The Nugget Climbing Podcast

By: Steven Dimmitt
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  • Welcome to a podcast about performance climbing, self-improvement, and being a human being. 4M+ downloads. "One of the best long-form interview podcasts in the outdoor space." - Climbing Magazine
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Episodes
  • EP 257: Sol Wertkin — Surviving Cancer, a Richer Life After Climbing, and Saying Goodbye to Johnny G.

    EP 257: Sol Wertkin — Surviving Cancer, a Richer Life After Climbing, and Saying Goodbye to Johnny G.
    Jan 27 2025

    Sol Wertkin is a former rock climber, cancer survivor, nurse, and avid mountain biker. We talked about new routing in the PNW, the “Golden Era” of Leavenworth climbing, the passing of Johnny Goicoechea, Sol’s cancer diagnosis in 2020, the long and difficult road to recovery, how e-biking saved his life, sailing, why life feels richer now that he doesn’t climb, and nuggets to help your own health journey.

    Feel free to message Sol on Instagram if you have any questions about cancer diagnosis or long covid.

    AG1:

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    Use this link to get a free year's supply of vitamin D + 5 travel packs.

    Arc’teryx:

    Women’s climbing clothing

    Men’s climbing clothing

    Check out the Psiphon and Serratus Alpine Kits launching January 15th.

    Rúngne:

    rungne.info/nugget

    👆 Win a year supply of Chalk from Rúngne

    Use code “NUGGET” to get 15% off storewide.

    Crimpd:

    crimpd.com

    Or download the Crimpd app.

    Become a Patron:

    patreon.com/thenuggetclimbing

    We are supported by these amazing BIG GIVERS:

    • Michael Roy, Mark and Julie Calhoun, and Yinan Liu

    Show Notes:

    thenuggetclimbing.com/episodes/sol-wertkin

    Nuggets:

    (00:00:00) – Intro

    (00:00:57) – How I met Sol

    (00:03:56) – Depression & climbing roots

    (00:09:02) – New routing in the PNW

    (00:12:02) – The “Golden Era” in Leavenworth

    (00:23:37) – Johnny Goicoechea

    (00:28:37) – Training & sport climbing

    (00:31:27) – Smith Rock & Spain

    (00:35:40) – Getting diagnosed with cancer

    (00:49:07) – Lifetimes, surgery 1, & do the things

    (00:54:43) – Short of breath

    (00:59:12) – Systematic diaphragm paralysis, & surgery 2

    (01:03:33) – E-bikes

    (01:10:20) – Diaphragm plication

    (01:21:54) – Chylothorax

    (01:25:15) – The early stages of dying

    (01:28:39) – Surgery 3

    (01:32:31) – Planning for the worst, & getting discharged

    (01:36:40) – Bonus life

    (01:41:55) – A final hurdle

    (01:52:32) – Every day is a gift

    (01:54:14) – Sailing

    (02:01:06) – Replacing climbing

    (02:08:48) – Goals

    (02:13:59) – E-biking & ableism

    (02:19:07) – Why Sol doesn’t climb anymore

    (02:22:33) – A richer life after climbing

    (02:29:58) – Trail clearing & volunteering

    (02:34:38) – What’s next

    (02:37:44) – Healthcare & nursing

    (02:40:46) – Sol’s nuggets

    (03:06:19) – Let’s go!
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    3 hrs and 8 mins
  • EP 256: Stian Christophersen Returns — Training Smarter, Pulley Rehab, & Japanese Precision: Secrets to Climbing Stronger & Healthier

    EP 256: Stian Christophersen Returns — Training Smarter, Pulley Rehab, & Japanese Precision: Secrets to Climbing Stronger & Healthier
    Jan 20 2025
    Stian Christophersen is a physiotherapist, coach, author, and world-class climber. He returns to the podcast to discuss his new book about managing injuries. We talked about why only two days of hard climbing per week is enough to get stronger, the Japanese method for building technique, load management, how to rehab a ruptured pulley, why optimist is important for recovery, training for tweaky holds and moves, growth plate injuries, mindset tips, and much more.Buy Stian's Book:adventurebooks.com/collections/climbing-books-guidebooks/products/the-climbing-bible-managing-injuriesRúngne:rungne.info/nugget👆 Win a year supply of Chalk from RúngneUse code “NUGGET” to get 15% off storewide.PhysiVantage:physivantage.com (link includes 15% off coupon)Use code "NUGGET15" at checkout for 15% off your next order.Mad Rock:madrock.comUse code “NUGGET10” at checkout for 10% off your next order.Revival Climbing Coalition:revivalclimbing.comEP 225: Tony Bell & David Bress (my episode with the founders of Revival)Learn more about Revival’s adjustable climbing walls and landing systems.The NUG:frictitiousclimbing.com/products/the-nugCheck out my new portable hangboard.Tindeq:tindeq.comUse code “nugget” for $10 off your order. Become a Patron:patreon.com/thenuggetclimbingWe are supported by these amazing BIG GIVERS:Michael Roy, Mark and Julie Calhoun, and Yinan LiuShow Notes: thenuggetclimbing.com/episodes/stian-christophersen-returnsNuggets:(00:00:00) – Intro(00:02:09) – Stian’s finger injury, & why medical professionals are cautious(00:07:40) – Practicing board climbing(00:11:55) – Outline of topics(00:15:18) – Most common climbing injuries(00:18:13) – Rules for preventing injuries(00:20:39) – How much hard climbing is reasonable(00:29:13) – Lifting weights(00:31:04) – The Japanese approach(00:43:43) – Finger training to prevent finger injuries(00:52:05) – How frequently should we change our finger training protocols?(00:56:01) – Cluster sets, & best pulling exercises to prevent shoulder injuries(00:59:25) – When to do extra strength training(01:01:47) – Sleep, nutrition, stress, & identity(01:06:45) – Regaining confidence after injury(01:09:45) – Optimism & discovery(01:20:42) – Is there an ideal way to rehab pulley injuries?(01:25:52) – How to rehab pulley injuries(01:35:14) – Loading & adapting from within(01:43:50) – The good news with pulley injuries(01:45:59) – Is surgery ever necessary for pulley injuries?(01:48:20) – How to reintroduce climbing after a pulley injury(01:51:20) – Reintroducing crimps & hard climbing(01:53:59) – Preparing for tweaky holds(02:01:08) – Individual finger training(02:05:57) – Training for hard shoulder moves(02:07:20) – Growth plate injuries(02:10:58) – Injections for finger pain(02:13:20) – Mindset tips(02:16:06) – Tall climbers, tendon strength, & talent(02:20:49) – Where to buy Stian’s new book
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    2 hrs and 23 mins
  • EP 255: Dave MacLeod Returns — Moving the Needle on Your Climbing, the Value of Daydreaming, & How to Thrive in Your 40s

    EP 255: Dave MacLeod Returns — Moving the Needle on Your Climbing, the Value of Daydreaming, & How to Thrive in Your 40s
    Jan 13 2025

    Dave MacLeod is one of the best all-around climbers in the world. He returns to the podcast to talk about his new book, Moving the Needle. We discuss the simple decisions that led to his success, getting the basics right, how to climb harder in your 40s, the value of daydreaming, writing books, how diet affects mood, Paul Saladino’s meat and fruit approach, how to thrive on a keto diet, metabolic health, LCL cholesterol, seed oils, alcohol, the state of scientific research, and much more.

    Mad Rock:

    madrock.com

    Use code “NUGGET10” at checkout for 10% off your next order.

    AG1:

    drinkAG1.com/NUGGET

    Use this link to get a free year's supply of vitamin D + 5 travel packs.

    Arc’teryx:

    Women’s climbing clothing

    Men’s climbing clothing

    Check out the Psiphon and Serratus Alpine Kits launching January 15th.

    PhysiVantage:

    physivantage.com (link includes 15% off coupon)

    Use code "NUGGET15" at checkout for 15% off your next order.

    The NUG:

    frictitiousclimbing.com/products/the-nug

    Check out my new portable hangboard.

    Tindeq:

    tindeq.com

    Use code “nugget” for $10 off your order.

    Become a Patron:

    patreon.com/thenuggetclimbing

    We are supported by these amazing BIG GIVERS:

    • Michael Roy, Mark and Julie Calhoun, and Yinan Liu

    Show Notes:

    thenuggetclimbing.com/episodes/dave-macleod-returns

    Nuggets:

    (00:00:00) – Intro

    (00:02:34) – Themes for the today’s podcast

    (00:04:59) – ‘Moving the Needle’

    (00:10:54) – How curiosity feeds consistency

    (00:17:44) – Simple decisions that move the needle

    (00:21:55) – Time x mileage x variety

    (00:34:09) – Balancing projecting & volume

    (00:41:08) – Tree crimping

    (00:43:50) – Almost daily training

    (00:49:08) – The basics

    (01:00:38) – When to end bouldering sessions

    (01:06:38) – Rolling with the punches

    (01:13:31) – Managing training load & staying in the game

    (01:24:43) – Finger training

    (01:30:09) – An unlikely breakthrough (FA of ‘Bultitude’ V14)

    (01:37:09) – Finger strength PRs

    (01:43:42) – How to climb harder in your 40s

    (01:59:54) – Taking short breaks

    (02:02:56) – Daydreaming

    (02:05:30) – Making it hard to fail

    (02:13:27) – One thing at a time

    (02:17:19) – Writing books

    (02:25:25) – Factors that led to sending ‘Rhapsody’ E11

    (02:32:16) – Books vs. podcasts

    (02:34:35) – Confidence & conflict

    (02:42:06) – Dave’s experiment with a Western Diet

    (02:46:48) – How our diet can affect mood

    (02:52:26) – Paul Saladino, keto, fruit, & metabolic health

    (03:10:37) – Why Dave keeps coming back to keto

    (03:15:52) – How much protein Dave eats on keto

    (03:19:36) – Energy & weight management

    (03:26:40) – LDL Cholesterol

    (03:40:25) – Kitavan Islanders, heart disease, & lifestyle factors

    (03:46:51) – Seed oils & alcohol

    (03:49:25) – A need for unbiased scientific research

    (03:54:50) Where to buy Dave’s book
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    3 hrs and 55 mins

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Excellent interview questions and excellent guests!

I really enjoy listening to my climbing idols give no nonsense advice on training, nutrition, and life!

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