In this episode, Dr. K talks with creator and former product manager Chloe Shih about her journey through the tech industry, from big names like Google and TikTok to startups that turned toxic. Chloe shares stories of office politics, burnout, cultural clashes, and what it’s like to feel both indispensable and invisible at the same time.
They dive into:
What “toxic” work cultures really look like on the inside
How identity and self-worth can get tied to career success
The challenges women face navigating male-dominated tech spaces
Why leaving a prestigious job can be the healthiest choice
Tools for rebuilding confidence and finding purpose after burnout
This conversation unpacks the hidden costs of toxic jobs and what it takes to reclaim your mental health while navigating high-pressure industries.
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Why You Don't Feel Good Enough
In this episode, Dr. K takes a hard look at why so many people get addicted to self-improvement content but never actually change. From endless motivational videos to checklists of goals, he explains how improvement can become just another way of soothing emotional pain without addressing the deeper wounds underneath.
Using examples from Reddit posts, Dr. K breaks down:
Why self-improvement often starts as a response to rejection or insecurity
How quick hits of “inspiration” online reinforce the cycle without progress
The neuroscience behind distress tolerance and why it’s the real skill you need
What “putting yourself out there” actually means (and why most advice about it falls flat)
Practical ways to stop chasing constant improvement and start building peace, contentment, and real change
This talk challenges the endless treadmill of “leveling up” and offers a roadmap for those ready to step off and live with intention.
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Obscure Symptoms you didn't know were ADHD ft. Dr.Micaela
Dr. K and Dr. Micaela dive into the side of ADHD most people don’t hear about. The everyday quirks, emotional struggles, and hidden habits that go far beyond “not paying attention.” They explore how ADHD shows up in piles of clutter (“doom piles”), impulse-driven conversations, and difficulty filtering what really matters.
The discussion digs into:
Why focus often collapses before big deadlines or events
The link between ADHD and social anxiety, rejection sensitivity, and “ADHD guilt”
How emotional regulation and chronic boredom fuel cycles of shame
Why masking drains energy and damages relationships
Practical coping strategies from timers and structured breaks to unmasking safely with trusted people
This episode reframes ADHD as more than distraction—it’s about emotions, identity, and the way your brain interacts with the world.
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Everything You Get Wrong About ADHD ft. Dr. Micaela
Dr. K takes a break while Dr. Micaela steps in to dive deep into ADHD, what it really is, how it’s misunderstood, and why it shows up in ways you may not expect. She breaks down the brain science behind executive function, emotion regulation, and social anxiety, showing how ADHD overlaps with everyday struggles people chalk up to laziness or personality flaws.
Topics include:
Why sleep issues often mimic or worsen ADHD symptoms
The link between ADHD and social anxiety (fear of negative evaluation)
How emotional reactivity and “ADHD guilt” show up after social interactions
Practical strategies for self-acceptance, self-regulation, and breaking the spiral of shame
This episode blends clinical insight with real talk about living with ADHD and offers encouragement for anyone learning to work with their brain, not against it.
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Why Men Keep Losing Control
In this episode, Dr. K takes a hard look at anger, violence, and why some men seem to lose control. Using the Raja Jackson situation as a case study, he unpacks how hurt, ego, and value systems can pile up until anger explodes.
Dr. K breaks down:
How “perceived value systems” shape what we see as respect or disrespect
The hidden role of hurt and egocentric thinking before anger even shows up
Why some violence is “reactive” rather than psychopathic
Red flags that make someone prone to abuse
Why men, in particular, are socialized to convert fear or sadness into anger
It’s a deep dive into the psychology of rage, how it develops, and what it takes to break the cycle whether in yourself or in people you know.
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