Dropping In With Charlie Houpert

Dr. K on Addiction, Psychedelics, and Men's Mental Health Crisis

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Jun 30, 2023
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ANECDOTE

From Gamer to Monk

  • Dr. K’s journey began with a video game addiction, failing college, and a transformative trip to India.
  • There, he studied meditation and yoga, discovering self-control and a deeper understanding of his mind.
INSIGHT

Meditation's Power

  • Meditation helps with all mental illnesses because it transcends the mind, where these illnesses reside.
  • This makes even seemingly impossible treatments effective.
INSIGHT

The Root of the Mental Health Crisis

  • The mental health crisis arises as basic needs are met, leaving a void and prompting internal struggles.
  • True spirituality begins with satisfying all desires, a point illustrated by the enlightenment of kings, not priests.
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