(Trigger Warning/TW: suicidal ideations) In this conversation, Mercedes Pollmeier shares her personal experiences with injuries as a climber, specifically her most recent elbow injury, discussing the mental and physical challenges she faced during recovery. She emphasizes the importance of acceptance, gratitude, and finding opportunities for growth during setbacks. Using her journey and experience as a guide, she provides practical mental and physical tips for managing injuries. Have you experienced a climbing injury? We'd love to hear from you in the comments!

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00:02:05 Intro and disclaimer/trigger warning
00:03:05 Best advice possible
00:04:08 (TW) The mental side of injuries & Mercedes' personal injury story
00:22:50 Practical tip #1 (after Best advice possible) on how to use injury as a means to opportunity: Finding Acceptance
00:25:12 Practical tip #2 Trusting the process
00:25:29 Practical tip #3 Finding gratitude
00:26:20 Practical tip #4 Treat pain as a signal & consult with a PT or coach
00:28:13 Practical tip #5 Take a look at the long-term view
00:30:05 Physical training tips