Exit Point

This installment of Exit Point was pulled from the archives, where it was never intended to end up. In this episode Laurent Frat sits down with the globally notorious BASE jumper and locally legendary Australian BASE Association leader known by his fitting moniker, Feral.

This is the second part in a multi-part series examining the life and death of jumper Mathew Kenney. Part 1 can be found on episode #56 with Jeff Shapiro. In this installment, Matt Blank sits down with veteran BASE jumper Jill Kuzman to discuss her BASE jumping journey alongside Mat and how she views their adventure after his addition to the BASE fatality list.

This is the second installment of a series on jumper Mathew Kenney who lost his life BASE jumping in 2016.  In this episode we sit down with jumper Jill Kuzman to talk about her journey through BASE alongside Mat and after losing him. You can revisit the first installment of this series in episode #56 Jeff Shapiro: Recovering a Fallen Friend.

This was supposed to be the second installment of a series following the career of Wingsuit BASE jumper Kate "Compton" Escott, but instead it has become the last in this series. This episode was recorded a month before she lost her life while wingsuit BASE jumping and aimed to cover her transition from up-and-coming amateur to true professional. You can listen to her first interview with us by scrolling back to episode 33. 

This episode was released with the love and support of her family and friends and features her mentor Jeff Weatherall at the close of the episode.

In this episode, we explore the critical topic of mental health, particularly within the context of high-risk sports. Sara Pendlebury, a registered psychotherapist from Chamonix Therapy discusses with Laurent Frat the unique challenges faced by athletes in high risk-sports. They cover a range of topics including the impact of grief, the importance of self-regulation, and the role of community. Sarah shares practical advice on navigating mental health issues, the therapeutic benefits of awe and beauty, and how to approach individuals who may be taking excessive risks. If you're involved in BASE jumping or simply interested in mental health, this episode offers valuable insights and actionable tips.

- How to reach Sara: https://www.chamonixtherapy.com
- Book recommended: Awe: The Transformative Power of Everyday Wonder Paperback – 4 Jan. 2024 by Prof. Dacher Keltner
- Resource on suicide: https://www.stayingsafe.net/
- Research on male suicide (Instagram):  https://www.instagram.com/male_suicide_research/
- Public guides to academic studies: malesuicideresearch.com/resources/ 

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Host: Laurent Frat
Sound: Mark Stockwell / Laurent Frat
Music credit: Staccato Strings by Andreas Beats