Catching up with Mountaineer & Expedition Leader Jo Bradshaw discussing her summit of Mount Everest!

Shownotes -Where Jo is at the moment -Getting back out to Everest in March  -Why she didn't want what happened last year to stop her from living her life -Reflecting back on what happened and why she found it cathartic  -Climbing two, 6,000 metre peaks before Everest -Getting back on the mountain and feeling right at home in her tent -Getting blessed before the climb and why its important to follow this tradition -Learning more about the atmosphere on the mountain after the earthquake the previous year -Why you shouldn't be 100% reliant on your climbing sherpa the whole way -Why you need to have experience when climbing Everest and the ability to get yourself out of problems that can happen on the mountain  -Jo summit attempt  -Dealing with feelings of frustration while on the mountain   "Choose your mood!"    "Its about attitude not altitude!"   -why you need to conserve your energy on the down days -How Jo kept herself entertained while having to wait at camps -Dealing with low points & wanting to walk off the mountain -Feeling calm on the final push -Having to deal with slower climbers in front and how she handled it  -Trying to keep awake and warm on the mountain -Coping with her fear of heights and having to keep it together on a windy high ridge -Why reaching the summit was a massive anti-climax  -Learning to appreciate what she's achieved and dealing with the post trip blues -Having more self belief in herself and what she's learnt most about herself from climbing Everest -Why she wants to climb more 8,000 metre peaks -Questions from the tribe! -Find out what's next for Jo!   Links! Take a listen to the first Tough Girl Podcast episode with Jo! Click here! Check out Jo's Blog - http://www.29029feet.co.uk  Follow Jo on twitter @29029feet  & on Facebook!   Charities Check out - Place2Be & Support4Sherpas   Events! Come & join us at the Women In Adventure Expo in Bristol 8th October! Get your ticket before the 30th September!