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Acquired Neurodivergence & Climbing Everest 18 Times

Acquired Neurodivergence & Climbing Everest 18 Times

The Hidden 20% vor 2 Jahren

Kenton Cool, on acquired neurodivergence and high-altitude climbing

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In this episode, Ben speaks with one of the most formidable
mountaineers of his generation, Kenton Cool, who has scaled Mount
Everest an astonishing 18 times.

Kenton discusses how a traumatic brain injury led to acquired
neurodivergence, the impact of altitude on cognitive function,
and what drives him to conquer the world's highest peak.

0:00 Introduction

1:38 Kenton Cool's Neurodivergent Brain Today

2:48 Why Ben Climbed Ben Nevis Barefoot

6:52 Preparing To Climb Mount Everest

11:48 Kenton Cool's Childhood

16:03 The History & Future Of Mount Everest

19:51 Kenton Cool's Climbing Accident

23:23 Kenton Cool's Acquired Neurodivergent Disorder

30:45 Staying Focused On Mount Everest

38:40 Kenton Cool's Neurodivergent Brain

42:50 What Kenton Does When He's Not On Everest

46:24 How Kenton Cool Recognises His Acquired Neurodivergent
Disorder

51:24 Kenton Cool's Neurodivergent Item

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On "The Hidden 20%," host Ben Branson chats with neurodivergent
[ADHD, Autism, Dyscalculia, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Tourette's etc.]
creatives, entrepreneurs, and experts to see how great minds..
think differently.

Host: Ben Branson

Producer: Bella Neale

Video Editor: James Scriven

Social Media Manager & AP: Charlie Young

Music: Jackson Greenberg

Brought to you by charity The Hidden 20% #1203348

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