Mar 28, 2026
"I didn't care about my job. I didn't care about my career. I cared about my son."
In this deeply personal and courageous episode, we sit down with Deep Lam to discuss the heartbreaking reality of losing her son to suicide. Deep shares the "unthinkable" experience of loss and reveals the subtle signs of isolation that can hide behind high achievement, good grades, and academic success.
If you are a parent, leader, or friend, this conversation is a must-watch to understand how to bridge the gap between "I'm fine" and the truth.
Key Chapters:
- 00:00 - Deepās Story: How I Lost My Son
- 04:15 - The Signs I Missed (And What To Look For)
- 12:30 - The One Question Every Parent Must Ask
- 18:45 - Breaking the Stigma: Mental Health in the Workplace
- 25:00 - Advice for Leaders Supporting Grieving Employees
- 32:00 - How to Build a "Help Chain" at Home and Work
š Mental Health Resources (Help is Available 24/7)
- 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988 | https://988lifeline.org/
- Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741 | https://www.crisistextline.org/
- The Trevor Project (LGBTQ+ Youth): Call 866-488-7386 or text START to 678-678 | https://www.thetrevorproject.org/
Connect with us:
- Learn more about our guest, Deep Lam, on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/deep-lam-737aa321/.
- Follow our host, Samorn Selim, on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/samornselim/.
Recommended Books:
- Career Unicornsā¢ 90-Day 5-Minute Gratitude Journal: An Easy & Proven Way To Cultivate Mindfulness, Beat Burnout & Find Career Joy: https://tinyurl.com/49xdxrz8.
- Career Unicornsā¢ 90-Day 5-Minute Self-Reflection Journal: An Easy & Proven Way To Find Career Clarity, Purpose & Fulfillment: https://tinyurl.com/nnu8k5rd.
- Belonging: Self Love Lessons From A Workaholic Depressed Insomniac Lawyer: https://tinyurl.com/4z6erw7v
Career Coaching, Trainings & Keynotes
- Schedule a free consult by sending a message at https://www.careerunicorns.com/.