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 ✌🏼🌱 - RichThis Episode Is Brought To You By…Bon Charge: Save 15% on my favorite wellness products👉 https://bit.ly/boncharge2025Rivian: Electric vehicles that keep the world adventurous forever👉https://www.rivian.comSquarespace: Use code RichRoll to save 10% off 👉 https://bit.ly/squarespace2025Seed: Save 25% OFF your first order👉https://bit.ly/seedxrrp2025Check out all of the amazing discounts from our Sponsors 👉🏾 https://bit.ly/rrpsponsorsLISTEN / SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCASTApple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/rrpitunesSpotify: http://bit.ly/rrpspotifyGoogle: http://bit.ly/rrpgooglepodsMeal Planner: http://meals.richroll.comVoicing Change Book: http://richroll.com/vcClips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RichRollPodcastClipsNewsletter: http://bit.ly/rollcallemailCHAPTERS00:00:00 The 50-Foot Fall00:07:52 Resilience and Returning After Injury00:09:11 Attempt Four: Overcoming Setbacks00:13:43 Physical & Mental Preparation for Big Wall Climbing00:13:53 The Release of "Girl Climber"00:17:04 The Boys’ Club & Women in Climbing00:21:38 The Title, "Girl Climber"00:24:36 Alex Honnold as Partner and Mentor00:28:09 Sponsor Break00:30:50 Physical & Mental Preparation for Big Wall Climbing00:35:09 Training Regimen & Simulation00:39:47 Mental Coaching & Performance Psychology00:41:11 Innovation: The Double Shoe Technique00:43:37 Sponsor Break00:46:15 Discovering Climbing as a Child00:49:59 Competition Climbing & Early Success00:51:14 Struggles with Perfectionism & Eating Disorders00:53:02 Reckoning with Disordered Eating00:56:10 Joining The North Face & Expanding Skills00:57:48 Khumbu Climbing School & Conrad Anker’s Mentorship00:59:55 First Everest Expedition01:02:05 Commercialization of Everest & Family Impact01:06:00 Comparing El Capitan and Everest01:08:05 Genetics, Altitude, and Imposter Syndrome01:11:32 Portraying Vulnerability & Difficulty in Climbing Films01:13:16 Climbing During COVID & Life Transitions01:14:44 Mentorship from Hilaree Nelson01:18:13 Hilaree Nelson’s Legacy & Tragic Death01:20:29 Motherhood, Risk, and Changing Priorities01:23:49 Climbing as a Vehicle for Self-Discovery01:26:58 Mentorship, Teamwork, and Community01:29:00 Evolving Lessons & Healthy Mindset01:30:29 Vulnerability as Strength01:33:35 Professional Climbing as a Career01:37:29 Balancing Family, Projects, and Expeditions01:38:45 Future Goals & Van Life Community01:41:46 Role Modeling & Mentoring Young Girls01:44:26 Advice to Young Female Athletes01:45:49 Leaning Into Discomfort & Growth01:47:02 Film Release & Closing RemarksCONNECT 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/richrollFILMED AND EDITED BY DAN DRAKEhttps://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/otillonythttp://bit.ly/vegansglamI LOVE MAIL! SEND IT HERE:2630 Conejo Spectrum St.Thousand Oaks, CA 91320#richroll #richrollpodcast