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Simon McCarthy is figuring things out
Manage episode 404875945 series 3422826
Regional journalist and writer Simon McCarthy drops by to talk about anxiety, work, and trying to figure out his different brain.
Simon McCarthy is a journalist working at the Newcastle Herald in NSW. He writes news, features and produces video and multimedia for the Herald and the Weekender magazine, and he contributes regularly to the Newcastle Herald's daily Topics column. He is a photographer, writer, and co-creator of the Toohey's News Podcast. He's also one of the Differently Brained team's oldest friends.
Check out some of the things we mention in this week's episode:
- Simon McCarthy, Newcastle Herald
- The Newcastle Herald's Topics column
- Find Simon on Instagram
- David Foster Wallace 'This is Water' commencement speech
- Elif Batuman on Longform
- Elif Batuman: 'Japan's Rent-a-Family Industry'
HOW TO FIND US
- Join our private Facebook community
- Follow us on Instagram
- Follow us on Twitter
- Check out our website
- Shoot us an email to differentlybrainedpodcast@gmail.com
- Follow our personal stuff - @jacintadietrich & @ruthooftheloch
CREDITS
This episode was produced by Lachlan Rutherford and Jacinta Dietrich.
ABOUT DIFFERENTLY BRAINED
Differently Brained shares the opinions of individuals and does not consider your personal circumstances. Differently Brained exists purely for information purposes and should not be relied on as health or medical advice. Because no brain is the same, please consult your healthcare professional for your personal medical needs.
The Differently Brained team acknowledge the traditional custodians of the lands on which we record, edit and stream this podcast. We pay our respects to all First Nations peoples and their Elders part, present and emerging. We extend that respect to all First Nations cultures and their ongoing connection to the lands, waterways and communities.
99 episodes
Manage episode 404875945 series 3422826
Regional journalist and writer Simon McCarthy drops by to talk about anxiety, work, and trying to figure out his different brain.
Simon McCarthy is a journalist working at the Newcastle Herald in NSW. He writes news, features and produces video and multimedia for the Herald and the Weekender magazine, and he contributes regularly to the Newcastle Herald's daily Topics column. He is a photographer, writer, and co-creator of the Toohey's News Podcast. He's also one of the Differently Brained team's oldest friends.
Check out some of the things we mention in this week's episode:
- Simon McCarthy, Newcastle Herald
- The Newcastle Herald's Topics column
- Find Simon on Instagram
- David Foster Wallace 'This is Water' commencement speech
- Elif Batuman on Longform
- Elif Batuman: 'Japan's Rent-a-Family Industry'
HOW TO FIND US
- Join our private Facebook community
- Follow us on Instagram
- Follow us on Twitter
- Check out our website
- Shoot us an email to differentlybrainedpodcast@gmail.com
- Follow our personal stuff - @jacintadietrich & @ruthooftheloch
CREDITS
This episode was produced by Lachlan Rutherford and Jacinta Dietrich.
ABOUT DIFFERENTLY BRAINED
Differently Brained shares the opinions of individuals and does not consider your personal circumstances. Differently Brained exists purely for information purposes and should not be relied on as health or medical advice. Because no brain is the same, please consult your healthcare professional for your personal medical needs.
The Differently Brained team acknowledge the traditional custodians of the lands on which we record, edit and stream this podcast. We pay our respects to all First Nations peoples and their Elders part, present and emerging. We extend that respect to all First Nations cultures and their ongoing connection to the lands, waterways and communities.
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