A Climber’s Mind with Mat Wright
Mat Wright
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About This Podcast
I’m Mat Wright - a climbing coach focused on real outdoor performance.
A Climber’s Mind explores what actually drives progression on rock - beyond generic training advice.
Through personal stories from my own climbing, and lessons from coaching, I break down the mental, technical, and tactical factors that separate effort from real results.
This isn’t about doing more. It’s about working on the right things, at the right time.
Each episode gives you practical insights you can apply immediately to your own climbing, whether you’re projecting your first 7a or pushing into your hardest routes.
If you’re interested in working with me, you can find more at matwrightcoaching.com
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S1E12 I'm Not Anti-Training
In this episode, I reflect on my recent conversation with Mike Boyd and use it as a starting point to clarify something important about my coaching philosophy.I think some climbers may have…
S1E11 Mike Boyd: Fatherhood, Stress & Climbing Performance
In this episode of A Climber’s Mind, I sit down with Mike Boyd for a very honest conversation about climbing, having a newborn baby, career pressure, identity, stress, relationships, money, and what…
S1E10 Climbing Feels Different Now
Over the last couple of months, a lot has changed in my life.I’ve been balancing the start of this podcast alongside a fairly structured training phase, whilst also trying to organise my life and…
S1E9 Fear of Falling Isn’t the Problem
Fear of falling is often treated like a bravery problem.Most climbers think they just need to commit harder, take more practice falls, or become mentally tougher.But in many cases, fear isn’t…
S1E8 The Real Secret to Climbing Your Best (Learn to Try Well)
Most climbers think progress comes from doing more.More sessions.More effort.More training.But the real difference between good climbers and elite climbers isn’t effort. It’s how that effort is…
S1E7 Comparison: Ego vs Curiosity (Why It Helps or Holds You Back)
Comparison is something every climber experiences… but very few people understand how to use it properly.In this episode, I break down the difference between ego-driven comparison and…
S1E6 Why You’re Strong Enough… But Still Not Climbing Harder
Most climbers never actually find their limit.Not because they’re not strong enough… but because they never fully commit to the process required to discover it.In this episode, I break down what it…
S1E5 Identity, Ambition, and Losing Yourself in Climbing
In this episode, I talk about one of the most personal and uncomfortable parts of my climbing journey - what happened after I achieved one of my biggest goals.For years, I built a huge part of my…
S1E4 What Comes After Diagnosis: How to Turn Clarity into Progress
Most climbers know what they need to improve. But they still don’t progress.In this episode, I break down what actually comes after diagnosis - and why clarity alone isn’t enough.I talk about:How to…
S1E3 Diagnosis - Symptoms vs Causes
What’s really holding a climber back?In this episode, I talk about diagnosis - the process of identifying the real limiter behind poor performance or slow progress.Very often, the thing that looks…
S1E2 Why Climbers Plateau
Why do climbers plateau even when they care deeply and are trying really hard? In this episode of A Climber’s Mind, I explore one of the biggest reasons climbers get stuck: misdiagnosing the real…
S1E1 Who I Am, My Climbing Journey, and Why I Started This Podcast
Episode 1 – Introduction | A Climber’s Mind In the first episode of A Climber’s Mind, I introduce myself, my journey in climbing, and the ideas behind this podcast.Climbing is often presented as a…
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A Climber’s Mind with Mat Wright has published 12 episodes since March 2026, covering topics in Education, Philosophy.
A Climber’s Mind with Mat Wright is currently active with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 13m.
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