Dr. K unpacks the intense, destabilizing experience of limerance—the obsessive, all consuming “crush” that can hijack your thoughts, emotions, and even your sense of self. He explains how limerance isn’t just infatuation, but a powerful mental state fueled by unmet needs, anxious attachment, fantasy coping, and even traits that overlap with OCD and ADHD.
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Jan 19
Your Imagination Won't Fix Your Life
Dr. K breaks down how getting stuck in regret, fantasy, and “what could have been” thinking can quietly block real change. When the mind keeps rewriting the past or imagining alternate versions of life, it feels productive, but it actually drains the emotional fuel needed to move ... Show More
14m 47s
Oct 2024
Debunking the Law of Attraction for OCD and Anxiety
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<p>In episode 437, we delve into the complex relationship between intrusive thoughts, obsessive thinking, and the law of attraction, especially in t ... Show More
11m 59s
Jun 2025
How To Gain Control Over Your Mind, The Healing Power of Discomfort & The True Essence of Happiness with Dr Alok Kanojia #561
In a world that’s never been more comfortable, why are so many people struggling? This week, my guest is Dr. Alok Kanojia, medical doctor, psychiatrist and one of the world’s foremost authorities on mental health for the gaming community. He is known online as Dr K and is the co- ... Show More
2h 13m
Aug 2024
Choosing Freedom: OCD, Existentialism, and Reality Therapy
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<p>In episode 418 of The OCD and Anxiety Podcast, Robert James delves into the profound impact of choice on managing OCD. Drawing inspiration from V ... Show More
14m 41s
May 2025
How To Future-Proof Your Brain: Simple Daily Practices to Improve Focus, Energy, Memory, Mood & Emotional Wellbeing with Dr Daniel Amen #555
What if the health of your brain determined the health of every other part of your life – your body, your relationships, even your sense of purpose? Today’s guest firmly believes that it does. Dr Daniel Amen is a child and adult psychiatrist, who is on a mission to end mental ill ... Show More
1h 32m
Sep 2025
Are You 'High-Functioning' but Secretly Depressed? (Psychiatrist Explains)
High-functioning depression is a silent struggle for many. Are you walking through life, feeling overwhelmed, but still managing to keep it all together? Dr. Joseph shares insights from her groundbreaking, peer-reviewed study, the first of its kind on high-functioning depression. ... Show More
1h 2m