• (PART 1) The Climb Out of Pain is Taller Than Everest with National Geographic photographer Cory Richards

  • Apr 22 2025
  • Length: 47 mins
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(PART 1) The Climb Out of Pain is Taller Than Everest with National Geographic photographer Cory Richards

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  • What happens when we reach the top? There’s only one place to go.

    Cory Richards has scaled the world’s highest peaks and fallen to life’s lowest lows. An acclaimed mountain climber, photographer, and filmmaker, Cory has literally reached the top of the world. He climbed Mount Everest with no supplemental oxygen, became the first American to summit an 8,000-meter mountain, and narrowly survived an avalanche, after which he skyrocketed to fame when his photos graced the cover of National Geographic.

    And yet, after all that success, Cory felt like an emotional wreck. As his mental health deteriorated, his volatile behavior damaged his career and his relationships. Without the identity of “climber” to give him validation, Cory was forced to confront who he really is.I

    n Part 1 of this conversation, Cory shares with me head-spinning stories from climbing the Himalayas, his struggles with mental health as a teen, and the difference between survival and resilience.

    This…is A Bit of Optimism.

    For more on Cory Richards and his work, check out:

    coryrichards.com
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