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Podcast 03: Kevin Roet – His story and pathway to becoming a Mental Coach in climbing
Turning Challenges Into Triumphs in Climbing Psychology – Kevin Roet
In this episode, Emma sits down with Kevin Roet to dive into the fascinating journey that led Kevin to become a mental coach in climbing. He opens up about his early days on the rock, the challenges he faced. And how he transformed his struggles—like the fear of falling—into powerful tools for growth and coaching.
What can you look forward to in this episode?
Kevin takes us back to where it all began. Sharing his first experience with climbing and how it sparked a lifelong passion. He talks about how he became immersed in the climbing world, learning the ropes (literally) and progressing through various disciplines. From his favourite styles like winter climbing and big walling to the mistakes he made early on. Kevin provides an honest and inspiring account of his growth as a climber.
Ever wondered how a fear of falling can become a strength? Kevin opens up about his journey to understand and overcome this fear. Sharing the techniques and mindset shifts that helped him improve his headgame. He also highlights the vital role of trust and communication with a belayer. And why he believes the relationship between climber and belayer is so crucial for success.
As the founder of the Climbing Psychology Workshop, Kevin discusses how these sessions came about and what he’s observed in climbers who attend. He also shares insights from his book, Climbing Psychology. Offering a behind-the-scenes look at how it was written and the key lessons it contains.
From his perspective on climbing headgames across disciplines to the personality traits. That have both helped and challenged him. Kevin’s story is packed with wisdom, humour, and actionable takeaways.
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