Trainer and Coach, Joy Black, is back on the podcast with all the beta for climbing through pregnancy and postpartum.

Joy has worked with professional athletes and everyday climbers around the world as they navigate the journey into motherhood and beyond.

She shares her top tips for mitigating risk, that are a whole lot more helpful than 'don't bump your bump'. Along with the more nuanced assessments of bouldering and lead climbing.

We also chat about the first baby steps in research, and the importance of having more robust studies.

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Northern Rocks gym director, Sarah Hay, chats about taking things day by day. Whether facing challenges, or building motivation, it's about making those first steps.

Trigger Warning: We discuss infant loss and stillbirth in this conversation.

Part two of our conversation with Sarah delves into her motherhood journey. Her decision to have children wasn't straight forward, Sarah worried that her driven and independent personality wouldn't align with the ideals of being a mother.

Sarah shares her experience of losing their first baby at 23 weeks. The impact the loss made on her, and how she navigates her grief.

We also discuss the demands of juggling two young children, owning a business, and still carving out time to pursue what gives you joy.

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Sarah Hay embodies dedication and persistence in all she sets her sights on. She is a coach, a route setter, and the owner and director of Northern Rocks gym in Auckland.

A climbing trip to Europe sparked Sarah's dream of opening a gym back in New Zealand. But it would be many years, and many set backs before that became a reality.

Sarah chats to us about the importance she places on creating opportunities within Northern Rocks for girls, women, and gender neutral climbers. She discusses her own challenges in this male dominated world, and shares how she has been able to create supportive spaces in management, route setting, and their local climbing community.

We also chat about Sarah's other passion, weight lifting. Why she initially included it in her climbing training, and how it makes her walk through the world with more confidence.

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Content Warning: infrequent strong language

Disclaimer: Content, commentary, and opinions shared on the Mum's Gone Climbing podcast are for informational purposes only. They are not a substitute for medical and/or health advice from a professional, and should not be substituted for care based on the facts/circumstances of your individual situation.