Emily Harrington is a professional climber who became the first woman to free climb El Capitan's Golden Gate route in under 24 hours. We discuss her 50-foot fall, overcoming perfectionism, vulnerability as strength, and innovation on the wall. READ MORE👉 http://bit.ly/richroll940 ✌🏼🌱 - Rich This Episode Is Brought To You By… Bon Charge: Save 15% on my favorite wellness products👉 https://bit.ly/boncharge2025 Rivian: Electric vehicles that keep the world adventurous forever👉https://www.rivian.com Squarespace: Use code RichRoll to save 10% off 👉 https://bit.ly/squarespace2025 Seed: Save 25% OFF your first order👉https://bit.ly/seedxrrp2025 Check out all of the amazing discounts from our Sponsors 👉🏾 https://bit.ly/rrpsponsors LISTEN / SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/rrpitunes Spotify: http://bit.ly/rrpspotify Google: http://bit.ly/rrpgooglepods Meal Planner: http://meals.richroll.com Voicing Change Book: http://richroll.com/vc Clips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RichRollPodcastClips Newsletter: http://bit.ly/rollcallemail CHAPTERS 00:00:00 The 50-Foot Fall 00:07:52 Resilience and Returning After Injury 00:09:11 Attempt Four: Overcoming Setbacks 00:13:43 Physical & Mental Preparation for Big Wall Climbing 00:13:53 The Release of "Girl Climber" 00:17:04 The Boys’ Club & Women in Climbing 00:21:38 The Title, "Girl Climber" 00:24:36 Alex Honnold as Partner and Mentor 00:28:09 Sponsor Break 00:30:50 Physical & Mental Preparation for Big Wall Climbing 00:35:09 Training Regimen & Simulation 00:39:47 Mental Coaching & Performance Psychology 00:41:11 Innovation: The Double Shoe Technique 00:43:37 Sponsor Break 00:46:15 Discovering Climbing as a Child 00:49:59 Competition Climbing & Early Success 00:51:14 Struggles with Perfectionism & Eating Disorders 00:53:02 Reckoning with Disordered Eating 00:56:10 Joining The North Face & Expanding Skills 00:57:48 Khumbu Climbing School & Conrad Anker’s Mentorship 00:59:55 First Everest Expedition 01:02:05 Commercialization of Everest & Family Impact 01:06:00 Comparing El Capitan and Everest 01:08:05 Genetics, Altitude, and Imposter Syndrome 01:11:32 Portraying Vulnerability & Difficulty in Climbing Films 01:13:16 Climbing During COVID & Life Transitions 01:14:44 Mentorship from Hilaree Nelson 01:18:13 Hilaree Nelson’s Legacy & Tragic Death 01:20:29 Motherhood, Risk, and Changing Priorities 01:23:49 Climbing as a Vehicle for Self-Discovery 01:26:58 Mentorship, Teamwork, and Community 01:29:00 Evolving Lessons & Healthy Mindset 01:30:29 Vulnerability as Strength 01:33:35 Professional Climbing as a Career 01:37:29 Balancing Family, Projects, and Expeditions 01:38:45 Future Goals & Van Life Community 01:41:46 Role Modeling & Mentoring Young Girls 01:44:26 Advice to Young Female Athletes 01:45:49 Leaning Into Discomfort & Growth 01:47:02 Film Release & Closing Remarks CONNECT WITH RICH ✩ Website - http://richroll.com​ ✩ Rich Roll Podcast - https://richroll.com/all-episodes/ ✩ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/richroll/ ✩ Twitter - https://twitter.com/richroll ✩ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/richrollfans ✩ Strava - https://www.strava.com/athletes/14443?oq=rich ✩ Memoir: Finding Ultra - https://www.richroll.com/shop/books/finding-ultra/ ✩ Meals - http://meals.richroll.com​ ✩ Cook - The Plantpower Way - https://www.richroll.com/shop/books/the-plantpower-way-signed/ ✩ Italian! - The Plantpower Way: Italia - https://www.richroll.com/shop/books/the-plantpower-way-italia-signed/ ✩ Support - https://www.patreon.com/richroll FILMED AND EDITED BY DAN DRAKE https://www.dandrake333.com/ * * * * * NEW TO RICH? Hi I'm Rich Roll. I'm a vegan ultra-endurance athlete, author, podcaster, public speaker & wellness evangelist. But mainly I'm a dad of four. If you want to know more, visit my website or check out these two the NY Times articles: http://bit.ly/otillonyt http://bit.ly/vegansglam I LOVE MAIL! SEND IT HERE: 2630 Conejo Spectrum St. Thousand Oaks, CA 91320 #richroll #richrollpodcast