Good Enough Shrink

By: Dr. Jenna Cheng Dr. Patrick Kelly
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  • Hello there, welcome to the Good Enough Shrink podcast! We are your hosts, Dr. Jenna Cheng and Dr. Patrick Kelly. We are child, adolescent and adult psychiatrists practicing in the Los Angeles Area.


    We are on a mission to demystify child psychiatry, and have conversations surrounding difficult topics on youth and adult mental health. But not without a bit of play along the way!


    The title of this podcast is a tribute to the famous child psychiatrist, Donald Winnicott, and his concept of the "Good Enough Parent.” This is the idea that the imperfect but sufficient provisions of a parent build the child's resilience in an imperfect world. We want to empower children and parents to embrace their strengths and flaws, and know that you are good enough.


    Importantly, 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 unafraid. Your attachment experience from childhood is malleable and can influence the way you approach relationships in adulthood, serving as its own motivational system. When this attachment is disrupted, it can lead to emotional issues and sometimes full-blown psychiatric disorders. This is where psychiatrists and therapists 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 mental health from a developmental perspective. Small wins can have big impacts, and you are not doomed if you had adversity in your childhood. Your feelings belong to you, and you can own them to propel you toward enlivening your life.


    © 2024 Good Enough Shrink
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Episodes
  • 10. Neurosis and Anxiety: What it is and What to Do About It

    10. Neurosis and Anxiety: What it is and What to Do About It
    Dec 13 2024

    Hello there! This episode is a dense one. We discuss neurosis and anxiety from the perspective of childhood and growth. We go over concepts of “basic anxiety” and “neurotic pride”, reflecting on healthy and unhealthy narcissism fueling anxiety as proposed by the psychoanalyst, Karen Horney. We explore how the DSM anxiety disorders are categorized, the importance of a holistic approach to treatment, and the use of medication in managing anxiety. Lastly, we emphasize the need for us to do our own inner work to understand and manage one's own anxiety to better assist patients.

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    48 mins
  • Psychosis III: A Conversation with Dr. Gil Hoftman, an Expert on Schizophrenia Research

    Psychosis III: A Conversation with Dr. Gil Hoftman, an Expert on Schizophrenia Research
    Nov 20 2024

    We are back! In this episode, we discuss the nitty gritty, fascinating details of schizophrenia and psychosis. We explore the devastating stigma associated with schizophrenia, the challenges of diagnosing and managing severe mental illnesses, and the importance of honoring the patient as a human being. Join us, as we three child psychiatrists chat about how to build trust and collaboration in mental health care, and keep the hope alive.

    Topics discussed:

    • Stigma associated with schizophrenia
    • Comorbidity and shortened life expectancy
    • Definitions and causes of schizophrenia or psychosis
    • Cannabis and its link to schizophrenia
    • Autism and its link to schizophrenia
    • Treatment approaches for schizophrenia

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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • Psychosis II: Is it Schizophrenia or Something Else?

    Psychosis II: Is it Schizophrenia or Something Else?
    Nov 2 2024

    Hello! We are continuing our conversation on psychosis. In this episode, we focus on differential diagnoses for psychosis, including medical and psychiatric conditions that can often be confused with a truly psychotic disorder like schizophrenia. Specifically, trauma is a big one, leading us to lose ourselves in the imbalance of imagination and reality. Especially in kids! Lastly, we talk about treatment of psychosis, our approach to antipsychotics, and non-pharmacological treatment like individual therapy and family support. This is a really really tough condition to navigate through, and we hope to share our experiences so you don’t feel alone in this journey.

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    27 mins

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