Shrink The Virus

Sep 06 2020 26 ep. 39 mins 113
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Who better to take on the viral pandemic and economic chaos than two psychiatrists? Both seasoned broadcasters on Melbourne radio station 3RRR, Steve Ellen and Rob Selzer examine the major changes Coronavirus (Covid-19) has foisted upon us and our responses to them. Using this period of social distancing as an opportunity for reflection and analysis, Steve and Rob present the psychological aspects of the greatest challenge humanity has faced in generations. The intro and outro theme is Soft Illusion and was generously provided by Andras. andras.bandcamp.com/track/soft-illusion

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Psychiatrist Rebecca Hope

Sep 06 2020 43 mins  
Dr Rebecca Hope is a consultant psychiatrist working in the Emergency Department at The Alfred Hospital, as well as with The Alfred Mental Health and Gambling Harm Program. In their final show before taking a sabbatical, psychiatrists Rob Selzer and Steve Ellen chat with Rebecca about her work.

Pathologist Noel Woodford

Aug 30 2020 41 mins  
Professor Noel Woodford, pathologist and the Director of the Victorian Institute for Forensic Medicine, chats about his role in planning for the pandemic. Rob and Steve take a peek into the workings of VIFM, and discover how Noel came to this fascinating field of Medicine. WIth presenters Rob Selzer and Steve Ellen Webpage:  https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/podcasts/shrink-

Killian Ashe

Aug 23 2020 56 mins  
Psychiatrist Dr Killian Ashe, who recently appeared on the ABC's Q&A, speaks to Rob and Steve in a wide-ranging discussion about how the pandemic is affecting health systems and patients. With presenters Rob Selzer and Steve Ellen. Webpage:  https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/podcasts/shrink-the-virus Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/shrinkthevirus_3rrr/ Faceboo

Neill Murdoch QC

Aug 16 2020 46 mins  
This week, Rob and Steve look at the impact of the pandemic on the courts and legal profession in Victoria. They are joined by Victorian barrister, Neill Murdoch QC, who takes them on a tour of the significant changes he and his colleagues have had to make. With presenters Steve Ellen and Rob Selzer. Webpage:  https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/podcasts/shrink-the-virus Insta

Paul Denborough

Aug 02 2020 41 mins  
The Director of one of Melbourne's largest Child and Youth Mental Health Services (combined with Headspace), Paul Denborough, talks to our hosts about how his service has coped with the pandemic, as well as how patient presentations have changed over the period, and the shift to new technologies. With hosts Rob Selzer and Steve Ellen. Webpage:  https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/p

Nick Carr

Jul 26 2020 44 mins  
Dr Nick Carr is a well known Melbourne General Practitioner and media presenter. Today on the show, he talks with Rob and Steve about how the face of general practice has changed with Covid, amongst other things. With presenters Rob Selzer and Steve Ellen. Webpage:  https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/podcasts/shrink-the-virus Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/shrinkthevir

Lexi Frydenberg

Jul 19 2020 46 mins  
Dr Lexi Frydenberg is an experienced general paediatrician with a special interest in neurodevelopmental problems. Working at the Royal Children's Hospital and in private practice, Lexi also enjoys teaching and mentoring paediatric trainees. On this week's episode, our two intrepid psychiatrists chat with Lexi about how her clinical practice has changed since the pandemic. With Rob

Philosopher Patrick Stokes

Jul 12 2020 53 mins  
Associate Professor Patrick Stokes is a philosopher at Melbourne's Deakin University and he has some very interesting reflections about the pandemic. In this week's episode, he talks with our two psychiatrists about social media, blame, uncertainty, and other important philosophical ideas for us to grapple with right now. With hosts Rob Selzer and Steve Ellen. Webpage:  h

Anna Korin

Jul 05 2020 44 mins  
Dr Anna Korin, an Emergency Physician at the Alfred Hospital in Melbourne, chats with our two intrepid psychiatrists. Anna works on the medical front line and she talks about just what that means in practice for her and the ED staff. With presenters Rob Selzer and Steve Ellen. Webpage:  https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/podcasts/shrink-the-virus Instagram:  https:/

Nelly Thomas

Jun 28 2020 49 mins  
Comedian, author, broadcaster, educator and social commentator Nelly Thomas joins Rob and Steve just as the COVID numbers start to rise again in Victoria. Nelly talks about her experience as a mum and carer, how the arts sector is faring amid uncertainty, and a whole lot more as we anxiously wait to see if we can get this current outbreak under control. With hosts Rob Selzer and St