Doorknob Comments

On today's episode of Doorknob Comments, Fara and Grant are joined by Siddharth Shah, the Founder and President of Greenleaf Integrative. Dr. Shah is a preventive medicine physician whose path into medicine wound through the humanities, a year traveling in India, and early work in interfaith dialogue and social justice. Siddharth talks about how he found his way into psychiatry after leaving medical school twice, the mentors who shaped his approach, and why he sees agency, curiosity, and small wins as central to healing. He also reflects on the challenges of working in a world full of injustice and how practices of rest and embodied presence help sustain both clinicians and the communities they serve. We hope you enjoy it. Resources and Links Doorknob Comments https://www.doorknobcomments.com/ Dr. Siddharth Shah Dr. Shah Guided Meditations [https://open.spotify.com/album/5DElmkiok7kRIIdSHO00LL?si=63ATxTrtQz6hhfNyGAp9qQ] Greenleaf Integrative [https://bio.to/greenleaf-integrative] Dr. Fara White https://www.farawhitemd.com/ Dr. Grant Brenner https://www.granthbrennermd.com/  https://www.linkedin.com/in/grant-h-brenner-md-dfapa/  

In today's episode of Doorknob Comments, Grant and Fara are joined by Dr. Soe Thein, a board-certified child and adolescent psychiatrist and the founder of the Good Enough Psychiatrist [https://youtube.com/@goodenoughpsychiatrist?si=9bee2KQmY8Aj2RZm] YouTube channel. On his channel, Dr. Thein creates animated videos that explain psychodynamic therapy concepts for a general audience and has won numerous awards for his work. Together, they discuss moments of rupture that can occur in relationships and the importance of repair. They emphasize that occasional ruptures are a normal part of any healthy relationship; what truly matters is how the individuals involved address these breaks and work together to mend what has been damaged. We hope you enjoy. Resources and Links Doorknob Comments https://www.doorknobcomments.com/ Dr. Soe Thein https://downtownpsychiatry.com/about-soe-thein-md Good Enough Psychiatrist YouTube Channel [https://youtube.com/@goodenoughpsychiatrist?si=coxLqTK512QHHyft] Why Conflicts Make Relationships Stronger [https://youtu.be/Gmap7_NkLOQ?si=lsfK0vVSGf2NdRSB] -  Video Dr. Fara White https://www.farawhitemd.com/ Dr. Grant Brenner https://www.granthbrennermd.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/grant-h-brenner-md-dfapa/

On today's episode of Doorknob Comments, Fara and Grant are joined by Igor Galynker, a psychiatrist, clinician, and researcher known for his work in bipolar disorder, suicide prevention, and the role of family dynamics in psychiatric illness, who currently serves as the Associate Chairman for Research in the department of psychiatry at Mount Sinai Beth Israel. Dr. Galynker talks about how he got interested in exploring suicide prevention, the signs that typically appear before someone commits suicide, and how therapists can better attune themselves to these markers. We hope you enjoy. If you or someone you know is experiencing suicidal thoughts or is in crisis, please seek help immediately by contacting the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, visiting the nearest emergency department, or calling 911. Resources and Links Doorknob Comments https://www.doorknobcomments.com/ Dr. Igor Galynker https://profiles.mountsinai.org/igor-galynker [https://www.umb.edu/directory/nireisikovits/] https://labs.icahn.mssm.edu/galynkerlab/ https://www.bpfamily.org/about-2 Dr. Fara White https://www.farawhitemd.com/ Dr. Grant Brenner https://www.granthbrennermd.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/grant-h-brenner-md-dfapa/

On today's episode of Doorknob Comments, Fara and Grant are joined by Dr. Daven Morrison, a psychiatrist with deep expertise in organizational and occupational psychiatry. A member of the Group for the Advancement of Psychiatry and an officer of the Academy of Organizational and Occupational Psychiatry, Dr. Morrison shares insights into the psychological dimensions of workplace life. From managing mergers and downsizing to fostering self-aware leadership, he walks us through the core principles of organizational psychiatry. We hope you enjoy! Resources and Links Doorknob Comments https://www.doorknobcomments.com/ Dr. Daven Morrison https://www.ourgap.org/committees/work-organizations https://www.morrisonltd.com/about-us/daven-morrison-m-d https://www.aoop.org/ Dr. Fara White https://www.farawhitemd.com/ Dr. Grant Brenner https://www.granthbrennermd.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/grant-h-brenner-md-dfapa/ If you like our podcast, please leave a review! Thanks in advance!

In today's episode of Doorknob Comments, Fara and Grant are joined by Kate Werble, a longtime friend of Fara's and founder of her own New York City art gallery. They talk about the intimidating world of contemporary art, breaking down the mystique of the gallery scene and offering practical advice on how to begin engaging with galleries. Kate emphasizes that looking at art is a skill developed over time, encouraging curiosity over expertise for newcomers interested in learning how to engage with art. Finally, they talk about what art is ultimately about and what it offers psychologically.  We hope you enjoy it.  Resources and Links Doorknob Comments https://www.doorknobcomments.com/ Kate Werble https://www.katewerblegallery.com/ https://www.instagram.com/kate_werble_gallery/?hl=en [https://med.nyu.edu/departments-institutes/child-adolescent-psychiatry/trauma-systems-therapy-training-center] Dr. Fara White https://www.farawhitemd.com/ Dr. Grant Brenner https://www.granthbrennermd.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/grant-h-brenner-md-dfapa/