As we cross the finish line of 2020 we’re joined by retired anaesthetist and academic anaesthesiologist Dr. Marie-Louise Sprenkels, talking to us about resilience whilst sharing her wisdom & stories from her career on the wards of Cape Town’s biggest major trauma centre. There also seems to be some jingly interference on the airwaves…
While Marie-Louise is not on social media for you to follow, you can certainly follow her advice: wash your hands, wear a mask, look after yourself and stay safe!
Content warning: brief mention of suicide @ 16:36 - 17:00
Some sources of support to reach out to if you’re struggling with your mental health in the current period (UK based):
Samaritans - samaritans.org or call 116123.
CALM - thecalmzone.net or call 0800 58 58 58.
PAPYRUS - papyrus-uk.org or call 0800 068 4141.
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Recorded: 4th December 2020 and 21st December 2020 (recorded remotely via Zoom due to COVID-19, please excuse some fluctuations in audio quality).
Released: 24th December 2020.
Hosts: Rebecca Casterton, Jodi Parslow.
Producer & Editor: Rebecca Casterton.
Spoken Word: 'Twas The Night Before Christmas' - Jodi Parslow.
Music: Right Place, Right Time | Silent Partner (YouTube Audio Library).