How to Be Patient

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Everyone is loud and proud about their mental health struggles (and thank goodness)! For practitioners, this movement is as exciting as it is frustrating. As each mental health taboo falls by the wayside as it enters the cultural zeitgeist, a new aspect of our specialty thus emerges. One we just don’t have enough hours in the day to keep track of, let alone engage with. From better understanding our patients’ (and our own) relationships with their conditions in a changing world, it’s more important than ever that we learn: HOW TO BE PATIENT!

Each week on the 'How To Be Patient' podcast, join Dr. Preston Roche (Psychiatry Resident & Digital Influencer) and Dr. Margaret Duncan (Psychiatry Resident & Content Creator) on their quest to better understand the patients we dedicate our lives to and the evolving paths they’re bound to travel beyond the clinic.

Also, Dr. and Lady Glaucomflecken are our producers! 🤯

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Aug. 31, 2026

Climate Change Impacts on Mental Health with Child Psychiatrist & Pediatrician Elizabeth Pinsky, MD

In today’s episode, Margaret and Preston are joined by pediatrician and child psychiatrist Elizabeth Pinsky, MD. Dr. Pinsky works as a pediatric consult-liaison psychiatrist at Massachusetts General Hospital and her clinical interests lie at the intersection of child mental and physical health, including childhood trauma associated with medical care, fostering resilience in medically ill children, and climate change.  In this episode, we discuss the current understanding of climate change on m
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Aug. 31, 2026

Climate Change Impacts on Mental Health with Child Psychiatrist & Pediatrician Elizabeth Pinsky, MD

In today’s episode, Margaret and Preston are joined by pediatrician and child psychiatrist Elizabeth Pinsky, MD. Dr. Pinsky works as a pediatric consult-liaison psychiatrist at Massachusetts General Hospital and her clinical interests lie at the intersection of child mental and physical health, including childhood trauma associated with medical care, fostering resilience in medically ill children, and climate change. In this episode, we discuss the current understanding of climate change on
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Aug. 24, 2026

Lessons from Improv Comedy

Laugh all you want (please laugh it’s supposed to be funny), Preston has been doing improv from the last year and he has some thoughts. Not just “yes ands” about how it makes him a better doctor, and he is dragging Margaret into the mix starting off with some improv style warm ups and ending with a philosophical commentary about the stage we all perform on. I don’t know why I am talking about Preston like I am not the one writing this. Hi it’s me, Preston. Enjoy the episode! Watch on YouTube:
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Reviews

NEVER STOP

"Already off to a great start. I guess time to start obsessing over presro’s podcast! If you dish it out, I’ll gladly listen endlessly good sir"

MrReub | Jan. 8, 2025

Such a great podcast!

"Thank you for talking about hard things and sharing information with all of us. This podcast is so well done and impactful for a variety of people at different stages of their lives."

ammagner | March 9, 2025

Social Worker learning about psychiatry

"This guy has helped me understand the doctors I work with better. Looking forward to listening!"

Sadie Jane H. | Jan. 12, 2025

Phenomenal Pod

"This podcast offers a refreshing and earnest view into your journeys into psychiatry and what goes into that training and practice. I'm not in healthcare but I really appreciate the window into your …"

Nick Raupp | Jan. 15, 2025

Way to go!!!

"This is fantastic and what a pair!!! Let’s go for next week!!!"

Alamo 3 | Jan. 13, 2025

Great psychoeducation!

"I'm a school psych and have really enjoyed the episodes so far! The SAD one was fab for letting me know I'm on the right track with my practices for this time of year. Thanks Preston & Margaret!"

Sarah | Jan. 23, 2025

Relatable and refreshing

"I’m a young attending physician in a different field/subspecialty but very much enjoy this podcast. It resonates both as a person and as a physician on many levels. Well done and thanks! I can’t wait…"

ChannelingVanGogh | Jan. 27, 2025

Approachable, engaging, useful

"I’ve worked in behavioral health for 10 years. 6 as a tech, 4 as an RN. Now, starting out my journey as a PMHNP. This approach to education/knowledge/perspective-sharing is so palatable. I’m engaged …"

amdhipp | Jan. 23, 2025
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Recent Blog Posts

May 19, 2025

Therapist's Perspective: Decoding the Unspoken in Couples Therapy

Welcome back to the blog! This week, we're diving deep into the intricate world of couples therapy, pulling back the curtain to reveal what therapists are *really* observing during a session. It's a world of unspoken cues, subtle dynamics, and caref…
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May 5, 2025

The Psychological Rollercoaster of the Match: Finding Your Place in Residency

The residency match. Just hearing those words can send shivers down the spines of medical students. It's a period filled with anxiety, uncertainty, and the constant pressure of trying to secure your future. This process not only tests your academic …
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April 28, 2025

Trauma-Informed Pelvic Floor Care

Welcome to this blog post expanding on the fascinating and important topic we explored in our latest podcast episode, "Is Trauma Stuck in My Hips?". As discussed in the episode with pelvic floor physical therapist Dr. Alicia Jeffrey-Thomas, the conn…
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About the Hosts

Dr. Preston Roche (@.Presro) Profile Photo
Dr. Preston Roche (@.Presro)

Psychiatry Resident / Digital Influencer

Dr. Preston Roche is a psychiatry resident and social media content creator who uses humor to bridge the worlds of medicine and social media. He has gained widespread attention—and nearly faced expulsion—thanks to his viral TikTok videos, which blend humor and personal stories to share the realities of psychiatry, medical school, and mental health. With over 460K followers across platforms, Preston has built an exceptionally engaged following of mental health professionals and students.

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Dr. Margaret Duncan

Psychiatry Resident / Content Creator

Dr. Margaret Duncan is a psychiatry resident and social media content creator who shares her holistic approach to well-being on TikTok. In her own words, “I share about a wider way of what gets to count,” highlighting the significance of creativity and mindfulness in mental health. She coined the term "Strega Nona Fall," a concept that celebrates slowing down and embracing coziness, simplicity, and community. Margaret’s work has been featured in The New York Times, The Washington Post, ELLE, and Teen Vogue.

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