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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, Burnout and more.
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In this episode, Dr. K explains why traditional habit frameworks fail for people with ADHD, as altered dopaminergic reward circuits and weaker frontal lobe planning make standard cues and rewards ineffective. However, because the brain's endocannabinoid habit circuitry remains intact, building automated "autopilot" behaviors can successfully shield neurodivergent minds from constant distraction once established. Rather than attempting complex plans or juggling multiple goals, Dr. K outlines a neurodivergent-friendly protocol: committing to just one small micro-habit every 66 days by anchoring it to daily transition points, simplifying your environment, and actively anticipating obstacles. Automating just a few key routines each year significantly reduces daily cognitive fatigue, stress, and executive overwhelm. Mental health resources designed by Dr. K and made with love: https://bit.ly/3ZOopgQTalk to a HG Coach 1-on-1: https://bit.ly/46bIkdoDr. K's NEW Guide to Love, Sex, & Relationships: https://bit.ly/4dO3x0VDr. K's Guide to Mental Health: https://bit.ly/44z3SztHG Memberships : https://bit.ly/3TNoMVf Products & Services : https://bit.ly/44kz7x0 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this episode, Dr. K explains why standard habit frameworks fail for individuals with ADHD, attributing the challenge to impaired frontal lobe executive function and dysregulated dopamine reward circuitry that make everyday tasks feel unrewarding. However, because the brain's endocannabinoid habit circuitry remains relatively intact, establishing "autopilot" routines can successfully shield neurodivergent minds from constant distraction once a habit takes hold. To build these protective routines without relying on dopamine, Dr. K recommends mastering just one small habit every 66 days by anchoring it to daily transition points, simplifying your physical environment, and actively anticipating obstacles rather than making complex plans. Over time, committing to a few automated micro-habits each year dramatically reduces cognitive fatigue and daily stress. Mental health resources designed by Dr. K and made with love: https://bit.ly/3ZOopgQTalk to a HG Coach 1-on-1: https://bit.ly/46bIkdoDr. K's NEW Guide to Love, Sex, & Relationships: https://bit.ly/4dO3x0VDr. K's Guide to Mental Health: https://bit.ly/44z3SztHG Memberships : https://bit.ly/3TNoMVf Products & Services : https://bit.ly/44kz7x0 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this episode, Dr. K analyzes real-world police interrogation footage to break down the psychological tactics used to extract confessions, separating genuine emotional connection from extreme psychological pressure. He explains how prolonged interrogation and severe mental fatigue break down healthy defense mechanisms, causing people to comply with authority figures, doubt their own memories, or make false admissions under extreme distress. Moving past common interrogation myths, Dr. K breaks down real tactics like wearing people down, offering ego-syntonic "good choice" framing, and using quiet rapport and open-ended questions to elicit honest disclosures. Finally, he outlines key psychiatric indicators of deception—such as incongruent affect, projection, and superfluous explanations while offering practical advice on how to spot and resist manipulation in daily life. Mental health resources designed by Dr. K and made with love: https://bit.ly/3ZOopgQTalk to a HG Coach 1-on-1: https://bit.ly/46bIkdoDr. K's NEW Guide to Love, Sex, & Relationships: https://bit.ly/4dO3x0VDr. K's Guide to Mental Health: https://bit.ly/44z3SztHG Memberships : https://bit.ly/3TNoMVf Products & Services : https://bit.ly/44kz7x0 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this episode, Dr. K breaks down the clinical realities of postpartum depression and postpartum psychosis, examining why new fathers often struggle to provide effective support during this high-stakes period. He explains that supporting a partner requires balancing emotional validation with active, practical help specifically by preserving her sleep, reducing her cognitive load, and actively building her self-efficacy as a mother. Framing fatherhood as a "second childhood," Dr. K offers actionable guidance for men to redefine self-reliance, replace toxic coping mechanisms, and successfully navigate the massive identity shift that parenthood requires.Mental health resources designed by Dr. K and made with love: https://bit.ly/3ZOopgQTalk to a HG Coach 1-on-1: https://bit.ly/46bIkdoDr. K's NEW Guide to Love, Sex, & Relationships: https://bit.ly/4dO3x0VDr. K's Guide to Mental Health: https://bit.ly/44z3SztHG Memberships : https://bit.ly/3TNoMVf Products & Services : https://bit.ly/44kz7x0 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this episode, Dr. K examines the long-term psychological, relational, and emotional impacts of divorce on children. Dismantling common societal myths and "copium" statements used by parents, he breaks down how two-household dynamics disrupt basic stability, why children struggle in adult relationships, and how to address the unspoken grief of a broken family unit. Mental health resources designed by Dr. K and made with love: https://bit.ly/3ZOopgQTalk to a HG Coach 1-on-1: https://bit.ly/46bIkdoDr. K's NEW Guide to Love, Sex, & Relationships: https://bit.ly/4dO3x0VDr. K's Guide to Mental Health: https://bit.ly/44z3SztHG Memberships : https://bit.ly/3TNoMVf Products & Services : https://bit.ly/44kz7x0 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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 Erikson's developmental psychology, he explains why human development functions like a progress bar, how unresolved childhood stages leave adults feeling stuck and unfulfilled, and how to achieve genuine "corrective emotional experiences" to reclaim your life. Mental health resources designed by Dr. K and made with love: https://bit.ly/3ZOopgQTalk to a HG Coach 1-on-1: https://bit.ly/46bIkdoDr. K's NEW Guide to Love, Sex, & Relationships: https://bit.ly/4dO3x0VDr. K's Guide to Mental Health: https://bit.ly/44z3SztHG Memberships : https://bit.ly/3TNoMVf Products & Services : https://bit.ly/44kz7x0 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this episode, Dr. K breaks down the psychological, neurological, and physical impact of breakups, explaining why men often feel like a breakup destroys their entire life rather than just a relationship. Moving past generic internet advice, he details the science of self-concept, physical heart complications, and how to balance emotional processing. Mental health resources designed by Dr. K and made with love: https://bit.ly/3ZOopgQTalk to a HG Coach 1-on-1: https://bit.ly/46bIkdoDr. K's NEW Guide to Love, Sex, & Relationships: https://bit.ly/4dO3x0VDr. K's Guide to Mental Health: https://bit.ly/44z3SztHG Memberships : https://bit.ly/3TNoMVf Products & Services : https://bit.ly/44kz7x0 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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 interest and move on. He explains the neurobiology of the "addictive personality", detailing how our brains process impulses, and how ancient teachings from the Buddha can help us break the cycle of constant excitement and disappointment.Mental health resources designed by Dr. K and made with love: https://bit.ly/3ZOopgQTalk to a HG Coach 1-on-1: https://bit.ly/46bIkdoDr. K's NEW Guide to Love, Sex, & Relationships: https://bit.ly/4dO3x0VDr. K's Guide to Mental Health: https://bit.ly/44z3SztHG Memberships : https://bit.ly/3TNoMVf Products & Services : https://bit.ly/44kz7x0 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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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, Burnout and more.
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