Ep. 8 Successful & Depressed, The Story of Lars Erik Lund

This is the story of Lars Erik Lund, the Executive Vice President at Veidekke. Through a Facebook post in 2021, he opened up about his long-lasting depression of 25 years. In this episode we talk about being successful and depressed, how we mask our issues at work and school, the difference between confidence and self-esteem, and why it's easier for Lars to talk in front of 200 people than 1-1. Is Norway actually one of the happiest countries in the world, and how can we create good mental health in the workspace? 

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Timestamps:

0:00 Intro

1:24 Who is Lars Erik Lund

3:56 The Facebook post

7:05 Putting on a mask

9:22 What if people find out?

11:41 Suicide in the happiest country in the world

13:21 Importance of routines

18:35 Authenticity & leadership 

24:05 Are people rational & emotional?

25:27 Shame

28:22 Focusing on strengths

33:39 Success & being depressed 

38:29 The chase for happiness

40:15 Authenticity on social media

44:17 Fitting in at work

47:35 If you’re struggling with depression