ABC Foreign News Correspondent James Longman speaks to Elizabeth Oldfield about the emotional toll he faces as a journalist reporting from war zones, the challenges of being a gay journalist in dangerous regions abroad, and the intergenerational impact of mental illness within his own family.

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CHAPTERS

00:00 Intro
00:54 What is Sacred to you? James Longman responds
07:03 Childhood Influences and Family Dynamics
14:07 The Impact of Mental Health in Family History
18:58 The Journey into Journalism and Conflict Reporting
24:11 Ethics and Responsibilities in News Reporting
29:51 Cultural and Spiritual Influences on Identity
31:48 Navigating Identity in Hostile Environments
38:02 The Interplay of Genetics and Environment
45:11 Understanding Mental Illness and Suicide
48:30 The Power of Compassionate Support
52:00 Elizabeth's reflection

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