Dr. Alok Kanojia, MD, MPH ("Dr. K"), is a Harvard-trained psychiatrist and expert in both Eastern and Western medicine to improve mental health. He explains tools for unlearning maladaptive thoughts and behavior patterns and for making behaviors that better mental and physical well-being more reflexive in work, relationships and daily life. We also discuss ways to resolve trauma, build stress tolerance, increase intrinsic motivation and even change temperament. We also discuss how social media, gaming and online dating shape our identity and perceptions and how to navigate them healthily. Show notes: https://go.hubermanlab.com/GQzMkKb Thank you to our sponsors AG1: https://drinkag1.com/huberman Lingo: https://hellolingo.com/huberman Joovv: https://joovv.com/huberman Function: https://functionhealth.com/huberman Eight Sleep: https://eightsleep.com/huberman Huberman Lab Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hubermanlab Threads: https://www.threads.net/@hubermanlab X: https://x.com/hubermanlab Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hubermanlab TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hubermanlab LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-huberman Website: https://www.hubermanlab.com Dr. K Website: https://www.healthygamer.gg Book: https://amzn.to/4cSqejZ Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/6VaJwyS2KXxiXqR77jqzmP YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClHVl2N3jPEbkNJVx-ItQIQ X: https://x.com/dr_alokkanojia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/healthygamer_gg TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@healthygamer.gg Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/healthygamer_gg LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alok-kanojia-md-mph-82860016 Timestamps 00:00:00 Alok Kanojia (Dr. K) 00:03:09 Internet, Computer Games; Academic Pressure 00:07:11 Millennials & Self-Awareness, Hijacking Mental Health Language 00:13:24 Sponsors: Lingo & Joovv 00:16:06 Personality & Individual Road Maps, Misdiagnosis 00:22:02 Ambiguity, Flirting, Social Skills Decline, Uncertainty Tolerance 00:26:06 Dating in the Internet Age, Cognitive Bias 00:30:39 Healthy Distress Tolerance, Tool: How to Feel Your Feelings 00:39:58 Sponsor: AG1 00:40:49 Expectations vs Internal Desire Roadmap, Western vs Eastern Theory of Mind, Ego 00:50:35 Sense Organs, Comparison & Proving Oneself, Internal Drive 00:59:22 Internet, Ego, "Teflon Buddha", Tool: Dealing with Criticism 01:10:36 Observing One's Mind, Meditation, Psychedelics 01:11:59 Sponsor: Function 01:13:46 Tool: Shunya "Void" Meditation & Resilience 01:24:02 External Reminders, Environment; Men & Emotional Regulation 01:30:04 Samskara, Yoga Nidra, Trauma & Learning, Shunya & Personal Compass 01:39:15 Yoga Nidra, Channeling Divinity, Genius 01:42:30 Sponsor: Eight Sleep 01:43:48 Breathwork Practices; Meditation Science, Self-Esteem & Belief Change 01:53:40 Liminal States, Meditation Types & Benefits; Western & Eastern Balance 02:01:50 Understanding Ego & Perception; AI & Narcissism, Psychosis 02:14:07 Tool: Healthy Social Media Use, When To Not Use, Normal Standards 02:18:38 Social Media & Looks Obsession, Purpose, Charisma 02:24:18 Young Men Falling Behind?, Male Support, Suicide; Men in Relationships 02:30:36 "Stuck" Young Men, Failure to Launch, Tool: Motivation & Understanding Oneself 02:39:03 Pornography, Erectile Dysfunction, Emotions, Addiction; Relationships 02:44:21 Men & Love, Looksmaxxing, Rejection, Partner Characteristics, Tool: Walk Before Dates 02:55:12 Exploring Practices, Meditation, Breathwork 03:01:39 Spirituality, Personal Exploration; Acknowledgements 03:06:12 Zero-Cost Support, YouTube, Spotify & Apple Follow, Reviews & Feedback, Sponsors, Protocols Book, Social Media, Neural Network Newsletter #HubermanLab #Health #HealthyGamer Disclaimer & Disclosures: https://www.hubermanlab.com/disclaimer
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I have never resonated with a talk as much as I have here. I watch diary of a ceo, jay shetty, etc. something about Huberman always draws me in like I’m listening to a dad, or someone just trustworthy and not putting on a show in any way. This Dr is also the most matter of fact no nonsense Dr I’ve ever listened to. I have been a yoga instructor for 13 years, I’m also very science minded, I feel like they were able to cover woo woo without it being “too woo woo” I really was so enthralled with every topic from healing to dating issues. I could watch another 12 hours of these guys. Top notch.
Wow, doctor K's wealth of knowledge and mastery of communication is so apparent in this pod. Loved the questions from Andrew as well, great conversation!!
Dr K has honestly made such a huge impact on my life & clinical practice. Thank you for having him on
It is just such an incredible thing to be as smart as Dr. K. To be able to answer a question over the course of like 7 minutes, speak so clearly and connect to the audience, he is just such a benefit to, well, people.
One of the best podcast episodes I've watched. I don't think there are any humans in the world who merge science and spirituality and have real experience like Dr. K. It's so refreshing to hear.
Watching the chemistry between these two as they nerd out over studies and the applications to what is going on today has been absolutely so engaging to watch. Thanks to both Andrew and Dr. K for bringing in the heat on this. So excited to watch more of their discussions together! <3
Knowledge is power but the lack of application of the knowledge renders it unproductive for me now is how to get to the application of this commendable knowledge. AMAZING. Thank you!
at :30 Dr. K. doesn't let himself get off-tracked.. I personally really appreciate that as someone who would be sidetracked by the question.
I’ve watched most of dr k’s videos and - maybe its just me - but this answers SO many questions like SO many. Maybe he rephrases in a new way, i don’t know. But this way really hit something in me. I understand better. Truly mindblowing.
Best episode ever! You have to have him back!!
1:06:25 "your linguistic cortex is doing wonders" bro just say it was a good phrase 😭
"Every day you have to shut up... you need to suit up... and then you need to show up... but you also need to spend some time getting out of stimulus and response, going inward and really touching in with what he called your genuine heart's desires." This quote is absolute gold!
Please do a series with Dr. K!! His blend of eastern and western medicine is fascinating and I would love to hear and learn more from him in a series!
The twenty minutes or so of the conversation around 40:00 and on had me absolutely floored. These two are so onto something powerful, I really really hope they both get it and both go with it because people, we're making strides here. Idk how else to put it
Dr. K. definitely needs to come back some time soon! Yours and his work has changed my perspective and broaden my knowledge about myself and understand others a little bit better. I've been watching both of you from your very starts and I'm so glad this podcast happened. Your work changes lives.
“We’re going to have to have you back” perked me up :)
"Drive for muscularity is inversely correlated with length of relationship." Cool study bro. My relationship with the barbell is going on 7 years strong and it's still rock solid.
9:10 “Awareness is the single factor that correlates the most with success and happiness.” 10 minutes in and I’m already hooked 💯
This is one robust conversation taken by two professionals that everybody needs, but not everybody acknowledges their need. Thanks to both of you for sharing and caring.
Yes bring Dr. K back. Episode went way too fast . What a Fascinating Duo!