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Performance Metrics: Network Programming Overview

Podcast Categories: Mental Health, Medicine, Self-Improvement

Video Distribution: YouTube | Spotify

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How To Be Patient

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Dr. Preston Roche and Dr. Margaret Duncan, psychiatry residents and digital creators, are a powerhouse duo revolutionizing the mental health conversation.

Preston’s viral TikTok videos mix sharp wit with unflinching honesty about the highs and lows of life in medicine. His knack for making mental health approachable and his authentic presence have earned him a devoted following and a reputation as a beloved voice among mental health professionals and students alike.

Margaret brings a holistic, creative approach to mental health. Her work has been featured in The New York Times, The Washington Post, ELLE, and Teen Vogue, and she runs a popular Substack exploring everything from mindfulness to embracing life’s imperfections.

On How to Be Patient, Preston and Margaret combine their unique perspectives and experiences to explore the human side of psychiatry—challenging taboos, embracing nuance, and sharing plenty of laughs along the way.

  • 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 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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