EP 229: Shauna Coxsey
July 15, 2024
Photo: Band of Birds
Shauna Coxsey is the most successful competition climber in the UK and the first British woman to climb V12, V13, and V14. We talked about becoming a mom, sitting in and sharing our emotions, human nature and the joy of climbing, inspiration vs. aspiration, motivation vs. commitment, competing in Tokyo, retiring from comps, sending Hazel Grace V14 in terrible conditions, pushing for her V15 goal as a mom, and much more!
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Show Notes:
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EP 222: Paul Houghoughi Returns
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Other References:
Catherine Destivelle soloing in Mali
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Nuggets:
00:00:00 – Intro
00:01:30 – Frankie
00:03:58 – Becoming a mom
00:12:48 – Sit in and share emotions
00:15:09 – Parenting
00:20:15 – Support network
00:22:06 – Shauna’s upbringing
00:23:10 – Catherine Destivelle
00:26:16 – The joy of climbing
00:31:16 – Human nature
00:34:22 – Her first big competition
00:37:34 – Being raised by her sister
00:40:49 – Protecting passion in kids
00:47:54 – Frankie’s Nany, Arona
00:52:10 – As honest as her vulnerability allows
00:55:13 – Inspiration vs. aspiration
00:58:34 – Motivation vs. commitment
01:01:38 – Her proudest achievement
01:04:12 – Hazel Grace 8B+/V14
01:05:42 – Coming back after pregnancy
01:12:13 – Wanting to look and feel strong again
01:17:52 – Hips, butt, & YouTube tips
01:24:02 – Commentating
01:28:17 – Tokyo
01:31:31 – 50 best 7s
01:34:32 – Pushing for goals as a mom
01:41:10 – The magic of being here
01:43:19 – Any 8C/V15 goals?
01:47:38 – Wrap up