Uploaded May 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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When there always seems to be a tornado of obligation surrounding us, how do we commit to the moment and connect to the magic of now?

Motherhood, guiding, her own counseling practice—professional climber Julia Niles has danced between responsibilities for years. Lured by her friend, pro athlete Em Pellerin, to go climb the big walls of Cochamó Valley, Chile, Julia relearns what it means to thrive. High off the deck, tied together, every action becomes a powerful reminder to slow down and embrace the present. And the experience becomes the fuel for what’s to come.

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