AMA with Hazel – Climbing, Mindset, Motherhood & More

About this episode

Hazel answers listener-submitted questions about climbing, motherhood, and mindset in a candid AMA format.

In this special AMA (Ask Me Anything) episode, Hazel answers listener-submitted questions covering everything from climbing training, risk, and performance, to motherhood, mindset, and identity. Tune in for candid, off-the-cuff responses packed with personal stories, vulnerability, and actionable advice. Sign up for our thought of the week here! Link Time stamps 00:00:10 – Intro 00:02:03 – How old were you when you started climbing, and when did you realise you wanted to get good? 00:04:49 – What’s been the hardest thing about becoming a mum? 00:06:45 – What’s your favourite cam size? 00:07:23 – What’s the best way to train for outdoor climbing indoors, especially with new-school setting styles? 00:08:59 – If today were your last day climbing, what would you do tomorrow? 00:10:04 – What’s been the most unexpected thing about motherhood? 00:11:40 – What’s the best thing about climbing since becoming a mum? 00:12:45 – What are you most looking forward to next as a climber? 00:13:54 – How have you dealt with being a female athlete in a male-dominated sport? 00:20:08 – What would present Hazel say to past Hazel—and vice versa? 00:22:49 – Does fear show up for you as feelings or…

People in this episode

Host: Strong Mind

Guest: Hazel

Topics covered

• climbing
• mindset
• motherhood
• identity
• performance
• risk

Keywords

• climbing training
• motherhood
• mindset
• performance
• risk

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