Climbing whilst pregnant, adventuring as a parent and Mental Health Awareness Week

This episode takes a close look at the news articles about Olympic climber Shauna Coxsey climbing whilst pregnant. We talk about the different reactions to her journey, how the articles are framed, and we hear first hand experience of climbing whilst pregnant. We go on to talk about the wider perceptions and culture around active and adventurous parents. Plus we highlight some good resources for Mental Health Awareness Week.   Francesca is joined by regular panellist Kirsty Pallas, and Sophie Ruffles and Keri Walalce bring their expertise as active mums.   Find out more about the panel:Kirsty Pallas is a mountain leader and climbing instructor and the founder of Our Shared Outdoors.Sophie Ruffles is the host of another podcast called What Next Mum? And is a mum, runner, cyclist, paddle boarder & wild swimmer.Keri Wallace is a fell runner, skyrunner, rock climber and writer, and she is also one of the Founders of Girls On Hills.Guest appearance from Sophie’s new son, Joseph!   READ THE FULL TRANSCRIPT HERE   CALL TO ACTION:   Nominate a young person for the Martin Moran scholarship https://www.martinmoranfoundation.co.uk/application-process    Check out Blaze Trails, a great resource and meet-up group for active parents https://www.blazetrails.org.uk/    Sign up to the On The Outside newsletter at ontheoutsidepodcast.co.uk/newsletter   You can join the crew on Patreon.   JOIN THE CONVERSATION: Email us your thoughts and stories ontheoutsidepod@gmail.com   CREDITS for the episode: Links to all the articles and resources mentioned in this episode can be found on our website -  SAVE THE DATE: Tremula Festival is talking place 20th-21st September 2024! Join us for a celebration of audio storytelling, outdoors, nature and community. Find out more: tremula.network/festival Share you opinions with us! - Send a DM on Instagram @OnTheOutsidePod - Send a voicenote or message via Whatsapp to 07883905336. In an aim to be accessible, we have transcripts for episodes - please email us whilst we transfer these to our new website. You can support the show on Patreon! All our Patreon money is offered to panellists for their time and expertise. Visit patreon.com/ontheoutsidepodcast CREDITS: Produced by Francesca Turauskis Podcast Art by Sophie Nolan Social Media Assistant is Anesu Matanda-Mambingo Music is Bassbeat by Alex Norton Assistant Editor is Takudzwa Mudiwa On The Outside is part of the Tremula Network.