In this inspiring episode, Kevin Roet sits down with Kyra Condie, a professional competitive climber and Olympian.  To uncover the incredible story behind her rise to the top of the climbing world. Kyra’s journey is nothing short of remarkable — not just because of her athletic accomplishments. But because of the challenges she had to overcome along the way. In this candid and heartfelt conversation, Kyra opens up about the mindset and mental strategies that have helped her succeed.  Including her unwavering optimism, and the importance of trying hard even when the odds seem stacked against her.  She also talks openly about her fear of falling on lead, which we would not associate with top athletes.

Kyra’s story is particularly powerful because of the medical setbacks she faced early on. After being diagnosed with severe scoliosis as a teenager, Kyra underwent spinal fusion surgery — a procedure that some medical professionals warned would limit her ability to climb at a high level.  Or perhaps even prevent her from climbing altogether. But Kyra refused to accept those limitations. Through sheer determination, resilience, and a positive mindset, she not only got back on the wall but went on to become one of the world’s top competitive climbers and represent the United States at the Tokyo Olympics.

Throughout the episode, Kyra shares her insights on building confidence, and finding the balance between pushing hard and trusting the process. She discusses how her mental approach has evolved over the years.  And how developing a growth mindset has helped her face setbacks and pressure with grace. Kyra’s openness and honesty about the mental side of climbing make this conversation incredibly relatable and motivating for climbers of all levels.

If you’re looking for a boost of motivation or simply want to learn from one of the best in the sport, you won’t want to miss this episode.