Published Nov 15, 2023

344: How to Break Your Addiction to Junk Food, Social Media, and Negative Emotions | Alok Kanojia, MD

Dr. Alok Kanojia delves into overcoming addictions by harnessing self-awareness, blending Ayurveda with psychiatry, and understanding the neurological underpinnings exploited by modern industries, while also touching on the transformative role of psychedelics in treating depression.

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344: How to Break Your Addiction to Junk Food, Social Media, and Negative Emotions | Alok Kanojia, MD

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Embracing Life's Joy

Mental Health Supplements

Cultivating Self Awareness

Multivitamin Benefits

Overstimulation's Impact

Wonder and Transcendence

Ego and Society

Dissolving the Ego

Psychedelics and Depression

Martial Arts Benefits

Journey to Understanding

Endogenous Competition

Overcoming Gaming Addiction

Emotional Regulation Challenges

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Self Awareness

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Addiction MechanismsDr. Alok Kanojia examines the neural foundations of addiction, highlighting how modern industries exploit these predispositions to create addictive stimuli. He also discusses the therapeutic potential of psychedelics in treating depression by altering brain networks.

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