How Big Tech Addicts: Adult Content, ADHD, & Addiction, with Dr. Kanojia

Combating Tech, P*rn, & Video Game Addiction, How to Regain your Motivation, Rebuild Relationships, and find the right Meditation Style for your Unique Brain. This is a HUGE episode.  With millions following his insights, Dr. Alok Kanojia—Harvard-trained psychiatrist and cofounder of Healthy Gamer—dives into the shocking rise of video game, p*rn, & tech addiction, revealing how it’s KILLING our motivation and distracting us from what we truly want in life! Dr. K breaks down what gaming and p*rn addiction look like & who is most vulnerable, the emotional regulation challenges they create, how trauma leads to dissociation and loss of identity, and how gaming impacts those with ADHD differently. He discusses the dark side of online hate and the incel phenomenon, (and how to combat these conflicts effectively), the inverse relationship between dopamine and serotonin, and how to harness your unique way of thinking to achieve greater success. We’ll also tackle the pitfalls of subjective thinking in managing mental health, the correlation between porn addiction and unfulfilling lives, and the dangers of tech developers knowing more about our brains than we do. What about the expectation of quick fixes in medicine? Dr. K discusses the motivational interviewing technique for treating addictions, the role of meditation in boosting motivation, and meditation techniques for those with ADHD! Dr. K also explains: - What’s happening in the brain during severe versus mild addiction - How we are meditating wrong - Why early p*rn exposure can have detrimental effects - How childhood addictions have evolved over generations - Why ADHD is on the rise - What's the deal with dopamine fasting? - Can p*rn ever not be unhealthy? - Why psychedelics can be a positive tool—or a crutch—in treatment - Why finding acceptance online might actually be dangerous - How p*rn addiction impacts real world relationships & tips to overcome it - Rise of body dysmorphia in men - Importance of validating men’s struggles - The growing toxic masculinity movement & incel dynamics Finally, Dr. K teaches us actionable tips on addressing addiction and mindfulness strategies for trauma & ADHD. Level up with MBB today!!  --- CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Intro 06:45 - How to Raise a Healthy Gamer 10:17 - Tech Companies Know More About Your Brain Than You Do 16:00 - Why We Want a Quick Fix 19:35 - Motivating Lifestyle Changes 25:24 - Understanding Tech Addiction 37:13 - Spectrum of Addiction 45:54 - Brain Changes During Addiction 49:10 - Digital Activities and Self-Perception 55:33 - Impact of Constant External Input 59:04 - Thwarted Belongingness 1:02:48 - Understanding Incels & Toxic Masculinity 1:16:01 - P*rnography's Impact on Relationships 1:19:48 - Conquering P*rn Addiction 1:23:33 - Meditation's Role in Addiction Recovery 1:29:33 - Psychedelics for Addiction Treatment 1:35:04 - Misconceptions About Meditation 1:44:41 - Health Benefits of Meditation 1:55:56 - Mindfulness for Trauma 1:59:06 - Mindfulness for ADHD 2:03:14 - Rising ADHD Trends 2:07:24 - Talking to Someone About Addiction 2:12:49 - Discussing Gaming Habits with Kids 2:18:57 - Making the Real World Engaging 2:21:14 - Raising a Healthy Gamer 2:22:40 - Outro --- Listen on our website: https://www.bialikbreakdown.com​​ Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6TgOe2poCdpZtQwKetQmU1 Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mayim-bialiks-breakdown/id1546456269 Check out our Merch: https://shop.bialikbreakdown.com/ Sign up for our Newsletter: https://www.bialikbreakdown.com​​ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bialikbreakdown/ Find Mayim Bialik: https://www.facebook.com/MissMayim/​​​ https://www.twitter.com/MissMayim/​​​ https://www.instagram.com/MissMayim/​​​ https://www.tiktok.com/@mayimbialik Find Dr. Alok Kanojia: Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/healthygamergg Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/healthygamer_gg Dr. Alok Kanojia's Book, How to Raise a Healthy Gamer: https://www.healthygamer.gg/how-to-raise-a-healthy-gamer Learn more from Dr. K in his Guide to Mental Health, here: https://www.healthygamer.gg/about/guide Theme Song Written, Produced, and Performed by Ed Robertson. Mixed by Kenny Luong. #MayimBialik​​​ #BialikBreakdown #Gaming #HealthyGamerGG #VideoGames #Addiction #TechAddiction #Motivation #Relationships #Meditation #SocialConnection #ADHD #GamingAddiction #ToxicMasculinity #Dopamine #Psychedelics #BodyDysmorphia #MensMentalHealth #Parenting #SocialMediaAddiction #ChildMentalHealth