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. APR 2

    Stop Proving Your Worth to God | Dr. Uejin Kim

    You’re the dependable one. The strong one. The one everyone leans on. But inside? You’re exhausted — and wondering who fills your cup. In this episode, Dr. Uejin Kim reframes the story of Martha through the lens of parentification, anxiety, over-functioning, and unhealed childhood roles. If you’ve ever felt stuck in the “responsible one” identity — constantly scanning for needs, proving your worth through service, and secretly resenting how unseen you feel — this message is for you. Through a psychological and biblical deep dive into Luke 10 and John 11–12, we explore how Jesus doesn’t shame high-functioning achievers… He frees them. This is about breaking the comparison trap (Martha vs. Mary), healing performance-based identity, and learning how to serve from love instead of fear. CONNECT WITH DR. KIM 🧠 Psychiatric Practice: www.restorepsych.com 📚 Courses, Coaching & Speaking: www.uejinkim.com 📩 parentified child quiz https://www.uejinkim.com/parentifiedchild_quiz #ChristianMentalHealth #ParentifiedChild #MarthaAndMary #AnxietyHealing #HighFunctioningAnxiety #FaithAndPsychology #UnhealedTrauma #ComparisonTrap #BurnoutRecovery #faithbypsych

    20 min

  2. MAR 19

    Why High Achievers Turn to Substances (Parentified Childhood Explained) | Dr. Uejin Kim, MD

    If you’re a high achiever who keeps reaching for alcohol, THC, or other substances just to calm your brain—this video is not about judgment. It’s about understanding. For many high-achieving adults with a parentified childhood, substance use doesn’t begin as rebellion. It begins as relief. Growing up in chaos, unpredictability, or emotional neglect trains the nervous system to stay hyper-vigilant. When rest never felt safe, substances can become the first reliable way to turn the alarm system off. In this episode, I talk about: Why parentified children often turn to substancesHow hypervigilance and performance wire the brainWhy achievement can’t produce true peaceHow substance use often begins as self-soothing, not self-destructionI also share a safer way to find rest through the RPC Method (Reflect, Protect, Connect) and how to begin practicing self-parenting. 👉 Try the first module of my course for free: click here There is a safer way to rest. #HighAchievers #SubstanceUse #ParentifiedChild #TraumaHealing #MentalHealth #ChristianMentalHealth #AddictionRecovery #SelfParenting #NervousSystemRegulation #GoodNewsMentalHealth 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.

    11 min

  3. MAR 5

    Why High Achievers Feel Empty After Success (Parentified Childhood Explained) | Dr. Uejin Kim, MD

    Do you succeed—but feel strangely empty afterward? Do you struggle to rest, celebrate, or slow down without guilt? If you grew up as a parentified child, this episode explains why. Many high achievers were the “glue” in their families—absorbing stress, preventing crises, and keeping everyone else safe. That unseen work often goes unrecognized, even though it took enormous strength. In this episode, I talk about: Why high achievers feel empty after successHow hypervigilance and over-responsibility develop in childhoodThe unseen labor parentified children carry into adulthoodWhy letting go of the role doesn’t mean losing your strengthsI also share how the RPC Method (Reflect, Protect, Connect) teaches self-parenting skills so your strengths become sustainable instead of exhausting. 👉 Try the course for free: click here You don’t have to carry everything alone anymore. #HighAchievers #ParentifiedChild #EmotionalExhaustion #MentalHealth #TraumaHealing #SelfParenting #BurnoutRecovery #GoodNewsMentalHealth #InnerChildHealing #LeadershipWellbeing 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.

    8 min

  4. 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

  5. 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 alone Feel behind, overlooked, or “less than” in faith, marriage, or calling Carry trauma, burnout, or disappointment and wonder if it still has value Feel trapped in comparison or toxic faith narratives You’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/druejinkim https://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

  6. 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

  7. 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
  8. 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
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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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