Good News Mental Health with Dr. Uejin Kim, MD

Dr. Uejin Kim
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Dr. Uejin Kim, MD is a Christian psychiatrist who cares about what's right with you than what's wrong with you. She is passionate about everyone finding their sense of worth and value via story telling, wisdom sharing, and inner child healing. She owns her psychiatric private practice, Restore Psychiatry MD PLLC in Texas & her personal brand, Uejin Kim LLC, where she offers public speaking, courses and training, and media resources. https://linktr.ee/druejinkim **Disclaimer: these episodes do not constitute patient-physician relationship**

  1. FEB 19

    Why High Achievers Can’t Calm Their Nerves (Parentified Childhood Explained) | Dr. Uejin Kim, MD

    Do you get intense anxiety right before or right after big moments—speaking, exams, leadership decisions, or even relationships—while performing just fine during them? If you’re a high achiever with a parentified childhood, this video explains why. Many high-functioning adults learned early: “I’m only safe when I’m useful.”That belief doesn’t disappear with success—it shows up as performance anxiety, people-pleasing, over-responsibility, and an inability to rest. In this episode, I cover: Why performance anxiety often starts in childhood, not adulthoodHow parentification wires your nervous system for survivalWhy discipline and insight alone don’t stop the hamster wheelHow self-parenting helps you step off survival mode without losing your strengthsI also share how my Be Still to Move Forward course teaches practical self-parenting skills so success becomes sustainable—not exhausting. 👉 Try the course for free: click here You don’t have to earn safety anymore. Disclaimer: This site's content is not intended to diagnose or treat any disorders but rather for informational, educational, and empowerment purposes. Please consult with your physician or mental health provider for specific medical and mental health needs. Our connection via social media platforms does not constitute a patient-physician relationship. #HighAchievers #ParentifiedChild #PerformanceAnxiety #MentalHealth #ChristianMentalHealth #SelfParenting #TraumaHealing #GoodNewsMentalHealth #AnxietyRelief #BurnoutRecovery

    11 min

  2. FEB 5

    Stop Burying Your Gifts: How Fear, Comparison, and Unhealed Pain Keep Us Stuck | Dr. Uejin Kim, MD

    What if the very thing you’ve been hiding—your pain, your story, your “not enough”—is actually the talent God wants to multiply?In this deeply personal and unscripted episode of the Good News Mental Health Podcast, Dr. Uejin Kim—child & adolescent psychiatrist—reflects on the Parable of the Talents (Matthew 25) through a mental-health and trauma-informed lens. She explores how fear, comparison, and unchallenged assumptions can quietly keep us stuck—spiritually, emotionally, and relationally.This episode speaks directly to those who:Grew up needing to figure everything out aloneFeel behind, overlooked, or “less than” in faith, marriage, or callingCarry trauma, burnout, or disappointment and wonder if it still has valueFeel trapped in comparison or toxic faith narrativesYou’ll hear why God doesn’t ask us to outperform others—only to be faithful with what we’ve been given—and how healing often begins when we stop burying our gifts and start asking better questions.Helpful Links:✨ Ready to get started on your personal growth & healing journey? Heal your inner child & reconnect with yourself here:https://www.uejinkim.com/bestill👉 Ever feel like what you do is never enough? Try the first portion of the course FREE at:https://www.uejinkim.com/offers/hVkLwLEL➡️ Stay in the know for upcoming events and sign up for our newsletter at:https://linktr.ee/druejinkimhttps://www.uejinkim.com/signup📘 Free Emotional Resilience & Fragility Quiz: https://www.uejinkim.com/EFquizforleaders__________LIKE. SHARE. SUBSCRIBE. Give this video a thumbs up if you enjoyed watching 👍#FaithAndMentalHealth #ChristianMentalHealth #EmotionalHealing #TraumaHealing #FaithBasedHealing

    18 min

  3. JAN 8

    Why I Stopped Calling Everyone Toxic: How God Heals Trauma, Attachment Wounds, and Your Inner Child

    Are you exhausted from trying to “fix” everyone else while secretly falling apart inside? In this Good News Mental Health episode, Dr. Uejin Kim sits down with Megan Babcock, Board-Certified Nurse Coach and trauma transformation coach, to talk about faith, emotional healing, abuse, “toxic” relationships, and what God actually says about your story. Megan shares her journey through: A domestic violence marriage and multiple “rock bottoms” Labeling, narcissism, and why diagnosis alone didn’t heal her Learning to regulate her nervous system and stop running from pain Healing her relationship with her kids after parenting from fear and control Discovering that God is not abusive and doesn’t take away free will We talk honestly about: When to leave unsafe situations and still let God work on your heart How childhood wounds shape perfectionism, people-pleasing, and bitterness Why you can’t reparent your kids until you’ve let God reparent you Moving from “hurt people hurt people” to “healed people heal people” 👉 RESOURCES MENTIONED: Connect with Megan & It’s Your Story To Tell: https://www.itsyourstorytotell.com/links If you’ve ever labeled someone “toxic” or “narcissist” and still felt stuck, this conversation will gently challenge you, validate your pain, and invite you into deeper freedom with Jesus. __________ ✨ Ready to get started on your personal growth & healing journey? Heal your inner child & reconnect with yourself here: https://www.uejinkim.com/bestill 👉 Ever feel like what you do is never enough? Try the first portion of the course FREE at: https://www.uejinkim.com/offers/hVkLwLEL ➡️ Stay in the know for upcoming events and sign up for our newsletter at: https://linktr.ee/druejinkim https://www.uejinkim.com/signup __________ LIKE. SHARE. SUBSCRIBE. Give this video a thumbs up if you enjoyed watching 👍 #faith #personalgrowth #emotionalresilience #mentalhealth Thanks for watching the video Why I Stopped Calling Everyone Toxic: How God Heals Trauma, Attachment Wounds, and Your Inner Child

    50 min

  4. 12/04/2025

    The Year I Stopped Carrying Everyone: Christian Psychiatrist 2025 Recap | Dr. Uejin Kim, MD

    In this deeply personal episode, I share my 2025 healing testimony — a year of surrender, full circle moments, cultural reconciliation, and learning that consistency beats perfection every time. As a Christian psychiatrist, immigrant, oldest daughter, and recovering hyper-responsible high achiever… this year forced me to confront old wounds, release control, and rediscover my superpower: 👉 Finding the balance between caring for others and caring for myself — without carrying everyone on my back. In this episode, I share: • The immigrant/oldest daughter wounds I finally faced • How the RPC Method helped me reconcile with my family & culture • Speaking at Mustard Seed Generation & Health Leaders of San Antonio • The surprising healing moment… of making kimchi for the first time • How chronic stress showed up in my body (insulin resistance, irritability) • Why “showing up today is good enough” changed everything • Why I’m giving away my workshops + first course module for FREE This isn’t just an episode — it’s a testament to what God can do when we surrender. __________ ✨ Ready to get started on your personal growth & healing journey? Heal your inner child & reconnect with yourself here: https://www.uejinkim.com/bestill 👉 Ever feel like what you do is never enough? Try the first portion of the course FREE at: https://www.uejinkim.com/offers/hVkLwLEL ➡️ Stay in the know for upcoming events and sign up for our newsletter at: https://linktr.ee/druejinkim https://www.uejinkim.com/signup __________ LIKE. SHARE. SUBSCRIBE. Give this video a thumbs up if you enjoyed watching 👍 #faith #personalgrowth #emotionalresilience #mentalhealth Thanks for watching the video The Year I Stopped Carrying Everyone: Christian Mental Health | Dr. Uejin Kim, MD

    17 min
  5. Faith & OCD: Healing the Mind Without Losing the Soul

    11/06/2025

    Faith & OCD: Healing the Mind Without Losing the Soul

    What happens when your faith and your anxiety feel tangled together?In this episode of Good News Mental Health, Dr. Uejin Kim, a Christian child psychiatrist, talks with Luke Mayeux, LPC — founder of Integratus Counseling — about how OCD, scrupulosity, and men’s emotional health intersect with spiritual formation and healing. Luke shares his journey from Catholic seminary to becoming a counselor, how ERP (Exposure & Response Prevention) and IFS (Internal Family Systems) therapy can be integrated with Christian faith, and what real emotional resilience looks like for men who lead families, churches, and businesses. You’ll learn:The truth about scrupulosity (religious OCD) and why it’s not about weak faith How faith-based therapy integrates evidence-based methods. Why emotional vulnerability is a strength, not softness. How to raise emotionally aware, resilient sons and daughters. If you’re a Christian leader, parent, or counselor, this conversation will renew your hope for healing that’s biblically sound and psychologically wise. 💬 Comment below: What part of this episode resonated most — faith integration, OCD myths, or men’s emotional health? 📖 Connect with Luke Mayeux:Integratus Counseling PLLC → www.integratuscounseling.com#GoodNewsMentalHealth #ChristianCounseling #Scrupulosity #OCDRecovery #MensMentalHealth #FaithAndTherapy #EmotionalResilience #ChristianLeaders #IFS #ERP #IntegrativeTherapy__________✨ Ready to get started on your personal growth & healing journey? Heal your inner child & reconnect with yourself here:https://www.uejinkim.com/bestill👉 Ever feel like what you do is never enough? Watch our FREE workshop at:https://www.uejinkim.com/bestilltogether➡️ Stay in the know for upcoming events and sign up for our newsletter at:https://linktr.ee/druejinkimhttps://www.uejinkim.com/signup__________LIKE. SHARE. SUBSCRIBE. Give this video a thumbs up if you enjoyed watching 👍#faith #therapy #personalgrowth Thanks for watching the video Faith & OCD: Healing the Mind Without Losing the Soul

    33 min
  6. How to Stay Calm and Peaceful in Political Debate | Christian Psychiatrist | Dr. Uejin Kim, MD

    09/25/2025

    How to Stay Calm and Peaceful in Political Debate | Christian Psychiatrist | Dr. Uejin Kim, MD

    In a world where political division feels louder than ever, how do we stay resilient, grounded, and true to our values? In this episode, Dr. Kim, a Christian psychiatrist, and Brissa dive deep into themes of vulnerability, political identity, humility, and emotional resilience. Together, they explore: The courage it takes to admit when you’re wrong Why emotional fragility is so common in today’s conversations The role of personal stories in shaping our political beliefs How to practice empathy without losing your convictions The fluidity of political identity and what it means to stay true to your core beliefs This dialogue will challenge you to look beyond division, lean into humility, and embrace the kind of healthy, faith-informed conversations that bring clarity, hope, and deeper connection. 👉 If you’ve ever felt exhausted by politics but long for real, honest dialogue — this episode is for you. __________✨ Ready to get started on your personal growth & healing journey? Heal your inner child & reconnect with yourself here:https://www.uejinkim.com/bestill👉 Ever feel like what you do is never enough? Watch our FREE workshop at:https://www.uejinkim.com/bestilltogether➡️ Stay in the know for upcoming events and sign up for our newsletter at:https://linktr.ee/druejinkimhttps://www.uejinkim.com/signup__________LIKE. SHARE. SUBSCRIBE. Give this video a thumbs up if you enjoyed watching 👍#politics #faith #personalgrowth #ChristianPsychiatrist, #EmotionalResilience, #FaithAndPoliticsThanks for listening to the episode How to Stay Calm and Strong Emotional Resilience in Politics | Christian Psychiatrist Take

    41 min
  7. Redefining Success, Faith, and Resilience with Sisters Laura Lara & Krista Pasquale

    09/04/2025

    Redefining Success, Faith, and Resilience with Sisters Laura Lara & Krista Pasquale

    What does success really mean—and how can we pursue it without losing ourselves in comparison? In this uplifting and candid conversation, Dr. Uejin Kim sits down with sisters Laura Lara and Krista Pasquale to talk about success, faith, family, and resilience. From growing up on the west side of San Antonio to careers in talent acquisition and mental health, Laura and Krista share their unique perspectives on career, parenting, faith, and the balance between ambition and stewardship. With plenty of laughter, wisdom, and real-life stories, this episode reminds us that success is not about status—it’s about stewardship, perseverance, and authenticity. 00:10 – Meet the Guests → Dr. Kim introduces Laura & Krista 01:35 – Balancing Career & Family → Laura on pursuing purpose and financial wisdom 03:30 – Building Holistic Success → Krista on mental health, spirituality, and service 05:30 – What Is Success? → Differing views on ambition and faith 08:27 – Family & Birth Order → How upbringing shaped their views of success 16:20 – Breaking Free from Comparison → Owning your gifts and path 18:42 – Turning Challenges into Opportunities → Hispanic identity, resilience, and representation 21:00 – Parenting & Stewardship → Raising children with individualized love and discipline 29:28 – Resilience & Health → Prioritizing fitness, faith, and wellness 34:31 – Celebrating Others’ Success → Why another’s win doesn’t mean your loss 37:20 – Authenticity & Different Strengths → How Laura and Krista complement each other 43:18 – Marriage & Teamwork → Success in relationships through unity, not competition 44:42 – The Parable of the Talents → Multiplying what God has given you 48:56 – Small Steps Toward Success → Krista’s advice for listeners seeking change 51:03 – Final Thoughts → Laura on resilience, prayer, and embracing change 52:29 – Closing & Invitation → Dr. Kim shares upcoming workshop Connect with Laura on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-lara-645a89188/ Connect with Krista on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/krista-pasquale-pmhnp-69b48a265/

    53 min
  8. Still Worthy: Christian Experts Discuss Neurodivergence, Identity, and Purpose

    08/07/2025

    Still Worthy: Christian Experts Discuss Neurodivergence, Identity, and Purpose

    Join Christian psychiatrist, Dr. Uejin Kim, and Christian psychologist, Dr. Salazar, in a vulnerable, enriching conversation about neurodivergence, identity, and life purpose. Exploring faith through the lens of mental health, they discuss:⭐️ What it means to be neurodivergent in both clinical and spiritual contexts⭐️ How identity and diagnosis intersect with Christian purpose⭐️ Grace‑filled narratives of acceptance, self-worth, and callingWhether you're navigating neurodivergent challenges or curious about faith and mental well‑being, this candid dialogue offers insight, encouragement, and a deeply human perspective. Watch now! Want to learn more about me? www.uejinkim.comWant to watch my free webinar and learn about your inner child? https://www.uejinkim.com/bestilltogetherWant to see upcoming events and join our newsletter? https://linktr.ee/druejinkim

    32 min
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Dr. Uejin Kim, MD is a Christian psychiatrist who cares about what's right with you than what's wrong with you. She is passionate about everyone finding their sense of worth and value via story telling, wisdom sharing, and inner child healing. She owns her psychiatric private practice, Restore Psychiatry MD PLLC in Texas & her personal brand, Uejin Kim LLC, where she offers public speaking, courses and training, and media resources. https://linktr.ee/druejinkim **Disclaimer: these episodes do not constitute patient-physician relationship**

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