Shrinking Reality

Why Love Island - the islanders, the public, 2 psychiatrists

June 10, 2022 ShrinkingReality Season 1 Episode 1
Shrinking Reality
Why Love Island - the islanders, the public, 2 psychiatrists
Show Notes
Welcome. An introduction to Dr Trevor and Dr Jo, who we are, what we do, and our love for Love Island.
In this episode Dr Trevor and Dr Jo talk about their love of reality TV and in particular Love Island. Sitting on their sofa, they have a relaxed and fun talk about their aims for a podcast to look at Love Island through the lens of 2 Consultant Forensic Psychiatrists. To understand the behaviours thoughts and feelings of contestants and the public with a compassionate and understanding stance.
Why do people watch Love Island? Why do 2 psychiatrists love Love Island?
Why do so many people apply to go on Love Island?
Would Dr Trevor and Dr Jo go on Love Island?
How different to the contestants are we?
How vulnerable are the contestants?