Angie Scarth-Johnson, a former child prodigy climber, shares her journey from the pinnacle of success to a newfound freedom. At nine years old, she was on track for the Olympics, but then she stopped caring. In this interview, she reveals how a pivot to deep water soloing and other forms of sports climbing helped her learn to "disconnect from what it means to be constantly watched." She talks about the burden of being a prodigy and the failed Olympics bid, and how she finally found relief in taking a step back and not caring about what others thought. She also discusses the #MeToo movement in climbing and the conversation around renaming misogynistic climbing routes. Angie's story is a powerful reminder of the importance of finding balance and well-being in a high-pressure sport.
