In this episode, Dr. K explores why default caregivers and hyper-dependable individuals suffer from chronic burnout, explaining that the root issue isn't just poor boundary setting but a deeply ingrained childhood schema. He details how early experiences like parentification or conditional affection train the nervous system to associate self-worth and safety ... Show More
Oct 10
What Comedians Get Right About Mental Health Trauma
In this episode, Dr. K reacts to stand-up comedy clips to break down the psychiatric mechanisms behind jokes about mental illness, trauma, and therapy. He explains how severe trauma shatters personality along fault lines in Dissociative Identity Disorder, why off-label prescribin ... Show More
39m 5s
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
Apr 2024
How To Control Your Emotions & Become Mentally Strong - Dr K HealthyGamer - #768
Dr K is a psychiatrist, Harvard Medical School instructor, co-founder of Healthy GamerGG, Twitch streamer and a YouTuber. Humans face a predicament that has never been seen before, a massive overload of stimulation. The effect of constant exposure to social media, video games, an ... Show More
2h 7m
Nov 2024
Why You Need a Dopamine Detox: The Science Based Way to Master Self Control & Break Addiction Patterns with Dr. Alok Kanojia
This episode is brought to you by Momentous, Lifeforce, and One Skin. In today’s world, addiction takes many forms—whether it’s alcohol, drugs, social media, or snacking on ultra-processed foods. Certain key factors drive these behaviors and make breaking the cycle of addiction c ... Show More
1h 25m
Feb 2025
Male Addiction in the Digital Age — with Dr. K
Dr. Alok Kanojia (Dr. K), a psychiatrist and co-founder of the mental health coaching company 'Healthy Gamer,’ joins Scott to discuss how tech addiction affects mental health, the science of relationships, and the challenges men face today.
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59m 44s
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
Oct 2024
Combating Tech, P*rn, & Video Game Addiction, Regaining Your Motivation and Rebuilding Your Relationships, with Dr. Alok Kanojia
Combating Tech, P*rn, & Video Game Addiction, How to Regain your Motivation, Rebuild Relationships, and find the right Meditation Style for your Unique Brain. This is a HUGE episode. With millions following his insights, Dr. Alok Kanojia—Harvard-trained psychiatrist and cofounder ... Show More
2h 14m