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🎙️From Freefall to Finding His Voice: Aussie BASE Jumper Chris "Douggs" McDougall on Surviving, Singing, and Starting Over

Simone Feiler with Chris 'Douggs' McDougall Season 3 Episode 8

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🎙️ In this exclusive interview, I sit down for a Zoom chat with Chris "Douggs" McDougall, a renowned Australian BASE jumper, wingsuit pilot, and author, to discuss his journey from extreme sports to the music industry.

We discuss:

  • His new audiobook - Confessions of an Idiot: Douggs reflects on his bestselling memoir, Confessions of an Idiot, and the process of self-narrating the audiobook a decade after its release. 
  • Life After a Heart Attack: He opens up about his recent health scare - a heart attack - and how it has reshaped his perspective on life and future endeavors.
  • New Musical Direction: Douggs shares his transition into music, exploring his new passion for singing and recording, and what fans can expect from his upcoming projects.
  • Risk, Resilience, and Reinvention: Drawing from his extensive experience in extreme sports, Douggs discusses the mindset required to face danger, embrace change, and pursue new passions.

About Chris "Douggs" McDougall:

With over 7300 skydives and more than 5200 BASE jumps across 47 countries, Douggs is a six-time national champion and former world record holder. He is also the founder of Learn to BASE Jump, the world's leading BASE jump school.



🔗 Connect with Douggs:
Douggs Website
Learn to BASE Jump with Douggs
Douggs YouTube Channel

🎧Confessions of an Idiot Audiobook is here


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