EPISODE · Aug 19, 2024 · 43 MIN
The KEY to overcoming FEAR; The Alex Honnold Story (#018)
from The Ditto Podcast
In Episode #18, Ashley Hatch and Dr. Matt Moore discuss the story of Alex Honnold and his incredible feat of free solo climbing El Capitan in Yosemite. They explore themes of focus and concentration, goal setting, mental rehearsal, and the psychological challenges Honnold faced. They also discuss how Honnold developed a healthy relationship with fear and embraced it as part of the process. Honnold's self-awareness and ability to eliminate distractions contributed to his achievements. The idea of being fearless is a myth; it's about responding to fear differently. The brain's response to fear can be shaped through experience and preparation.You can watch Free Solo here.Did you like this episode? Leave a review and share with your friends!
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