EP01: Harry O'Brien | From Vietnam to Tassie: Finding Flow on the Rock

In this first episode of The Hangout, I sit down with climber & friend Harry O’Brien to explore what happens when you step onto the edge - physically and mentally.From climbing in Tasmania to the unique headspace of deep water soloing, they unpack how fear shows up on the wall, how calm is trained, and why breath can be the difference between holding on and letting go.Instagram: @hazzardous_adventuresChapters00:00 The Meeting of Climbers03:13 Climbing Adventures in Vietnam05:58 Deep Water Soloing Experience09:04 The Unique Climbing in Vietnam11:57 The Journey to Butterfly Valley14:55 The Climbing Experience in Butterfly Valley17:58 The Beast Within: Climbing Mentality20:55 The Duality of Calm and Tenacity24:09 The Importance of Breath in Climbing27:05 The Journey of Progress in Climbing30:12 The Influence of Youth on Climbing32:57 The Challenges of Climbing in Tasmania35:58 The Epic Climbing Adventures in Tasmania01:08:11 Planning for Peak Experiences01:11:56 Trust and Communication in Climbing01:12:52 Problem Solving in Climbing01:14:49 International Climbing Adventures01:18:38 Differences in Climbing Styles01:21:29 The Joy of Onsighting01:24:21 The Evolution of Climbing Passion01:30:08 Overcoming Fear in Climbing01:34:26 The Drive to Climb01:37:15 Training and Cross-Training for Climbers01:42:19 The Balance of Climbing and Life01:51:40 Filling the Cup: Energy Restoration01:55:34 The Power of Journaling02:01:03 Meditation and Mindfulness in Climbing02:06:18 Dream Climbs and Future Aspirations