How to Raise a Healthy Gamer with Dr. Alok Kanojia

How to Raise a Healthy Gamer with Dr. Alok Kanojia

Author: Dawn Madsen June 11, 2024 Duration: 40:26
Is my child addicted to video games? How do I know? What is a healthy amount of video game playing? Today Dawn visits with Dr. Alok Kanojia, also known as Dr. K, to discuss practical steps for preventing video game addiction. Dr. K, a former gaming addict and Harvard-trained psychiatrist, shares insights from his book "How to Raise a Healthy Gamer" on how to identify and manage gaming addiction in children. How to Raise a Healthy Gamer Book: https://amzn.to/3x3zJdP IN THIS EPISODE 00:00 Welcome Dr. Alok Kanojia 01:13 Can we REALLY raise a "healthy" gamer? 03:58 What about gaming addiction? 04:59 How have video games changed over time? 10:00 Sense of virtual identity 13:46 Are there actually benefits to playing video games? 15:47 Practical steps to getting video games under control 16:50 Get on the same team 22:09 25% rule 24:52 Can kids learn to manage video games on their own? 26:20 Ideal age to start playing 31:06 What if my spouse is the addicted gamer? 33:15 Do first person shooter games desensitize kids to real life? 36:04 Is there hope if I feel like I've ruined my child? MORE ABOUT DR. K: Follow Dr.K's podcast HealthyGamerGG https://open.spotify.com/show/6VaJwyS2KXxiXqR77jqzmP Healthy Gamer Website https://www.healthygamer.gg/ - Instagram: @healthygamergg - X: @dralokkanojia - YouTube: @HealthyGamerGG - TikTok: @healthygamer.gg   ABOUT THE MINIMAL MOM: Hi, I'm Dawn, if we haven't met before, I'm married to Tom and we have four kids ages 8-13. We live outside of the Twin Cities in MN and have called ourselves minimalists for 8 years now. We got rid of 85% of our stuff and don't miss ANY OF IT! If you'd like to see more instructional videos about minimalism and decluttering, be sure to check out my YouTube channel!

Dawn Madsen hosts The Minimal Mom, a practical guide for anyone feeling overwhelmed by the sheer volume of stuff that accumulates in a family home. This isn't about stark, empty spaces, but about creating calm and functionality where it matters most. Each episode feels like a conversation with a knowledgeable friend who has been through the trenches of toys, paperwork, and overflowing closets. Dawn focuses on actionable strategies you can apply immediately, breaking down the daunting process of decluttering into manageable steps that actually stick. You'll hear honest discussions about the emotional hurdles of letting go, how to involve your household in the process, and how to maintain simplicity amidst the constant flow of family life. The podcast champions the idea that with less physical clutter comes more mental space, time, and energy for the people and activities you truly value. It’s a compassionate resource for rethinking your possessions and habits, offering a steady stream of motivation for your journey toward a lighter, more intentional home. Tune in to this education-focused podcast for grounded advice that makes minimalism feel accessible and deeply rewarding for everyday parents.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 50

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Podcast Episodes
Q+A: “You have time to do what???” [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:07
How do I get myself out of the messy middle? How many kids books should I keep? How can I move towards minimalism with with chronic illness, young kids, busy schedules, etc. etc? Listen in as Dawn answers from listeners…
“We don’t have to own all this stuff!” [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:57
What would your reaction be if you heard, “We don’t have to own all this stuff”? Do you dream about a life where less time is spent cleaning and organizing and more time actually living? This simple phrase jump started J…
Keep the Memories, Lose the Stuff with Matt Paxton [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 52:05
Are you struggling to downsize a home filled with memories? Does the fear and guilt of purging family keepsakes keep you from decluttering? In this episode, Matt Paxton shares helpful insight on how to discern what heirl…
Q+A: “I can’t say no to free” & getting kids to help [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 44:46
Do you want to involve your kids in decluttering but have trouble figuring out how? Have you ever shared your excitement over living with less only to be told, “good for you, but I could never!” Do you find it nearly imp…
Baggage in Boxes: Clutter's Link to Hidden Trauma [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 49:09
Have you ever had the thought, “why do these decluttering tactics work for everyone BUT me?” Is it possible that emotional or psychological trauma has contributed to the clutter and disorganization in your life? Listen i…
The interruption of stuff (and how to stop it!) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 41:43
Do you feel stuck waiting for motivation to show up? Are you struggling to answer the elusive “why” in hopes it will propel you into transformative lifestyle habits? Is the work of decluttering even worth it? Listen in a…
How to get rid of piles on counters (and other places, too!) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:37
Take Your House Back (Just $94): https://urlgeni.us/TYHB The Take Your House Back Course is a powerful way that I can come along side you and make sure you get your home simplified in the new year! (And it's only $94 rig…
What Really Happened with Cas from Clutterbug [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:00:07
Take Your House Back (Just $94): https://urlgeni.us/TYHB The Take Your House Back Course is a powerful way that I can come along side you and make sure you get your home simplified in the new year! (And it's only $94 rig…