For the Love of Climbing

Kathy Karlo
For the Love of Climbing

This is not a climbing podcast. Well, sorta. This is a podcast about choosing vulnerability and talking about our pain—and how we are all really just shining examples of this messy human existence.

  1. 01/12/2023

    55: A Price Too Big

    On October 29, 2019, Michelle Xue and her climbing partner, Jenny Shedden, set off to climb Red Slate Mountain in the Sierra Nevada when they were struck by rockfall and killed. This story is told through the lens of her dear friend, Artem.While all genres of climbing can be dangerous, alpine climbing is likely the most. These stories of loss pay tribute to loved ones, but beyond that, the life of an alpine climber is complex. They say, “What’s done in love, is done well.” But the passion for this sport creates a catch-22.The cold paradox of alpine climbing leaves loved ones behind, pondering the timeworn question: Why do we climb? Why choose to continue a sport when the risks encountered could mean death? Everyone will grieve in this lifetime. And everyone will experience loss. It’s a painful but normal part of the human experience, and the process of grief, though it moves, will move in cycles.This episode is in loving memory of Michelle Xue and Jenny Shedden.For the Love of Climbing is presented by Patagonia. Additional support is from deuter USA, Allez Outdoor, and Ocún.Music is licensed by Music Bed and Blue Dot Sessions.Read the transcript here.Catch up on podcast (pod-Kath?) updates and general life things: @inheadlightsThis podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. Because therapy is for everyone.FLC is public media which means we’re supported by listeners like you. Donate or become a patron in exchange for a warm, fuzzy feeling.

    45 phút
  2. 01/11/2023

    54: Good Mom, Bad Mom

    “Are you a good witch or a bad witch?” Glinda asked Dorothy when she crash-landed in Oz for the first time. The theory of everything is that every element has an opposite. And by this logic, if there are, in fact, “good moms”, then it would follow that there must also be “bad moms”. But it doesn’t really work that way because the system of measurement that dictates the “good mom” / “bad mom” status is fundamentally flawed.When Tracy became a newly-minted mom, she was determined to find a way to stick with climbing while she navigated all the new hurdles motherhood brings. As the dual identity of parent and climber becomes more common, we hope stories like Tracy’s won’t stand out.Tracy will always be a mom. But, she can also be a climber. She can hold one in each hand while we work to dismantle the notion that motherhood has to come at the price of one’s identity—instead of being integrated as a part of it.The mental construct that ping pongs back and forth between being “good” or “bad” traps moms and parents in a place of “not-enoughness”, when the fact of the matter is: you are.For the Love of Climbing is presented by Patagonia. Additional support is from deuter USA, Allez Outdoor, and Ocún.Music is by Chad Crouch. Additional music is licensed by Music Bed and Blue Dot Sessions.Read the transcript here.Catch up on podcast (pod-Kath?) updates and general life things: @inheadlightsThis podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. Because therapy is for everyone.FLC is public media which means we’re supported by listeners like you. Donate or become a patron in exchange for a warm, fuzzy feeling.

    38 phút
  3. 01/08/2023

    Bonus Episode 51: 40 Years to Freedom (Part 2)

    Amin has been climbing for over 23 years, starting in Shiraz, a historical city in Iran. In 2017, he moved to the U.S. to work as a head routesetter, and was shot in a senseless act of violence that critically injured him and shook friends and family to their core. The irony of growing up in the Islamic Republic of Iran and never being afraid of guns until he moved to America is...sobering.Today, Amin remains deeply engaged in advocacy for Iranian people, especially women. He believes the revolution is coming and is inspired by those who have put their lives on the line for change.This is part two of a two-part story.Visit GoFundMe.com/myshare4freedom (http://GoFundMe.com/myshare4freedom) to support those who have been directly affected during the Woman Life Freedom movement.Find Amin on Instagram at @amminabbasi (https://www.instagram.com/amminabbasi/?hl=en) for updates and more. Contact him if you’re willing and able to further amplify the voice of the Woman Life Freedom movement.For the Love of Climbing is presented by Patagonia (https://www.patagonia.com/home/). Additional support is from deuter USA (https://www.deuter.com/us-en), Allez Outdoor (https://publish.blubrry.com/s-576518/episodes/e-95479059/edit/Asking%20folks%20to%20be%20brave%20enough%20to%20make%20their%20convictions%20vulnerable%20means%20really%20listening,%20for%20both%20sides%E2%80%94it%E2%80%99s%20not%20a%20one-way%20street.%20Surrounding%20ourselves%20with%20like-minded%20people%20is%20important%20to%20build%20community,%20but%20it%20doesn%E2%80%99t%20mean%20that%20we%20should%20build%20walls%20to%20ignore%20opposition.%20That%E2%80%99s%20not%20change.%20On%20an%20individual%20level,%20through%20clear%20and%20kind%20conversation,%20it%E2%80%99s%20more%20possible%20than%20we%20think.), and Ocún (https://www.ocun.com/).Music is licensed by Music Bed. Additional music is licensed by Blue Dot Sessions.Read the transcript here (https://www.fortheloveofclimbing.com/episodes/mini-episode-10-hope-is-here).Catch up on podcast (pod-Kath?) updates and general life things: @inheadlights (https://www.instagram.com/inheadlights/)This podcast gets support from BetterHelp. Because therapy is for everyone (https://www.betterhelp.com/climbing).FLC is public media which means we’re supported by listeners like you. Donate (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/inheadlights) or become a patron (https://www.patreon.com/fortheloveofclimbing) in exchange for a warm, fuzzy feeling.

    20 phút
  4. 01/08/2023

    50: 40 Years to Freedom (Part 1)

    Amin has been climbing for over 23 years, starting in Shiraz, a historical city in Iran. In 2017, he moved to the U.S. to work as a head routesetter, and was shot in a senseless act of violence that critically injured him and shook friends and family to their core. The irony of growing up in the Islamic Republic of Iran and never being afraid of guns until he moved to America is...sobering.Today, Amin remains deeply engaged in advocacy for Iranian people, especially women. He believes the revolution is coming and is inspired by those who have put their lives on the line for change.This is part one of a two-part story.Visit GoFundMe.com/myshare4freedom (http://GoFundMe.com/myshare4freedom) to support those who have been directly affected during the Woman Life Freedom movement.Find Amin on Instagram at @amminabbasi (https://www.instagram.com/amminabbasi/?hl=en) for updates and more. Contact him if you’re willing and able to further amplify the voice of the Woman Life Freedom movement.For the Love of Climbing is presented by Patagonia (https://www.patagonia.com/home/). Additional support is from deuter USA (https://www.deuter.com/us-en), Allez Outdoor (Asking%20folks%20to%20be%20brave%20enough%20to%20make%20their%20convictions%20vulnerable%20means%20really%20listening,%20for%20both%20sides%E2%80%94it%E2%80%99s%20not%20a%20one-way%20street.%20Surrounding%20ourselves%20with%20like-minded%20people%20is%20important%20to%20build%20community,%20but%20it%20doesn%E2%80%99t%20mean%20that%20we%20should%20build%20walls%20to%20ignore%20opposition.%20That%E2%80%99s%20not%20change.%20On%20an%20individual%20level,%20through%20clear%20and%20kind%20conversation,%20it%E2%80%99s%20more%20possible%20than%20we%20think.), and Ocún (https://www.ocun.com/).Music is licensed by Music Bed. Additional music is licensed by Blue Dot Sessions.Read the transcript here (https://www.fortheloveofclimbing.com/episodes/mini-episode-10-hope-is-here).Catch up on podcast (pod-Kath?) updates and general life things: @inheadlights (https://www.instagram.com/inheadlights/)This podcast gets support from BetterHelp. Because therapy is for everyone (https://www.betterhelp.com/climbing).FLC is public media which means we’re supported by listeners like you. Donate (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/inheadlights) or become a patron (https://www.patreon.com/fortheloveofclimbing) in exchange for a warm, fuzzy feeling.

    31 phút
  5. 01/07/2023

    49: Good Grief

    There are those who see grief as the final form of love—this one final act that we give to those we’ve lost. It’s also been said that it’s the price we pay for love, which is a funny way to look at it. But these two things unrelentingly go hand-in-hand.On September 2nd, 2021, Tara lost her dad to Covid. But…it's complicated. During that time, well-meaning folk comprised of climbers, liberal activists—even celebrities—condemned those who refused vaccination. Social media was filled with far-left and far-right criticism. Like we said—it’s complicated.A year and a half after officially joining the Dead Dad Club, Tara sent one of her hardest multi-year climbing projects. But this story isn't really about that...well, sorta."Grief is an insurmountable pain. But at the same moment, I acknowledge that it is also a reflection of love. And while the mountains feel like they are falling over me, and the waves crashing into me, I can simultaneously understand that it is a result of such deep love. It is all love." - TKThis episode is in memory of James Reynvaan.***Content warning: This episode discusses adoption, briefly mentions suicide, and contains discussion about Native American Boarding Schools. Take care of yourselves while listening and reach out for help if you need it.For the Love of Climbing is presented by Patagonia (https://www.patagonia.com/home/). Additional support is from deuter USA (https://www.deuter.com/us-en), Allez Outdoor (Asking%20folks%20to%20be%20brave%20enough%20to%20make%20their%20convictions%20vulnerable%20means%20really%20listening,%20for%20both%20sides%E2%80%94it%E2%80%99s%20not%20a%20one-way%20street.%20Surrounding%20ourselves%20with%20like-minded%20people%20is%20important%20to%20build%20community,%20but%20it%20doesn%E2%80%99t%20mean%20that%20we%20should%20build%20walls%20to%20ignore%20opposition.%20That%E2%80%99s%20not%20change.%20On%20an%20individual%20level,%20through%20clear%20and%20kind%20conversation,%20it%E2%80%99s%20more%20possible%20than%20we%20think.), and Ocún (https://www.ocun.com/).Music by Chad Crouch. Additional music is licensed by Music Bed and Blue Dot Sessions.Read the transcript here (https://www.fortheloveofclimbing.com/episodes/episode-49-good-grief).Catch up on podcast (pod-Kath?) updates and general life things: @inheadlights (https://www.instagram.com/inheadlights/)This podcast gets support from BetterHelp. Because therapy is for everyone (https://www.betterhelp.com/climbing).FLC is public media which means we’re supported by listeners like you. Donate (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/inheadlights) or become a patron (https://www.patreon.com/fortheloveofclimbing) in exchange for a warm, fuzzy feeling.

    1 giờ
  6. 01/06/2023

    48: We Are the Currents

    Civil discourse is a dying art, a complex practice that takes patience and well-rounded perspective to really master. Asking folks to be brave enough to make their convictions vulnerable means really listening, for both sides—it's not a one-way street. Surrounding ourselves with like-minded people is important to build community, but it doesn't mean that we should build walls to ignore opposition. That's not change. On an individual level, through clear and kind conversation, it's more possible than we think.GOP lawmakers are working aggressively to limit trans rights and there's a surge of anti-trans bills at the state level ahead of 2024. Supporters of these bills have a narrow-minded view of who trans people are, and this misinformation and disinformation abet more uncertainty and fear.Lex speaks to the importance of needing more people who aren't in danger to speak up and push back on anti-trans narrative while working toward a future where trans and genderqueer joy is a given and equality, representation, and inclusion aren't just buzzwords, but a glance backward at a stagnant past.Change is coming. Change is here. And trans people are undeniably the currents of these crucial changes, and for each other.For the Love of Climbing is presented by Patagonia (https://www.patagonia.com/home/). Additional support is from deuter USA (https://www.deuter.com/us-en), Allez Outdoor (https://allezoutdoor.com/), and Ocún (https://www.ocun.com/).Music is by Chad Crouch. Additional music is licensed by Music Bed. Sound effects by Jonathan Shaw (https://freesound.org/people/InspectorJ/).Read the transcript here (https://www.fortheloveofclimbing.com/episodes/episode-48-we-are-the-currents).Catch up on podcast (pod-Kath?) updates and general life things: @inheadlights (https://www.instagram.com/inheadlights/)Therapy is for everyone: Better Help (https://www.betterhelp.com/climbing)FLC is public media which means we're supported by listeners like you. Become a patron (https://www.patreon.com/fortheloveofclimbing) in exchange for a warm, fuzzy feeling.

    46 phút
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This is not a climbing podcast. Well, sorta. This is a podcast about choosing vulnerability and talking about our pain—and how we are all really just shining examples of this messy human existence.

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