E120 - 4 Signs You’re Going To Stay Unhappy (No Matter What) | Dr K

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After building a massive mental health platform and hitting a midlife crisis at the peak of success, Dr K proves that doing hard things and feeling accomplished isn’t the same as knowing what you want from life.

You'll hear why content creation is an endless hamster wheel you can't escape, how he left millions on the table to keep things affordable, and what happens when you wake up one day, realising you've built someone else's version of success. We discuss knowing when enough is enough and how internal conflict about money and purpose affects even the people helping others figure out their lives.

00:00 Introduction 03:34 The emotional toll of constant content creation 06:14 Why progress feels good but rarely leads to contentment 11:24 How living in Dubai affects self-image and motivation 13:28 Body image, self-esteem and why Mike doesn’t spiral 18:38 Why self-love feels off-limits for certain men 22:46 Regret, efficiency, and the pressure of lost time 27:13 How subtle justifications mask deeper dissatisfaction 34:35 The fear of wasting potential and staying stuck 36:08 Why peak hedonism didn’t bring happiness 40:00 What peace really feels like for high achievers 44:05 Exploring joy in the unknown vs controlled luxury 49:54 The quality of company vs the cost of experience 50:57 The signs of burnout and recognising overwork early 57:04 Why men struggle to understand their own feelings 01:01:29 Learning how to name emotions to stop being ruled by them 01:07:42 The fear of being seen and how it shapes identity 01:13:42 Relationships, emotional safety, and being misunderstood 01:24:57 Why men fear losing their edge and becoming “the loser” again 01:35:38 Building self-awareness and making space to feel things 01:48:46 How meditation helps process thoughts and reduce noise 01:53:33 Dr. K’s own midlife crisis and redefining success

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