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I’m Dr. K. Harvard-trained psychiatrist, creator & owner of Healthy Gamer. Tune in for weekly updates from me about how we can improve your mental health. We cover topics ADHD, Trauma, Burntout and more. Dr. K's Guide to Mental Health: https://bit.ly/47zrIfH HG Coaching : https://bit.ly/46bIkdo HealthyGamer.GG: https://bit.ly/3ZOopgQ

  1. hace 4 días

    Why You Can't Just "Rewire" Your Brain

    In this episode, Dr. K takes a critical look at popular advice on how to "reprogram" your brain. Reacting to a claim by Shopify's CEO that writing a simple affirmation for a week cured his lifelong fear of public speaking, Dr. K explains the scientific flaws of success stories, the mechanics of trauma, and the ancient yogic tools of Sankalpa and Klishta that can actually rewire your mind. Mental health resources designed by Dr. K and made with love: https://bit.ly/3ZOopgQTalk to a HG Coach 1-on-1: https://bit.ly/46bIkdoDr. K's NEW Guide to Love, Sex, & Relationships: https://bit.ly/4dO3x0VDr. K's Guide to Mental Health: https://bit.ly/44z3SztHG Memberships : https://bit.ly/3TNoMVf Products & Services : https://bit.ly/44kz7x0 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Why You Can't Just "Rewire" Your Brain

  2. hace 6 días

    Why You Feel EVERYTHING (And Others Don't)

    In this episode, Dr. K provides a profound look at what it actually means to go through life with a higher sensory capacity than the average person. He breaks down why sensitive people are neurologically more vulnerable to trauma, why standard self-help advice fails them, and how to build a specialized psychological buffer to protect yourself from external negativity. Mental health resources designed by Dr. K and made with love: https://bit.ly/3ZOopgQTalk to a HG Coach 1-on-1: https://bit.ly/46bIkdoDr. K's NEW Guide to Love, Sex, & Relationships: https://bit.ly/4dO3x0VDr. K's Guide to Mental Health: https://bit.ly/44z3SztHG Memberships : https://bit.ly/3TNoMVf Products & Services : https://bit.ly/44kz7x0 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Why You Feel EVERYTHING (And Others Don't)

  3. 31 ago

    Why 40% Of Young Men Need Erectile Retraining

    In this episode, Dr. K unpacks the highly requested, real-world science behind his "penile retraining regimen". Moving beyond common myths, he explains why testosterone is often a red herring for erectile issues, how the physical habits of masturbation "train" the body to struggle with real intimacy, and provides a breakdown of pelvic floor and mental exercises that can clinically treat erectile dysfunction (ED) and premature ejaculation without relying on medication.Mental health resources designed by Dr. K and made with love: https://bit.ly/3ZOopgQTalk to a HG Coach 1-on-1: https://bit.ly/46bIkdoDr. K's NEW Guide to Love, Sex, & Relationships: https://bit.ly/4dO3x0VDr. K's Guide to Mental Health: https://bit.ly/44z3SztHG Memberships : https://bit.ly/3TNoMVf Products & Services : https://bit.ly/44kz7x0 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Why 40% Of Young Men Need Erectile Retraining

  4. 29 ago

    Why You Should NEVER Confess Your Love

    In this episode, Dr. K unpacks the psychology and data behind transitioning from friends to lovers, explaining why the traditional "friend zone" is actually the most successful starting point for a romantic relationship. Moving away from the high-stakes, dramatic gestures often seen in movies, he breaks down the science of social environments, the developmental stages of attraction, and why a grand confession of love is almost guaranteed to sabotage your chances.Mental health resources designed by Dr. K and made with love: https://bit.ly/3ZOopgQTalk to a HG Coach 1-on-1: https://bit.ly/46bIkdoDr. K's NEW Guide to Love, Sex, & Relationships: https://bit.ly/4dO3x0VDr. K's Guide to Mental Health: https://bit.ly/44z3SztHG Memberships : https://bit.ly/3TNoMVf Products & Services : https://bit.ly/44kz7x0 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Why You Should NEVER Confess Your Love

  5. 24 ago

    Why You Need Constant Reassurance

    In this episode, Dr. K explores the psychology of reassurance seeking, explaining why some people need constant validation and how we actually heal from trauma. Unpacking a viral clip about reassurance and a fascinating study on neurodivergence, he breaks down why modern society is experiencing a spike in trauma, how our brains are wired to prioritize bad experiences, and why we need to change how we screen for trauma in neurodivergent individuals.Mental health resources designed by Dr. K and made with love: https://bit.ly/3ZOopgQTalk to a HG Coach 1-on-1: https://bit.ly/46bIkdoDr. K's NEW Guide to Love, Sex, & Relationships: https://bit.ly/4dO3x0VDr. K's Guide to Mental Health: https://bit.ly/44z3SztHG Memberships : https://bit.ly/3TNoMVf Products & Services : https://bit.ly/44kz7x0 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Why You Need Constant Reassurance

  6. 22 ago

    Lindsay Clancy Trial Breakdown by Expert Psychiatrist (Dr.K )

    In this episode, Dr. K steps away from his usual content to offer a raw, clinical, and philosophical breakdown of the Lindsay Clancy trial. Analyzing this tragedy from his perspective as an MGH-trained psychiatrist, he separates social media sensationalism from medical reality. Dr. K dives deep into the neurobiology of the postpartum period, the terrifying reality of clinical psychosis, and how a fragmented healthcare system failed everyone involved.Mental health resources designed by Dr. K and made with love: https://bit.ly/3ZOopgQTalk to a HG Coach 1-on-1: https://bit.ly/46bIkdoDr. K's NEW Guide to Love, Sex, & Relationships: https://bit.ly/4dO3x0VDr. K's Guide to Mental Health: https://bit.ly/44z3SztHG Memberships : https://bit.ly/3TNoMVf Products & Services : https://bit.ly/44kz7x0 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Lindsay Clancy Trial Breakdown by Expert Psychiatrist (Dr.K )

  7. 17 ago

    Why Gifted People Burn Out The Fastest

    In this episode, Dr. K unpacks the unique challenges of high intelligence, explaining why gifted individuals are exceptionally prone to chronic anxiety, overwhelm, and severe burnout. Moving beyond the popular myth of intelligence as a pure superpower, he breaks down the neurobiology of an undisciplined mind, why smart people develop fragile coping habits, and how to stop using calculations as a shield against taking action. Dr. K's NEW Guide to Love, Sex, & Relationships is here! Order now: https://bit.ly/4dO3x0VHG Coaching : https://bit.ly/46bIkdo Dr. K's Guide to Mental Health: https://bit.ly/44z3SztHG Memberships : https://bit.ly/3TNoMVf Products & Services : https://bit.ly/44kz7x0 HealthyGamer.GG: https://bit.ly/3ZOopgQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Why Gifted People Burn Out The Fastest

  8. 15 ago

    We Need To Talk About Ozempic

    In this episode, Dr. K unpacks the massive and often contradictory mental health conversation surrounding GLP-1 agonists like Ozempic. Moving past the physical weight loss, he breaks down the complex psychiatric side effects—from the "Ozempic personality" to why the medication's impact on depression depends entirely on your starting weight. What to expect in this episode: The Dopamine "Speed Limit": How GLP-1 agonists act like a speed governor on your brain's engine, capping extreme dopamine spikes without affecting your day-to-day baseline levels. This specific mechanism blocks the intense reward spikes (similar to loot boxes or the lottery) that trigger neural rewiring and severe addictions. The "Ozempic Personality" & Anhedonia: Why capping those dopamine spikes can cause a side effect known as anhedonia—the inability to feel pleasure. Dr. K explains how this blunting effect can slowly shrink a person's daily sphere of motivation and activity. Frequency vs. Quantity: Why studies show Ozempic doesn't reduce the number of days you choose to drink, but significantly drops the amount of alcohol you consume. By capping the dopamine response, it blunts the progressive craving that typically makes you want a second or third glass. The Weight Discrepancy: Why obese individuals taking the drug see no net increase in depression, while healthy-weight users face a significantly higher risk of mood crashes. Dr. K explains how the massive hormonal and social benefits of resolving severe obesity balance out the chemical blunting occurring in the brain's emotional regulation centers. Hijacking the Starvation Signal: Why GLP-1 agonists are incredibly dangerous for restrictive eating disorders like anorexia. Normally, a starving body sends strong, protective craving signals that fight against conscious restriction; GLP-1s silence these signals, enabling the anorexic mind to restrict calories down to dangerous extremes. The 5% Trigger: How losing just 5% of body weight can turn on rigid thinking and trigger atypical anorexia in individuals with healthy BMIs who are vulnerable to social media body-image pressures. The Addiction Spectrum: Why GLP-1s successfully curb substances like alcohol, nicotine, and behavioral issues like impulsive shopping, but may paradoxically worsen pornography use. Dr. K's NEW Guide to Love, Sex, & Relationships is here! Order now: https://bit.ly/4dO3x0VHG Coaching : https://bit.ly/46bIkdo Dr. K's Guide to Mental Health: https://bit.ly/44z3SztHG Memberships : https://bit.ly/3TNoMVf Products & Services : https://bit.ly/44kz7x0 HealthyGamer.GG: https://bit.ly/3ZOopgQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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I’m Dr. K. Harvard-trained psychiatrist, creator & owner of Healthy Gamer. Tune in for weekly updates from me about how we can improve your mental health. We cover topics ADHD, Trauma, Burntout and more. Dr. K's Guide to Mental Health: https://bit.ly/47zrIfH HG Coaching : https://bit.ly/46bIkdo HealthyGamer.GG: https://bit.ly/3ZOopgQ

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    Dr.K
  • Años de actividad
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodios
    605
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