1114: Dr. Alok Kanojia | Breaking the Cycle of Digital Dependence

Psychiatrist Dr. Alok Kanojia discusses the hidden psychology of modern tech addiction and shares evidence-based strategies for breaking free!

What We Discuss with Dr. Alok Kanojia:

• Digital addiction, particularly to pornography, has reached unprecedented levels • (49-75% self-reported addiction rates), largely due to technology's ability to hijack multiple brain circuits simultaneously.

• Trauma creates hypervigilance through the brain's survival mechanisms • , which weigh negative experiences more heavily than positive ones. This explains why one bad experience can override many good ones.

• Mental illness is increasing • partly due to better diagnosis, but also because modern technology and social media distort our sense of self and relationship with reality, particularly through filtered images and curated content.

• Traditional therapy approaches may not work for everyone • , especially men, as the field has inherent biases toward verbal processing. Alternative approaches like exercise, body-focused work, or other methodologies can be equally effective.

• You can rewire your brain and change who you are by first accepting your authentic self and desires, then building positive habits around them. • Start by asking "Do I wish I were someone who wanted to change?" rather than forcing change through willpower alone. Small, consistent steps toward your genuine goals lead to lasting transformation.

• And much more...

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