On today's episode Charlie from Charisma on Command interviews Alok Kanojia aka Healthy Gamer Dr. K is a Harvard trained Doctor, real life Monk and massive Twitch streamer who has helped millions of people improve their mental health. We talk the mental epidemic in the west, how to detect and resolve your mental issues and his perspective on the ultimate meaning of lifeThank you for listening!Subscribe to Healthy Gamer :https://www.youtube.com/c/HealthyGamerGGIf You’d Like To Help Support The Podcast: http://www.patreon.com/charismaoncommand⏰TIMESTAMPS⏰0:00 Intro0:33 Dr. K’s Story: Video Game Addict to Harvard Researcher4:05 The Hidden Power of Alternative Medicine5:16 Meditation: A “Medical Impossibility”7:07 Why Are We Having a Mental Health Crisis?14:30 Technology’s Role in Mental Illness17:07 What Makes a Distraction Healthy vs Toxic?18:06 How Gamers Are Just Like Gamblers20:35 Why Are Young Men Struggling So Much?24:42 Dr. K on Red Pill: Should Men Be More Emotional?30:59 The Invisible Trauma Behind Toxic Ideologies35:53 Medicine vs Spirituality39:00 Stop Caring About What You “Should” Do42:26 How to Detach From the Expectations of Others45:30 What Makes Sociopaths Choose to Act Morally?47:30 What Makes You, You?51:22 Having Awareness Without Thinking57:06 Why Dr. K Is Grateful for Almost Failing College1:00:44 Nothing Is Objectively Good or Bad1:02:48 The Danger of Toxic Positivity1:05:08 The Steps to Becoming Enlightened1:10:20 Dr. K Is “Cautiously Optimistic” on Psychedelics1:16:10 How You Can See Into Your Past Lives1:17:59 Are Past Life Memories Actually Real?1:21:16 Your Parents Can Pass Down Memories to You1:24:45 How to Get Closer to Your Intuition1:28:46 Information vs Understanding 1:31:29 Dr. K’s Best Mindfulness Practices1:36:05 Why Chakras Are “100% Real and Mostly BS”1:43:40 The Fundamental Nature of Reality (In Five Minutes)1:50:05 What Is a Soul?1:52:50 OutroAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

🎙️ Dr. K dives deep into trauma, revealing its pervasive impact on our lives. Trauma masquerades as chronic depression, impulsivity, repeated mistakes, and somatic problems, affecting up to 60% of the population. Through therapy and understanding, we can integrate emotions and transform our lives. 🌟 Don't miss this powerful podcast episode on healing from trauma! 🎧 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

🎙️ In this episode Dr. K discusses why people struggle to become disciplined. He explains that many people enjoy their current lifestyle and don't want to change. However, our brain constantly calculates the cost and benefit of our actions, which can make it hard to become disciplined. Tune in to learn more about the science behind why you might not be ready for discipline.💡 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Dr. K, a former monk turned psychiatrist, as he reveals the secret to breaking bad habits that monks have mastered! 🧘‍♂️ Discover how cultivating awareness, rather than relying on willpower, can transform your relationship with habits. 🔄 Explore the neuroscience behind habit formation and learn practical techniques to strengthen control over your behaviors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

🎙️ Dr. K reveals the keys to escape autopilot living and reclaim your life! 🗝️💫 Discover the trauma response and practical steps to unlock intentionality and live as the protagonist of your own story. 🌟✨ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. K dives into an article about the rise of lonely, single men. He discusses gender, misogyny, toxic masculinity, and more!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/healthygamergg/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. K Joins us today to discuss dating and the psychology behind video games!

Guest ConnorEatsPants shares insights on overcoming negative self-talk with host Dr. K. They discuss personal struggles, mental health issues, navigating career choices, separating from negative thoughts, and the impact of negative self-talk. They also explore overcoming negative self-talk through acceptance, observation, and meditative practice. The podcast offers support and encouragement for personal growth.

Dr. K is a streaming psychiatrist renowned for his work with Healthy Gamer GG. In this engaging conversation, he addresses the controversial nature of his (non)therapy sessions, particularly with the late influencer Reckful. The discussion dives into the ethical dilemmas of streaming sensitive mental health topics, the complexities of patient boundaries, and the blending of entertainment with therapy. They analyze the repercussions of legalistic defenses and critique the ethics of fame in mental health discussions, urging a call for deeper, more responsible conversations.

In this engaging conversation, Dr. K, an expert in ancient history and tomb curses, unpacks the real chilling tales from the ancient world. They explore how tomb curses served as protective measures, uncovering examples from Egyptian to Neo-Assyrian cultures. The discussion leaps to unique magical spells aimed at guarding against snakes found in a recently discovered burial chamber. With a blend of humor and reverence, Dr. K inspires listeners to reflect on the legacies they wish to leave behind.