Good Enough Shrink

We are child psychiatrists practicing in the Los Angeles area on a mission to demystify psychiatry and mental health. The title of this podcast is a tribute to the psychoanalyst, Donald Winnicott, and his concept of the "Good Enough Parent.” This is the idea that the imperfect but sufficient provisions of a parent will build a resilient child in an imperfect world. We want to empower children and parents to embrace their strengths and flaws, and know that you are good enough.

We want to emphasize the power of holding difficult emotions from the lens of attachment theory. Attachment theory is based on the idea that humans need a social bond with another to survive. This bond, when it is “good enough”, serves as a secure base from which a child can explore the world. When this attachment is disrupted, it can lead to emotional issues, and sometimes full-blown psychiatric disorders. This is where therapists and psychiatrists come in.

This podcast is for the curious adults, parents, family members, mental health professionals and trainees. So we hope you join us in this adventure to explore science and mental health from a developmental perspective.

Podcasting since 2024 • 29 episodes

Good Enough Shrink

Latest Episodes

#29 Weathering the Storm - A Candid Discussion on Suffering

Hello listeners! This episode, I was inspired by conversations with my closest friends on what exactly it means to endure suffering. I wanted to demonstrate what it actually looks like to "weather the storm" or "ride the wave" as they call it. ...

March 29, 2026 • Season 2 • Episode 10 • 20:00

#28 How to Talk to Your Kids About the News

As we continue to see violence, political conflict, and distressing news in the world, we bring to you this episode to help guide parents on how to talk to their kids about difficult news. The physical and mental effects of high stress-st...

March 01, 2026 • Season 2 • Episode 9 • 41:27

#27 What is Your Life's Purpose? A Psychiatrist's Answer Inspired by Viktor Frankl

As you face the new year (and possibly Sunday blues today), you might be questioning your sense of purpose, direction, and life’s meaning. This is an episode to help you through this time of transition, which often feels crushingly paralyzing. ...

January 04, 2026 • Season 2 • Episode 8 • 22:51

#26 Manic! At the Disco - Demystifying Pediatric Bipolar Disorder

This time of year, severe mental health conditions like bipolar disorder can worsen. In this episode, we discuss the evolution of bipolar disorder and how it came to be understood. We start with adult bipolar disorder and dive into pediatric bi...

December 23, 2025 • Season 2 • Episode 7 • 1:11:12

#25 Münchausen Syndrome and Münchausen by Proxy: Harming Self and Others to Play the Sick Role

Hello listeners! Münchausen Syndrome or factitious disorder is a fascinating yet devastating topic that we’ve taken a few recordings to discuss, especially in light of the recent Florida appeals court ruling on the famous case of Maya Kowalski....

November 25, 2025 • Season 2 • Episode 6 • 58:33

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