Creator Science

#181: Dr. K – The Harvard Psychiatrist helping creators with performance, burnout, and dealing with negative feedback.

Feb 13, 2024

Dr. K, a Harvard psychiatrist and YouTuber behind HealthyGamerGG, discusses crucial mental health strategies for content creators. He highlights the detrimental effects of negative feedback and emphasizes the need for a positive relationship with it. Dr. K tackles the issue of burnout, offering insights on how to recognize and manage it effectively. He challenges the focus on performance metrics, advocating for authenticity and creativity instead. Listeners gain valuable tips for achieving a healthier balance between creativity and mental well-being.

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Quick takeaways

Content creators should set aside dedicated time to analyze feedback in a calm state of mind to maintain emotional well-being.

Content creators experience higher levels of mental health issues due to not fitting into societal norms and the ongoing demands of content creation.

To combat burnout, content creators should focus on intentional practices and detach from outcome-focused expectations.

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Improving Your Relationship with Feedback

Receiving feedback in a systematic and intentional way is crucial for content creators to alter how much it affects them. Rather than constantly checking comments and feedback throughout the day, creators should set aside dedicated time to analyze feedback, both positive and negative, in a calm and confident state of mind. By being selective about when and how feedback is received, content creators can maintain emotional well-being and develop a more balanced perspective towards feedback.

Understanding the Relationship Between Confidence and Ego

03:39

Analyzing Metrics, Understanding Mental Health, and Creating Valuable Content

03:52

The Impact of Emotional Numbness and Trauma on Content Creation

03:41

Receiving Wins and Losses in Content Creation

02:01

Intro

2min

Navigating Mental Health as a Content Creator

10min

The Psychological Toll of Feedback on Creators

4min

Navigating Burnout in the World of Content Creation

3min

Balancing Creativity and Mental Well-being

21min

Struggles of Creator Performance and Sustainable Solutions

4min

Navigating Content Creation and Performance Metrics

17min

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EPISODE DESCRIPTION

Dr. K is a Harvard psychiatrist behind the YouTube channel HealthyGamerGG, where he makes videos to help you improve your mental health and your content.

Over the past couple of years, Dr. K has gained over 2 million subscribers and done around 315,000,000 views.

In this episode, you'll learn: