Lynne Malcolm takes a short break—and hello to Sana Qadar

Lynne Malcolm takes a short break—and hello to Sana Qadar

Curious about how others manage their mental health journey? This short but warm episode of All In The Mind shares a handover between long-time presenter Lynne Malcolm and incoming presenter Sana Qadar, giving you a taste of what’s ahead for the show. Lynne opens by letting regulars know she’ll be taking a break until mid-year and admits, with genuine affection, that she’s “going to miss you all”.

Rather than leaving a gap, she introduces Sana, who’ll be stepping into the host’s chair for 2020. Sana chats about her international background — Canadian roots, time with the BBC in the UK, work in China and Washington D.C., and many years with the ABC and SBS in Australia.

She even reveals a lighter side, mentioning she co-hosts a podcast called Eyes on Gilead, “which is all about The Handmaid’s Tale,” joking that if you’re “a Handmaid’s Tale tragic” you might already know her. For anyone interested in mental health, addiction, brain science, or behaviour, this episode sets out what you can expect over the coming months.

Sana explains that she’s “definitely interested in mental health as a broad topic,” and hints at upcoming stories on how brain injuries can change behaviour and personality, and how technology might be shaping brain development and mental health. The tone is friendly, reassuring, and geared towards regular listeners who might be wary of change, as well as newcomers curious about psychology and the mind.

Lynne signs off with confidence that “you’re going to love” Sana’s programmes, and promises to be back in July. If you’re looking for thoughtful conversations about the mind with a fresh voice at the helm, this handover episode gives you a clear sense of what’s coming next — are you ready to see where Sana takes it?