Combating Tech, P*rn, & Video Game Addiction, Regaining Your Motivation and Rebuilding Your Relationships, with Dr. Alok Kanojia

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Oct 22, 2024

Dr. Alok Kanojia, a Harvard-trained psychiatrist and co-founder of Healthy Gamer, discusses the alarming rise of tech, gaming, and porn addiction and its impact on motivation and mental health. He highlights how these addictions affect emotional regulation, especially in those with ADHD, and explores the dark side of online culture. Dr. K shares insights on effective strategies like motivational interviewing and meditation, emphasizing the importance of understanding individual brain structures for tailored mental health approaches.

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INSIGHT

Interconnectedness of Well-being

Humans are interconnected beings, requiring holistic approaches to mental health.
Addressing only one aspect of a problem is insufficient due to the interconnectedness of our being.

INSIGHT

The Arms Race We're Losing

Technology developers possess a deeper understanding of our brains than we do, creating an uneven playing field.
This knowledge gap contributes to increased technology use, addiction, and worsening mental health.

ANECDOTE

Dr. K's Gaming Addiction

Dr. K describes his 16-hour gaming days, fueled by pounds of fried rice.
This personal anecdote illustrates the severity of his past gaming addiction.

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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 of Healthy Gamer—dives into the shocking rise of video game, p*rn, & tech addiction, revealing how it’s KILLING our motivation and distracting us from what we truly want in life!

Dr. K breaks down what gaming and p*rn addiction look like & who is most vulnerable, the emotional regulation challenges they create, how trauma leads to dissociation and loss of identity, and how gaming impacts those with ADHD differently.

He discusses the dark side of online hate and the incel phenomenon, (and how to combat these conflicts effectively), the inverse relationship between dopamine and serotonin, and how to harness your unique way of thinking to achieve greater success. We’ll also tackle the pitfalls of subjective thinking in managing mental health, the correlation between porn addiction and unfulfilling lives, and the dangers of tech developers knowing more about our brains than we do.

What about the expectation of quick fixes in medicine? Dr. K discusses the motivational interviewing technique for treating addictions, the role of meditation in boosting motivation, and meditation techniques for those with ADHD!

Dr. K also explains:

- What’s happening in the brain during severe versus mild addiction

- How we are meditating wrong

- Why early p*rn exposure can have detrimental effects

- How childhood addictions have evolved over generations

- Why ADHD is on the rise

- What's the deal with dopamine fasting?

- Can p*rn ever not be unhealthy?

- Why psychedelics can be a positive tool—or a crutch—in treatment

- Why finding acceptance online might actually be dangerous

- How p*rn addiction impacts real world relationships & tips to overcome it

- Rise of body dysmorphia in men

- Importance of validating men’s struggles

- The growing toxic masculinity movement & incel dynamics

Finally, Dr. K teaches us actionable tips on addressing addiction and mindfulness strategies for trauma & ADHD.

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Dr. Alok Kanojia's Book, How to Raise a Healthy Gamer: https://www.healthygamer.gg/how-to-raise-a-healthy-gamer