Take it from the Ironwoman

Lyndon Fraser - Ladder Artist, Montreal, Canada, Ep. 483

Episode Summary

🎪 Background & Journey: Lydon Fraser is originally from New York, now based in Montreal. He is a circus artist specializing in acro ladder. 🎓 Education & Training: he attends a prestigious circus school in Montreal. Typical Day: Includes clowning/acting, cardio & weight training, acro ladder practice, trampoline, and contortion classes. Academic Classes: Also studies English and psychological preparation (sports psychology techniques for performance) 🪜 Specialty: Acro Ladder; it's a metal ladder used in circus acrobatics; rare and demanding discipline. There are fewer than 20 people worldwide practice ladder at a high level. Vision: He wants to redefine ladder’s image from niche or inelegant to powerful and beautiful. 🧠 Coaching & Mindset with his Coach André, an Olympic gymnast turned mentor who learned ladder alongside Lydon. His Coach Relationship is highly collaborative and intuitive. Mental Training: Uses visualization, emotional regulation, and fear management to prepare for high-risk acts.

Episode Notes

My name is Lyndon Fraser. I am a circus artist originally from New York, but now I’m in Montreal training in acro-ladder. I’ve always loved flipping, twisting, and pushing myself to become the best version of me. My circus journey started when I was 15, but at 16, I made the big decision to move away from home to pursue it full-time. It’s been a long and challenging road, but one that has taught me patience (lots and lots of it), physical discipline, relentless drive, and how to find the best in every moment. Training acro-ladder, in particular, has been a lesson in persistence. After all, you can’t get mad at a ladder—only at yourself. I’m incredibly excited to be here with you all today, and I hope this inspires you to step outside your comfort zone and try something that scares you. That’s where the magic happens.

Follow his journey:
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ly.dder/
You tube - (https://www.youtube.com/@lyndonfraser2713)