COVID-19: Surviving Isolation
COVID-19: Surviving Isolation
Paul Thorn
In these challenging times of COVID-19, Paul Thorn, author of Diary of a Modern Consumptive offers an anecdotal and philosophical viewpoint. Drawing from his own experience of isolation with an infectious disease, Paul shares his reflections in the hope it will help others.
COVID-19: Surviving Isolation Ep#06 Hope
In episode six, the final podcast in the series, Paul presents a summary of the tools he uses to survive isolation and offers a message of resilience and hope.
May 2, 2020
11 min
COVID-19: Surviving Isolation Ep#05 Needs vs. Wants
Paul offers another anecdotal and philosophical take on surviving isolation. This week he talks about our needs versus our wants and how to tell the difference.
Apr 25, 2020
9 min
COVID-19: Surviving Isolation Ep#04 Chrysalis
This week Paul describes what it means to be in 'chrysalis'. He offers practical methods on how to 'review' your life, the choices you could make for the future and the importance of gratitude.
Apr 15, 2020
16 min
COVID-19: Surviving Isolation Ep#03 Choices
Who will you choose to be during the COVID-19 pandemic? This week Paul talks about the choices we make and how they affect our lives. He offers his thoughts on utilising our time in self-isolation to make better choices for the future - and taking responsibility for them.
Apr 8, 2020
10 min
COVID-19: Surviving Isolation Ep#02 Routine
This week Paul talks about some of the fundamentals of isolation and emphasises the importance of having a routine and some structure to your day.
Mar 31, 2020
12 min
COVID-19: Surviving Isolation Ep#01 Fear
Paul Thorn, shares his insights and reflections on isolation. He's been there! In 1995 he spent three months in isolation with an infection that nearly killed him. Author of numerous books, including the widely acclaimed Diary of a Modern Consumptive, in this episode Paul introduces himself and offers his insights on fear and coping strategies to deal with it.
Mar 24, 2020
12 min