Why Are We All So Addicted To Our Screens? - Dr K Healthy Gamer - #628

**Chris Williamson** (0:00)
Hello, friends, welcome back to the show. My guest today is Dr. K. He's a psychiatrist, Harvard Medical School instructor, co-founder of HealthyGamerGG, Twitch streamer, and a YouTuber. Humans face a predicament that has never been seen in our history, a massive overload in daily stimulation and information. The effect of constant exposure to social media, video games and porn is not good. But thankfully, there are a number of powerful ways to take back control of your attention. Expect to learn the correlation between video game usage and mental health, why our brains are uniquely addicted to looking at screens, whether dopamine fasting is actually legit, the problem with watching porn at a young age, how to combat screen addiction, why some people always feel like they have brain fog, how to find meaning in your life, and much more. Don't forget that you might be listening but not subscribed, and that means that you're going to miss episodes when they go up, if you want to support the show, and if you want to make sure that you never miss episodes, just go to Spotify and press the follow button in the middle of the page, or there's a plus in the top right hand corner on Apple Podcasts. It really does help the show. It means that I get bigger and better guests every single week, and it makes me very happy indeed. So go and do it. I thank you. In other news, this episode is brought to you by Element. Element is a tasty electrolyte drink mix with everything that you need and nothing that you don't. It's a healthy alternative to sugary electrolyte drinks. Each grab-and-go stick replaces essential electrolytes with no sugar, no coloring, no artificial ingredients or any other junk. It contains a science-backed electrolyte ratio of sodium, potassium and magnesium. It plays a critical role in reducing muscle cramps and fatigue whilst optimizing brain health, regulating appetite and curbing cravings. They are the exclusive hydration partner to Team USA Weightlifting and relied on by tons of Olympic athletes and high performers, FBI sniper teams, and tech leaders all around the world. On top of all of that, it just tastes great. And there is a no BS, no questions asked refund policy. So if you buy it and do not like it for any reason, they will give you your money back and you don't even need to return the box. That's how confident they are that you love it. Head to drinklmnt.com/modernwisdom to get a free sample pack of all eight flavors with your first box. That's drinklmnt.com/modernwisdom. In other other news, this episode is brought to you by Manscaped, the best in men's below the waist grooming. If you are a gentleman who is still using an old face shaver from five Christmases ago to trim your gentleman's area, this is very bad. It's tres bad for you and your anxiety and a very sensitive part of your body. Manscaped Lawnmower 4 is the greatest ball and body hair trimmer ever created. Featuring a cutting edge ceramic blade to reduce grooming accidents and 90 minute battery so that you can take a longer shave. Waterproof technology, which allows you to groom in the shower and an LED light, which illuminates grooming areas for a closer and more precise trim. It's got a 7,000 RPM motor with quiet stroke technology and a wireless charging system that helps the battery to last even longer. Basically, it is a purpose built tool for the job. And if you or the man in your life is a little bit hairier than you would like, this is the place to go. Head to manscaped.com/modernwisdom to get 20% off and free shipping worldwide. That's manscaped.com/modernwisdom and the code MODERNWISDOM, a checkout. And in final news, this episode is brought to you by Craftd London. If you watched the episode I did with Matthew Hussey last week, this was the jewelry that I had on. It is pretty much all that I wear. It works for formal wear, casual wear, day stuff, night stuff. It is fantastic. Gold and silver. They've got necklaces, chains, pendants, bracelets, rings and earrings in custom designs. They're sweat proof, waterproof, heat proof and gym proof. Plus they come with a lifetime guarantee. So if any piece breaks for any reason during the entire life of the product, they will replace it for free, which is absolutely insane. Plus they ship internationally and you can get 15% off everything site wide. Go to bit.ly slash cd wisdom. That's bit.ly slash letter c, letter d wisdom and use the code MW15 at checkout. But now, ladies and gentlemen, please welcome Dr K.
It's been very requested. You are one of the most requested guests that I've had on the show. Really, really looking forward to this.