The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett

The Brain Rot Dr: We're ALL Getting More Narcissistic!

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Sep 30, 2024
Dr. Alok Kanojia, a Harvard-trained psychiatrist and co-founder of Healthy Gamer, returns to discuss pressing modern mental health issues. They dive deep into the loneliness epidemic and the effects of technology on relationships, highlighting the rise of narcissism and social anxiety. The conversation also touches on the crucial interplay of dopamine and serotonin in intimacy and emotional connections, emphasizing the need for authentic inquiry in relationships. Dr. K shares insights on healing and self-acceptance, encouraging listeners to navigate their personal growth amid today’s distractions.
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ADVICE

Focus on Root Causes

  • Avoid jumping to solutions when facing problems.
  • Instead, analyze the root cause of your unhappiness before seeking external fixes.
INSIGHT

Toxic Fuel

  • External solutions won't fix internal problems, like adding sugar to poisoned water.
  • Address the negativity directly instead of masking it with positive actions.
ANECDOTE

Women's Struggles

  • Steven Bartlett mentions women struggling with similar life situations.
  • This challenges the assumption that men and women require different approaches to self-improvement.
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