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Tears, fears and hope — your pandemic life
Tears, fears and hope — your pandemic life
Tears, fears and hope — your pandemic life
Saturday 23rd October 2021
Listeners share their pandemic survival stories—from paramedics to cheese-makers—exploring resilience and hope as restrictions ease.
29 minutes
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Episode Overview
- Listeners share diverse experiences from the pandemic.
- Creative hobbies helped many cope with isolation.
- Research highlights varied impacts based on living conditions.
- Paramedics faced unique challenges during COVID-19.
- Hope and anticipation for post-pandemic life are common themes.
I'm looking forward to appreciating my new evolved self, my post-pandemic self.
What happens when a pandemic turns life upside down? This episode of 'All In The Mind' opens the floor to listeners, exploring how they've weathered the storm of the past year and a half. From paramedics on the front lines to cheese-making enthusiasts, you'll hear a tapestry of stories that paint a vivid picture of resilience and adaptation.
Daniel Mills, a paramedic from Melbourne, shares his journey through the chaos of COVID-19, highlighting the challenges and unexpected joys, like meeting the love of his life. Meanwhile, Andrew Bishop from Launceston finds solace in crafting pungent blue cheese, while others, like Peter Kozak, turn to artistic pursuits to cope with chronic illness. The episode also features insights from Marley Bauer, a research fellow who has been studying the pandemic's psychological impacts across Australia.
Her research underscores the varied experiences people have had, depending on their living conditions and social connections. As restrictions ease, listeners express what they're looking forward to—be it weddings, travel, or simply hugging loved ones again. This collection of stories not only captures the struggles but also celebrates the human spirit's ability to adapt and find hope in uncertainty. So, what are you most looking forward to as we step into brighter days?