🎙️ Join Dr. K as he discusses the challenges faced by Asian-American kids in today's world. High competition in education and the job market often leads to a mental health crisis, with high suicide rates among Asian-American youth. Dr. K explores cultural factors contributing to this crisis and encourages kids to seek help and find their passions. Through t ... Show More
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An Honest Conversation with @JasonTheWeen
In this conversation, Dr. K sits down with creator JasonTheWeen to talk about the pressure of growing up, managing online relationships, and the complicated emotions that come with watching your parents get older. What starts as a light catch-up quickly turns into a deeper look a ... Show More
1h 33m
Nov 17
Why You Can't Enjoy Anything Anymore
In this episode Dr. K explains why modern feeds are not trying to entertain you, they are trying to keep you bored. He breaks down boredom as a dopamine craving and withdrawal state, how short form platforms train your brain into tolerance, and why normal activities stop feeling ... Show More
12m 32s
Nov 10
What Nobody Tells You About Your 30's
Dr. K breaks down why so many people feel like they “peaked” in their 20s and quietly stall out in their late 20s and 30s. He explains how early life is driven by external expectations, achievement checklists, and making other people proud, and why that motivational system collap ... Show More
25m 22s
Sep 2024
Supporting mental health for youth of color, with Alfiee Breland-Noble, PhD
Dr. Alfiee Breland-Noble, a psychologist who has spent decades working to advance the mental health of youth of color, was selected as one of 12 global leaders to receive a $20 million grant-making fund from philanthropist Melinda French Gates. Dr. Alfiee discusses the state of y ... Show More
29m 58s
Dec 2024
Stress, Burnout, & Mental Health
In recognition of World Mental Health Day, Dr. Saliha Afridi, founder of The LightHouse Arabia, leads the conversation focusing on the importance of mental health and wellbeing in today's fast-paced world. She explores the meaning of a healthy mind, common mental health chal ... Show More
53m 47s
Jun 2025
Dr. Stuart Slavin: Simple Curricular Changes That Decreased Student Depression by 85% AND Raised Board Scores
In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Stuart Slavin—pediatrician, medical educator, and a true superhero in the world of educational reform. Stuart’s groundbreaking work has shown that yes, we can dramatically improve student mental health without compromising academic performance ... Show More
32m 57s
Sep 2024
Johann Hari: Solving Loneliness and Taking Back Stolen Focus (E288)
<p>Johann Hari is a renowned writer and journalist known for his exploration of mental health, addiction, and societal issues. With several bestselling books under his belt, Johann brings a fresh perspective on how our modern world impacts our psychological well-being. </p><br><p ... Show More
1h 23m
Oct 8
033. Understanding Mental Health: Healing Through Vulnerability, Growth, and Self-Awareness with Dr Mark Rackley | The Johnny Lawrence Podcast
In this conversation, Dr Mark Rackley discusses the importance of mental health and the stigma that often surrounds it, highlighting our collective responsibility to support each other's mental well-being. He shares personal experiences and insights from his professional journey, ... Show More
49m 47s
Apr 2023
What Parents Need to Know: Addressing the Rising Trend of Teen Mental Health Issues - a Put It into Practice Episode
<p dir="ltr">In this Put It into Practice episode, I'm giving an overview of Jonathan Haidt's article "The Teen Mental Illness Epidemic is International, Part 1: The Anglosphere", <strong><a href= "https://jonathanhaidt.substack.com/p/international-mental-illness-part-one" target ... Show More
15m 54s
Apr 2025
Episode 392: Antiracism in Medicine – Episode 27 – Racial and Gender Health Disparities in Youth Suicide: Part 2
CPSolvers: Anti-Racism in Medicine Series Episode 27 – Racial and Gender Health Disparities in Youth Suicide: Part 2 Show Notes by Asya Pitre April 25, 2025 Summary: In this second half of a two-part series, Dr. Tami Benton and Dr. Kevin Simon discuss racial and gender hea ... Show More
49m 2s
May 2022
The Impact of Anxiety and Stress on Kids and Families
Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, those of us caring for children and adolescents have seen a dramatic rise in stress and anxiety among the pediatric population, and a need to support kids and their mental health. In this episode, Children's own Kid Expert, Dr. Sara Gonza ... Show More
16m 49s