Philosopher Patrick Stokes

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 EllenWebpage:  https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/podcasts/shrink-the-virusInstagram:  https://www.instagram.com/shrinkthevirus_3rrr/Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Podcast/Shrink-The-Virus-111844900482541/

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-virusInstagram:  https://www.instagram.com/shrinkthevirus_3rrr/Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Podcast/Shrink-The-Virus-111844900482541/

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-virusInstagram:  https://www.instagram.com/shrinkthevirus_3rrr/Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Podcast/Shrink-The-Virus-111844900482541/

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/podcasts/shrink-the-virusInstagram:  https://www.instagram.com/shrinkthevirus_3rrr/Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Podcast/Shrink-The-Virus-111844900482541/

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-virusInstagram:  https://www.instagram.com/shrinkthevirus_3rrr/Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Podcast/Shrink-The-Virus-111844900482541/

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.https://www.rch.org.au/kidsinfo/fact_sheets/Supporting_your_child_to_cope_with_the_COVID-19_pandemic/https://www.rch.org.au/be-positive/Jazz_and_Rocco/A_child_s_guide_to_hospital/https://raisingchildren.net.au/guides/a-z-health-reference/coronavirus-and-children-in-australiahttps://www.rch.org.au/kidsinfo/Podcast/

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:  https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/podcasts/shrink-the-virusInstagram:  https://www.instagram.com/shrinkthevirus_3rrr/Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Podcast/Shrink-The-Virus-111844900482541/

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-virusInstagram:  https://www.instagram.com/shrinkthevirus_3rrr/Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Podcast/Shrink-The-Virus-111844900482541/

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.Webpage:  https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/podcasts/shrink-the-virusInstagram:  https://www.instagram.com/shrinkthevirus_3rrr/Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Podcast/Shrink-The-Virus-111844900482541/