Dr. K responds to a listener on the edge facing eviction, job loss, and deep self-loathing with a grounded look at what it takes to rebuild when life falls apart. He explains how chronic stress hijacks the body and mind, making it impossible to think clearly or connect with others until basic stability is restored. Through a mix of neuroscience, compassion, ... Show More
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The Secret to Fixing Your Adulthood
In this episode, Dr. K challenges the popular self-help idea that healing simply requires "letting go" and accepting a missed childhood. Drawing on Erik Erikson's developmental psychology, he explains why human development functions like a progress bar, how unresolved childhood s ... Show More
23m 32s
Sep 14
What Breakups ACTUALLY Do To Men
In this episode, Dr. K breaks down the psychological, neurological, and physical impact of breakups, explaining why men often feel like a breakup destroys their entire life rather than just a relationship. Moving past generic internet advice, he details the science of self-concep ... Show More
19m 11s
Sep 12
Why Normal Life Feels So Boring
In this episode, Dr. K unpacks why so many of us cycle through hyper-expensive hobbies every two weeks, investing heavily in new gear only to quickly lose interest and move on. He explains the neurobiology of the "addictive personality", detailing how our brains process impulses, ... Show More
24m 7s
Sep 2025
Dr. K: Feeling Lost in Your 20s or 30s? (THIS Mindset Shift Will Help You Find Direction & Purpose)
Do you ever feel lost? What usually helps you find your way back? Today, Jay sits down with @HealthyGamerGG (Dr. K), psychiatrist, meditation teacher, and author of How to Raise a Healthy Gamer, for an eye-opening conversation about why so many young people feel lost and disconne ... Show More
2h 8m
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
Mar 2025
If You’re Feeling Uncertain & Anxious, You Need to Hear This
<p>Life is hard. Struggles are inevitable for you and for the people you love. But even when things feel overwhelming, there’s always something you can do. </p><p>And in today’s episode, you’re getting a toolkit – a companion guide to all of life’s twists and turns. </p><p>When l ... Show More
1h 21m