• Finding Elevation: Conversations Beyond the Mountain

  • By: Lisa Thompson
  • Podcast

Finding Elevation: Conversations Beyond the Mountain

By: Lisa Thompson
  • Summary

  • Are you adventurous at heart and ready to take on a big goal but not sure how to prepare, or what to expect when you get there? Join mountaineer, seven summiter, and founder of Alpine Athletics Lisa Thompson each month as she shares strategies and tips that have worked for her and her clients. Each episode contains powerful insight and guidance to help you, the eager mountain athlete build the confidence you need to elevate your life through the outdoors.
    2023
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Episodes
  • Success Beyond the Summit: Finding Wins in Every Climb
    Mar 27 2025

    In this conversation, Lisa and Abbe Jacobson explore the intersection of coaching, personal growth, and the emotional challenges faced during physical endeavors like climbing. Abbe shares her journey as a cancer survivor and how it led her to coaching, emphasizing the importance of mindset and self-compassion in achieving goals. They discuss the significance of understanding thoughts and emotions, the role of curiosity in personal development, and the lessons learned from Abbe's recent climb of Kilimanjaro, where the experience proved more valuable than the summit itself. In this conversation, Abbe Jacobson shares her experiences and insights from climbing Kilimanjaro with her husband, discussing the lessons learned about preparation, partnership, and personal growth. She reflects on the importance of aligning life with values, the dynamics of their relationship during the climb, and how these experiences inform her coaching practice. The discussion emphasizes the significance of setting realistic goals, celebrating small victories, and maintaining a focus on health and safety.

    Engagement Link

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abbejacobsoncoaching/

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/abbejacobson/

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    39 mins
  • How to Show Up Ready for Everest (or any expedition)
    Mar 27 2025

    In this episode of the Finding Elevation podcast, Lisa Thompson delves into the essential preparations for climbing Everest and other high-altitude expeditions. She emphasizes the importance of tactical gear preparation, mental resilience, emotional support, and the logistics involved in such challenging endeavors. The conversation covers practical tips for gear maintenance, the psychological aspects of waiting at base camp, and strategies for mental and emotional fortitude during climbs. Lisa also discusses the significance of communication with loved ones and the need for a thoughtful reentry into everyday life after an expedition.

    Engagement Link

    How to Sharpen Crampons: https://youtu.be/WsbxEGSkUcA?si=D8BssDZqBg2mywzg

    After the Summit (Letdown Effect): https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/after-the-summit/id1726223273?i=1000662533544

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    31 mins
  • A Champion’s Mindset
    Mar 3 2025

    In this episode of the Finding Elevation podcast, Jess Sargus shares her unconventional career journey from being an Ivy League trained attorney to an undefeated MMA fighter, and now a high-performance coach and speaker. She discusses the pivotal moments that led her to leave a traditional law career, the challenges of transitioning into fighting, and the importance of self-belief and family support in navigating these changes. Jess emphasizes the significance of personal growth, empowerment, and the ripple effect of coaching others in their journeys. In this conversation, Lisa and Jess Sargus explore the themes of achievement, mindset, and personal growth. They discuss the ripple effect of accomplishments on confidence, the importance of embracing challenges, and the distinction between fixed and growth mindsets. Jess shares insights on present moment focus, the zen of intense experiences, and the common post-achievement letdown. They emphasize the significance of defining purpose beyond achievements and the role of values in decision-making. The conversation also touches on the creation of habits for success, the redefinition of failure, and introduces the Phoenix Method for personal reinvention.

    Engagement Link

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessicarichmansargus/

    The Legal Athlete Podcast on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-legal-athlete/id1776383645

    Website: https://thelegalathlete.com

    Your brain consumes 20% of your body’s energy: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC124895/?utm_source=

    Fixed versus growth mindset: https://online.hbs.edu/blog/post/growth-mindset-vs-fixed-mindset?utm_source=

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    1 hr

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