Dierdre Wolowinck is a published author, professor, conductor, plays several instruments, and speaks seven languages. She is also the oldest woman to scale El Capitan in Yosemite valley… and happens to be Alex Honnold's mom.    It was a privilege to welcome such an accomplished woman, who has had so many rich life experiences, to the podcast.  Nell and Eva felt like they couldn’t possibly sponge up enough wisdom from this chat, that seemed more like a deep conversation you have in the glow of a campfire, than a web interview connected over many thousands of miles.   We talk about Dierdre’s curiosity for life, how her love of learning new things and having new experiences has fuelled her many pursuits.    She eloquently breaks down the process of reaching big goals; from the spark of an idea, to all the baby steps that complete the journey.   If you want to read more about Dierdre’s life and climbing journey we thoroughly recommend her book ‘The Sharp End of Life: A Mothers Story’ which you can buy on Amazon https://www.amazon.com.au/Sharp-End-Life-Mothers-Story/dp/1680512420   You can view the trailer for Dierdre’s upcoming documentary ‘Climbing into Life’ on vimeo https://vimeo.com/729298002 and we will keep our audience updated through social media about where this is screening in 2023.   You can also follow Dierdre via instagram @dierdre_wolownick_honnold   Big thanks to our sponsors Climbing Anchors and Urban Climb, these conversations couldn’t happen without your support, and we are so grateful for your shared passion in creating community.   Content Warning: infrequent strong language Disclaimer: Content, commentary, and opinions shared on the Mum's Gone Climbing podcast are for informational purposes only. They are not a substitute for medical and/or health advice from a professional, and should not be substituted for care based on the facts/circumstances of your individual situation.