{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Through the Lens: Witnessing Humanity in the World\u2019s Darkest Places","description":"What does it do to a person\u2026 to witness the world at its most confronting?   Not from a distance. But up close. Through a lens. In real time.   In this episode of My Migrant Soul, Imran sits down with Jake Simkin - a photojournalist and filmmaker who has spent over two decades documenting life inside war zones, humanitarian crises, and places most of us only see in headlines.   From Afghanistan to Syria, Jake\u2019s work is not just about conflict. It\u2019s about people. Behind every image is a story of survival, fear, resilience, and sometimes\u2026 quiet moments of humanity that don\u2019t make the news.   But this conversation goes deeper than the work itself.   It explores what it means to carry those experiences.   To witness injustice. To walk away\u2026 and not fully leave it behind.   Because some stories don\u2019t stay where they happened. They stay with you.   What You\u2019ll Hear in This Episode: Jake\u2019s early life and the influences that shaped his path The moment photography became more than just a craft What it\u2019s like working in Afghanistan and Syria The reality behind the images we see in the media Experiencing fear, risk, and \u201cscary moments\u201d in conflict zones The concept of moral injury and its lasting impact Stories that are hard to forget \u2014 even years later Witnessing injustice and the human cost of conflict The migrant crisis and the responsibility of telling these stories What \u201csafety\u201d really means after seeing the world this way     Key Takeaway: When you see the world at its most fragile, it changes how you understand humanity.   Special Thanks to Our Partners This podcast is proudly supported by Westend Business Hub, Westend Digital, Westend Photography, Westend Podcast and WeConnect. Their support helps bring these important stories to life and creates space for voices and experiences that matter.   Thinking about starting your own podcast? Westend Podcast can help you turn your idea into something real. Learn more: https:\/\/www.westendpodcast.com.au   ","author_name":"My Migrant Soul","author_url":"https:\/\/sites.libsyn.com\/615225","html":"