The Careless Talk Climbing Podcast E83: The role of climbing in our lives, thought provoking questions from Mimi White
Feb 9, 2024
Psychologist Mimi White joins Sam and Aidan to discuss her recently published survey on the role of climbing in our lives. They explore the meaning of climbing, its impact on mental health, and the fine line between passion and obsession. They also delve into the connection between climbing and sports psychology, the limitations of focusing on climbing, and the role of climbing in personal growth. The hosts reflect on the emotional dependency they have on climbing, their day-to-day goals and energy balance, and the interdependence of brain and physicalities in climbing.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Exploring the Guest's Climbing Background and Interest in Sport Psychology
02:43 • 3min
Exploring the Climbing Scene and the Shift to Outdoor Climbing
06:10 • 2min
The Role of Climbing and Sports Psychology
07:48 • 12min
Climbing: Variety and Limitations
20:14 • 11min
Discovering the Joy of Climbing
30:58 • 13min
The Role of Climbing in Personal Growth
44:05 • 21min
The Role of Climbing in Their Lives
01:04:49 • 21min
Exploring the Passion Scale for Climbing
01:25:35 • 4min
The Relationship Between Climbing and Mood
01:29:31 • 19min
Day-to-Day Goals and Energy Balance in Climbing
01:49:00 • 3min
The Connection Between Brain and Physicalities and Survey Results
01:52:27 • 2min
Passion, Performance, and Life Balance in Climbing: Exploring Relationships and Compromise
01:54:07 • 7min