Ep. 6 - Dr Matthew Zoeller

Dr Zoeller was instrumental in setting up Australia’s medical response to Covid.  We'll chat to him about the measures put in place and how well Australia is dealing with the covid 19 pandemic as well as his thoughts on the possibility of another outbreak.  

When he's not working you'll find him out in the surf at Freshwater, 'Freshie' on the Northern Beaches in Sydney. He loves to grow sweet peas and will take over the dance floor if he hears, Rhianna's Umbrella! As with all our guests, Matt has shown Pure Grit and perseverance to get to where he is today. Matt is allot of fun and we hope you enjoy the podcast!

Time stamps

0:35: Introduction

2:30: Working as an intensive care specialist and leading the teams to prepare for Covid 19.

4:00 - Weeks of planning ahead, fear in the hospital, people concerned about what would be ahead.

5:00 - Looking back on where we are today, was Covid what was predicted in intensive care?

6:00 - Did you see many Covid 19 cases in your hospital?

6:40 - Do you think we might experience a second wave?

7:20- On My Mirror, his new online platform for mental health

8:20 - Where did the idea to come up with a new platform come from and what’s it for?

9:20 - What have you noticed across the board?

10:00 - Can anyone access it?

10:45 - Finance schemes they provide and mental health care plans

12:10 - Caring from your mental health and dealing with the Covid changes.

13:00 - Did you always want to be a Dr?

14:20 - About PTSD

16:20 - On Surfing and how it's been a huge part of his life.

18:50 - Growing up and having a strong interest in sports

19:45- Where does drive come from for you?

21:36 - Growing up and high school years

22:15 - If someone is listening and wants to be a Dr but doesn’t get high enough grades, what other avenues are there?

22:55 - University years

25:26 - His current work schedule.

26:00 - How did he meet his wife? (Who’s also an intensive care nurse)

27:30 - Do you worry coming home to your wife working with Covid 19?

29:40 - How can people sign up with My Mirror for mental health and is it easy to use?

32:35 - Where do you find your psychologists who work on My Mirror?

33:00 - How the system works

34:00 - How he can make a difference.

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