Elesha Gordon How Are You, Really?

When Elesha Gordon opened up publicly about her workplace anxiety, she discovered many other journalists in the same boat. Now she’s leading Media Chaplaincy, tackling burnout, trauma, and stress in the industry. After years of threats, stresses and traumas as a reporter, Elesha Gordon shared her personal story in a blog. She was surprised to see how many fellow journalists had similar struggles, revealing the widespread pressures faced by those who work in news. Now at the helm of Media Chaplaincy NZ, Elesha leads a nationwide team of chaplains who are committed to providing confidential support and encouragement to media personnel at no cost. In this conversation with broadcaster and fellow media chaplain Rev Frank Ritchie, Elesha discusses her experiences in journalism, how she’s helping others remain in media, and her long-term vision for mental health in the industry. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

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Elesha Gordon How Are You, Really? is an episode from re_covering by RNZ.

This episode is 00:40:49 long.

This episode was published on Aug 13, 2024.

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