The Careless Talk Climbing Podcast E117: Beth Rodden returns! - A light through the cracks and general natter
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Oct 2, 2024 Beth Rodden, an accomplished author and returning favorite guest, dives into her recent book 'A Light Through the Cracks' and shares her writing journey. The conversation touches on the emotional rollercoaster of book releases and the importance of vulnerability in storytelling. They discuss shifting dynamics in the climbing culture, especially for women, and reflect on success and identity in climbing. Beth also emphasizes the need for balance between busyness and well-being, blending genres in narratives, and the joy of climbing adventures ahead.
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Downtime Is Undervalued But Restorative
- Society overvalues busyness while downtime benefits wellbeing, so deliberately protect small pockets of unfilled time.
- Beth sat an hour in an Atlanta office to stare at the skyline instead of checking emails and found it restorative.
Use Short Climbing Sessions With Sharp Focus
- Make limited practice windows count by being fiercely focused; parenthood forced Beth to climb more efficiently.
- With less time she planned two‑hour sessions and used them deliberately, improving training quality over duration.
Climbing Can Help But Also Mask Deeper Issues
- Climbing can be both a tool and an escape; recognising when it's avoidance matters.
- Beth used climbing to cope post‑trauma but now pairs it with therapy and other tools after COVID‑triggered anxiety.