Summary
The episode features a guest named Robert Mack, an expert in happiness. He shares his personal struggle with depression and suicidal ideation and how he overcame it. Perfectionism and overthinking were contributing factors to his depression. High achievers often feel inadequate despite their successes due to perfectionism. Robert went on a journey of self-discovery, reading various self-help and new age books to find ways to improve his happiness. He applied the lessons he learned and tracked what worked for him, leading him to write a book called 'Happiness from the Inside Out'.
