The Average Climber Podcast

SNACK BREAK: How to *actually* help your friend who just started climbing

If you have a friend who just started climbing, you probably want to help them out. You want to give them pointers and teach them what you wish you'd have known when YOU started climbing.But sometimes, the "help" you're giving is actually hindering their learning. So in this episode we're giving you our top tips for being the best climbing mentor and partner you can be!MEGA BETA BAG: www.getmegabeta.com
IMPORTANT LINKS + RESOURCES: Get the free ROCK MAP course now! https://www.caitlinholmes.com/rock-map
1. Send Lauren an email and get a sticker for submitting a podcast review!https://www.goodsprayclimbing.com/contact
2. Join Caitlin's newsletter! https://mailchi.mp/caitlinholmes/44vuk9is5i3. Join Lauren's Fast Track Movement Coursewww.goodsprayclimbing.com/fast-track
4. Work with Caitlinwww.caitlinholmes.com5. Work with Laurenwww.goodsprayclimbing.com
6. Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/averageclimberpodcast
7. Learn more about Plug Tone Audio: www.plugtoneaudio.com
 

Episode 53: Know the difference between sports nutrition and basic nutrition, “carbs are king”

Food is food, right? Sure. But before you go jumping into drinking tart cherry juice and dry scooping creatine - let's make sure you have your base nutrition covered. In this episode we're diving into
✅ the difference between basic and sports nutrition (and why you should care) ✅ pitfalls climbers make when over-prioritizing sports nutrition✅ low hanging fruit in your nutrition (Spoiler: it can be easy to fix!) MEGA BETA BAG: www.getmegabeta.com
IMPORTANT LINKS + RESOURCES: Get the free ROCK MAP course now! https://www.caitlinholmes.com/rock-map
1. Send Lauren an email and get a sticker for submitting a podcast review!https://www.goodsprayclimbing.com/contact
2. Join Caitlin's newsletter! https://mailchi.mp/caitlinholmes/44vuk9is5i3. Join Lauren's Fast Track Movement Coursewww.goodsprayclimbing.com/fast-track
4. Work with Caitlinwww.caitlinholmes.com5. Work with Laurenwww.goodsprayclimbing.com
6. Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/averageclimberpodcast
7. Learn more about Plug Tone Audio: www.plugtoneaudio.com

SNACK BREAK: Eat the rainbow! Our top three tips for eating more veggies

We all know that veggies are good for you, and that eating enough of them is important for your health and wellbeing. So why is it so hard to eat enough of them? In this episode we cover✅ why eating vegetables is important✅ how to figure out what you actually like✅ strategies for eating more of them (that won't make you miserable) MEGA BETA BAG: www.getmegabeta.comIMPORTANT LINKS + RESOURCES: Get the free ROCK MAP course now! https://www.caitlinholmes.com/rock-map
1. Send Lauren an email and get a sticker for submitting a podcast review!https://www.goodsprayclimbing.com/contact
2. Join Caitlin's newsletter! https://mailchi.mp/caitlinholmes/44vuk9is5i3. Join Lauren's Fast Track Movement Coursewww.goodsprayclimbing.com/fast-track
5. Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/averageclimberpodcast
6. Learn more about Plug Tone Audio: www.plugtoneaudio.com

Episode 52: Overtraining vs. Under-recovering and physical therapy red flags, "not just a shark" with Dr. Parker Farabee

Dr. Parker Farabee is a man of many talents - climbing, ultra-running, and being a kick-ass physical therapist, specializing in outdoor athletes as well as support for athletes with neurological conditions. MEGA BETA BAG: www.getmegabeta.comIn this episode we cover- the difference between overtraining and under-recovering (they aren't the same!) - participating in multiple sports while recovering from an injury- PT phrases Parker HATES 
- Physical therapy red flags- How to find quality PT resources as an adaptive athleteand more! 
RESOURCES + WORKING WITH PARKER:www.neurobasecamp.comTaming the Beast Video Series: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ikUzvSph7Z4&t=1sExplain Pain, by David Butler, Lorimer MoseleyAmerican Physical Therapy Association WebsiteIMPORTANT LINKS:
1. Send Lauren an email so you can get a sticker for submitting a review that we feature on the Podcast!https://www.goodsprayclimbing.com/contact
2. Work with Caitlin: https://www.caitlinholmes.com/apply-now3. Join the Fast Track Movement Coursewww.goodsprayclimbing.com/fast-track
5. Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/averageclimberpodcast
6. Learn more about Plug Tone Audio: www.plugtoneaudio.com

SNACK BREAK: How to deal with bad body image days

No matter how many self love affirmation meditations you do, there are probably going to be days where you feel less than amazing about the way your body looks. So what can you do in those instances? And how can you keep these rough body image moments as short-lived as possible? In this episode we're bringing you a three step strategy to help you move through these moments with self-compassion. Listen now, or download it for when you need it.MEGA BETA BAG: www.getmegabeta.com
IMPORTANT LINKS:
1. Send Lauren an email and can get a sticker for submitting a podcast review!https://www.goodsprayclimbing.com/contact
2. Join Caitlin's newsletter! https://mailchi.mp/caitlinholmes/44vuk9is5i3. Join Lauren's Fast Track Movement Coursewww.goodsprayclimbing.com/fast-track
5. Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/averageclimberpodcast
6. Learn more about Plug Tone Audio: www.plugtoneaudio.com

Episode 51: Six things to look for in a climbing partner + unbelievable venmo requests + listener submitted pet peeves

It's February and love is in the air - and what better time to talk about the most sacred of our relationships: our climbing partnerships.In this episode we're sharing the top six things we look for in our climbing partners. And we have some special listener submitted treats: we've got a WILD gossip story for you and we're sharing the most common pet peeves you submitted when it comes to climbing partners.This episode showcases the good, the bad, and the ugly of climbing partnership and you're going to LOVE IT.p.s. if you liked the "gossip" in this episode, please go check out the hit podcast, Normal Gossip (we are in no way affiliated with them, but we do love it SO SO MUCH)MEGA BETA BAG: www.getmegabeta.comIMPORTANT LINKS:
1. Send Lauren an email so you can get a sticker for submitting a review that we feature on the Podcast!https://www.goodsprayclimbing.com/contact
2. Work with Caitlin: https://www.caitlinholmes.com/apply-now3. Join the Fast Track Movement Coursewww.goodsprayclimbing.com/fast-track
5. Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/averageclimberpodcast
6. Learn more about Plug Tone Audio: www.plugtoneaudio.com

SNACK BREAK: How to keep your nutrition goals alive

It's February - which means we're about a month into whatever goal, resolution, or habit you've been trying to pursue since January first. And the question is? Is that ambition still alive? Or did it get left behind last month? Either way, you're always able to pivot + reboot. So in this Snack Break we're discussing what we HATE about "resolutions" and some common pitfalls we see climbers make when working to keep nutritional changes going. If your goals need some rekindling, check this out.
Learn more about the "fresh-start effect" here.MEGA BETA BAG: www.getmegabeta.com1. Send Lauren an email so you can get a sticker for submitting a review that we feature on the Podcast!https://www.goodsprayclimbing.com/contact
2. Work with Caitlin: https://www.caitlinholmes.com/apply-now3. Join the Fast Track Movement Coursewww.goodsprayclimbing.com/fast-track
5. Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/averageclimberpodcast
6. Learn more about Plug Tone Audio: www.plugtoneaudio.com

Episode 50: Using pain to heal, highball bouldering, ego climbing, and dealing with fear. “Don’t tell my mom about this” with Dr. Davis Ngo

In this episode we're doing a tell-all with Dr. Davis Ngo, AKA Rehab Daddy. Maybe you know him from his hysterical climbing reels. Perhaps you've seen his stunning ascents of some of Bishop's spiciest highball boulders. No matter what, you're going to love this chat. Come for Davis's insightful fear management tips, stay for advice on dealing with finger injuries (and a surprise topic at the end). This episode will have you laughing and learning (and maybe crying too?) MEGA BETA BAG: www.getmegabeta.com
IMPORTANT LINKS AND RESOURCES:1. Follow Davis on IG. For coaching and PT inquiries, dm him! @dr.climb on instagram.
2. Send Lauren an email so you can get a sticker for submitting a review that we feature on the Podcast!https://www.goodsprayclimbing.com/contact
3. Join the Fast Track Movement Coursewww.goodsprayclimbing.com/fast-track
4. Get your hands on the Crush It Intro Programwww.goodsprayclimbing.com/crush-it-intro
5. Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/averageclimberpodcast
6. Learn more about Plug Tone Audio: www.plugtoneaudio.com

SNACK BREAK: Sneaky strategies for doing big moves (that you can start using RIGHT NOW)

When the hold feels impossibly far away, or when you keep tapping a hold, but you can't seem to latch it... You just need to try harder, right? Maybe. Maybe not. In this episode we're teaching you our sneakiest strategies for making those big moves and hard deadpoints happen. Sometimes the answer is trying harder, other times - you need to work smarter instead. 
IMPORTANT LINKS AND RESOURCES:
1. Send Lauren an email so you can get a sticker for submitting a review that we feature on the Podcast!https://www.goodsprayclimbing.com/contact
2. Join the Fast Track Movement Coursewww.goodsprayclimbing.com/fast-track
3. Get your hands on the Crush It Intro Programwww.goodsprayclimbing.com/crush-it-intro
4. Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/averageclimberpodcast
5. Learn more about Plug Tone Audio: www.plugtoneaudio.com6. Salt Lake Climbers: Work in person with Coach Nate Drolet, shoot him an email at NJDrolet@gmail.com!
 

Episode 49: training with your humanity in mind and coaching comprehensively, “more than a jiffy” with Dr. Lara Pence

Whether you're a coach who works with climbers, or you're an athlete looking to be a more compassionate self-coach, this episode is a must-listen. We're getting a behind the scenes look into how renowned clinical psychologist Dr. Lara Pence helps coaches support their athletes with motivation, injuries, body image and more. If you're ready to train with your humanity in mind, you'd better give this a listen, STAT.
 
IMPORTANT LINKS: 
1. Learn more + work with Dr. Larahttps://drlarapence.com/2. Find Dr. Lara on Instagram, @drlarapence
3. Send Lauren an email so you can get a sticker for submitting a review that we feature on the Podcast!https://www.goodsprayclimbing.com/contact
4. If the nutrition side of training has you stumped - no sweat, Caitlin's 1:1 nutrition coaching will take you where you need to go. You can apply for 1:1 nutrition coaching at the link below.Apply Here. Learn more about Caitlin's offerings at www.caitlinholmes.com
4. Join the Fast Track Movement Course for the 411 on climbing movement.www.goodsprayclimbing.com/fast-track
5. Learn about Good Spray Programs!
6. Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/averageclimberpodcast
7. Learn more about Plug Tone Audio: www.plugtoneaudio.com