Dokter Tirta Mimpiin Saya

Episode Summary

Raditya Dika welcomes Dr. Tirta and Dr. Patricia Angel for a wide-ranging conversation that moves from an odd dream to parenting, running, and water-heater maintenance.

Opening Banter

Dr. Tirta says he dreamed Radit was chasing him with two heads. Radit teases him about being a frequent guest and jokes that Tirta’s formidable personal brand has left him a little afraid. They trade playful accusations of slander, while Patricia joins in as the conversation wanders into stories about snacks and Tirta’s height.

Patricia’s Childhood and Education

Patricia talks about growing up unusually tall for a girl. Her mother worried that sports such as basketball would make her taller—and that being too tall might make it harder to find a husband. Tirta turns the anecdote into a brief explanation of how height is influenced by genetics, nutrition, exercise, and sleep.

The teasing continues when Patricia explains that her family spoke Mandarin at home. The group tries out phrases and compares Mandarin with Hokkien.

Patricia also discusses her education and family expectations. She speaks five languages and studied stem-cell engineering for regenerative medicine at the University of Glasgow. She describes a demanding, achievement-focused upbringing that included extensive tutoring, and reflects on understanding her parents’ intentions better as an adult.

She shares a memorable Glasgow story about a lecturer who apologized by email for being ten minutes late. Another story involves a classmate using several devices to translate a lecture in real time.

Water-Heater Maintenance

A story about Patricia’s itchy skin leads to an extended discussion of water heaters. She says her skin improved after moving and later discovered that the heater at home had not been drained for years; the water inside was orange.

The hosts discuss maintenance and demonstrate draining a heater. Radit repeatedly teases Tirta for turning the explanation into an obvious Electrolux product pitch. Tirta counters that regular maintenance is genuinely important, while the hosts joke about how many times he has appeared on Radit’s podcast.

Running and Exercise

Patricia recounts running seven kilometers for the first time and having diarrhea the next day. Tirta says food hygiene and what someone ate or drank are more likely explanations than running itself.

For beginners, he advises building consistency and duration rather than obsessing over pace or heart-rate zones. He also suggests indoor exercise when Jakarta’s air quality is poor.

Patricia says music helped her stick with running. She also shares that she once overtrained by combining running, hiking, and weights so frequently that her period stopped for several months.

Doctors and Social Media

The group discusses doctors using social media. Tirta says it can help with professional visibility, but doctors should set boundaries around consultations by direct message and avoid posting when exhausted or burned out.

Closing Banter

The episode closes with more teasing about Tirta’s “angry” online persona. Patricia says she was initially intimidated, while Radit jokes that the scary image may be partly an act.

Personalities Featured

• Raditya Dika
• Dr. Tirta
• Dr. Patricia Angel