com/episodes/davis-ngo

Nuggets:

(00:00:00) – Intro

(00:01:40) – Photo collages

(00:03:36) – Bishop

(00:06:21) – My introduction to dr.climb

(00:07:52) – Growing up

(00:12:11) – Getting into climbing

(00:14:01) – Becoming a Physical Therapist

(00:16:47) – Graduating during covid

(00:18:48) – Blowing up on Instagram

(00:22:24) – 69k

(00:23:51) – Playing the game

(00:32:09) – Who deserves to get paid in climbing?

(00:44:42) – The progression of climbing

(00:49:11) – Davis’ career

(00:51:49) – Overwhelmed

(00:54:15) – Self-esteem and social media

(01:03:04) – Doing what you love

(01:06:15) – Inclusion and giving back

(01:09:26) – ‘Haroun’ as his first V11

(01:12:41) – A year of injuries

(01:18:01) – What changed after his back injury

(01:23:49) – Backing off sketchy topouts

(01:26:34) – “I just f*cking love it.”

(01:35:25) – Overcoming fear after his back injury

(01:41:54) – Trying highballs again

(01:46:13) – Internet break

(01:47:34) – SAMI sponsorship

(01:52:03) – Creating a bouldering competition in Bishop

(01:58:49) – How to support Davis

(02:01:47) – Name suggestions

(02:02:55) – Wrap up and EXTRA for Patrons!

  continue reading

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