She Explores

Sometimes the hardest thing isn’t running an ultra marathon or topping out at a climbing competition, it’s showing up for yourself in small ways, taking a step back and figuring out what you need so you can figure out who you are. For a long time, Emilee Struss identified as a climber and an endurance runner. Persistent injuries have made her dig into the hard work of self-love. Featured in this episode: Emilee Struss Hosted by Gale Straub Sponsored by Merrell, Deuter, and ThirdLove Join the She Explores Podcast community on Facebook Visit She-Explores.com In this episode, you'll hear: How growing up in an athletic family shaped Emilee's interest and desires About finding climbing as a 16 year old in Minnesota How a fall from a 70 foot tree gave Emilee a sense of gratitude beyond her years About struggling through persistent injuries, and the space that opened up in the process Why Emilee is more interested in enjoying the journey outdoors than big accomplishments Why selling her climbing equipment isn't s