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Crude Conversations

EP 037 with Mark Landvik

Jun 17, 2019
Professional snowboarder Mark Landvik discusses his struggles with mental health, including a manic episode and depression. He shares insights on reconnecting with joy, challenges during filming, navigating mental health struggles, and rekindling passions. The episodes also touch on the importance of community, personal growth, and fostering meaningful connections.
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Quick takeaways

  • Mark Lanvick faced mental health struggles despite professional success, emphasizing the importance of well-being in action sports industry.
  • Rediscovering diverse passions like woodworking and painting has been crucial for Lanvick's mental health journey.

Deep dives

Mark Lanvick's Skiing Journey and Career

Mark Lanvick, also known as Lando, discusses his influential role in advancing snowboarding through films like 'The Art of Flight' and 'The Fourth Phase'. Despite his professional success, personal struggles with mental health led to a challenging period. Lanvick opens up about a manic episode that abruptly halted his career during filming, followed by a year and a half of intense depression. His journey highlights the importance of mental well-being in the action sports industry.

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