Hannah Morris: Expanding the Comfort Zone, Managing Anxiety, Fun vs. Gains, and Learnings from a Hit YouTube Channel

Nov 13, 2024

Hannah Morris, a climber and popular YouTuber known for her relatable content, dives into her personal journey of growth and anxiety management through climbing. She discusses the balance of fun versus performance in climbing, embracing challenges, and the valuable lessons derived from a 40-day intense training experiment. The conversation highlights the power of community support, the transformative nature of confronting fears, and practical anxiety management techniques, reinforcing how climbing can foster both personal empowerment and connection.

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Intro

00:00 • 2min

Navigating Anxiety and Growth Through Climbing

01:51 • 4min

Embracing Climbing Journey and Community Support

06:00 • 2min

Climbing Through Anxiety: Embracing Fear and Finding Empowerment

08:02 • 20min

Climbing Performance: Professional vs Amateur

27:42 • 7min

Climbing Through Fear: A Journey of Growth

34:50 • 13min

Navigating Climbing Fears and the Importance of Experience

48:11 • 3min

Breathing for Calm: Inspired by Dogs

51:30 • 4min

Embracing Climbing Challenges

55:50 • 19min

The Interconnectedness of Climbing: From Feet to Performance

01:14:31 • 3min

Mastering Footwork in Climbing

01:17:47 • 7min

Reflecting on Climbing Insights and Community

01:24:26 • 4min

Climber and YouTuber Hannah Morris shares her struggles and breakthroughs on and off the wall.

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Hannah's videos mentioned in this convo:

BIGGEST MISTAKES Coach Louis Sees at Every Grade (V0-V9+)

I Trained Like A Pro Climber for 40 DAYS (Amazing Results!)

We tried to climb EUROPE'S TALLEST DAM with NO experience

How To Break Your Bouldering Plateau

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