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Unlearn Negative Thoughts & Behaviors Patterns | Dr. Alok Kanojia
3 hour 8 minutes Posted Mar 2, 2026 at 9:00 am.
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. 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 Timestamps
Alok Kanojia (Dr. K)
Internet, Computer Games; Academic Pressure
Millennials & Self-Awareness, Hijacking Mental Health Language
Sponsors: Lingo & Joovv
Personality & Individual Road Maps, Misdiagnosis
Ambiguity, Flirting, Social Skills Decline, Uncertainty Tolerance
Dating in the Internet Age, Cognitive Bias
Healthy Distress Tolerance, Tool: How to Feel Your Feelings
Sponsor: AG1
Expectations vs Internal Desire Roadmap, Western vs Eastern Theory of Mind, Ego
Sense Organs, Comparison & Proving Oneself, Internal Drive
Internet, Ego, "Teflon Buddha", Tool: Dealing with Criticism
Observing One's Mind, Meditation, Psychedelics
Sponsor: Function
Tool: Shunya "Void" Meditation & Resilience
External Reminders, Environment; Men & Emotional Regulation
Samskara, Yoga Nidra, Trauma & Learning, Shunya & Personal Compass
Yoga Nidra, Channeling Divinity, Genius
Sponsor: Eight Sleep
Breathwork Practices; Meditation Science, Self-Esteem & Belief Change
Liminal States, Meditation Types & Benefits; Western & Eastern Balance
Understanding Ego & Perception; AI & Narcissism, Psychosis
Tool: Healthy Social Media Use, When To Not Use, Normal Standards
Social Media & Looks Obsession, Purpose, Charisma
Young Men Falling Behind?, Male Support, Suicide; Men in Relationships
"Stuck" Young Men, Failure to Launch, Tool: Motivation & Understanding Oneself
Pornography, Erectile Dysfunction, Emotions, Addiction; Relationships
Men & Love, Looksmaxxing, Rejection, Partner Characteristics, Tool: Walk Before Dates
Exploring Practices, Meditation, Breathwork
Spirituality, Personal Exploration; Acknowledgements
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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. 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 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 Disclaimer & Disclosures Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices🧬 DOWNLOAD THE PDF SUMMARY:Don't miss the specific dosages and timing protocols discussed today. Get the full visual guide and supplement breakdown here:👇https://goo.su/VOTEbVerified Science Resources.