Smart kids often find themselves walking a solitary path, their intellectual acumen sometimes creating a barrier to social connections. In this episode, we unravel the complexities behind the solitude that often accompanies exceptional intelligence.
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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
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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
Jun 2024
3209: What I Wish My Extroverted Parents Knew About Raising an Introvert by Tyler Jacobson of Introvert Dear
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Episode 3209:
Tyler Jacobson of Introvert Dear.com reflects on his introverted nature and the misunderstandings that arose from bei ... Show More
9m 34s
Dec 2024
3414: Learn from Loneliness AND Give Yourself Permission to Breathe by Ali Cornish of Everthrive
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Episode 3414:
Ali Cornish explores the duality of solitude and loneliness, emphasizing how embracing solitude can foster self-aware ... Show More
11m 16s
Jan 2025
3453: The Fear of Being Alone by Leo Babauta of ZenHabits on Self-Sufficiency and Emotional Independence
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Episode 3453:
Leo Babauta explores the liberating power of being alone, showing how it fosters self-sufficiency, emotional independ ... Show More
9m 22s
Nov 13
The Intelligence of People Who Choose to Be Alone
Are you afraid of being alone? What if solitude isn’t a weakness but your greatest source of power? In this episode, I share how to rewire your brain and nervous system to find peace, purpose, and strength in stillness. Feeling stuck? It's time to take back control. If you're rea ... Show More
16m 58s
Apr 2023
Dr. Julianne Holt-Lunstad on Navigating Isolation, Loneliness, and Health EP 282
<p>Isolation and loneliness are often interchangeable, but is one more important than the other? My guest today, Dr. Julianne Holt-Lunstad, reveals that both are essential to our health and well-being and can increase the risk of premature mortality. But what happens when one is ... Show More
50m 18s