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In this episode, elite climber Sonnie Trotter explores:

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Here are some AI generated show notes (hopefully the robots got it right)

00:51 Journey in Rock Climbing

01:30 Balancing Family and Climbing

02:02 Training and Rest Strategies

02:57 Current Projects and Fitness Regimen

04:10 The Legendary Cobra Crack

05:12 Mental Aspects of Climbing

06:05 Conversation with Sonnie Trotter Begins

07:03 Pivotal Moments in Climbing

14:10 Sonnie's Climbing Heroes and Influences

19:53 Nutritional Adjustments and Insights

33:19 Balancing Professional Climbing and Family Life

38:49 Sonnie's Current and Future Projects

39:27 Navigating Risk and Fear in Climbing

42:19 Reflections on Climbing Legacy

43:49 Coaching and parenting in Climbing

47:06 The Journey to Writing Uplifted

51:43 Stories and Reflections from the Book

59:50 Reflections on Climbing Legacy

01:02:45 Sonnie's Future Goals

01:08:48 Listener Questions and Final Thoughts

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Check out Sonnie's wonderful book, Uplifted, available on Patagonia, Amazon, etc.

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This show is produced and hosted by Ryan Devlin, and edited by Glen Walker. The Struggle is a proud member of the Plug Tone Audio Collective, a diverse group of the best, most impactful podcasts in the outdoor industry.

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The struggle makes us stronger! I hope your training and climbing are going great. 

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And now here are some buzzwords to help the almighty algorithm get this show in front of people who love to climb: rock climbing, rock climber, climbing, climber, bouldering, sport climbing, gym climbing, how to rock climb, donuts are amazing. Okay, whew, that’s done. But hey, if you’re a human that’s actually reading this, and if you love this show (and love to climb) would you think about sharing this episode with a climber friend of yours? And shout it out on your socials? I’ll send you a sticker for doing it. Just shoot me a message on IG – thanks so much!