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The Struggle Climbing Show

Ryan Devlin

Named one of Climbing Magazine’s favorite podcasts. 2M+ Downloads! If you love rock climbing, self-improvement, and inspiring stories... chalk up and pull on.

  1. Weekend Warrior: Mom of 2, Full-Time Career, 5.12 Crusher. It's Hard, but it's Worth it!

    6 DAYS AGO

    Weekend Warrior: Mom of 2, Full-Time Career, 5.12 Crusher. It's Hard, but it's Worth it!

    Join the email list to get a FREE private finger training clinic with Dr. Tyler Nelson (normally $10) www.thestruggleclimbingshow.com/strong   Support the Show on Patreon Get access to all Pro Clinics, bonus episodes, and more. https://www.patreon.com/thestruggleclimbingshow   Weekend Warrior, Sara Berg, explores: How to fit climbing sessions into a very busy work and life schedule Dealing with injury and setbacks after having kids Working with Natasha Barnes on strength training Working with coach Matt Pincus on climber training The importance of a dialed warm-up for shoulders and fingers How she builds endurance even during her busiest seasons Working to build back her pyramid with a goal of 13a The benefits and drawbacks of having kids at the crag How to be a supportive climbing partner to friends who have kids - BIG THANKS TO THE AMAZING SPONSORS OF THE STRUGGLE WHO LOVE ROCK CLIMBING AS MUCH AS YOU DO: PhysiVantage: the official climbing-nutrition sponsor of The Struggle. Use code STRUGGLE15 at checkout for 15% off your full-priced nutrition order. Kilter: Award winning, adjustable, light-up board. It’s what I’m training on at home, and if you’re psyched to join me then use code STRUGGLE at checkout when you build your board, and you’ll score up to $1000 off plus a free gift pack let’s goooo!   And check out ALL the show’s awesome sponsors and exclusive deals at thestruggleclimbingshow.com/deals - Here are some AI generated show notes (hopefully the robots got it right) 00:00 Balancing Life and Climbing 00:23 Introduction to the Weekend Warrior Series 01:04 Meet Sara Berg: The Climbing Mom 02:20 Climbing Adventures with Sara 04:24 Sara's Climbing Journey and Family Life 12:39 Challenges of Climbing Post-Pregnancy 23:12 Training and Recovery Insights 28:11 Strength Training and Finger Protocols 34:35 Warming Up and Limit Bouldering 35:25 Switching to the Kilter Board 36:54 Aerobic Training on the Tread Wall 38:56 Fall Season Goals and Achievements 43:34 Climbing with Kids: Challenges and Strategies 51:25 Future Goals and Training Plans 01:02:43 Weekend Warrior Reflections 01:03:59 Personal Updates and Community Engagement - Shoutout to Matt Waltereese for being a Victory Whip supporter on Patreon! So mega. - Follow along on Instagram and YouTube: @thestruggleclimbingshow  Follow Sara on Instagram: @climblikeagirl - This show is produced and hosted by Ryan Devlin, and edited by Glen Walker. The Struggle is carbon-neutral in partnership with The Honnold Foundation and is a proud member of the Plug Tone Audio Collective, a diverse group of the best, most impactful podcasts in the outdoor industry. And now here are some buzzwords to help the almighty algorithm get this show in front of people who love to climb: rock climbing, rock climber, climbing, climber, bouldering, sport climbing, gym climbing, how to rock climb, donuts are amazing. Okay, whew, that’s done. But hey, if you’re a human that’s actually reading this, and if you love this show (and love to climb) would you think about sharing this episode with a climber friend of yours? And shout it out on your socials? I’ll send you a sticker for doing it. Just shoot me a message on IG – thanks so much!

    1h 13m
  2. EARLY & AD-FREE | Weekend Warrior: Mom of 2, Full-Time Career, 5.12 Crusher. It's Hard, but it's Worth it!

    20 JAN • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    EARLY & AD-FREE | Weekend Warrior: Mom of 2, Full-Time Career, 5.12 Crusher. It's Hard, but it's Worth it!

    Weekend Warrior, Sara Berg, explores: - How to fit climbing sessions into a very busy work and life schedule - Dealing with injury and setbacks after having kids - Working with Natasha Barnes on strength training - Working with coach Matt Pincus on climber training - The importance of a dialed warm-up for shoulders and fingers - How she builds endurance even during her busiest seasons - Working to build back her pyramid with a goal of 13a - The benefits and drawbacks of having kids at the crag - How to be a supportive climbing partner to friends who have kids Follow along on Instagram and YouTube: @thestruggleclimbingshow and @climblikeagirl - Here are some AI generated show notes (hopefully the robots got it right) 00:00 Balancing Life and Climbing 00:23 Introduction to the Weekend Warrior Series 01:04 Meet Sara Berg: The Climbing Mom 02:20 Climbing Adventures with Sara 04:24 Sara's Climbing Journey and Family Life 12:39 Challenges of Climbing Post-Pregnancy 23:12 Training and Injury Management 25:04 Strength Training and Finger Protocols 30:30 Moon Board and Kilter Board Training 32:47 Comparing Kilter and Moon Boards 33:44 Aerobic Training on the Tread Wall 35:05 Building Up to Peak Fitness 35:45 Fall Climbing Goals and Achievements 40:21 Challenges of Climbing with Kids 48:14 Training and Projecting for 13a 55:53 Kids and Climbing: Balancing Family and Passion 58:03 Weekend Warrior Reflections 59:33 Outro and Updates - This show is produced and hosted by Ryan Devlin, and edited by Glen Walker. The Struggle is carbon-neutral in partnership with The Honnold Foundation and is a proud member of the Plug Tone Audio Collective, a diverse group of the best, most impactful podcasts in the outdoor industry. - The struggle makes us stronger! Let's get out there and try hard.

    1h 9m
  3. Anna Hazelnutt | Crag Chat: Colombia Climbing, Injury Update, and Surprise Guest Connor Runge

    14 JAN

    Anna Hazelnutt | Crag Chat: Colombia Climbing, Injury Update, and Surprise Guest Connor Runge

    Join the email list to get a FREE private finger training clinic with Dr. Tyler Nelson (normally $10) www.thestruggleclimbingshow.com/strong   Support the Show on Patreon Get access to all Pro Clinics, bonus episodes, and more. https://www.patreon.com/thestruggleclimbingshow   Anna Hazelnutt is back with another Crag Chat packed with laughs, musings, updates, struggles, beta, and whatever else is on our minds, including: The ups and downs of a climbing injury Training legs and core The rad climbing scene in Colombia Surprise guest and Canadian Crusher, Connor Runge Training while on a long climbing trip Connor's coaching style Pros and cons of dating a climber -     THIS EPISODE IS SUPPORTED BY: Kilter: Award winning, adjustable, light-up boards. I’m training on the Homewall Full Ride, and if you’re psyched to join me then use code STRUGGLE at checkout when you build your board, and you’ll score up to $1000 off plus a free gift pack let’s goooo!   Shoutout to Matt Waltereese for being a Victory Whip supporter on Patreon! So mega. - To work with Connor as a coach, hit him up at Project Direct: https://www.projectdirectcoaching.com/connorrunge   Check out Anna’s latest videos on her YT channel: youtube.com/@annahazelnutt    Check out The Struggle’s latest videos at: youtube.com/@thestruggleclimbingshow    Follow along on Instagram @thestruggleclimbingshow and @annahazelnutt  - This show is produced and hosted by Ryan Devlin. The Struggle is carbon-neutral in partnership with The Honnold Foundation and is a proud member of the Plug Tone Audio Collective, a diverse group of the best, most impactful podcasts in the outdoor industry.   And now here are some buzzwords to help the almighty algorithm get this show in front of people who love to climb: rock climbing, rock climber, climbing, climber, bouldering, sport climbing, gym climbing, how to rock climb, donuts are amazing. Okay, whew, that’s done. But hey, if you’re a human that’s actually reading this, and if you love this show (and love to climb) would you think about sharing this episode with a climber friend of yours? And shout it out on your socials? I’ll send you a sticker for doing it. Just shoot me a message on IG – thanks so much!

    1h 1m
  4. Tim Emmett: Sending His Hardest Project at 51, Training and Mindset Breakthroughs, and What's Next

    7 JAN

    Tim Emmett: Sending His Hardest Project at 51, Training and Mindset Breakthroughs, and What's Next

    Join The Struggle’s Patreon community to get 100+ hours of Bonus Episodes, Pro Clinics, Uncut Videos, and Submit Questions for Future Guests. FREE TRIAL available!  https://www.patreon.com/thestruggleclimbingshow - Elite climber, Tim Emmett, explores: The moments surrounding the send of Era Vella (9a) Dealing with relentless failure Overcoming countless injuries and setbacks 8 years of effort and commitment Being his fittest and strongest at age 51 The invisible costs of taking on a huge project  The training breakthrough prescribed by Neil Gresham Having a total emotional breakdown  The diet change that changed everything Letting go of the outcome  Skills over strength Here's Tim's emotional video just after sending the proj: https://www.instagram.com/p/DRH5YN4CEa0/ - BIG THANKS TO THE AMAZING SPONSORS OF THE STRUGGLE WHO LOVE ROCK CLIMBING AS MUCH AS YOU DO: Kilter: Award winning, adjustable, light-up boards. I’m training on the Homewall Full Ride, and if you’re psyched to join me then use code STRUGGLE at checkout when you build your board, and you’ll score up to $1000 off plus a free gift pack let’s goooo! PhysiVantage: the official climbing-nutrition sponsor of The Struggle. Train harder, recover faster, and feel better than ever. I love all their stuff! Use code STRUGGLE15 at checkout for 15% off your full-priced nutrition order. Rúngne: Soft threads and high performing chalk! Use Code STRUGGLE for 10% Off Bags, Buckets, Chalk & Apparel from Rúngne! Rungne.com   And check out ALL the show’s awesome sponsors and exclusive deals at thestruggleclimbingshow.com/deals   - Shoutout to Matt Waltereese for being a Victory Whip supporter on Patreon! So mega. - Here are some AI generated show notes (hopefully the robots got it right) 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 03:14 Interview with Tim Emmett Begins 04:01 Tim's Emotional Journey and Achievements 08:25 Challenges and Family Sacrifices 13:05 Mental and Physical Preparation 28:10 Training and Nutrition Insights 35:36 Injury and Diet Impact 36:09 Performance Eating vs. General Diet 39:13 Balancing Happiness and Discipline 40:51 Winter Climbing and Training Goals 42:38 PhysiVantage Sponsorship 44:07 The Struggle Patreon Community 45:38 Reflecting on Personal Climbing Achievements 47:09 The Journey to Climbing Success 01:02:19 Listener Questions and Final Thoughts - Follow along on Instagram @thestruggleclimbingshow and YouTube /@thestruggleclimbingshow - The Struggle is carbon-neutral in partnership with The Honnold Foundation, whose mission is to promote solar energy for a more equitable world. - This show is produced and hosted by Ryan Devlin, and edited by Glen Walker. The Struggle is a proud member of the Plug Tone Audio Collective, a diverse group of the best, most impactful podcasts in the outdoor industry. - The struggle makes us stronger! I hope your training and climbing are going great.  - And now here are some buzzwords to help the almighty algorithm get this show in front of people who love to climb: rock climbing, rock climber, climbing, climber, bouldering, sport climbing, gym climbing, how to rock climb, donuts are amazing. Okay, whew, that’s done. But hey, if you’re a human that’s actually reading this, and if you love this show (and love to climb) would you think about sharing this episode with a climber friend of yours? And shout it out on your socials? I’ll send you a sticker for doing it. Just shoot me a message on IG – thanks so much!

    1h 12m
  5. 6 JAN • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    EARLY & AD FREE | Tim Emmett: Sending His Hardest Project at 51, Training and Mindset Breakthroughs, and What's Next

    Elite climber, Tim Emmett, explores: The moments surrounding the send of Era Vella (9a) Dealing with relentless failure Overcoming countless injuries and setbacks 8 years of effort and commitment Being his fittest and strongest at age 51 The invisible costs of taking on a huge project The training breakthrough prescribed by Neil Gresham Having a total emotional breakdown The diet change that changed everything Letting go of the outcome Skills over strength Here's Tim's emotional video just after sending the proj: https://www.instagram.com/p/DRH5YN4CEa0/ - Follow along on Instagram @thestruggleclimbingshow and YouTube /@thestruggleclimbingshow Shoutout to Matt Waltereese for being a Victory Whip supporter on Patreon. So mega! - The Struggle is carbon-neutral in partnership with The Honnold Foundation, whose mission is to promote solar energy for a more equitable world. - This show is produced and hosted by Ryan Devlin, and edited by Glen Walker. The Struggle is a proud member of the Plug Tone Audio Collective, a diverse group of the best, most impactful podcasts in the outdoor industry. - The struggle makes us stronger! I hope your training and climbing are going great. - And now here are some buzzwords to help the almighty algorithm get this show in front of people who love to climb: rock climbing, rock climber, climbing, climber, bouldering, sport climbing, gym climbing, how to rock climb, donuts are amazing. Okay, whew, that’s done. But hey, if you’re a human that’s actually reading this, and if you love this show (and love to climb) would you think about sharing this episode with a climber friend of yours? And shout it out on your socials? I’ll send you a sticker for doing it. Just shoot me a message on IG – thanks so much!

    1h 6m
  6. Road to V8: My Kilter Reassessment and the 2026 Plan

    17/12/2025

    Road to V8: My Kilter Reassessment and the 2026 Plan

    Join The Struggle’s Patreon community to get 100+ hours of Bonus Episodes, Pro Clinics, Uncut Videos, and Submit Questions for Future Guests. FREE TRIAL available!  https://www.patreon.com/thestruggleclimbingshow   Coach Kevin Cuckovich from Kilter joins to discuss: Results from my Kilter reassessment Improvements in strength and movement Struggles in beta and commitment  Plans for doubling my hold set Going steeper and harder next block V8+ projecting schedule  Should I set a replica? Off-the-wall conditioning plan   Here's the first assessment episode with Kevin Here's the 90-90 stretch - Shoutout to Matt Waltereese for being a Victory Whip supporter. So mega!  - BIG THANKS TO THE AMAZING SPONSORS OF THE STRUGGLE WHO LOVE ROCK CLIMBING AS MUCH AS YOU DO: PhysiVantage: the official climbing-nutrition sponsor of The Struggle. Use code STRUGGLE15 at checkout for 15% off your full-priced nutrition order. ForceBoard: A better way to train fingers. Portable, accurate, and created to train finger strength and endurance exactly how YOU need it. Score $10 off and support the show by using code STRUGGLE10 at checkout.  And check out ALL the show’s awesome sponsors and exclusive deals at thestruggleclimbingshow.com/deals - Here are some AI generated show notes (hopefully the robots got it right) 00:00 Introduction and Year-End Reflections 00:39 Holiday Season and Personal Life 01:45 Training Recap with Coach Kevin Kovich 02:44 Assessment and Progress Evaluation 03:04 Outdoor Climbing and Future Goals 03:54 Training Insights and Techniques 05:18 Assessment Challenges and Mindset 08:22 Footwork and Technique Improvements 18:16 Mental Approach to Climbing 27:21 Product Endorsements and Personal Insights 33:56 Reflecting on the First Training Block 34:29 Upcoming Changes and New Holds 34:51 Programming and Projecting Strategy 35:55 Training Angles and Volume 36:36 Project Day Structure 39:37 Adjustable Board Benefits 43:11 Outdoor Projecting Insights 44:35 Programming for Specific Projects 57:49 Conditioning and Strength Training 59:42 Concluding Thoughts and Future Plans   - Shoutout to Matt Waltereese for being a Victory Whip supporter on Patreon! So mega. - Follow along on Instagram and YouTube: @thestruggleclimbingshow  - This show is produced and hosted by Ryan Devlin, and edited by Glen Walker. The Struggle is carbon-neutral in partnership with The Honnold Foundation and is a proud member of the Plug Tone Audio Collective, a diverse group of the best, most impactful podcasts in the outdoor industry. And now here are some buzzwords to help the almighty algorithm get this show in front of people who love to climb: rock climbing, rock climber, climbing, climber, bouldering, sport climbing, gym climbing, how to rock climb, donuts are amazing. Okay, whew, that’s done. But hey, if you’re a human that’s actually reading this, and if you love this show (and love to climb) would you think about sharing this episode with a climber friend of yours? And shout it out on your socials? I’ll send you a sticker for doing it. Just shoot me a message on IG – thanks so much!

    1h 9m
  7. EARLY & AD-FREE | Road to V8: My Kilter Reassessment and the 2026 Plan

    16/12/2025 • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    EARLY & AD-FREE | Road to V8: My Kilter Reassessment and the 2026 Plan

    Coach Kevin Cuckovich from Kilter joins to discuss: Results from my Kilter reassessment Improvements in strength and movement Struggles in beta and commitment Plans for doubling my hold set Going steeper and harder next block V8+ projecting schedule Should I set a replica? Off-the-wall conditioning plan Here's the first assessment episode with Kevin: https://www.thestruggleclimbingshow.com/road-to-v8-my-climbing-assessment-strengths-weaknesses-and-plan/ Here's the 90-90 stretch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VYvMMw8z3rE - Shoutout to Matt Waltereese for being a Victory Whip supporter. So mega! Follow along on Instagram and YouTube: @thestruggleclimbingshow - Here are some AI generated show notes (hopefully the robots got it right) 00:00 Introduction and Holiday Reflections 01:45 End of Year Training Recap with Coach Kevin Kovich 02:44 Assessment Results and Personal Progress 03:04 Outdoor Climbing Goals and Reflections 03:51 Looking Forward: Training Plans for 2026 05:18 Challenges and Mindset in Climbing 08:22 Footwork and Technique Improvements 25:32 Programming and Future Training Blocks 33:29 Session Structure and Volume Cycling 33:52 Project Day Strategy 36:44 Adjustable Board Benefits 40:27 Outdoor Projecting Insights 54:22 Winter Training and Goals 55:02 Complementary Conditioning Overview 58:54 Final Thoughts and Gratitude - This show is produced and hosted by Ryan Devlin, and edited by Glen Walker. The Struggle is carbon-neutral in partnership with The Honnold Foundation and is a proud member of the Plug Tone Audio Collective, a diverse group of the best, most impactful podcasts in the outdoor industry. - The struggle makes us stronger! Let's get out there and try hard.

    1h 6m
5
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7 Ratings

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