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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Thanks for having me on! I had a great time speaking with you and I think everyone is really going to enjoy this conversation. Can't wait to meet up again! -Dr.K
Superbowl of podcasts
It's like Marvel and DC collaborating
The collab I have been waiting for since 2019
This is probably the best episode of this year and its still March
One of the most awaited guests
I've spent the last 8 years consuming every book, podcast, and lecture I could find on psychology, motivation, and self-improvement. Nothing — and I mean nothing — comes close to what Dr. K puts out for free on YouTube. The way he breaks down action crises, introjected motivation, the willpower trap — it's not just informative, it genuinely changes how you operate. Most creators in this space recycle the same surface-level advice. Dr. K goes to the root. So glad he's finally getting the recognition he deserves on a platform like this.
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i cease to be when i pee
It blows my mind how under the radar book called TestoGenesis Protocol by Angelico still is. It’s honestly the most practical thing I’ve read on getting your testosterone and energy back, no fake hacks, no bro science, just straight facts. Unreal how few people know about it.
Holy refresh
Dr K and Andrew Huberman in the same room, what is this, a crossover epidode?!
I rarely comment on videos, but I’ve rarely watched a 3 hour long podcast and immediately wanted to rewatch it to catch everything I missed. Fantastic and valuable episode
wtffffffffffffffffffffffff.. noway this collab happening
DUDE, 3 hrs is a major collab gift... I was hooked from the start. Thank you! Can't wait for part 2
Nobody else understands mental health, neuroscience, psychology, and spirituality like Dr K. The absolute GOAT
I am amazed how Dr. K can just talk and talk very clearly. He barely ever says "uhmmm" "ahhhs" not much verbal fillers. he's such a great speaker
I've been watching both of you for YEARS!! The two people who know the most and teach the best in the industry! Thank you both so much for making an episode TOGETHER!
Whats good about this conversation is that both Dr K. and Huberman are politely discussing, sticking to science only. Nobody's trying to be right. This is a good example of a proper discussion.
"They psychologically go for the nuts" 😂😂