In this episode of Lifekeys Talks, Clinical Psychologist Gudmundur Ebenezer visits the incredible restaurant Under to speak with Head Chef Nicolai Ellitsgaard Pedersen.

Lifekeys Talks: Nicolai Ellitsgaard Pedersen

Lifekeys CEO Gudmundur Ebenezer sits down with legendary Liverpool and Norwegian footballer, Stig Inge Bjørnebye. 

Lifekeys Talks: Stig Inge Bjørnebye

Attensi CTO, and COO Anne Lise Waal sits down with Lifekeys CEO Gudmundur Ebenezer to talk mental health in the workplace and coping with a rapidly expanding team.

Lifekeys Talks: Anne Lise Waal 

Healthy Eats founder Vilde Regine Tellnes sits down with Lifekeys CEO Gudmundur Ebenezer to discuss the motivations and challenges behind growing a business.

Lifekeys Talks: Vilde Regine Tellnes

The experienced COO of Unacast, Kjartan Slette discusses his career, and approach to mental health both personally and at work with Lifekeys CEO Gudmundur Ebenezer.

Lifekeys Talks: Kjartan Slette

Former Norwegian Prime Minister Kjell Magne Bondevik sits down with Lifekeys Talks to discuss life, career and the importance of creating better mental health awareness.

Lifekeys Talks: Kjell Magne Bondevik

Gudmundur Ebenezer speaks with footballing legend and former Norway Football Captain, Claus Lundekvam.

Lifekeys Talks: Claus Lundekvam

Lifekeys CEO Gudmundur Ebenezer sits down with Annbjørg Lien to discuss her extraordinary story. A musician by trade specialising in the traditional Norwegian Hardanger fiddle, here Annbjørg Lien talks about overcoming illness and partial deafness to rekindle her love of the instrument and achieve a PhD in Music.

Lifekeys Talks: Annbjørg Lien

Norwegian artist Aurora sits down with clinical psychologist and CEO of Lifekeys, Gudmundur Ebenezer. Together the two discuss her development as a musician and the challenges of becoming famous at an early age.

Lifekeys Talks: Aurora

Work is something that takes up a large portion of our lives and our attitude towards it affects all the other important aspects of our life. It’s worth getting it right.

The Highs and the Lows of Job Satisfaction

Some of the most common ways that our rational thoughts can be lead astray.

Five Common Cognitive Biases 

What determines our attitudes? And how can various work factors influence them?

What Causes Positive Work Attitudes?

The first and most important thing is that employers and workers accept that new changes require adjustment.

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4 Ways to Work Better Remotely

Given its key role in both business and an employee financial and mental health, it’s natural that we ask: What can we do to boost productivity?

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A Productivity Puzzle?

In much the same way as we might expect a specialist physio or expert trainer to be less prone to physical injury, the same should presumably hold for mental health experts and conditions as well, surely?

Mental Health for Psychologists

‘Social media addiction’ is thought to affect around 5% of young people, and has been described as potentially more addictive than alcohol and cigarettes. 

Six ways social media can harm your health

With the end of the year approaching, many people around the globe are eagerly awaiting winter holidays.  Don’t let the stress get the best of you. 

Taking care over the holidays

Stereotypes about loneliness can become self-fulfilling prophecies. But what if we turn them around and learn to embrace solitude?

How to embrace loneliness 

As the days shorten we can experience Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD): but it’s worth taking the Winter Blues seriously. 

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The Winter Blues: Seasonal Affective Disorder

One would think that the modern, interconnected world we live in has brought us closer together. However, the feeling of loneliness is as present as ever, with social media being one of the prime culprits.

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Recognizing the impact of social media on loneliness

What does it mean to be socially anxious and how can we take care of ourselves and others who experience the disorder?

Social Anxiety

In contrast to other forms of therapy, MCT is concerned with how a person thinks rather than what a person thinks.

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Thinking about thinking: What is Metacognitive Therapy?

Mental health disorders like depression and anxiety are fast becoming some of the most common health issues in the world, yet we still lack the language to talk about them.

This is what Depression feels like

Mental illness can take a huge toll on society and individuals, World Mental Health Day highlights a need for investment.

Mental Health and the Pandemic

A fresh start, whether it be a new year, a new job or new surroundings means many of us may be itching to get into a productive routine and make positive lifestyle changes.

Goal Setting and Goal Attainment

Gudmundur Ebenezer, CEO of Lifekeys, "My father disappeared out of my life when I was only 7 years old, but it was only much later in life that I learned the reasons why."

Gudmundur Ebenezer: What drives us at Lifekeys?

It is estimated that as many as 1 in 3 people who have experienced trauma will develop PTSD. 

Understanding PTSD

Have you ever felt like you were losing your identity? How did this become your life? And what can you do to change it?

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What is an Identity Crisis?

Anxiety can be incredibly varied in its triggers and effects. Its symptoms can be debilitating: feelings of intense dread, fear, impending danger, accelerated heart rate, and hyperventilation. 

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5 symptoms of Anxiety which you haven’t heard of ...yet

Trichotillomania is a compulsive hair-pulling disorder that is often thought to be anxiety-related.

Trichotillomania

Brain plasticity describes your brain’s ability to adapt to new challenges; to learn, grow and acquire new skills.

Brain Plasticity

We all think we know who we are, but do we know how that identity is created, shaped and formed?

How is identity formed?

Mental health problems are some of the most common medical issues on the planet. But how much do you really know about some of the fastest rising health conditions affecting the world?

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5 things you might not know about mental health

Stress is one of the most common disorders in the world along with depression and anxiety. But did you know it can have a multitude of different physical effects?

5 physical effects of stress that you might not know about

The consequences of over-indulging ‘off the clock’ are well known, but “leaveism” can just as often be a sign of other, underlying problems too.

Setting Boundaries at Work

An ability to maintain composure in stressful situations is incredibly valuable, but it can be a tough skill to learn. 

Workplace stress and coping mechanisms

If you are already dealing with depression, you’ll by necessity be dealing with depression at work as well.

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Dealing with Depression at Work

The longer it's left to smoulder, the more serious these consequences can become. With that in mind, it's good to be able to spot the beginning signs of burnout and take action early.

The Signs of Burnout

We all go through difficult times, but when should we think about seeking professional advice?

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When to speak to a Psychologist

Could you detect the early signs of possible eating problems and disorders amongst friends and family?

Detecting Eating Disorders

Many of us can relate to feeling run down and under pressure. So, what are some of the strategies that you can use to handle stress?

Coping with Stress 

Loss is an unfortunate but unavoidable part of the human condition, but how can we deal with it when the time comes? 

Dealing with Grief

Stress is something we face every day: from minor challenges to major crises. But the truth is we can do more than we might think. 

Stress Relief

Mental health terminology can often feel opaque. Could you tell the difference between a therapist and a psychologist?

Psychologists, Psychiatrists, Therapists: Could you explain the difference?

We all know how it feels to have two hours to do three hours worth of work. So how can we use our time to reduce stress?

Stressing the need for better time management

How we communicate with others at work can have a big impact on our long term mental health as well as career. 

Communication at work: Aggression, Submission and Assertiveness

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can have many different symptoms and can take years to show. If untreated, it can lead to other complications and mental disorders.

PTSD is more than reliving a traumatic event

Difficulty sleeping is one of the most widespread symptoms of mental health disorders. Here are some quick and easy sleep tips to help you get a better night's rest.

The 5 easiest things you can do to sleep better

How much do you know about Cognitive Behavioural Therapy - often referred to as CBT? A look at one of the most successful and widely used forms of psychotherapy. 

What is Cognitive Behavioural Therapy?

Even though mental health problems are something that many of our friends and family will experience at some point, it can be difficult to raise the issue with them.

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Supporting a friend with a mental health problem

Moving to a new country can be a life changing decision. But for all its positive aspects, it can still be a stressful experience for many. So how can you look after your mental health when moving abroad?

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Checking in on your mental health abroad

With the business world changing rapidly,  often the most consistently valued abilities are communication and self-management skills.

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Emotional Intelligence in the Workplace

At the core of every conflict, are the assumptions and expectations that arise from unclear and inadequate communication - or a lack of it.

5 things that strengthen families

All relationships have their ups and downs, but unhealthy, ‘toxic’ relationships often include patterns of behaviour that can be emotionally or physically destructive. 

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The Signs of a Toxic Relationship

Those who have experienced emotional deprivation often feel that “something is missing in their life, but they are not sure what.” 

Emotional Deprivation

Experiencing infidelity in a committed relationship can be complicated, hurtful and, more often than not; heart-breaking.

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Infidelity

Postpartum depression affects roughly 1 in 10 new parents, but it's often underreported and many new parents can find it difficult to cope with the stresses of having a new child.

What they don’t tell you about having a child.

Pets can offer us company and companionship. But did you know how mankind's best friends can help our struggles with mental health?

Did you know pets can improve your mental heath?

Lifekeys launches "Lifekeys Talks" a new podcast focusing on mental health.

Lifekeys launches Lifekeys Talks: A New Mental Health Podcast

The introduction of COVID-19 into the international maelstrom should have put further into focus the issue of mental health. But has it?