In this episode, Dr. K breaks down the hype around dopamine detoxes and social media breaks—and why they don’t actually solve the problem. Drawing on his background in addiction psychiatry, he explains that detoxing only pauses the cycle temporarily; if you go back to the same habits, nothing changes.
Instead, Dr. K explores the neuroscience of dopamine, how technology hijacks our survival systems, and why balance is about building real-world rewards, not chasing quick fixes.
Topics include:
Why “dopamine detoxes” are a myth
The neuroscience of withdrawal and tolerance
How social media and video games mimic survival rewards like achievement and community
Why balance means creating real-world alternatives, not just unplugging for a week
Practical tips: protecting your morning dopamine, building sustainable habits, and shifting cravings toward healthier activities
This is a thoughtful look at why tech is so addictive and how to reclaim your brain from it.
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Dr. K Answers Why You Hate Your Life
In this episode, Dr. K explores why so many people feel stuck in dissatisfaction—and how deeper practices like meditation and Vedic psychology can help. Rather than just focusing on surface-level self-improvement, he breaks down the inner journey of facing suffering, understanding the mind, and building resilience.
On his iPad, Dr. K walks through Vedic psychological models that explain why we get trapped in cycles of frustration, self-criticism, and comparison. He then shows how meditation, properly understood, is not about escape but about transforming how we relate to our thoughts and emotions.
Topics include:
Why modern life leaves so many feeling empty
The Vedic psychology framework for understanding the mind
How meditation actually works as a journey, not a quick fix
Breaking free from cycles of dissatisfaction and finding deeper meaning
This episode offers both practical insights and a philosophical lens to rethink why you struggle and how meditation can become a tool for real change.
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Botez Sisters: From Rivals to Ride-or-Die w/ @BotezLive
In this candid conversation, Dr. K talks with Alexandra and Andrea Botez—sisters, chess streamers, and co-creators of @BotezLive. Which is about growing up competitive, finding their voices online, and supporting each other through the ups and downs of fame. They open up about their family history, early rivalries, and how streaming changed their relationship.
Topics include:
How sibling rivalry pushed them to excel (and sometimes clash)
The challenges of building a career in the public eye
Navigating burnout, criticism, and high expectations
Balancing independence with family loyalty
Why they see each other as “ride-or-die” partners today
It’s an honest, funny, and heartfelt look at the bond between sisters who’ve turned competition into connection. Both on and off the chessboard.
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Building Your Best Self w/ @Scottykfitness
In this episode, Dr. K sits down with fitness creator @Scottykfitness to explore what it really takes to grow—physically, emotionally, and mentally. They talk through struggles with identity, confidence, and the internal roadblocks that get in the way of becoming your best self.
Topics include:
How childhood experiences shape adult insecurities
The connection between physical fitness and mental resilience
Breaking free from fear, shame, and self-judgment
Why the “best self” isn’t a destination, but a practice
Real stories about growth, setbacks, and showing up authentically
It’s a grounded, motivating conversation about personal development from two people who’ve done the work. This episode is perfect for anyone looking to level up in life, not just the gym.
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Doctors Vs AI : Can Chat GPT Replace Your Therapist?
In this special episode, Dr. K is joined by Dr. Kirk Honda and Dr. Michaela Thordarson for a head-to-head comparison of how real therapists and AI (ChatGPT) respond to mental health questions. Together, they react to anonymous community submissions and live prompts, discussing whether AI can truly replicate the depth, nuance, and humanity of therapy.
Topics covered include:
- A mother struggling to reconnect with her adult children
- The limits of therapy for people with deep, unmet emotional needs
- What happens when someone feels therapy has “failed”The difference between validation and real change
- Whether AI-generated empathy can ever match real human insight
- You’ll hear the doctors critique AI’s answers, reflect on their own therapeutic styles, and debate where AI might help or harm in mental health care.
A thoughtful, honest look at what therapy is (and isn’t) in a world where AI is changing everything.
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