23 episodes

The Risk Equation is a weekly podcast hosted by paediatric surgical registrar Dr Chris Maguire. The show is a construction of conversations between Chris and those working in high risk, high pressure and high performance jobs, offering a refreshingly raw and human insight into how those taking on incomprehensible challenge do what they do.

The Risk Equation Dr Chris Maguire

    • Society & Culture
    • 4.9 • 52 Ratings

The Risk Equation is a weekly podcast hosted by paediatric surgical registrar Dr Chris Maguire. The show is a construction of conversations between Chris and those working in high risk, high pressure and high performance jobs, offering a refreshingly raw and human insight into how those taking on incomprehensible challenge do what they do.

    Chernobyl First Responder Dr Alla Shapiro

    Chernobyl First Responder Dr Alla Shapiro

    Unprotected, uninitiated and unflinching, Dr Alla Shapiro entered into the world's most dangerous nuclear environment. As a first responder, Dr Shapiro has an unparalleled insight into the devastation, tragedy and chaos of the Chernobyl Nuclear Disaster. 
    Amid an eerie and pervasive silence, Dr. Shapiro treated traumatized children and witnessed frightened families and civilians running barefoot across radioactive grounds and carrying stretchers to save others.
    To learn more about Dr Shapiro:
    https://www.booktopia.com.au/doctor-on-call-alla-shapiro/book/9781942134732.html
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    • 45 min
    Part 2 | International Cocaine Trafficker Pieter Tritton

    Part 2 | International Cocaine Trafficker Pieter Tritton

    After evading police in the UK, escaping to France through the Turkish mafia and eventually fleeing to Ecuador, Pieter was a man on the run. 
    In South America, Pieter was arrested. He was charged and his sentence, which was yet to be confirmed, had begun. Pieter was in limbo for a short period, before being transferred to Quito, a prison located in the North of Ecuador, and one known for its fierce gang rule.
    All of us at the Risk Equation would like to extend a thanks to Pieter for sharing his story. 
    To learn more about Pieter, search for his book “El Infierno”. It gives an even greater insight into the details of Pieter’s time in Ecuador, the aftermath and his final stint in the UK. 
    https://www.penguin.com.au/books/el-infierno-drugs-gangs-riots-and-murder-9781473551060
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    • 47 min
    Part 1 | International Cocaine Trafficker Pieter Tritton

    Part 1 | International Cocaine Trafficker Pieter Tritton

    Pieter Tritton was an international cocaine trafficker. He was transporting millions of dollars worth of cocaine every week and dealing with some of the UK’s most dangerous people...while at the same time evading police in a period where the war on drugs was at its peak. 
    Nicknamed Posh Pete in the UK, and later Loco Pete in Ecuador - Pieter’s journey goes from exhilerating ...to dangerous...to deadly in a cataclysmic 20 year journey of drugs, murder and tragedy.
    This is part 1 of a two part episode. 
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    • 44 min
    Sailor & World Record Holder Lisa Blair

    Sailor & World Record Holder Lisa Blair

    Lisa Blair is one of world's most accomplished sailors. Her grit and determination, coupled with raw talent and a dogged refusal to give up has seen her overcome some of sailing's greatest challenges. 
    Aboard her yacht, 'Climate Action Now', Lisa became the first woman to circumnavigate Antarctica; a massive 183 day journey in the world's most dangerous sailing conditions. On her journey, she faced a collision with a shipping container, a bout of hyperthermia, and then horrifically, the snapping of her mast.
    In 2018, Lisa also became the first woman to circumnavigate Australia.
    For more information on Lisa's accomplishments and career, visit: 
    Lisabliarsailstheworld.com
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    • 1 hr 4 min
    World Vision Australia CEO Daniel Wordsworth

    World Vision Australia CEO Daniel Wordsworth

    Daniel Wordsworth is a man who has spent his life on call for the world’s most devastating crises.
    Imagine creating a crisis shelter, in the heart of Sydney, that was designed to take those that no one else would - the abused, the displaced, the addicted - then living in that place, with your friends, without any expectations for anything in return.
    Now, almost 35 years later, as CEO of World Vision Australia, Daniel must bring that authenticity and purity of purpose to one of the most important executive roles in the Country. A challenge, in an industry that struggles with the tension between human frailty, and human generosity.
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    • 43 min
    Paralympic Champion Matt Levy

    Paralympic Champion Matt Levy

    Matt Levy is one of Australia’s most accomplished sports people. His swimming career began at just 13, when he started training for the 2004 Paralympic Games in Athens. 
    Now, almost 21 years later, Matt is a seven time paralympic medalist - and one of Australia’s most decorated athletes.
    Matt competes in the S7 category. Swimmers in this class have use of their arms and trunk. They have limited leg function or are missing a leg or parts of both legs.
    Matt was born 25 weeks premature, has cerebral palsy and is vision impared. To have excelled as he has, it is safe to say, Matt is one of Australia’s all-time greatest athletes.
    To learn more about Matt: 
    http://mattlevyoam.com.au/
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    • 26 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
52 Ratings

52 Ratings

WillLinc ,

A must listen for those trying to achieve or those who are stuck

A must listen for anyone! Pursuing or overcoming challenges is daunting. But Dr Chris and his guests show that, hard work and a bit of self belief pays off. And shows that when life bowls you a Yorker, that you can step back and knock that ball for 6.

I very much am a fan of Chris, his eloquence and ability to communicate is amazing

Keep it up !!

TeddE82 ,

Highly recommend, interesting discussions, great format.

The focus on the experience, strategies and choices makes the talks universal. I will never be a Dr or an Olympic athlete, but we all deal with stressful situations and high risk for interactions.

Rob McCusker not doug ,

Do yourself a favour

Awesome high end content

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