Episode 17 : Rachael Lee Sortor
“For me rock climbing was a sanctuary. It was a beautiful place for me to retreat to. To be myself, to find myself, to grow and explore life.”
Rachael Lee Sortor is a neonatal ICU flight nurse and has been a competitive rock climber since she was a teenager. She is focused, intentional, and committed as a mom and wife to her family living their best and most balanced lives. At 8 months old, before she could walk, her daughter Ellie started to rock climb. One day Rachael posted a video of Ellie climbing at the local rock gym to Facebook to share with her family. Within 48 hours the video was internationally viral. Soon the Ellen Show called and their lives changed forever.
To follow, support and connect with Rachael and Ellie you can:
Follower Rachael on Instagram @rachael_lee_87
Follow Ellie on Instagram @LittleZenMonkey
Visit Rachael on Facebook /rachael.blievernichtfarmer
Email Rachael at rachaelsortor87@gmail.com
SHOW NOTES: Things we mentioned:
Helicopter Nurse
Rock Climbing
Hawaii
Climbing Wall for Children
Athletic Trainer
Basketball
Alex Honneld
Oscar
Jimmy Chin
Outdoor Retailer Trade Show
Salt Lake City
Denver
Kiai
Airstream
Travel Nurse
Boondocking
Bend, Oregon
Neonatal Flight Nurse
High Risk Deliveries
Skin to Skin Care
ONA - Oregon Nurses Association
California
Cascades
Paddle Board
Smith Rock
Barnes & Nobles
14 yr old boy home schooled TED Talk
Ellen Show
Ellie & Rachael’s Ellen Show Episode
World Cup Circuit Rock Climbing
Shodokan
Jiu Jit Su
Vegan
RedBull
The Obstacle is the Way
Marcus Aurelius
Happiness Hypothesis
Love Her Wild
Epictetus
First 4 Things She Removed From Her Diet:
High Fructose Syrup
Hydrogenated Oils
Fake Sugars
MSG
To Start Climbing Tomorrow:
Don’t read about it and go out & try yourself.
Learn from the experts
Find a good climbing gym in your area
Get training from a certified expert or trainer
Learn to Belay
Learn Proper Wall Technique
Learn Proper Rope use and protection
After you learn the basics inside, go outside
Get a guide to take you to an outside location
Pros & Cons of Travel Nursing:
It can pay well if you’re willing to go to places where you’re needed
You need to know to ask enough questions about the hospital, patient ratio, etc
Ability to pick up and move often
Ability to determine your schedule and locations
Typically the locations you want to be don’t pay as well
Women who Inspired You:
Brandie Carlise
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Production, Audio Engineering, & Editing by Jordan Duffy
Music by Joakim Karud @joakimkarudmusic
