The Science of Fear, with Alex Honnold

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Chapters & Sections (28)

0:00 Physics of Climbing and Free Soloing chapter 1
2:06 Defining Free Solo Climbing and Risks
4:36 Climbing Physiology and Mental Preparation chapter 2
6:19 Climbing Physiology and Training
7:45 Physical and Mental Preparation for Climbing
10:01 Climbing Mechanics and Fear Psychology chapter 1
12:24 Psychology of Fear and Risk Preparation
15:19 Managing Pressure and Mental Discipline in Free Soloing chapter 1
18:09 Expedition Planning and Mental Focus
20:28 Fear, Focus, and Motivation in Extreme Sports chapter 2
21:53 Evolutionary Role of Fear in Human Survival
23:23 Fear Management and Climbing Motivation
26:15 Physics of Climbing and Fear Response chapter 1
28:33 Fear Recovery and Amygdala Response
31:59 Environmental Foundation and Solar Energy Advocacy chapter 1
34:17 Solar Energy Advocacy and Conservation Podcast
36:33 Brain Mechanisms and Evolution of Fear chapter 2
38:28 Amygdala's Role in Fear Response
39:58 Evolutionary Origins and Balance of Fear
41:41 Evolutionary Role of Risk and Fear Management chapter 2
43:13 Overcoming Fear Through Micro Risks
44:43 Managing Irrational Fear and Neuroscience
47:08 Acceptance and Muscle Memory in Fear chapter 1
49:39 Muscle Memory and Neural Pathways
52:01 Balancing Fear, Anxiety, and Control chapter 3
53:40 Controlling Fear and Rationalizing Emotions
55:27 Adaptive Defense Mechanisms and Trauma
57:13 Overcoming Fear and Mindful Acceptance

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