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Dealing with the emotional toll of covering tragic stories
07:40 - 20:26 (12:45)
The author discusses the emotional toll of covering stories about devastating aspects of humanity such as gang rape in the Congo, bride burning in India, and child trafficking, and how difficult it can be to maintain relationships with people involved in those situations.
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Lisa Ling, a journalist and author, has reported from many countries covering stories of neglected topics such as gang rape, bride burning, and the Lord's Resistance Army.
07:40 - 09:47 (02:07)
Summary
Lisa Ling, a journalist and author, has reported from many countries covering stories of neglected topics such as gang rape, bride burning, and the Lord's Resistance Army. Her start in journalism was covering the civil war in Afghanistan at age 21, and she has since reported on topics that can take an emotional toll and pose complex challenges.
ChapterDealing with the emotional toll of covering tragic stories
Episode#388: Lisa Ling — Exploring Subcultures, Learning to Feel, and Changing Perception
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
In this episode, a young correspondent reflects on his early days in journalism and the unexpected opportunity to cover the civil war in Afghanistan at the age of 21.
09:48 - 11:55 (02:07)
Summary
In this episode, a young correspondent reflects on his early days in journalism and the unexpected opportunity to cover the civil war in Afghanistan at the age of 21.
ChapterDealing with the emotional toll of covering tragic stories
Episode#388: Lisa Ling — Exploring Subcultures, Learning to Feel, and Changing Perception
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The emotional toll of covering stories about gang rape in the Congo, bride burning in India, and child trafficking can be overwhelming but the knowledge that raising awareness about these issues can lead to action makes it worth it.
11:55 - 17:56 (06:00)
Summary
The emotional toll of covering stories about gang rape in the Congo, bride burning in India, and child trafficking can be overwhelming but the knowledge that raising awareness about these issues can lead to action makes it worth it. The speaker makes an effort to stay connected with those she interviews as they have opened their hearts to her.
ChapterDealing with the emotional toll of covering tragic stories
Episode#388: Lisa Ling — Exploring Subcultures, Learning to Feel, and Changing Perception
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
This episode explores the challenges of maintaining pen pal relationships, including requests for money and disappointing revelations about the other person.
17:56 - 20:26 (02:30)
Summary
This episode explores the challenges of maintaining pen pal relationships, including requests for money and disappointing revelations about the other person.