Good Enough Shrink

By: Dr. Jenna Cheng Dr. Patrick Kelly
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  • Summary

  • Hello there, we are child, adolescent and adult psychiatrists practicing in the Los Angeles area 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 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.


    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. 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 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.


    © 2025 Good Enough Shrink
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Episodes
  • 11. Finding Motivation for Change

    11. Finding Motivation for Change
    Jan 1 2025

    Welcome to the new year! This episode is about how to approach making a change in your life. Your ambivalence, values, fears, and goals are all crucial parts of what makes you you. It's also important to just take a pause sometimes in this ever-changing world today. So I hope this quick episode will give you that pause and reflection to propel you toward what matters the most in your life!


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    14 mins
  • 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

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