She Explores

Come find inspiration with women in the outdoors. Interviews, in-the-field recordings, and listener submissions make up a tapestry of episodes covering themes such as solo hiking and camping, entrepreneurship, outdoor equity, aging, conservation, motherhood, chronic illness, and more as they intersect with outdoor experiences. Hosted by Gale Straub.

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A Beautiful Place of Healing: Emilee Struss


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

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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 saying no to climbing, it's taking a pause and saying yes to other opportunities
  • What Emilee is hoping for in her writing career and business
  • How Emilee defines success today
  • Advice Emilee has for others going through injuries or setbacks

Resources

  • Emilee Struss: Instagram & Outtabounds Design Co.
  • Episode Landing Page

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Music is by Kai Engel, Lee Rosevere, Josh Woodward, and Meydän using a creative commons attributions license.


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 September 11, 2019  42m