Inside The Vertical Mind

Episode #7: Climbing as Therapy with Laurel Cepero (Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor)

In this episode Dr. Don McGrath interviews Laurel Cepero (LPCC) of Westwind Counseling about her experience using climbing in her work as a counselor.
In it, you'll find out:
the history of climbing therapy
what it is used for
who it is suited for
how it works
why it works
where to learn more
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Episode #6: Q&A With Vertical Mind Co-author Dr. Don McGrath

This episode was recorded at an open Q&A session with Dr. Don McGrath on May 4rth, 2024 at the Edge Of The Wood Coop in Evergreen, Colorado.
 
Don talks about:
- Psychological scripts and how they work
- How to change scripts
- His top tips for becoming more mentally strong in climbing
 
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Episode #5: Q&A With Vertical Mind Co-author Dr. Don McGrath Part 1

This episode was recorded at an open Q&A session with Dr. Don McGrath on May 4rth, 2024 at the Edge Of The Wood Coop in Evergreen, Colorado.
 
Don talks about:
- His experience with mental training for 
- Coaching along-side Hazel Findlay
- What he has learned since Vertical Mind first was published
 
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Episode #4; "Fun is Job One" and Other "Hudonisms"

In this episode, Don McGrath talks with climbing legend Mark Hudon where they talk about:
How to stay in the climbing game for 50+ years
Hudonisms - catchy sayings to keep you stoked
How to maintain stoke for the long run
The psychological science behind finding more joy and fulfillment in climbing
The meaning of climbing - hint...there is none!
Tune in to learn a lot and have some fun!
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Episode #3: Climbing and Pregnancy, Motherhood, Grief, and Finding New Purpose Through Climbing

In this episode Dr. Don McGrath talks with Selena Pang who shares here experiences with:
Climbing and pregnancy
Climbing and Motherhood
Climbing and grief
Finding new purpose  through becoming a guide
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A Father and Son Climbing Team, A Goat, and a Treehouse - what?

In this podcast episode, host Don McGrath talks with father and son climbing team Sam and Joe Baker. In this fun-filled interview, you'll hear about:
- what it's like to climb El Cap as a 8-year old
- their treehouse where Don interviewed them
- their close-call encounter with a goat on a climb
- how they are forgoing Netflix for Jo and Sam Flix and creating their bets adventures
We hope you enjoy this fun episode!
 

Episode #1: A Tent, A Beach, and Margaritas - The Penning of Vertical Mind

In this episode Dr. Don McGrath is joined by the other Vertical Mind co-author and psychology professor Dr. Jeff Elison.
In it, they discuss:
How the book Vertical Mind came to be
What they have learned since it came out
The impact they have seen it have
You'll also get to hear the story of someone who attributes Vertical Mind with her return to climbing after a tragic accident.