(PART 1) The Climb Out of Pain is Taller Than Everest with National Geographic photographer Cory Richards

(PART 1) The Climb Out of Pain is Taller Than...

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Hello from Team Simon! We’ll be back next week—January 27, 2026—with brand-new episodes of A Bit of Optimism. We’re excited to bring you new guests, conversations, and opportunities to learn.Until then, we’re diving back into the archives to revisit one of our favorite episodes f ...  Show more

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