The TrainingBeta Podcast: A Climbing Training Podcast

TBP 312: Navigating Relationship Issues with Your Climbing Partner

May 13 · 1 hr 34 min · Episode 312 · 182.4 MBExplicit
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Neely Quinn and climbing coach Alex sit down to talk through one of the most common — and least discussed — challenges in climbing: the friction between partners. They cover emotional projection, mismatched goals, unsolicited beta, belay trust issues, passive aggression, sacrifice dynamics, competition between partners, and trip planning stress. Both share candid stories from their own partnerships, and Neely explains what couples coaching for climbers actually looks like and how she helps partners hear each other differently. Whether you climb with a romantic partner, a close friend, or a family member, this one will resonate.