Books and Boulders Podcast - Episode Show Notes

Episode Title: "Enough" Part I

Release Date: October 20, 2025

In this episode of Books and Boulders, hosts Melanie and Tiffany dive into the first part of 'Enough: Climbing Toward a True Self on Mount Everest' by Melissa Arnot Reid. They discuss themes of parental relationships, emotional neglect, childhood trauma, and overcoming adversity as they unpack Melissa's tumultuous journey from her difficult upbringing in southern Colorado to her quest to summit Everest without supplemental oxygen. The hosts also touch on their own perspectives regarding parental discipline and the impact of generational trauma. Join them as they explore the profound and intimate struggles that shape Melissa's path to self-discovery and climactic achievement.

00:00 Introduction

13:54 Podcast Milestones and Book Introduction

14:51 Discussion of 'Enough' by Melissa Arnot Reed

41:54 Melissa's Complex Personality

47:16 DARE Program and Childhood Realizations

50:08 Chapter Three: Revelations

51:08 Parents Arrested for Growing Marijuana

54:49 Officer Jones: A Predatory Influence

01:12:03 Concluding Thoughts

• Enough by Melissa Arnot Reid (support your local library or book store)

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