
Podcast 01: Emma Twyford – Her story and pathway to becoming a Mental Coach in climbing
Dive Into the Mind of Emma Twyford in Our Latest Episode
We’re thrilled to bring you an exciting new episode featuring none other than Emma Twyford! As a renowned climber and mental coach, Emma has carved out an incredible path in the world of climbing. In this candid conversation with Kevin, she opens up about her journey. From her earliest climbing days to becoming a sought-after mental coach. Along the way, Emma shares how she transformed her own struggles into strengths. Offering invaluable insights into the psychology of climbing.
What can you expect from this episode?
We dig deep into Emma’s story, starting with her introduction to climbing. What first drew her in? What kept her hooked? You’ll hear about her road to competing, the highs and lows of the competition scene. And the unique personality traits that helped her thrive under pressure.
Emma also shares the pivotal moments that led her to become a mental coach for climbers. She reveals the mental tricks she uses to stay laser-focused in high-stakes situations and discusses the fascinating concepts of flow state and clutch state.
We get personal, too—diving into what climbing the iconic Big Issue (E9) felt like. Her approach to harder trad climbs, and the mental challenges she faces even as an elite climber. Emma also shines a light on the climbers who’ve influenced her, including a hilarious story about her first trad experience that nearly traumatised James McHaffie!
Finally, Emma reflects on the mental strengths she’s developed, the aspects she continues to work on, and what drives her passion for climbing.
Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned climber, this episode is packed with inspiration and actionable takeaways.
Check out the full episode in the links below—it’s one you won’t want to miss!
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Come and join Emma Twyford and Kevin Roet on a Trad Commitment workshop in North Wales, check out the link below:
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