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HealthyGamerGG
I’m Dr. K. Harvard-trained psychiatrist, creator & owner of Healthy Gamer. Tune in for weekly updates from me about how we can improve your mental health. We cover topics ADHD, Trauma, Burntout and more. Dr. K's Guide to Mental Health: https://bit.ly/47zrIfH HG Coaching : https://bit.ly/46bIkdo HealthyGamer.GG: https://bit.ly/3ZOopgQ
Episodes
HealthyGamerGGHow To ACTUALLY Break An Addiction
In this episode, Dr. K addresses the neuroscience and psychology of overcoming addiction, challenging the viral myth that recovery is as simple as waking up…
HealthyGamerGGWhat TV's Worst Bosses ACTUALLY Get Right
In this episode, Dr. K analyzes iconic fictional managers from TV and film to demonstrate how to navigate toxic workplace dynamics and manage difficult…
HealthyGamerGGWhy Your Hard Work Leads To Zero Credit
In this episode, Dr. K explains why hard work alone rarely guarantees recognition, revealing that credit is not an automatic entitlement for effort but a…
HealthyGamerGGHow Much Of Your Mental Health Is Physical?
In this episode, Dr. K explores why treating mental health shouldn't focus solely on the mind, explaining how leveraging simple physical habits can…
HealthyGamerGGWhy "AI Replacing Developers" Won't Work
In this episode, Dr. K breaks down the psychological and professional reality of how AI is transforming software engineering, explaining why the technology is…
HealthyGamerGGHow Gambling Devours Young Men
In this episode, Dr. K breaks down how sports betting, prediction markets, and crypto platforms exploit young men by legally framing their products as…
HealthyGamerGGPlease Stop Treating Creative Burnout Like Laziness (Free Membership Gift)
In this episode, Dr. K reframes creative burnout and block, explaining that struggling to produce art or ideas is a cognitive and neural challenge rather than…
HealthyGamerGGDr. K Fact Checks Ironic Mental Health Advice
In this episode, Dr. K reacts to viral internet memes and joke mental health takes to unpack the clinical truths and misconceptions behind online advice. He…
HealthyGamerGGWhy Being the Most Reliable Person Is Ruining You
In this episode, Dr. K explores why default caregivers and hyper-dependable individuals suffer from chronic burnout, explaining that the root issue isn't just…
HealthyGamerGGWhat Comedians Get Right About Mental Health Trauma
In this episode, Dr. K reacts to stand-up comedy clips to break down the psychiatric mechanisms behind jokes about mental illness, trauma, and therapy. He…
HealthyGamerGGWhy Planning Better Habits Fails ADHD
In this episode, Dr. K explains why traditional habit frameworks fail for people with ADHD, as altered dopaminergic reward circuits and weaker frontal lobe…
HealthyGamerGGWhy ADHD Only Builds the Wrong Habits
In this episode, Dr. K explains why standard habit frameworks fail for individuals with ADHD, attributing the challenge to impaired frontal lobe executive…
HealthyGamerGGHow Cops Use Psychology To Make You Talk
In this episode, Dr. K analyzes real-world police interrogation footage to break down the psychological tactics used to extract confessions, separating genuine…
HealthyGamerGGWhat Men Don’t Understand About Pregnancy (Postpartum Depression)
In this episode, Dr. K breaks down the clinical realities of postpartum depression and postpartum psychosis, examining why new fathers often struggle to…
HealthyGamerGGWhat Divorce Does To A Child
In this episode, Dr. K examines the long-term psychological, relational, and emotional impacts of divorce on children. Dismantling common societal myths and…
HealthyGamerGGThe Secret to Fixing Your Adulthood
In this episode, Dr. K challenges the popular self-help idea that healing simply requires "letting go" and accepting a missed childhood. Drawing on Erik…
HealthyGamerGGWhat Breakups ACTUALLY Do To Men
In this episode, Dr. K breaks down the psychological, neurological, and physical impact of breakups, explaining why men often feel like a breakup destroys…
HealthyGamerGGWhy Normal Life Feels So Boring
In this episode, Dr. K unpacks why so many of us cycle through hyper-expensive hobbies every two weeks, investing heavily in new gear only to quickly lose…
HealthyGamerGGWhy You Can't Just "Rewire" Your Brain
In this episode, Dr. K takes a critical look at popular advice on how to "reprogram" your brain. Reacting to a claim by Shopify's CEO that writing a simple…
HealthyGamerGGWhy You Feel EVERYTHING (And Others Don't)
In this episode, Dr. K provides a profound look at what it actually means to go through life with a higher sensory capacity than the average person. He breaks…
HealthyGamerGGWhy 40% Of Young Men Need Erectile Retraining
In this episode, Dr. K unpacks the highly requested, real-world science behind his "penile retraining regimen". Moving beyond common myths, he explains why…
HealthyGamerGGWhy You Should NEVER Confess Your Love
In this episode, Dr. K unpacks the psychology and data behind transitioning from friends to lovers, explaining why the traditional "friend zone" is actually…
HealthyGamerGGWhy You Need Constant Reassurance
In this episode, Dr. K explores the psychology of reassurance seeking, explaining why some people need constant validation and how we actually heal from…
HealthyGamerGGLindsay Clancy Trial Breakdown by Expert Psychiatrist (Dr.K )
In this episode, Dr. K steps away from his usual content to offer a raw, clinical, and philosophical breakdown of the Lindsay Clancy trial. Analyzing this…
HealthyGamerGGWhy Gifted People Burn Out The Fastest
In this episode, Dr. K unpacks the unique challenges of high intelligence, explaining why gifted individuals are exceptionally prone to chronic anxiety…
HealthyGamerGGWe Need To Talk About Ozempic
In this episode, Dr. K unpacks the massive and often contradictory mental health conversation surrounding GLP-1 agonists like Ozempic. Moving past the physical…
HealthyGamerGGThe Worst Red Flags I’ve Seen As A Therapist
In this episode, Dr. K tackles a fascinating and highly requested question: Do therapists actually know when their patient is the "villain" of their own story?…
HealthyGamerGGThe Lie of "Positive Thinking"
In this episode, Dr. K tackles the popular self-help myth of "thought control" and positive thinking. Disagreeing with top athletes who claim they can fully…
HealthyGamerGGWhy Breakups Are Harder For Men
In this episode, Dr. K tackles the hidden reality of why breakups and divorce are often psychologically and physically more damaging to men than women. Moving…
HealthyGamerGGWhy Women Can't Find A Soulmate
In this episode, Dr. K unpacks the growing phenomenon of "femcels" and the hidden traps of modern dating. Reacting to a viewer struggling with anxious…
HealthyGamerGGWhy You're So Avoidant w/ Dr. Kirk Honda
In this episode, Dr. K sits down with Dr. Kirk Honda from Psychology in Seattle for a clinical deep dive into the complex world of personality disorders…
HealthyGamerGGStop Overcorrecting Your Attachment Style (Viewer Interview)
In this episode, Dr. K and Kruti sit down with Lucas and Ory, a couple navigating an anxious-avoidant relationship while backpacking in Peru. Breaking down a…
HealthyGamerGGWhat Everyone Gets Wrong About ADHD
In this episode, Dr. K reacts to a viral ADHD skit to break down what the internet frequently gets wrong about the condition. Moving beyond surface-level…
HealthyGamerGGThoughts Your Therapist Has, But Doesn't Tell You
In this episode, Dr. K provides a play-by-play clinical analysis of his Jubilee appearance, where he spoke with a Marine veteran named Lamar. Breaking down…
HealthyGamerGGHow To Actually Have An Elite Mindset
In this episode, Dr. K dissects the mindsets of legendary athletes—including Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, Michael Phelps, Tom Brady, and Tiger Woods—to uncover…
HealthyGamerGGThe Unseen Problem of Women's Cognitive Load w/ Dr. Gowri Aragam
In this episode, Dr. K sits down with Dr. Gowri Aragam, an adult psychiatrist and host of the Sense of Self podcast, to dissect the unseen reality of women's…
HealthyGamerGGCan Men & Women Be Friends?
In this episode, Dr. K tackles the age-old internet debate: Can men and women really be friends? He explores the specific emotional skill set required to…
HealthyGamerGGDoes Your Therapist Know If You're The Villain?
In this episode, Dr. K explores the hidden complexities of trauma, narcissism, and reality testing. He answers the highly requested question of whether…
HealthyGamerGGLovemaxxing E3: Why Modern Dating Feels Like Parenting
In the third episode of the "Lovemaxxing" series, Dr. K sits down with Britney, a powerhouse single mother of three with a PhD, to explore the intense…
HealthyGamerGGLovemaxxing E2: Why You Freeze Up When You Talk to Women
In the second episode of the "Lovemaxxing" series, Dr. K sits down with Brian, a professional actor and competitive medieval combat knight. Despite performing…
HealthyGamerGGLovemaxxing E1: I did EVERYTHING right. I still can't find love.
In the premiere episode of the "Lovemaxxing" series, Dr. K sits down with Maribel, a successful entrepreneur and single mother who feels she has done…
HealthyGamerGGThe Most Misdiagnosed Condition In Mental Health (Cognitive Disengagement Syndrome)
In this episode, Dr. K dives into Cognitive Disengagement Syndrome (CDS), a condition formerly known as Sluggish Cognitive Tempo that is frequently…
HealthyGamerGGWhy "Validating Feelings" Can Ruin Relationships
In this episode, Dr. K breaks down the misunderstood art of "holding space," explaining why our natural urge to solve problems or validate feelings is often a…
HealthyGamerGGWhat Happens When You Use Hate As Motivation
In this episode, Dr. K explores the "alchemy of hate," breaking down how negative energy can be repurposed as a tool for growth and why the most successful…
HealthyGamerGGAnima & Animus: The Two Forces Shaping Your Personality
In this episode, Dr. K explores the intersection of Jungian archetypes and modern psychiatry to explain why connection feels increasingly difficult in a…
HealthyGamerGGHow Trauma Splits A Soul (Dissociative Identity Disorder)
In this episode, Dr. K explores the intersection of psychiatry and spirituality to answer the profound question of whether individuals with multiple…
HealthyGamerGGHow To ACTUALLY Stay Mentally Healthy
In this episode, Dr. K pulls back the curtain on his personal "protocol" for maintaining mental health and focus while balancing high-pressure roles as a…
HealthyGamerGGWhy Your Brain Is Strongest After You Nut
In this episode, Dr. K explores the scientific reality of post-nut clarity and its often-ignored counterpart, pre-nut fog. He explains how the neurochemical…
HealthyGamerGGDr. K & Mrs. K Call-in Show - Answering Your Personal Questions
In this episode, Dr. K is joined by his wife, Kruti (Mrs. K), for a special Call-In style Q&A to celebrate Mental Health May. Together, they discuss the launch…
HealthyGamerGGAn Honest Talk with @LacyHimself
In this episode, Dr. K is joined by streamer Lacy (Nick) to explore the psychological "city" built by content creators and the hidden traps of professional…
HealthyGamerGGDr. K Breaks Down The Science of Flirting
In this episode, Dr. K explores the science of flirting and romantic connection, revealing why most people find it so frustrating and inconsistent. He breaks…
HealthyGamerGGDr. K Diagnoses Your Favorite Characters
In this episode, Dr. K explores the psychological profiles of iconic fictional characters like Eren Yeager and Joe Goldberg before sitting down with an expert…
HealthyGamerGGYour Standards Are Way Higher Than They Should Be
In this episode, Dr. K explains why lowering your expectations is the key to mental peace, while emphasizing that you should never settle by lowering your…
HealthyGamerGGDr. K Answers Your Unhinged S*x Questions
In this episode, Dr. K explores the science of connection and the "meta" of physical intimacy, answering a wide range of community questions about sex…
HealthyGamerGGHow AI Sabotages Your Mental Health
In this episode, Dr. K examines the "dangerous illusion" of using AI for mental health support, warning that while these tools might feel helpful, they lack…
HealthyGamerGGDr. K Explains 'Looksmaxxing'
In this episode, Dr. K explores the viral trend of looksmaxxing, identifying the specific inflection point where healthy self-improvement transforms into…
HealthyGamerGGHow To ACTUALLY Find The Right Person For You
In this episode, Dr. K shares his most controversial dating advice: stop dating the people you are attracted to. He explains that our "type" is often a…
HealthyGamerGGWhy Gifted Kids Are Actually Special Needs
In this episode, Dr. K explores the "burden of potential" and why being labeled a gifted child often leads to a cycle of burnout, perfectionism, and…
HealthyGamerGGThe Addiction Women Can't Talk About
In this episode, Dr. K addresses the chronically undertalked and understudied issue of pornography addiction in women. He reveals that while male addiction is…
HealthyGamerGGWe Need To Talk About Gay Conversion Therapy
In this episode, Dr. K provides an evidence-based analysis of gay conversion therapy—scientifically known as sexual orientation change efforts (SOCE)—following…