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.
Episodes
Münchausen and Münchausen by Proxy: Harming Self and Others to Play the Sick Role
Trauma III: Psychotherapy and Medication Treatments for PTSD
Trauma II: Childhood Trauma, Biology of PTSD, and the Healing Power of Community
Trauma I: PTSD History and Diagnosis, Complex PTSD, and the Role of Memory
What a Shock! - How ECT Can Be Lifesaving, with Dr. Michael Couse
Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) - Myths and Truths
How to Communicate When You are At Your Worst - The Secret of Validation
The Claws of Addiction - It's Not That Simple
Bullying, Cyberbullying, and Suicide - How to Approach It with Your Child
IOP, PHP, RTC - Continuum of Care for Mental Health Treatment Explained
LA Fires - The Aftermath of Traumatic Events and How to Talk to Your Kids About It
Challenges with the Executive Orders against the LGBTQ+ Community
Adult Loneliness: How Our Bodies Respond to Attachment Disruption
The Optimism and Cautionary Tale of AI and Mental Health
Finding Motivation for Change
Neurosis and Anxiety: What it is and What to Do About It
Psychosis III: A Conversation with Dr. Gil Hoftman, an Expert on Schizophrenia Research
Psychosis II: Is it Schizophrenia or Something Else?
Intro to Psychosis - History, Conceptualization, and Symptoms to Look For
School Anxiety, Avoidance and Refusal - What's Behind It and What to Do About It
Social Media and its Impact on Youth Mental Health
Attachment Theory III: The Neuroscience of Attachment
The Shortage of Stimulant Medications for ADHD - Why It's Still a Problem Today
Attachment Theory II: The Early Years into Adulthood
Attachment Theory I: The First Bond