Christopher Weedon

What does it take to climb the height of Everest in 25 hours—and come back from the edge of physical and emotional collapse? In this powerful episode of The Mentally Shredded Show, we sit down with world-record-holding athlete and CrossFit coach Parker Fontecchio to explore the raw, unfiltered journey of pushing beyond limits and finding purpose through pain.Parker has flipped cars, broken world records, and carried dumbbells around Lake Tahoe in the dead of winter—all to raise awareness for veteran suicide and men’s mental health. But his most challenging moment came after the spotlight, when his body shut down and he was left unable to lift a phone, a fork, or even walk without help.Together, we unpack the lessons from his 25-hour rope climb—equivalent to summiting Mount Everest—and the mental toll that followed. We talk about ego, injury, recovery, and what it really takes to keep going when the lights go out. This isn’t just about athleticism—it’s about identity, healing, and why we all need a village.