Text the show!In this episode, I sit down with Tia Banks, a former professional athlete turned mountaineer, resilience expert, and motivational speaker. Tia’s journey is one of resilience, self-discovery, and mental toughness, and in our conversation, she shares how learning to manage setbacks helped her transition into a new passion. From growing up in Nebraska to inspiring thousands through her speaking tour, her story is proof that adversity can be a stepping stone to something greater. Tia explains that a "setback is the setup."Key Takeaways:The power of self-talk – What we tell ourselves matters in the hardest moments.Resilience is built, not given – Hardship creates opportunities for personal growth.The outdoors is transformative – Mountains provide a unique space for reflection and challenge.Community is essential – Finding support in the hardest moments can make all the difference.Show Notes and Links: IntroductionTia’s BackgroundResilience & Overcoming SetbacksTransition from Athlete to SpeakerClimbing KilimanjaroThe Power of Self-TalkDiversity in MountaineeringMind Over Mountains Tourhttps://www.tiabanks.com/https://www.instagram.com/thetiabankshttps://www.youtube.com/@thetiabanks1Support the showThanks for listening! Check out the links below to learn more, connect, and support the show. www.byland.co Join the newsletter Beginner backpacking course Support the show [email protected]

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