Inside Aesthetics Ep 141 Summarising Our Lockdown Experiences & What Re-opening Might Look Like | Dr Jake Sloane & David Segal
Episode 141 showcases Dr Jake Sloane & David Segal
As half of Australia emerges from a 15 weeks severe lockdown, Dr Jake & David give a personal account of their own experiences, challenges and thoughts on what comes next.
2021 was the year that COVID truly hit Australia and it's been a difficult, concerning and stressful time for everyone. Whilst we've touched on this theme with all of our previous guests living through COVID, Dr Jake & David share their own challenges and inner feelings.
00:00 Introduction 01:03 Life During Extended COVID Lockdown 04:55 Impact on Clinics, Staff and Daily Routine 10:59 Managing Uncertainty and Moving Goalposts 18:27 Mental Health, Motivation and Work Life Balance 26:25 Patient Communication and Rebooking Challenges 33:29 Staffing Shortages and Industry Workforce Changes 41:37 Financial Pressure on Small Business and Rent Costs 48:53 Predictions for Patient Demand After Reopening 52:09 Why Aesthetic Treatments Remain High Priority 61:45 How Lockdown Affected Podcast Production and Content 68:49 Listener Feedback and Refining Podcast Direction 76:38 Plans for New Series and Injector Focused Topics 80:09 Future of Aesthetics, Wellness and Anti Aging Trends 86:34 Final Reflections and Preparing to Reopen Clinics