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E104: Tom Herbert- Supplements, fueling and nutrition tips from an elite climbing nutritionist

The Careless Talk Climbing Podcast

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Navigating Shame in Climbing: A Balancing Act

In the climbing community, individuals experience a complex interplay of shame and guilt surrounding their eating habits, markedly different from general societal perspectives on health and weight. The sport tends to valorize leanness, creating external judgments for those who may eat less, while simultaneously instilling internal guilt in those who overeat due to fears of weight gain. This duality complicates individuals' relationships with food and highlights a pressing need for awareness and support regarding healthy eating practices within climbing.

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