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Unlearn Negative Thoughts & Behaviors Patterns | Dr. Alok Kanojia (Healthy Gamer)

2026-03-02 Science & Technology
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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

Top Comments (10)

@HealthyGamerGG 2026-03-02

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

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@mikahspatzierer4464 2026-03-02

Superbowl of podcasts

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@paytids 2026-03-02

The collab I have been waiting for since 2019

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@muhammadnajib2291 2026-03-03

It's like Marvel and DC collaborating

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@wachox 2026-03-02

One of the most awaited guests

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@mrgrumpycat9049 2026-03-02

This is probably the best episode of this year and its still March

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@hubermanlab 2026-03-02

Thank you for watching this episode with Dr K. Please click the subscribe tab and then the "bell" icon to subscribe to our channel here on YouTube and get notified when new content is posted... And thank you for your interest in science! -- Andrew

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@mitchellsolomon128 2026-03-03

i cease to be when i pee

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@kadenmichaels8155 2026-03-02

Nobody else understands mental health, neuroscience, psychology, and spirituality like Dr K. The absolute GOAT

191 5 replies
@xenoliving3951 2026-03-03

"They psychologically go for the nuts" 😂😂

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