This is an ABC podcast.

I'm looking forward to not grieving the person that I once was.

I don't know if anyone else feels the same way.

I'm looking forward to appreciating my new evolved self, my post-pandemic self.

The past two years have been many things to many people.

Long and miserable.

A shit show to say the least.

A welcome pause from the normal pace of life.

For me personally, the lockdown has been great.

A terrible separation from friends and family,

and for some, a time of even greater loss.

But we've muddled through, and it seems better days are upon us, and fingers crossed,

it stays that way. So in honor of what we've been through, what we're still going through,

and what's next, we wanted to hear from you, our listeners. A few weeks ago we asked you to send in voice messages, telling us about your lockdown life,

what's gotten you through and what you're most looking forward to.

Weddings, birthdays, newborns, new restaurants opening.

So many of you sent us a note.

Hey, my name is Heidi and I am a primary teacher from Newcastle.

Good morning, All In The Mind.

Just dropping your quick voice message.

Hi, this is Peter Kozak.

I'm recording in Meantan, aka Brisbane.

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