What's been on Lynne Malcolm's mind (since leaving All in the Mind)
May 20, 2023
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Lynne Malcolm, experienced host and author of All in the Mind, reflects on her 9 years of interviews and personal connections made at the ABC. Topics include the transformative power of hosting, personal growth through anxiety, a coma survivor's story, and gratitude for artistic pursuits and connections made on the show.
Lynn Malcolm reflects on her career at the ABC and the personal connections she made along the way, highlighting the importance of empathy and compassion for a more compassionate society.
Lynn Malcolm shares inspiring stories of individuals with dissociative identity disorder and a man who recovered from a coma, emphasizing the significance of listening, understanding, and never giving up hope in challenging circumstances.
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Lynn Malcolm's Journey as the Host of All in the Mind
Lynn Malcolm, the former host of All in the Mind, shares her experiences and insights from her nine years hosting the podcast. Starting with her unexpected entry into the ABC studio, she recalls the evolution of her career from clerical assistant to radio producer and finally the host of All in the Mind. She discusses how the show allowed her to explore various topics in psychology and how it impacted her own life. Lynn highlights the importance of empathy and compassion, and how understanding diverse perspectives can contribute to a more compassionate society.
Interviewing Individuals with Dissociative Identity Disorder
Lynn recollects her interviews with two remarkable women who have dissociative identity disorder (previously known as multiple personality disorder). Through these interviews, Lynn highlights the complexities of their conditions and the incredible resilience of these individuals. She emphasizes the significance of listening and understanding such experiences, providing hope for people who may be afraid to share their own inner experiences.
Interview with Martin Pistorius: Finding Consciousness in Paralysis
Lynn shares her interview with Martin Pistorius, who fell into a coma at age 12 and spent over a decade in a locked-in syndrome. Despite being paralyzed and unable to communicate for years, Martin's awareness gradually returned, and he developed a means of communication through eye movements. Lynn describes Martin's incredible journey of recovering from his coma, finding love, and becoming a parent while still being fully paralyzed. This inspiring story sheds light on the power of the mind and the importance of never giving up hope in challenging circumstances.
Lynne Malcolm is used to being in the host's seat, but today, the tables are turned. She's back on All in the Mind to discuss her new book, appropriately titled All in the Mind. So what did she learn through 9 years of interviews? How did the show help her process her own mental health?
Lynne reflects on her expansive career at the ABC and the personal connections she made along the way.
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