Dr. Elisabet Lahti

Dr. Elisabet Lahti, an applied psychology researcher and founder of the Sisu Lab, dives deep into the Finnish concept of sisu—an embodiment of resilience and courage. She shares her personal journey, detailing how adversity shaped her research. Lahti highlights the everyday moments of choosing courage, contrasting sisu with grit, and discussing the concept of 'gentle power.' She provides a framework to develop one's sisu muscles and advocates for integrating strength with compassion, emphasizing how this can bolster mental health and societal well-being.