How To Gain Control Over Your Mind, The Healing Power of Discomfort & The True Essence of Happiness with Dr Alok Kanojia #561

In this episode of "Feel Better, Live More," Dr. Rangan Chatterjee interviews Dr. Alok Kanojia (Dr. K) about mental health in the context of modern comfort and technology. Dr. K draws on his expertise in both Western medicine and Eastern philosophies to discuss how constant comfort can weaken our minds and brains, leading to decreased emotional regulation and attention spans. They explore the difference between the brain and the mind, the importance of embracing discomfort, and how practices like meditation and choosing to take the stairs can recondition the mind. Dr. K shares insights on the root causes of mental illness, the limitations of Western medicine's approach to mental health, and the power of individuals to heal their own minds through self-awareness and practices that promote stillness and reduce desire. The conversation also touches on practical techniques for managing habits and finding happiness by understanding and reducing mental activity.