Episode 6: The Finnish Secret to Resilience: Unleash Your Sisu and Thrive with guest Dr. Elisabet Lahti

What if the strength you need is already inside you?
In this moving and transformative episode, Dr. Eleanor Stein sits down with Dr. Elisabet Lahti,
researcher, ultra-endurance athlete, and author of Gentle Power.
Whether you're facing chronic illness, emotional trauma, or simply feeling stuck, this conversation offers a new path forward—one rooted in embodied strength, self-compassion, and radical courage.

You’ll learn
• What Sisu REALLY means (it’s not just mental toughness!)
• How to tap into your inner life force during your darkest moments
• Practical tools to shift from burnout to empowerment
• The story behind Elisabet’s 2,400 km run across New Zealand after surviving domestic violence

 "Sisu is not something you find—it’s something you uncover." Get ready to feel seen, supported, and inspired.

(00:00:00) Understanding the Finnish Concept of Sisu
(00:07:03) Understanding Sisu: Finnish Resilience and Inner Strength
(00:13:37) Building Resilience with Finnish Snow Lanterns
(00:21:58) The Power of Personal Stories in Overcoming Hardships
(00:26:47) Embracing Acceptance in Healing from Trauma
(00:33:36) Harnessing Energy in Aikido and Surrender
(00:40:17) Journey to Raise Awareness on Domestic Violence
(00:46:33) Understanding Your Life Force and Self-Care
(00:53:13) David Hawkins' Map of Consciousness

Featured Book: Gentle Power by Dr. Elisabet Lahti

Learn more: https://sisulab.com

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