#64 Sara Pendlebury - mental health and high-risk sports
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March 28, 2025 · 1h 46m · Episode 65
About this episode
This episode discusses mental health challenges in high-risk sports with psychotherapist Sara Pendlebury.
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/ This independent project is only possible with the support of our listeners. You can contribute by visiting…
People in this episode
Host: Laurent Frat
Guest: Sara Pendlebury
Topics covered
- mental health
- high-risk sports
- athlete challenges
- self-regulation
- community support
- grief
- risk-taking
Keywords
- mental health
- high-risk sports
- athletes
- self-regulation
- grief
- community
- BASE jumping
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Chamonix Therapy, Staying Safe, male_suicide_research, malesuicideresearch.com
Books & works: Awe: The Transformative Power of Everyday Wonder
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