The Discourse

I Climbed Everest Because Grad School Wasn't Expensive Enough (Part 1)


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On May 23rd, 2024, your favorite pod host, Courtenay, summited Mt. Everest. Today, she finally entertains the question on everyone's lips: Why??!

Short answer: She didn't want to go to grad school. Long answer: Well...you'll have to give it a listen!

In part one of this two-part series, we'll dive into the discourse surrounding this highly controversial mountain, including how much it costs, how to train for it, the "luxurious" base camp amenities, and how dangerous it really is.

Cecile will offer her perspective on the difficulty of supporting your loved ones' terrifying dreams, and how to resist any Tonya Harding-esque urges to play saboteur.

Climb on!

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The DiscourseBy Courtenay Roche