This week I am Hanging with Moriah Broadbent-Hogan.

Moriah has been climbing most her life and has over 10+ years coaching climbers to achieve their goals.

After this conversation, I was convinced that a coach would take my climbing to the next level. I am now finishing my 1st block of training with Moriah and feeling strong and confident on rock.

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Chapters

00:00 – Intro & Why This Episode Matters
Tom reflects on slowing down releases and wanting listeners to truly connect with each story.

02:40 – Finding a Coach & Building Consistency
How working with Mariah improved strength, confidence, and accountability.

04:30 – Career Shift: From Head Coach to Passion-Driven Coaching
Mariah explains stepping away from management to focus on climbers directly.

08:00 – Coaching Yourself vs Having a Coach
Why self-coaching is mentally challenging and the value of external support.

12:00 – Why Most Training Plans Fail
The disconnect between “perfect on paper” and what actually works in real life.

16:30 – Building Consistency Through Real Life Chaos
Injuries, sickness, busy weeks—and how to adapt instead of falling off.

22:00 – Process vs Outcome in Climbing
Why sending isn’t as fulfilling as expected and what actually matters.

25:00 – Learning to Love the Process
Mental frameworks to stay engaged during long-term projects.

30:30 – Coaching Youth Climbers & Managing Pressure
Helping kids separate performance from identity and avoid burnout.

36:30 – The Responsibility of a Coach
How small moments and words can shape athletes long-term.

42:30 – The Highs & Lows of Coaching
Celebrating sends, dealing with injuries, and supporting athletes through setbacks.

45:30 – Injury, Setbacks & Hard Lessons
Mariah’s pulley rupture and what it revealed about her climbing.

48:00 – Strength Imbalances & Over-Reliance
Why being too strong in one area can lead to breakdown.

51:00 – Strength Training vs Technique
Where strength fits—and where climbers often get it wrong.

54:00 – Building the “Ideal Climber”
Why technique should come before strength in development.

57:00 – Training Technique Without a Coach

How to actually improve movement, not just climb more.

1:02:00 – Why Most Climbers Plateau

Lack of reflection, intention, and structured progression.

1:06:00 – The Role of Awareness in Progression
Understanding your weaknesses vs blindly training.

1:10:00 – Balancing Strength, Skill & Lifestyle
How life outside climbing impacts performance more than you think.

1:14:00 – The Reality of Long-Term Progress
Why progress is non-linear and requires patience.

1:18:00 – Identity in Climbing
How climbers tie self-worth to grades—and how to break that.

1:22:00 – Staying in Love With Climbing Long-Term
Avoiding burnout and keeping the sport fun.

1:26:00 – What Makes a Great Climber (Beyond Strength)
Adaptability, mindset, and problem-solving.

1:30:00 – Advice for Climbers Feeling Stuck
Simple shifts that unlock progress again.

1:34:00 – Final Reflections on Coaching & Growth
Mariah’s philosophy on coaching and helping others improve.

1:38:00 – Closing Thoughts & Takeaways
Wrapping up the conversation and key lessons from the episode.

Keywords

climbing consistency, process vs outcome mindset, climbing training plan, climbing motivation, self coaching vs coach, climbing mental game, injury recovery climbing, strength vs technique climbing, avoiding burnout climbing, long term progression climbing