Best Pyramid Principle Podcasts (2025)

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BOARD MEETINGS | How To Use Outdoor Sport Climbing As Training 52:31

2d ago52:31

52:31

Not all training needs to be indoors. If you're lucky enough to be able to spend a large amount of your time outside, it might make sense to use some of that time for training rather than performance. In this episode, Kris and Nate discuss examples of how we can do this without sacrificing our performance time. _________________________ 🔍 EXPLORE F…

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The basics of being - Forgiveness and gratitude 19:45

7d ago19:45

19:45

By Sylvia Leifheit

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The basics of being - thoughts and love 17:41

11d ago17:41

17:41

By Sylvia Leifheit

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TAPED TIPS | How To Toe Hook: The Most Misunderstood Climbing Technique 17:36

12d ago17:36

17:36

Toe-hooking is a technique that is very often misunderstood in two principal ways. This confusion leads to toe hooks seeming harder and more like sorcery than other techniques. But you’re probably just going about it the wrong way. Most people don’t need to get stronger. They need to get better. They need a better understanding of the move itself..…

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E13 - Dan Auerbach - Overcoming resistance to coaching 33:29

19d ago33:29

33:29

In my conversation with executive coach Dan Auerbach, we explored his innovative framework for coaching resistant leaders. Dan's fascinating background - 20 years as a clinical psychotherapist combined with decades of CEO experience - revealed some powerful insights that will transform the way you approach your own and your teams development. Show …

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TAPED TIPS | The Most Important Skill for Climbing 5.13 11:17

20d ago11:17

11:17

When I finished my 100th 5.13 sport climb and was writing a book about the lessons I learned along the way, something became clear to me. There is one single skill that trumps all others when it comes to being able to climb 5.13. It’s not better footwork, it’s not a stronger pull-up, and it’s not more finger strength. Those things can – and often d…

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The basics of being - The backpack and time 11:29

21d ago11:29

11:29

By Sylvia Leifheit

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The basics of being - Kyballion 2.0. 10:18

28d ago10:18

10:18

By Sylvia Leifheit

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BOARD MEETINGS | Better Working Goes: How To Send Faster 1:08:17

1M ago1:08:17

1:08:17

The length of time we spend working a project often depends on the strength of our projecting game – particularly what we do on those important working attempts. Many of us either keep working things when we should have sent weeks ago, or we cut off the working goes and start redpoint attempts way too early. The best climbers put themselves into se…

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E12 - Russell King - Implementing unpopular decisions with minimal political damage 45:33

1M ago45:33

45:33

Discover how policy expert Russell King masterfully implements unpopular decisions with minimal resistance by strategically "preparing the ground" before announcements—a skill that transformed transportation systems across two continents and can revolutionize your approach to organizational change. Show notes: https://clarityfirstprogram.com/e12-po…

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The basics of being - The 2 paths 8:11

1M ago8:11

8:11

By Sylvia Leifheit

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TAPED TIPS | Triple Your Sends Using If-Then Intentions 10:06

1M ago10:06

10:06

There's one simple thing that can result in the biggest performance gains in your climbing, no matter what level you’re at. And you can implement it right now. I’m going to tell you not only what this simple superpower is, but also what the sports research says about how you can give it an even greater boost... Read the rest on the blog! Watch the …

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The basics of being – body awareness and the power of mass 11:42

1M ago11:42

11:42

By Sylvia Leifheit

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The basics of being - Resonances 10:35

2M ago10:35

10:35

By Sylvia Leifheit

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The basics of being - Resistance 12:24

2M ago12:24

12:24

By Sylvia Leifheit

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The basics of being - masculinity and femininity 10:49

3M ago10:49

10:49

By Sylvia Leifheit

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The basics of being - Duality 13:57

3M ago13:57

13:57

By Sylvia Leifheit

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The basics of being - The laws of existence 10:02

3M ago10:02

10:02

By Sylvia Leifheit

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The basics of being - Earth – Planet heart rate 21:01

3M ago21:01

21:01

By Sylvia Leifheit

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The basics of being - the frequency ranges of the cosmos 37:28

3M ago37:28

37:28

By Sylvia Leifheit

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The basics of being - The Energy Worlds of the Chakras 15:09

4M ago15:09

15:09

By Sylvia Leifheit

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The basics of being - Source, mother soul, soul 17:23

4M ago17:23

17:23

By Sylvia Leifheit

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BOARD MEETINGS | Principle vs. Prescription in Climbing Training 40:39

4M ago40:39

40:39

Prompted by the phrase "Common sense isn't always common practice," from Trevor Ragan of Learner Lab, Nate and Kris sat down to discuss five aspects of climbing where they see this holding true. This is the final of those five aspects: principle vs. prescription in climbing training. This episode originally aired on March 23, 2018. ________________…

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The basics of being - the pillars of being 7:01

4M ago7:01

7:01

By Sylvia Leifheit

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BOARD MEETINGS | Should Climbers Train Where They Are or Where They Want To Be? 29:45

4M ago29:45

29:45

Prompted by the phrase "Common sense isn't always common practice," from Trevor Ragan of Learner Lab, Nate and Kris sat down to discuss five aspects of climbing where they see this holding true. This is the fourth of those five aspects: Training where you are currently instead of where you want to be. Starting where you are is an important first st…

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The basics of being - The powerlessness 6:27

4M ago6:27

6:27

By Sylvia Leifheit

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BOARD MEETINGS | Should Climbers Generalize or Specialize? 53:40

5M ago53:40

53:40

Prompted by the phrase "Common sense isn't always common practice," from Trevor Ragan of Learner Lab, Nate and Kris sat down to discuss five aspects of climbing where they see this holding true. This is the third of those five aspects: should climbers generalize or specialize? There is a time to grow your skill set, but it can also be appropriate t…

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The Basics of Being - Destiny 17:46

5M ago17:46

17:46

By Sylvia Leifheit

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BOARD MEETINGS | The Pros and Cons of Building Grade Pyramids vs. Towers 49:22

5M ago49:22

49:22

Prompted by the phrase "Common sense isn't always common practice," from Trevor Ragan of Learner Lab, Nate and Kris sat down to discuss five aspects of climbing where they see this holding true. This is the second of those five aspects: the pros and cons of building a grade pyramid vs. a tower. Is one better than the other? When is each appropriate…

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The basics of being - The principle of purity 5:17

5M ago5:17

5:17

By Sylvia Leifheit

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BOARD MEETINGS | The Quality vs. Quantity Conundrum in Climbing 42:03

5M ago42:03

42:03

Prompted by the phrase "Common sense isn't always common practice," from Trevor Ragan of Learner Lab, Nate and Kris sat down to discuss five aspects of climbing where they see this holding true. This is the first of those five aspects: the Quality vs. Quantity Conundrum in Climbing. So what is it, where does it often happen, and how can we make sur…

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The basics of being - Free will 12:59

5M ago12:59

12:59

By Sylvia Leifheit

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Jibé Tribout and Arnould T'Kint | The Birth of Sport Climbing as We Know It 1:08:19

5M ago1:08:19

1:08:19

Kris sits down in Wyoming with two absolute legends from the 80’s, Jibé Tribout and Arnould T’Kint, to talk about Patrick Edlinger and the birth of sport climbing as we know it. Belgian climbing legend Arnould T’Kint did the third 8a in the world, and the first outside of the US, as well as reportedly being the first to onsight 8a. Jibé Tribout is …

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The basics of being - rebirth and re-death 24:47

5M ago24:47

24:47

By Sylvia Leifheit

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The basics of being - awareness 21:47

6M ago21:47

21:47

By Sylvia Leifheit

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The basics of being - Animal and God 15:11

6M ago15:11

15:11

By Sylvia Leifheit

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The basics of being - the flow of life 10:00

6M ago10:00

10:00

By Sylvia Leifheit

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Climbing 100 5.13's, My New Book, and Goals About Goals 13:11

6M ago13:11

13:11

An update on where we've been, where we're going, and my new book, Adapt: Lessons Learned Climbing 100 5.13's. Check out the new book!By Plug Tone Audio | Power Company Climbing

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The Basics of Being - All-one 6:50

6M ago6:50

6:50

By Sylvia Leifheit

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The basics of Being - Vibrations 7:04

7M ago7:04

7:04

By Sylvia Leifheit

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The basics of being - The Gate 9:35

7M ago9:35

9:35

By Sylvia Leifheit

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The basics of being - The Wheel 7:20

7M ago7:20

7:20

By Sylvia Leifheit

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The basics of being 13:34

7M ago13:34

13:34

By Sylvia Leifheit

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EXPERT | Joy Black on Training for Pregnant Climbers, Trimester by Trimester 2:07:35

8M ago2:07:35

2:07:35

Joy Black is a mother of three, and a strength and climbing coach specializing in working with pregnant and postpartum climbers. In this episode, Kris and Joy go trimester by trimester, looking at training and logistical considerations for pregnant climbers and their partners. Check out all of Joy's courses. Sign up for Joy's newsletter. Save 50% o…

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EVERY BODY CLIMBS | A Blind Trio featuring Justin Salas, Seneida Biendarra, and Chaz Misuraca 1:32:12

8M ago1:32:12

1:32:12

This is the final episode in this special series with host Emily Chen-Newton. In keeping with the themes of community-built and community-led, this episode features three truly incredible blind athletes leading the conversation. Emily takes a step back from the mic as Justin Salas, Seneida Biendarra, and Chaz Misuraca carry us through a conversatio…

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BUILDER | Lucia Li and Noah Steinberg Are Pushing Their Sport Climbing Limits 1:28:07

9M ago1:28:07

1:28:07

Lucia Li and Noah Steinberg are an up-and-coming climbing power couple. From Michigan, they call the Red River Gorge their home climbing area, and they are making sure to cement their place there. After using one of our Ebook training plans, they both had breakout seasons – and then they upped the ante the following season without any additional tr…

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MOVIE NIGHT | Devotion: Jakob Schubert's Journey to the Top 33:59

9M ago33:59

33:59

Kris and Nate decide on their favorite movie theater candy and then watch Devotion: Jakob Schubert's Journey to the Top, released by Mammut. They discuss the film and the takeaways from it that we can use in our own climbing. Watch the film. Film Credits: Yucca Films Online Climbing Films from the 1990s More Movie Night episodes ___________________…

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MOVIE NIGHT | Passion (featuring Jonathan Siegrist) 45:14

9M ago45:14

45:14

Kris and Nate get a popcorn and watch Arcteryx Presents: Passion featuring America's most prolific sport climber, Jonathan Siegrist. They discuss the style of the film, Ryan White's editing, how difficult it is to make sport climbing look hard (or interesting) and the lessons that we can use in our own climbing. Watch the film. The Lil Yachty Walk …

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EVERY BODY CLIMBS | Melissa Ruiz on Training with a Neurological Disorder 49:53

9M ago49:53

49:53

Today's episode, which comes to us from Every Body Climbs, features Melissa Ruiz. Melissa has been climbing and competing for about 6 years. She’s got a collection of medals to her name, including five gold, from national and world paraclimbing championships/cups. But recently she's started climbing outside, and to put it lightly, she is stoked. So…

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TAPED TIPS | The Most Underrated Climbing Movement Skill 15:53

10M ago15:53

15:53

Of all of the elements of climbing movement, Rhythm is the most overlooked. What's more, it's often the reason we fall, even if it appears to be something different. Learn how to spot when Rhythm is a problem and how you can get better at making sure Rhythm isn't holding you back. Read the rest on the blog! Watch the video on YouTube! Check out The…

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