In each weekly episode of the Taking Good Care Podcast, two practicing psychologists share real stories, unpack important topics in psychology, and invite guests with different expertise to offer their insights. Whether you’re in the mental health field or just curious, we aim to educate, entertain, and raise awareness about the many facets of psychological well-being. The hope is that you will walk away feeling a little more informed, a bit more connected, and maybe even inspired to take better care of yourself and those around you—with a few laughs along the way.
Dr. Andrew H.C. Wong, C. Psych. - https://www.awongpsych.com/ (https://www.awongpsych.com/) (IG @dr.awongpsych)
Dr. David St. Arnault, R. Psych. - https://www.glenora.net/ (https://www.glenora.net/)
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Childhood Emotional Neglect, Part 1: Understanding What’s Missing
In this first of a two-part conversation, Dr. Andrew and Dr. Dave explore Childhood Emotional Neglect (CEN), a term popularized by psychologist Dr. Jonice Webb in her book Running on Empty.
When we think about neglect, we often picture something obvious. But emotional neglect can be much harder to recognize. It can happen when caregivers repeatedly miss, dismiss, or fail to respond to a child’s emotional experiences.
Over time, this can affect how we understand and relate to our own emotions. Some people may experience emotional numbness, discomfort with difficult feelings, or a sense of emptiness even when everything on the outside seems to be going well.
In Part 1, Dr. Andrew and Dr. Dave break down what CEN is, what it can look like, and how it may impact us well into adulthood. This conversation sets the stage for Part 2, where they’ll explore an important question: How do we begin to heal from childhood emotional neglect?
Join us for this thoughtful conversation on understanding our emotional experiences and what it means to take good care.
23 Sept 2026
The Weight of Shame, Part 2: Finding Self-Compassion and Healing
In the second part of this two-part conversation, Dr. Andrew and Dr. Dave explore how shame develops from childhood into adulthood and how it can shape the way we see ourselves and connect with others.
Shame can be learned in many ways: from comments we hear when we make mistakes to the subtle messages and microaggressions we experience in our environments. Over time, these experiences can become internalized, influencing how we cope, communicate, and relate to ourselves and those around us.
Dr. Andrew and Dr. Dave discuss how shame can affect our relationships and how therapy, counselling, and self-compassion can help us challenge negative self-beliefs and begin to heal.
This thoughtful and hopeful conversation invites us to reflect on our own experiences with shame and consider how greater self-compassion can help us build healthier, more positive, and fulfilling relationships with ourselves and others.
16 Sept 2026
The Weight of Shame, Part 1: Understanding an Emotion We Often Hide
In the first of this two-part conversation, Dr. Andrew and Dr. Dave explore one of the most powerful, and often misunderstood, human emotions: shame.
Shame is something most of us try to avoid, suppress, or simply ignore. Yet, throughout our lives, it can be difficult to escape. How we experience shame, make sense of it, and process it can profoundly influence our thoughts, actions, relationships, and behaviours.
When shame becomes toxic, it can erode our self-esteem and confidence, affect how we see ourselves and the world around us, and contribute to other mental health challenges. Our experiences in childhood, including how we are treated and the messages we receive from those around us, can play an important role in shaping how shame develops and how we carry it into adulthood.
In this important and deeply reflective episode, Dr. Andrew and Dr. Dave unpack the impact of shame and begin exploring how we can better understand and work through it. If you’ve ever struggled with a deep or persistent sense of shame, this is a conversation worth listening to.
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