Hey, we want to take a quick moment to emphasize that we really love therapy.

If you're listening to this podcast, then you know that we take mental health awareness pretty

seriously.

Therapy isn't going to give you all the answers.

In fact, it'll probably raise a lot of questions.

We're also not going to bullet point all of its benefits, but did you know that

one in five Americans experience mental health issues? Yeah, that's more than 40 million adults

each year. And if the last few years have taught us anything at all, it's the importance of taking

care of ourselves. So, on the regular canceling weekend plans to stay at home and be an

introvert ball is okay. Disappearing to get your life together and resurfacing in a foreign

country with a new name 10 years later. Also okay. It's called self-care. Therapy is also self-care.

And it's a lot easier than getting a new identity

and starting all over. Even though it's hard and will make you work for it and you're going to

feel really uncomfortable and pay someone for that discomfort, it's there for you. Good therapy

agitates. Good therapy is hard. This podcast works with BetterHelp

to connect you to licensed therapists. Therapy is beautiful. Everyone should go. Go to BetterHelp.com

slash climbing to sign up and receive 10% off your first month. It helps support the show and,

more importantly, it helps support you.

This podcast is proudly presented by Patagonia. Not bound by convention, Patagonia is in business

to save our home planet. This podcast is sponsored by Doiter, one of the leading backpack brands that will help you hit the trails with confidence and comfort, but most importantly, your snacks.

Deuter has a history of first ascents and alpine roots.

Their head of product development even climbed Everest once in jeans.

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