In this episode, Kevin Roet sits down with Tina Breslin, a climber best known for her bold and controlled approach to highballing. For a thoughtful and revealing conversation about mindset, identity, and the role climbing plays in Tina’s life. She speaks openly, offering insight not only into her climbing but into the way she experiences the world.

Tina shares how she first got into climbing, describing an immediate sense of connection. What started as curiosity quickly became something deeper—an activity that brought focus, purpose, and a sense of calm.  For her, highballing is not just about physical ability, but about composure, mental clarity, and it gives her a sense of confidence.

A particularly powerful part of the conversation centres on Tina’s ADHD, which she describes as both a challenge and a strength. In everyday life, it can make routine tasks difficult and overwhelming. She also speaks candidly about her suspicion that she may be autistic.  And how this can sometimes lead to misunderstandings in how others perceive her. However, she highlights how these traits can also be advantageous in climbing—allowing her to hyper-focus, think differently, and approach problems with creativity.

Tina describes climbing as her form of therapy—something that grounds her and helps regulate. She also talks about how her focus has moved from being result-driven to process-focused, and why highballing provides this platform for her.  She also uses music as a tool to stay present, blocking out distractions and finding rhythm in her movement.

Despite not fitting the “ideal” physical mould for certain problems, Tina embraces creativity to find her own solutions, refusing to let limitations define her. Her perspective is both honest and inspiring, offering a powerful reminder that climbing is as much about mindset as it is about movement.

Tune in for a powerful insight into Tina Breslin.