How to Turn Pain Into Purpose - The Real Story Behind Lookout 07 with Dr Leon Stensholm | EP156

He turned unimaginable loss into a movement that’s saving thousands of young lives. Dr Leon Stensholm shares his journey from self-doubt, career-ending injuries, and the devastating loss of his brother to suicide, into building a life of purpose through mental health advocacy. This episode reveals how pain, when faced head-on, can become a force for impact.

 

Get in touch with Dr Leon Stensholm at Lookout 07 - https://lookout07.org.au

 

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Dr Leon’s Quick Fire Answers

What does success mean to you?

“Joy. If you’ve got joy in your heart, everything else follows.”

 

What does happiness mean to you?

“Happiness is short term. Joy is something deeper that you can choose every day.”

 

What’s your normal morning routine these days?

“Up around 5am, straight to work, lights on, music on, coffee, and quiet reflection. Same routine every day.”

 

What piece of advice would you put on a billboard for the world to see?

“Be kind. It’s free.”

 

Who would you suggest as a future guest on the show?

“Paul Morton and Steve Hurst”

 

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Chapters

(00:00:00) - Introduction

(00:00:50) – Chapter 1 | From self-doubt to resilience

(00:16:32) – Chapter 2 | Losing his brother & finding purpose

(00:31:15) – Chapter 3 | Building Lookout 07 & saving lives

(00:54:10) - Quick Fire Questions

(00:58:01) - Outro

 

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