Shrink The Virus: Recent Episodes
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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.
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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.
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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 Selzer and Steve Ellen.
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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.
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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.
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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 Steve Ellen.
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Chris Edmond is a Professor of Economics at Melbourne University, having completed his doctorate at UCLA in 2004, followed by working as an Assistant Professor at Stern School of Business in New York. On today's podcast, he takes us through fundamental economic considerations with respect to COVID. With hosts Rob Selzer and Steve Ellen.
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It's hard to believe that one person can do so many important things related to health, but Professor Michelle Leech is not only a leader in medical education but rheumatology too. Michelle is Head of the Medical Course at Monash University, and Deputy Dean at the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences. She is also a Consultant Physician at Monash Health, where she is Deputy Director of Rheumatology. On this episode our two intrepid psychiatrists ask Michelle about the effect the pandemic has had on the education of future doctors. With presenters Steve Ellen and Rob Selzer.
Few people are as well placed as Professor Karin Leder to comment on the pandemic in Australia. Karin is Head of the Infectious Diseases Epidemiology Unit in the School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine at Monash University, and Head of Travel Medicine and Immigrant Health Services at the Victorian Infectious Disease Service, Royal Melbourne Hospital. She is also the recipient of an NHMRC Senior Research Fellowship . In this week's episode our two psychiatrists chat with Karin about why Australia has fared better than other countries, as well as some of the lessons we've learnt because of Covid-19. With hosts Rob Selzer and Steve Ellen.
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Associate Professor Kate Stern is a fertility specialist, gynaecologist and reproductive endocrinologist as well as being the Clinical Director and Head of Clinical Research at Melbourne IVF. In today's episode Kate chats with Rob and Steve about the effect of COVID on pregnancy, fertility and new mums and babies, as well as the impact on her day to day work as a fertility specialist. With hosts Rob Selzer and Steve Ellen.
Journalist Raf Epstein talks to Steve and Rob about the societal impact of Covid-19. With his decades-long experience as an ABC journo, Raf sheds light on the pandemic from his perspective as a seasoned news-caster. How is that Australia fared so much better than some other countries? How does Raf remain impartial in interviews? What's wrong with Rob's idea for a Nobel Prize in Economics? Raf answers these tough questions and more. With presenters Rob Selzer and Steve Ellen. Warning: some f-bombs are dropped during this conversation.
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Professor Doug Hilton is the Director of the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research in Melbourne (WEHI), Australia’s oldest and, arguably largest, medical research centre, and a world leader in medical research into cancer, immune disorders and infectious diseases. In today's show our two psychiatrists get answers to some of the big questions about the role of science in combating the pandemic. With hosts Rob Selzer and Steve Ellen.
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With the State of Emergency lifted in Victoria meaning an easing of some restrictions - and the nation venturing out of isolation - Rob and Steve ponder the implications. With presenters Rob Selzer and Steve Ellen.
Author, comedian, social commentator and writing teacher Catherine Deveny joins Steve & Rob, examining the new normal of 2020 social behaviours, and the challenges and opportunities that come with the pandemic. Catherine also reveals her own personal family history during the Flu pandemic of 1918. (Explicit language warning). With hosts Rob Selzer & Steve Ellen.
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Our two seasoned psychiatrists sit themselves down in a (virtual) cafe, to go head-to-head on their favourite psychological theories. Theories that can help explain how some of us might be feeling, thinking and behaving during the pandemic. There is rampant name dropping too - invoking first year medical school lectures, as the two try to make sense of our experiences during these testing times. With presenters Rob Selzer and Steve Ellen.
Dr David Hipgrave, paediatrician and Senior Health Advisor and Team Leader (Health Systems Strengthening) at UNICEF chats to the team. David trained in Melbourne, before embarking on a career in international children’s health across Africa and Asia, and now in New York. David talks about life right now in New York, and also about his work with UNICEF. With presenters Rob Selzer and Steve Ellen.
What are some of the oddball rumours spreading about the virus, and why do people spread them? In this episode, psychiatrists Steve and Rob delve into the psychology behind rumours, and what we can do to stop their spread. Who do you believe? There are a lot of 'experts' out there, so how do you know who to trust? With presenters Steve Ellen and Rob Selzer.
Professor Clare Delaney chairs the Humanities and Applied Sciences Human Research Ethics Committee at the University of Melbourne. She is also a clinical ethicist in the Children’s Bioethics Centre at the Royal Childrens’ Hospital, and as such deals with complex and difficult issues. Steve and Rob ask Clare to explain the concept of 'moral injury' and then delve into other ethical conundrums facing health care workers as well as members of the community during the pandemic. With presenters Rob Selzer and Steve Ellen.
Steve & Rob give a quick tour of everything you need to know about COVID-19. From the key terms to the key treatments. Plus all the important stuff about isolation, preparation, immunity and managing your anxiety. And all in under 30 minutes. Knowledge is your best defence. Soon, you too will be an expert! With presenters Steve Ellen and Rob Selzer.
Steve and Rob speak with David Opat, Vice Principal (Student Wellbeing) and Head of Junior School at a Melbourne school. David looks at the pros and cons of distant learning and how the pivot to virtual classrooms has affected both students and parents. What can families do to manage the stresses and strains of non-bricks-and-mortar schooling? David has thought long and hard about this, and shares his thoughts. With presenters Steve Ellen and Rob Selzer.
Associate Professor Mike Starr, one of Melbourne's top paediatricians and a specialist in infectious diseases at the Royal Children's Hospital, talks about the pros and cons of sending kids to schools, treating COVID, potential new medications, vaccines, and how his hospital is preparing for the pandemic. With hosts Steve Ellen and Rob Selzer.
Steve and Rob chat about how the pandemic can raise our stress levels. Sometimes it can be obvious, other times more subtle – but there are simple and effective strategies that can help.