The Power Company Climbing Podcast

Yesterday I Went Shopping. Talk is Still Cheap, with Taylor and Sarah Frohmiller

Taylor and Sarah are dedicated climbers who I spent some of my best seasons sport climbing with, and have taken on the mentor role themselves.
Be sure to snag your own copy of The Hard Truth: Simple Ways to Become a Better Climber.
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The Chains That Bind Us, with Lauren Abernathy

Lauren Abernathy is a climber and coach who brings a huge amount of good energy to everything she does. You can find her online at Good Spray Climbing.
Be sure to snag your own copy of The Hard Truth: Simple Ways to Become a Better Climber.
We don't tweet. We scream like eagles.
 
The Power Company Podcast is brought to you by Power Company Climbing and is a proud member of the Plug Tone Audio Collective.
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Training Wheels | How to Climb Harder Than the Other Newbs, with Sarah Kremer

Sarah Kremer is a coach and climber who has figured out how to care immensely about both her team AND her own climbing. 
Be sure to snag your own copy of The Hard Truth: Simple Ways to Become a Better Climber.
We don't tweet. We scream like eagles.
 
The Power Company Podcast is brought to you by Power Company Climbing and is a proud member of the Plug Tone Audio Collective.
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Climb Better Faster | The Magic Bullet, with Jenn Bouma

Jenn Bouma is someone I've watched accept lesson after lesson with excitement and curiosity. That might just be the magic bullet. 
Be sure to snag your own copy of The Hard Truth: Simple Ways to Become a Better Climber.
We don't tweet. We scream like eagles.
 
The Power Company Podcast is brought to you by Power Company Climbing and is a proud member of the Plug Tone Audio Collective.
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If You Aren’t Making Progress, You’re Probably Making Excuses with Miles West

Miles West is a thoughtful routesetter who has certainly heard his share of excuses. 
Be sure to snag your own copy of The Hard Truth: Simple Ways to Become a Better Climber.
We don't tweet. We scream like eagles.
 
The Power Company Podcast is brought to you by Power Company Climbing and is a proud member of the Plug Tone Audio Collective.
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The Hard Truth, with Brittany Hoffman

Brittany Hoffman was absolutely integral to the making of the book, but more than that, she's been a key part of my growth over the last 2 years. In this episode, the Introduction to many days in a row of episodes, we discuss the important role she played.
Be sure to snag your own copy of The Hard Truth: Simple Ways to Become a Better Climber.
We don't tweet. We scream like eagles.
 
The Power Company Podcast is brought to you by Power Company Climbing and is a proud member of the Plug Tone Audio Collective.
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Be The Catalyst

Apply for the Catalyst Grant at https://americanalpineclub.org/catalyst-grant

BOARD MEETINGS | Top 5 Ways to Shorten Climbing Sessions Without Sacrificing Quality

In this episode, Kris and Nate discuss the top 5 ways you can - if you are so inclined or need to - shorten your climbing sessions without sacrificing quality:
Have a Plan (and a backup plan)
Have your Warmups Dialed
Get to the Point (FOLLOW the plan)
Eliminate Distractions
Set a Time Limit
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BOARD MEETINGS | Extra Effort vs. Overtraining

Giving that extra bit of effort can make all the difference, but there is a thin line between that and overdoing it. It's a frustrating topic to find any real information on. In this episode, Nate and I explore this line. 
We don't tweet. We scream like eagles.
 
The Power Company Podcast is brought to you by Power Company Climbing and is a proud member of the Plug Tone Audio Collective.
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Caroline Wickes | Eating Disorders

Eating disorders and disordered eating are a real, but often hidden problem in the sport of climbing, and many of us unwittingly perpetuate the idea that less weight is better. In this episode, Caroline Wickes and I sit down to discuss her personal experiences with eating disorders, as well as the things she learned while researching for her Climbing Magazine article, Weighing In: Does Climbing Need an Eating Disorder Intervention?
 
For help with an eating disorder, contact the NEDA Helpline.
Check out the study from Lenae Joubert referenced in the episode. 
Check out the documentary film LIGHT.
We don't tweet. We scream like eagles.
 
The Power Company Podcast is brought to you by Power Company Climbing and is a proud member of the Plug Tone Audio Collective.
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