Don’t wait until burnout forces you to slow down. Take the Scorecard to discover how to sustain high performance while protecting your health and happiness 👉 https://bit.ly/3V4h6yLSuccess isn’t always what it seems. Behind the drive, the numbers, and the highlight reels—many high achievers quietly struggle with burnout and depression.In this eye-opening episode, Spencer Lodge—entrepreneur, podcaster, and advocate against human trafficking—opens up about the depression that came with chasing success. From self-sabotage to gratitude, from emptiness to impact, Spencer shares how he transformed pain into purpose.If you’ve ever wondered why success doesn’t feel like enough—or faced the silent weight of depression—this conversation offers hope, clarity, and a path forward.About Spencer Lodge: Spencer is a globally recognised sales leader, multi-million-dollar business builder, and host of the chart-topping Spencer Lodge Unscripted podcast. After experiencing depression from burnout and ambition, he now uses his platform to fight human trafficking, raise awareness, and amplify voices for good—while interviewing world-shakers like Tony Robbins, Mo Gawdat, and Steven Bartlett.✨ What You’ll Learn in This Episode:• Why success can trigger burnout and depression• How self-sabotage shows up in high achievers• Why exposure and gratitude are antidotes to emptiness• How stress, performance, and impact can work in parallel• Why documenting heroes is a powerful force for goodChapters:2:40 - 04:06 What Matters to Spencer4:06 - 14: 20 Darkside of Chasing Success15:00- 16:15 Self-Sabotage 16:23 - 20:37 Filling the Void through Exposure20:38 - 24:07 The importance of Exposure & Giving 24:08 - 34:31 Using Gratitude as Fuel to Serve34:32 - 35:08 Stress, Performance, Impact work in Parallel35:08 - 43:28 Documenting Heroes as a Force for Good43:28 - How to Be a Force for GoodThis episode is a reminder that depression isn’t weakness—it’s a signal for change. And when answered, it can lead to purpose far greater than profit.Be sure to follow Spencer here:https://www.linkedin.com/in/spencerlodge/https://www.youtube.com/@SpencerLodgeTVhttps://www.instagram.com/spencer.lodge/
