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Danger and thrills: inside the mind of a high sensation seeker
Danger and thrills: inside the mind of a high sensation seeker
Danger and thrills: inside the mind of a high sensation seeker
Saturday 17th June 2023
Join Marley Duncan as he shares his journey from extreme sports to mentoring youth, exploring the mind of a high sensation seeker.
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Get the buttons here!Thrill-Seeker Marley Duncan: From Extreme Sports to Mentoring Youth
Episode Overview
- High sensation seekers experience pleasure with minimal stress in risky situations
- Marley Nolan Duncan's journey from risky behaviour to extreme sports highlights the transformative power of positive rushes
- Cultural identity and mental health intersect in Marley's experiences as a high sensation seeker
- Dr. Ken Carter provides insights into the neurological aspects of thrill-seeking and its impact on individuals' responses to risk
- Marley's Fly About program exemplifies his commitment to guiding young individuals away from negative rushes and towards positive pursuits
I have a life wish. And so it's not the fear that they're after. It's the experience that they're trying to achieve.
Do you ever wonder what drives someone to jump out of a plane or race down a mountain? Meet Marley Duncan, a high sensation seeker whose life is packed with adrenaline-pumping adventures. In this episode of 'All In The Mind', Sana Khadar dives into Marley's world, where skydiving, base jumping, and other extreme sports are just the beginning.
Marley shares how his early exposure to risky behavior shaped his love for thrills and how this passion led him to a path of extreme sports instead of more dangerous alternatives. Dr. Ken Carter joins the conversation to explain the unique neurological responses that make high sensation seekers tick—experiencing pleasure with little stress in risky situations. But Marley's story doesn't stop at adrenaline rushes.
He opens up about the deeper layers of his journey, including how his cultural identity and mental health intersect with his love for extreme sports. Through his Fly About program, Marley now mentors young people, guiding them to channel their need for excitement into positive activities. His story is a testament to finding purpose and transformation beyond the thrill.
If you're curious about what makes thrill-seekers like Marley tick and how they can turn their passions into positive change, this episode is a must-listen.