Professional rock climber, writer, and mom, Beth Rodden, joins Emily and Jonathan on to chat about:
- How and why Beth fell in love with climbing
- Creativity vs. competition and what’s changed about the sport for kids today
- Women in climbing and growing up without access to many female role models or any clear path to turning climbing into a career
- How barely escaping a kidnapping in Kyrgyzstan rocked the foundation of Beth’s confidence in climbing, her marriage, and mental health.
- Vulnerability vs. the conquerer’s mentality
- California’s yummy summer produce
For the show notes on this episode and ways to connect with Beth, visit: exploreinspired.com/beth-rodden