Professor of Psychology Greg Murray sheds light on exactly what seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is; and Panel Beater and Dr Sharma discuss a recent journal article on the response to the pandemic. The team also canvass COVID conspiracy theories, and explore the relationship between daylight savings and heart attacks. With presenters Panel Beater and Dr Sharma. Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/radiotherapy Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RadiotherapyOnTripleR/ Twitter: https:...
Oct 04, 2020•48 min•Ep 262•Transcript available on Metacast Francesca Gonzales, musician and member of Cousin Tony's Brand New Firebird, discusses her podcast Anonymous Musicians and mental health in the music scene; Dr Katie Bourke, consultant psychiatrist and founder of Soul Socks, talks about different ways to approach mental health; Belinda Kerslake from The Butterfly Foundation, explores eating disorders with TG, who has a lived experience of anorexia; and the team discuss cardiac arrests and mistaken coffee orders. With presenters Dr Mal Practice, ...
Sep 27, 2020•54 min•Ep 261•Transcript available on Metacast Professor Jon Emery, an expert in cancer from the University of Melbourne, discusses the falling rates of cancer diagnosis during COVID; Associate Professor Natasha Smallwood, a consultant respiratory physician at the Royal Melbourne Hospital, and a principal research fellow at the University of Melbourne, shares news with respect to the massive ongoing study on the psychological effects of COVID; Dr Spock talks about how kids have been affected by the pandemic; and the team explore the value of...
Sep 20, 2020•46 min•Ep 260•Transcript available on Metacast Dr Glen Hosking, Clinical Psychologist and Lecturer at Victoria University, discusses R U OK? Day and how to support people who are struggling with mental health; Miss Diagnosis canvasses counterfactual thinking and what makes us happy; Rainbow Doc explores the practice of walking mindfully; and the team discuss the decline in flu cases. With presenters Dr Nick, Prudence Dear, Miss Diagnosis, Rainbow Doc, and Panel Beater. Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/radiotherapy Facebook: h...
Sep 13, 2020•46 min•Ep 259•Transcript available on Metacast Dr Forbes McGain, an anaesthetist and intensive care physician at Western Health, and Professor Jason Monty, a researcher in fluid mechanics at the University of Melbourne, talks about the world-first development of a COVID isolation hood for hospital patients; and Professor Madhu Bhaskaran, an electronics engineer at RMIT University, canvases new breakthroughs in electronic skin or 'e-skin'. With presenters Panel Beater, Dr Sharma, and Neo Natal. Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs...
Sep 06, 2020•47 min•Ep 258•Transcript available on Metacast Prudence Dear compares the effectiveness of online therapy compared to face-to-face sessions; Rainbow Doc conducts a live mindfulness meditation session; Ms Diagnosis gives an update from the COVID-19 frontline; and the team discuss the potential use of honey in helping kids recover from having their tonsils removed. With presenters Dr Nick, Prudence Dear, Rainbow Doc, Ms Diagnosis, and Panel Beater, . Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/radiotherapy Facebook: https://www.facebook.c...
Aug 16, 2020•50 min•Ep 257•Transcript available on Metacast The Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) National President Christine Craik discusses changes to the Medicare mental health plan rebate, and explains the work of social workers during the pandemic; and Associate Professor Alicia Dennis talks about PPE and healthcare worker Coronavirus infection rates. With presenters Panel Beater and Neo Natal. Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/radiotherapy Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RadiotherapyOnTripleR/ Twitter: https://twitt...
Aug 09, 2020•44 min•Ep 256•Transcript available on Metacast Geriatrician Dr Olivia Gobbo discusses the challenges of aged care during the pandemic; performer and writer Jean Kittson, talks about her book We Need to Talk About Mum & Dad: A Practical Guide to Parenting Our Ageing Parents , and shares insights on caring for our parents as they age; and the team canvass the logistics of wearing a mask, and the health benefits of laughing. With presenters Dr Mal Practice, Nurse Epipen, and Dr G Spot.
Aug 02, 2020•53 min•Ep 255•Transcript available on Metacast British doctor, television presenter, health journalist and author Dr. Michael Mosley discusses his new book Covid-19: What you need to know about the Coronavirus and the Race for the Vaccine ; Dr Patient canvasses some surprising benefits of isolation, and the team discuss the societal issues being revealed by the Coronavirus pandemic. With presenters Dr Doolittle, Panel Beater, Dr Patient, and Training Wheels. Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/radiotherapy Facebook: https://www....
Jul 26, 2020•55 min•Ep 254•Transcript available on Metacast Provisional Psychologist Lee Taube canvasses their latest research on transgender health, wellbeing, and adversity; Miss Diagnosis shares her experience as a doctor working on the pandemic frontline; Prudence Dear explores the practice of stoicism during the pandemic; and the team discuss mask wearing and drug use in lockdown. With presenters Dr Nick, Panel Beater, Miss Diagnosis, and Prudence Dear. Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/radiotherapy Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/...
Jul 19, 2020•46 min•Ep 253•Transcript available on Metacast The team focus on the health and well-being of the Melbourne community housing residents who have been living through a hard lockdown over the past week, with guests Awatif Taha, a resident of Flemington tower block; journalist Margaret Simons, who has been reporting on-site through the week, and Areej Nur, spokesperson from the 'Voices from The Block' group. With presenters Panel Beater, Dr Sharma, and Neo Natal. Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/radiotherapy Facebook: https://ww...
Jul 12, 2020•50 min•Ep 252•Transcript available on Metacast Dr Josie Samers, a GP Consultant in the GP Liaison team at Alfred Health, canvasses the role of GPs in post-hospital community care; Kaz Cooke, cartoonist and author of many books on girls and women's health , discusses public health messaging and genital body image; and Nurse Epipen talks about the work of Spleen Australia and the spleen registry. With presenters Dr Mal Practice, Nurse Epipen, and Dr G Spot. Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/radiotherapy Facebook: https://www.fac...
Jul 05, 2020•49 min•Ep 251•Transcript available on Metacast Professor Kelsey Hegarty, who holds the joint Chair in Family Violence Prevention at the University of Melbourne and the Royal Women's Hospital, discusses research into managing family violence in hospitals; Dr Doolittle and Dr Spock give an update on Coronavirus in Australia; and Cyber Sioux canvasses drug and alcohol addiction during the pandemic. With presenters Dr Doolittle, Panel Beater, Dr Spock, and Cyber Sioux. Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/radiotherapy Facebook: https...
Jun 28, 2020•46 min•Ep 250•Transcript available on Metacast In this interview special, Australian-born, Harvard Medical School geneticist Professor David Sinclair talks to Radiotherapy's Panel Beater (aka Kent Goldsworthy) about his research on the role of exercise, diet, intermittent fasting, and cutting-edge age-combating drugs in lengthening human life-spans to between 120 and 150 years. Professor David Sinclair is the author of the book Lifespan: Why We Age, And Why We Don't Have To Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/radiotherapy Facebo...
Jun 23, 2020•36 min•Ep 249•Transcript available on Metacast Pharmacist Prof Michael Dooley talks about euthanasia medication and its use in end of life care; Dr Gemma Sharp AKA Dr G-Spot discusses her entry in to The Early Career Researcher Showcase Finals; Rainbow Doc canvasses new research on childhood obesity and fast food advertising; and Prudence Dear discusses the benefits of older people recording their life story. With presenters Dr Nick, Panel Beater, Dr G-Spot, Rainbow Doc, and Prudence Dear. Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/rad...
Jun 21, 2020•49 min•Ep 248•Transcript available on Metacast Dr. Kate Gregorevic, who works in both acute hospital medicine and community settings, talks about how we can avoid or manage major diseases as we age, including heart health, diabetes and dementia, and boost everyday behaviours to improve enjoyment of life. Her new book is 'Staying Alive: The Science of Living, Healthier, Happier, and Longer'. The team also explore why COVID-19 is more dangerous for older people. With presenters Panel Beater and Neo Natal. Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explor...
Jun 14, 2020•45 min•Ep 247•Transcript available on Metacast Professor Stephen J. Simpson, Entomologist and co-author of new book Eat Like The Animals, discusses the appetites of animals and what this means for our own diets; Respiratory physician Professor Trevor Williams canvasses developments in lung transplants; and the team explore the prevalence of drunkorexia in young people, and the mindfulness of knitting. With presenters Dr. Mal Practice, Nurse Epipen and Dr G Spot. Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/radiotherapy Facebook: https://...
Jun 07, 2020•48 min•Ep 246•Transcript available on Metacast Dermatologist Professor Rod Sinclair discusses hand washing and the impact of coronavirus on patient consultations; Cyber Sioux talks about the uptake of telehealth during the crisis; Dr Spock canvasses coronavirus in schools; and Dr Dolittle gives an update on the state of the pandemic in Australia. With presenters Dr Dolittle, Panel Beater, Cyber Sioux, and Dr. Spock. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RadiotherapyOnTripleR/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/_radiotherapy_?lang=en Instagram: https:...
May 31, 2020•49 min•Ep 245•Transcript available on Metacast The team discuss the presentations and impacts of complex trauma and dissociation: New research into the most effective way to quit smoking; The experience of telehealth: And the Federal Government's COVID-19 mental health policy package. With Radiotherapy presenters Dr Nick, Rainbow Doc, and Panel Beater. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RadiotherapyOnTripleR/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/_radiotherapy_?lang=en Instagram: https://instagram.com/radiotherapy_tripler?igshid=3944brpx7l0g...
May 24, 2020•48 min•Ep 244•Transcript available on Metacast Professor Chris Edmond discusses the economics of lockdown, and Professor Axel Bruns canvasses COVID-19 conspiracy theories. And the team discuss pandemic re-entry syndrome, and the brain-tickling feeling of a coronavirus swab. With presenters Dr Sharma, Neo Natal, and Panel Beater. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RadiotherapyOnTripleR/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/_radiotherapy_?lang=en Instagram: https://instagram.com/radiotherapy_tripler?igshid=3944brpx7l0g...
May 17, 2020•51 min•Ep 243•Transcript available on Metacast Infectious Disease Physician Dr David Griffin compares COVID-19 to past pandemics; Specialist Sports and Exercise Medicine Physician Prof Peter Brukner OAM discusses exercise in isolation; and the team celebrate International Nurses Day; and yoga for migraines. With presenters Dr Mal Practice, Nurse Epipen and Dr G Spot.
May 10, 2020•49 min•Ep 242•Transcript available on Metacast The team reflect on life during the pandemic and discuss mandatory flu vaccines, Clive Palmer, studying during lockdown, the new Shrink The Virus podcast, managing mental health in this crisis, herd immunity, and keeping connected in isolation. With presenters Dr Doolittle, Dr Spock, Training Wheels, Dr Patient, Cyber Sioux, and Panel Beater
May 03, 2020•48 min•Ep 241•Transcript available on Metacast The team explore statistics on car accidents during economic downturns; how we deal with guilt and motivation in a crisis; the experiences of online psychotherapy; weighing up the risks and benefits of vaping, and what it's like to work as a doctor on the frontline of the COVID-19 health response. With presenters Dr Nick, Rainbow Doc, Prudence Dear, Miss Diagnosis, and Panel Beater.
Apr 26, 2020•47 min•Ep 240•Transcript available on Metacast Mathematical epidemiologist and infectious disease modeller Professor James McCaw describes how mathematical modelling is helping inform Australia's response to the coronavirus pandemic; neurosurgery registrar and activist Dr Ruth Mitchell canvasses the unique risks that coronavirus poses for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities; and the team discuss how medical students are assisting health care workers during the crisis. With presenters Dr Sharma, Neo Natal, and Panel Beater....
Apr 19, 2020•46 min•Ep 239•Transcript available on Metacast Academic and infectious disease physician Dr Sarah McGuinness discusses the process of COVID-19 contact tracing; Associate Professor Tom Kotsimbos canvasses vaccination development and the effectiveness of the current response to the pandemic; SAY Australia President Rich Stephens talks about the the benefits of creative expression in supporting young people who stutter; and the team explore the psychological benefits of gardening. With presenters Dr Mal Practice, Dr G Spot, and Nurse Epipen....
Apr 12, 2020•51 min•Ep 238•Transcript available on Metacast Comedian Michael Shafar discusses the importance of laughter in a time of crisis; and the team canvass social isolation, dealing with guilt and anxiety, health system preparedness, and managing children with COVID-19. With Radiotherapy presenters Dr Dolittle, Cyber Sue, Dr Spock, and Panel Beater.
Apr 05, 2020•45 min•Ep 237•Transcript available on Metacast Psychologist Dr Fran Beilharz canvasses some common misconceptions about body dysmorphic disorder; and the team discuss misinformation, social isolation, and online communication amidst the novel coronavirus pandemic. With Radiotherapy presenters Dr G Spot, Panel Beater, Dr Nick, and Prudence Dear.
Mar 29, 2020•46 min•Ep 236•Transcript available on Metacast Face touching; personal hygiene; the difference between self-isolation and quarantine; likely outcomes of the pandemic; the Federal government not acting soon enough; and the role of the media in informing citizens. With Radiotherapy presenters Panel Beater, Dr Sharma, and Neo Natal.
Mar 22, 2020•47 min•Ep 235•Transcript available on Metacast Prof Paul Miles, Director of Anaesthesia and Perioperative Medicine at the Alfred Hospital, discusses emerging research on the use of laughing gas to treat depression; Sophie Wallace, Research Manager for the Department of Anaesthesia and Perioperative Medicine at the Alfred, talks about working with consumers to design research studies; Dr Eli Dabscheck, respiratory physician at the Alfred, canvasses emerging research on vaping related lung injuries in the US; and an update on the coronavirus. ...
Mar 15, 2020•48 min•Ep 234•Transcript available on Metacast Dr Pallavi Prathivadi, a specialist GP and chair of the Australian Medical Association's Women in Medicine Group, discusses improving gender equality and working conditions in medicine; Natalia Kondzic, Program Manager for Birth for Humankind, talks about the role of a Doula in supporting women through pregnancy; and the team explore what immediate changes they would make to health care for women if they had the power to. With Radiotherapy presenters Dr G Spot, Training Wheels, and Panel Beater....
Mar 08, 2020•47 min•Ep 233•Transcript available on Metacast 
