# 1018 | Climbing Strong Through The Hard Times with Melissa Strong

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Podcast: [Own Your Choices Own Your Life](https://stenobird.com/podcast/own-your-choices-own-your-life-76322)
Published: 2026-06-11T04:30:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.marshavanw.com/
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## Resource

In this episode, Marsha speaks with Melissa Strong, a rock climber and restaurateur based in Estes Park, Colorado, and El Paso, Texas. She and her husband own Wagon Wheel Co-op, a guiding concession in Hueco Tanks State Park. She is the founder and owner of two acclaimed restaurants in Estes Park, Bird & Jim and The Bird’s Nest. A sponsored climber, Melissa has travelled the world pursuing her passion while inspiring others through speaking engagements, writing, and advocacy for outdoor access. Chapters: 06:46 - Melissa's Journey to Climbing Success 11:10 - The Personal Puzzle of Climbing 14:34 - The Moment of Danger 19:25 - The Moment of Impact 27:38 - The Journey of Healing and Transformation 36:30 - The Journey of Recovery and Writing 41:25 - Navigating Challenges: From Restaurant Struggles to Personal Hardships 44:25 - The Concept of the Closet of Boxes 54:55 - The Journey of Gratitude Connect with Melissa: PR Contact Email: stephanie@wildridgepr.com Website: https://www.melissaistrong.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/melissaistrong Email: melissaistrong@gmail.com Melissa’s Book – Climbing Through: https://www.melissaistrong.com/ Marsha Vanwynsberghe — NLP Storytelling Trainer, OUTSPOKEN NLP Coaching Certification, Author, Speaker, and Podcaster Join us for Heart-Wired CEO Live 2026: https://www.heart-wiredceo.com/live OUTSPOKEN Publishing: https://www.outspokenpublishing.com UNBOTHERED Mastermind: https://www.marshavanw.com/unbothered-entrepreneur Unbothered Mind Podcast https://www.marshavanw.com/unbotheredmindpodcast Download FREE “You Are Supported” Hypnosis and Subliminal Bundle HERE Join the next cohort of OUTSPOKEN NLP Coaching Certification (kick-off in March 2025) HERE Learn more about changing the Stories We Tell Ourselves Digital Program HERE…

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