Shauna Coxsey, the most successful competition climber in British history, has been a sought-after guest on numerous climbing podcasts. These conversations reveal a side of the Olympian that competition podiums never show—raw, vulnerable, and deeply reflective about her journey through sport, injury, identity, and motherhood.

One of the most comprehensive recent interviews is Shauna's appearance on The Nugget Climbing Podcast . In this episode, she discusses climbing harder after pregnancy, the crucial difference between motivation and commitment, and her approach to letting children be themselves. She also shares the story of sending Hazel Grace (V14) in terrible conditions and reveals her ongoing goal of climbing V15 as a mother—proving that parenthood is not the end of athletic progression. https://socolivex.tv/gioi-thieu-socolive/ 

Titled "Just Another Comeback," this episode focuses on what it takes to build a professional athletic career when the path doesn't yet exist . Shauna opens up about challenging the definition of a professional climber, fighting through repeated injuries, and reshaping the sport for future generations. The conversation also covers her competition retirement, becoming a mother, and how she continues pushing herself outdoors.

Perhaps the most vulnerable conversation is titled "The Cost of Winning" . Here, Shauna shares deeply personal experiences with anxiety, disordered eating, and supporting her husband through depression. She also discusses being dropped by her main sponsor and navigating life as a professional athlete after the spotlight fades. This episode is a powerful exploration of mental health in high-performance sport.

This podcast reveals the "truth about motherhood and pro climbing" . Shauna admits she was not excited to compete in the Tokyo Olympics, explains why she dislikes the word "retirement," and details the physical and social challenges of managing climbing during and after pregnancy.

Across these podcasts, one theme emerges consistently: Shauna Coxsey's greatest strength may not be her climbing ability, but her willingness to speak honestly about the unseen struggles behind elite success.