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Doorknob Comments

Doorknob Comments was named for a phenomenon that sometimes happens at the end of a therapy session, when the patient may mention something important and riddled with conflict, right as you’re walking out the door. Equal parts frustrating and enlightening, it surfaces key issues which may--or may not!-- get addressed anytime soon.

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In this episode of Doorknob Comments, Fara and Grant are joined by Professor Mark Solms, a psychoanalyst, neuropsychologist, and pioneering figure in neuropsychoanalysis. Professor Solms discusses his new book, The Only Cure: Freud and the Neuroscien... more

Have you ever wondered about the relationship between your brain and your mind? How does that wrinkled, gel-like matter in our head dictate our understanding of ourselves and the world?

On today’s episode of Doorknob Comments, Grant and Fara are joi... more

In this episode of Doorknob Comments, Grant and Fara chat with Dr. Tom Pollak about the complex relationship between the immune system, the brain, and mental illness. Dr. Pollak is a NIHR Clinical Lecturer at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology a... more

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 travel... more

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Recent Guests

Mark Solms
Professor of neuropsychology and psychoanalyst
University of Cape Town; International Neuropsychoanalysis Society
Episode: The Clinical Effectiveness of Psychoanalysis Today: Freud's Living Legacy, Neuroscience, and the Brain with Dr. Mark Solms #91
Dr. Thomas A. Pollak
Reader in immunopsychiatry at King's College London; consultant neuropsychiatrist
King's College London; South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust
Episode: When Psychiatry Meets the Immune System with Dr. Tom Pollak
Siddharth Ashwin Shah
Distinguished guest, physician and trauma-informed practitioner
Greenleaf Integrative / medical/psychiatry
Episode: A Conversation with Dr. Siddharth Shah on Well-being, Resilience, and his Personal Journey
Soe Thein
Child and adolescent psychiatrist, faculty at UC Davis, founder of Good Enough Psychiatrist YouTube channel
UC Davis; Good Enough Psychiatrist YouTube channel
Episode: Rupture and Repair with Dr. Soe Thein
Dr. Igor Galynker
American psychiatrist, clinician, and researcher known for work in bipolar disorder, suicide prevention, and family dynamics in psychiatric illness
Mount Sinai Beth Israel; Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Episode: Suicide Prevention with Dr. Igor Galynker
Daven Morrison
Special guest, organizational psychiatry practitioner
Morrison Associates, Limited; affiliated with GAP
Episode: Organizational Psychiatry with Dr. Daven Morrison
Dr. Glenn Saxe
Renowned psychiatrist and researcher in traumatic stress and child psychiatry.
NYU Langone Health
Episode: Bringing Clarity to Psychiatric Chaos
Professor Michael Levin
Vannevar Bush Distinguished Professor of Biology at Tufts University, Director of the Allen Discovery Center.
Tufts University
Episode: Engineering Body and Mind with Michael Levin
Professor Nir Eisikovits
Professor of philosophy and founding director of the Applied Ethics Center
UMass Boston
Episode: Would You Rather Have An AI or a Human Therapist?

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Fara White
Host of Doorknob Comments
Grant Brenner
Co-host of Doorknob Comments; psychiatrist/therapist in private practice in New York

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 37 ratings
  • Kind and useful

    Casual, honest, informative. I enjoy listening.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AlexeyTo
    United States2 years ago
  • I LOVE THIS PODCAST!

    Grant and Fara and their guests discuss fascinating topics from the world of mental health. I am always learning something and being entertained at the same time.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rebecca01258
    United States2 years ago
  • A guilty pleasure for a colleague…

    Grant and Sara are both erudite and humorous—the time speeds by each time I listen to this podcast. And yet it’s simply a pleasure, not a guilty one, because it prompts both questions and insights every bit as profoundly as the journals in our field!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    HappyboyHappyboy
    United States3 years ago
  • Wonderful Podcast About Therapy!

    You won’t find a better podcast featuring fun, insightful, dynamic, inspiring, eloquent, accessible, various, informed and informative conversations about therapy and mental health in general. Fara and Grant are terrific, engaging hosts, their selection of content is exciting and cutting edge, and the production quality is extremely top notch. Highly recommend!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MarkOTherapy
    United States5 years ago
  • IMPORTANT AND JARGON FREE!!!

    Ripping good stuff here. Important topics are covered and the discussions are refreshingly free of professional jargon and related self-important verbal flatulence. These discussions are relevant and relatable to us all.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Doc Berry
    United States5 years ago

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Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

High-quality guests who illuminate complex topics without jargon
Production quality is top-notch and topics feel cutting-edge for mental health
Engaging hosts who balance erudition with humor and warmth
Thoughtful, accessible discussions that mix depth with practical takeaways

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Organizational Psychiatry with Dr. Daven Morrison
Q: How could a psychiatrist get involved in organizational work without overstepping into management?
Begin by returning to the workplace to understand its dynamics, advocate for the organization's goals, and avoid treating individuals as patients alone. Build from the Beyond models (group and system focus) and invite collaboration to address group processes and leadership development.
Organizational Psychiatry with Dr. Daven Morrison
Q: Do you find long-time clients seek input on organizational decisions or on personal development?
Clients fall into buckets: some know what they want but can't get others to follow; others are near retirement and looking to endure; others are exploring passion while climbing. The work is to be a sounding board and help translate individual goals into actionable workplace strategies.
A Conversation with Dr. Siddharth Shah on Well-being, Resilience, and his Personal Journey
Q: What are some of the common emotional and psychological barriers that keep people from pursuing greater well-being?
Barriers include chronic stress and fragmentation that deplete one's capacity to cope, making sustained well-being difficult; practical tools and integration of meaning, connection, and durable insights are needed to overcome these barriers.
The Clinical Effectiveness of Psychoanalysis Today: Freud's Living Legacy, Neuroscience, and the Brain with Dr. Mark Solms #91
Q: Could you tell us how you came to the idea for The Only Cure and how Freud's work translates into modern neuroscience?
Solms describes translating Freud's ideas into a neuroscientific framework, arguing that Freud identified foundational brain functions long before modern techniques, and that his work can be reframed within contemporary neuroscience to illuminate the mind's functional organization.
Narrative Fallacies in Dynamic Therapy
Q: Dr. Tolchinksy, how did your study of this inform your day-to-day practice, seeing patients?
My study of narrative fallacy underscores the importance of avoiding simplistic connections between symptoms in therapy; rather, we should recognize the complex interplay of various factors influencing a patient's mental health.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Doorknob Comments

What is Doorknob Comments about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Listeners likely tune in for deep dives at the intersection of psychotherapy, neuroscience, and organizational mental health. Episodes frequently feature clinicians and researchers discussing psychoanalytic and neuroscience-informed approaches, immunopsychiatry, well-being, rupture and repair, suicide prevention, and workplace mental health. A standout aspect is the blend of clinical theory with practical tools and real-world examples, plus guests who push the boundaries of traditional psychiatry and therapy. The show often centers on patient-centered care, ethical nuance, and the evolving integration of biological and psychological perspectives, making it helpful for professionals seeking fresh insights or prospective guests and sponsors a... more

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Recent guests on Doorknob Comments include:

1. Mark Solms
2. Dr. Thomas A. Pollak
3. Siddharth Ashwin Shah
4. Soe Thein
5. Dr. Igor Galynker
6. Daven Morrison
7. Dr. Glenn Saxe
8. Professor Michael Levin

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