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.

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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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Beth Rodden has navigated incredibly difficult experiences through her life and climbing career. She has accomplished some of the hardest routes in the world, competed at elite levels, and survived a kidnapping in the far reaches of Kyrgyzstan.

Through all of these experiences Beth also battled a pervasive inner dialogue. One that was often cruel, and pushed her to seek the perfection that continually skips out of reach.

In part 2 of our chat with Beth she shares her thoughts on cultivating and celebrating a softer strength, how therapy and self work is a lifelong practice, and the positives of social media.

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Beth Rodden is renowned for her determination, grit and ability to unlock some of the hardest lines in the climbing world. She is a trail blazer for female climbers wanting to push the boundaries of what was once thought possible.

In a community that is often fuelled by bravado, Beth has also created space for a softer strength. One that is open, and vulnerable, and connects us deeply through the human experience.

It was a privilege to speak with Beth about the constant exploration and unfolding discovery of her own life experience. Part One of our conversation delves into Beth's introduction to motherhood, and the way we relate to our bodies through climbing, injuries, and the different stages of life.

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Gym owner and world class route setter Carlie LeBreton is back on the podcast to share her experience as a mother, a climber, and paving the way for the next generation of female and gender diverse route setters.

Carlie shares her own struggles with guilt, failure, and the mental load so many of us struggle with no matter what level of climbing we are at.

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Carlie LeBreton discovered climbing as a teenager in the mid 90's, and since then she has become an integral part of the story of climbing in Australia.

She shares how a school trip to Hangdog in Wollongong paved the way to multiple national titles, and becoming the first female chief setter at a World Championship event.

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The wonderful Amanda Watts joins us for a vulnerable chat about the chemistry of friendship.

We stray away from our usual focus on climbing and motherhood, to explore the dynamics surrounding platonic relationships. How we value friendship, how we choose who we surround yourself with, and why a friendship that has drifted away can bring so much heartache.

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Amanda Watts has a dream to change the narrative around ageing, she returns to the podcast to chat about our beliefs and attitudes to growing older.

Her experiences as a sports dietitian and ageing athlete shine light on the later stages of life, when we've grown into a fine wine, yet often feel defeated or written off.

Amanda shares her thoughts on a limiting verse expansive mindset, and some key things you can focus on to support your body as it ages.

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