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 The Podcast form of HealthyGamerGG! Tune in for weekly updates from the channel to learn more about mental health, wellness, and how to become a Healthy Gamer! Dr. K's Guide to Mental Health: https://bit.ly/47zrIfH HG Coaching : https://bit.ly/46bIkdo HealthyGamer.GG: https://bit.ly/3ZOopgQHealthy Gamer LLC Hygiene & Healthy Living Psychology Psychology & Mental Health Social Sciences
Episodes
  • The Link Between Psychedelics and Spiritual Experiences ft. Dr. Hsu

    The Link Between Psychedelics and Spiritual Experiences ft. Dr. Hsu
    Apr 7 2026
    In this episode, Dr. K is joined by psychiatrist Dr. Michael Hsu to explore the intersection of faith, psychedelics, and mental health. They discuss whether our brains act as "antennas" for a non-material world and how spiritual experiences can be a profound catalyst for healingWhat to expect in this episode: A Journey from Skepticism: Dr. Hsu shares his personal story of growing up as an atheist and how a mystical experience at his lowest point saved him from suicide and led him toward a life of faith The Spiritual Antenna: A look at the theory that the brain is an organ of perception capable of "tuning in" to spiritual realms, and how psychedelics might artificially activate these receptors Psychedelics vs. Religious Visions: An analysis of whether drug-induced experiences and religious visions are phenomenologically the same, and the importance of neutrality and safety in psychedelic therapy Encountering "Machine Elves": Why DMT users globally report consistent encounters with the same mechanical beings, and what this suggests about the shared nature of human perception The Problem with Pathologizing: Why the field of psychiatry often incorrectly labels spiritual experiences as "psychosis" and how this can lead to missed opportunities for healing The Need for Meaning: Why science is excellent at explaining "how" things work but often fails to address the human need for "why" and the purpose of existence Embracing Mystery: An introduction to "negative capability"—the ability to remain in uncertainty and doubt without reaching for absolute, rigid answers The Value of Community: How the social connectedness found in religious traditions acts as a major protective factor against the modern epidemic of isolation Something sexy is coming to HG! Join the waitlist: https://bit.ly/3PGdmUAHG Coaching : https://bit.ly/46bIkdo Dr. K's Guide to Mental Health: https://bit.ly/44z3SztHG Memberships : https://bit.ly/3TNoMVf Products & Services : https://bit.ly/44kz7x0 HealthyGamer.GG: https://bit.ly/3ZOopgQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    2 hrs and 7 mins
  • The Hidden Cost Of 'Keeping It Together' (High Functioning Depression)

    The Hidden Cost Of 'Keeping It Together' (High Functioning Depression)
    Apr 6 2026
    In this episode, Dr. K explores the "Alchemy of High Functioning Depression" (HFD)—a condition that is not officially recognized in the DSM-5 but may be even more common than regular depression. He explains why people who appear to be "keeping it together" are often just bailing water out of a sinking boat to keep from drowning. What to expect in this episode: The Coping Strategy Trap: Why an over-reliance on survival mechanisms allows you to plow forward without ever addressing the underlying problems in your life. Obsession with Role and Identity: A look at how the pressure to be a "good parent," a "successful doctor," or a "provider" forces people to double down on a life that makes them miserable. The Default Mode Network: The neurology of HFD, where the brain's "self-reflection" circuit hyperactivates, causing constant, exhausting thoughts about improving the self. Toxic Positivity and Denial: How avoidant coping—denying your negative feelings or your circumstances—leads to a higher risk of suicidality and mental burnout. Sublimation (The Inner Alchemy): Why taking the feeling of wanting to quit and turning it into "badass" effort can lead to a successful career in a profession you actually hate. The Risk of Cracking: Why those with high functioning depression have a 300% to 400% higher risk of eventually falling into a full-blown depressive episode. Patching the Hull: Practical advice on how to move forward by letting negative emotions surface and questioning if your idealized role is worth sacrificing your life for.Something sexy is coming to HG! Join the waitlist: https://bit.ly/3PGdmUAHG Coaching : https://bit.ly/46bIkdo Dr. K's Guide to Mental Health: https://bit.ly/44z3SztHG Memberships : https://bit.ly/3TNoMVf Products & Services : https://bit.ly/44kz7x0 HealthyGamer.GG: https://bit.ly/3ZOopgQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    18 mins
  • The Problem with Modern Therapy

    The Problem with Modern Therapy
    Mar 30 2026
    In this episode, Dr. K explores the Theory of Constructed Emotion, a revolutionary perspective suggesting that up to 50% of the emotions we experience are modifiable. He challenges the modern "therapy speak" epidemic that treats feelings as unchangeable truths to be passively accepted, arguing instead that we have the power to create and control the emotions generated in response to our lives. What to expect in this episode: The Myth of Passive Emotions: A breakdown of why feelings aren't just "given" to us, but are actually experiences we actively construct through our internal framing. Generation vs. Suppression: Why true emotional mastery is about changing the automatic response triggered by a situation rather than just trying to hide or suppress a feeling after it appears. Decoding Imposter Syndrome: An analysis of how people with imposter syndrome accidentally generate fear and panic from success by attributing their wins to luck rather than talent. The Path to Neuroplasticity: How to use cognition and repetitive training to alter your baseline emotional response, moving from hopelessness to resilience. Cultivating Positive States: Why systems like Buddhism focus on actively cultivating compassion and equanimity as a way to rewire your emotional architecture. Lessons from Near-Death Experiences: Why survivors of near-death events often find a new "zest for life" simply by divesting from material and social success. The "Internal Will to Live": A profound look at the biological protective factors that keep us moving forward even when the mind wants to give up.Something sexy is coming to HG! Join the waitlist: https://bit.ly/3PGdmUAHG Coaching : https://bit.ly/46bIkdo Dr. K's Guide to Mental Health: https://bit.ly/44z3SztHG Memberships : https://bit.ly/3TNoMVf Products & Services : https://bit.ly/44kz7x0 HealthyGamer.GG: https://bit.ly/3ZOopgQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    14 mins
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