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Modern Wisdom · September 17, 2026 · 3h 4m

The Brutal Reality For Most Men Today (& how to fix it) - Dr K HealthyGamer - #1151

Dr K, a psychiatrist and Harvard Medical School instructor known online for Healthy Gamer, joins Chris Williamson to discuss why so many young men feel stuck in cycles of porn, gambling, video games, and instant gratification. The conversation covers what these behaviors do to the brain, why repeated dopamine hits are so hard to escape, and how to rebuild tolerance for boredom. They also explore GLP-1s, AI therapy and companionship, social anxiety, and the Lindsay Clancy case through the lens of postpartum psychosis.

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Young Men and Addiction Vulnerability00:00:00
Dr K opens by examining why young men are especially vulnerable to addiction.
Gambling as a Success Strategy00:13:59
Dr K explains why gambling is a terrible strategy for getting ahead.

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