EP. 02 - Understanding our PTSD: Conflict Journalist

EP. 02 - Understanding our PTSD: Conflict Journalist

Author: Freelance Society, Dylan Roberts, Christian Stephen February 19, 2020 Duration: 28:45

Post-traumatic stress disorder is the topic of conversation. Dylan and Christian share how PTSD has impacted their lives while reporting in conflict zones and discuss ways to help or understand it.

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Tune in to FS Podcast for raw, unfiltered conversations pulled straight from the field. Co-founders Dylan Roberts and Christian Stephen, the voices behind the Freelance Society, don't just report the news-they dissect the gritty, often perilous process of how it's captured. Each episode feels like sitting down with seasoned colleagues who've just returned from a remote border or a conflict zone, unpacking not only the stories themselves but the weight of carrying them. You'll hear about the logistical hurdles, the unexpected human moments, and the ethical tightropes walked while working in some of the world's most volatile regions. This daily podcast moves beyond headlines to explore the reality of global storytelling, offering a rare blend of adventure journalism and candid reflection. It’s for anyone curious about the world beyond their doorstep and the people dedicated to bringing its truths to light. Join Dylan and Christian as they map the unseen corners of their profession, making every dispatch an intimate lesson in resilience and perspective.
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EP. 16: Journalist & War Crimes Investigator Hollie McKay [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 55:09
Hollie S. McKay is a foreign policy expert and war crimes investigator. She was an investigative and international affairs/war journalist for Fox News Digital for over fourteen years where she focused on warfare, terrori…
EP. 15: Photographer & Designer Robert Spangle [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:04:37
Robert J Spangle is the photographer behind Thousand Yard Style and The Observer Collection. After leaving the military, he studied tailoring at Maurice Sedwell on Savile Row. Robert's work has been featured by British G…
EP. 14: On the ground in Poland with Henrik Friis [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:49
Henrik Friis is an entrepreneur and sports management professional. He started out covering the war in Iraq where he was embedded with Kurdish forces. He is the Founder of HF Productions and in his free time provides log…
EP. 12 - Freelance Journalist Emil Filtenborg Covering Ukraine [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 51:34
Emil Filtenborg is a freelance journalist based in Ukraine and Eastern Europe who covers politics, war and conflict, social problems, and human rights. Emil is currently reporting on the Ukraine crisis and the increasing…
EP. 11 - Covering the US Capitol with Photographer Mark Marra [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:49
Mark Marra is an American photographer originally from Richmond, Virginia. After serving as an infantryman in the United States Marine Corps, he pursued photography, being heavily drawn to a documentary and photojournali…
EP. 10 - Journalist and Author Kevin Knodell [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:53:20
Kevin Knodell covers the military and veterans in Hawaii and the greater Pacific for Civil Beat as a corps member for Report For America, a national nonprofit that places journalists in local news rooms. As a freelance j…
EP. 09 - Photographer and Filmmaker Thomas Nybo [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 55:55
Thomas Nybo is a photographer and filmmaker who has worked in more than 100 countries for UNICEF, The New York Times, CNN, PBS FRONTLINE/World, and other clients. Thomas has covered some of the most important stories fro…
EP. 08 - Studying Frontline Journalists with Dr. Anthony Feinstein [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 52:31
Dr. Anthony Feinstein is a Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Toronto and is a neuropsychiatrist. He has a number of studies researching how front-line journalists are affected by their work covering war and na…
EP. 07 - Kudu Grill Founder Stebin Horne [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 48:10
Stebin Horne is the CEO and Founder of KUDU Grill which is a multifunctional grill, griddle, and fire pit designed to create the ultimate outdoor experience. Stebin and Dylan talk about open-flame cooking, traveling, the…