[126] Navigating Tall Poppy Syndrome in Extreme Sports with Mitch Lamb

"If the camera wasn't there, would you still do something?" - Mitch Lamb, Kiwi whitewater kayaker, adventure athlete, and all-round good mate.In this episode with my dear mate Mitch, he opens up about his journey from small-town New Zealand to leading programs around the globe with World Class Academy.We dive into the wild ride that is high-risk sport, the behind-the-scenes of mentoring the next generation of young explorers, and how Tall Poppy Syndrome shows up when you're pushing the edge (both physically and mentally).This one’s got grit, laughs, and refreshing honesty about the adventure world both on and off the water.Take home message: Adventure is as much about people as it is about placeListen to the full interview on Spotify, iHeart Radio, or Apple Podcasts. #kayak #athlete #whitewater #podcast #iheartradio #confidence #mentalperformance #tallpoppytalk #mentalhealthmatters #quote #newzealand