<p>» Produced by Hack You Media: pioneering a new category of content at the intersection of health performance, entrepreneurship and cognitive optimisation<br>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/hackyoumedia/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.instagram.com/hackyoumedia/</a><br>Website: <a href="https://hackyou.media/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://hackyou.media/ </a></p><p><br></p><p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>You&#39;ll hear why content creation is an endless hamster wheel you can&#39;t escape, how he left millions on the table to keep things affordable, and what happens when you wake up one day, realising you&#39;ve built someone else&#39;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.<br></p><p>00:00 Introduction<br>03:34 The emotional toll of constant content creation<br>06:14 Why progress feels good but rarely leads to contentment<br>11:24 How living in Dubai affects self-image and motivation<br>13:28 Body image, self-esteem and why Mike doesn’t spiral<br>18:38 Why self-love feels off-limits for certain men<br>22:46 Regret, efficiency, and the pressure of lost time<br>27:13 How subtle justifications mask deeper dissatisfaction<br>34:35 The fear of wasting potential and staying stuck<br>36:08 Why peak hedonism didn’t bring happiness<br>40:00 What peace really feels like for high achievers<br>44:05 Exploring joy in the unknown vs controlled luxury<br>49:54 The quality of company vs the cost of experience<br>50:57 The signs of burnout and recognising overwork early<br>57:04 Why men struggle to understand their own feelings<br>01:01:29 Learning how to name emotions to stop being ruled by them<br>01:07:42 The fear of being seen and how it shapes identity<br>01:13:42 Relationships, emotional safety, and being misunderstood<br>01:24:57 Why men fear losing their edge and becoming “the loser” again<br>01:35:38 Building self-awareness and making space to feel things<br>01:48:46 How meditation helps process thoughts and reduce noise<br>01:53:33 Dr. K’s own midlife crisis and redefining success</p><p><br></p><p>» Escape the 9-5 and build your dream life: <a href="https://www.digitalplaybook.net/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.digitalplaybook.net/</a><br>» Transform your physique: <a href="https://www.thrstapp.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.thrstapp.com/</a><br>» My clothing brand, THRST: <a href="https://thrstofficial.com" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://thrstofficial.com</a><br>» Custom Bioniq supplements: <a href="https://www.bioniq.com/mikethurston" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.bioniq.com/mikethurston</a><br>• 40% off your first month of Bioniq GO<br>• 20% off your first month of Bioniq PRO</p><p><br></p><p>» Join our newsletter for actionable insights from every episode:<br><a href="https://thrst-letter.beehiiv.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://thrst-letter.beehiiv.com/</a></p><p>» Join Whoop and get your first month for free:<br><a href="https://join.whoop.com/FirstThingsThrst" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://join.whoop.com/FirstThingsThrst</a></p><p><br></p><p>» Follow Dr K<br>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/healthygamer_gg/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.instagram.com/healthygamer_gg/</a><br>Podcast: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/6VaJwyS2KXxiXqR77jqzmP" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://open.spotify.com/show/6VaJwyS2KXxiXqR77jqzmP</a><br>X: <a href="https://twitter.com/HealthyGamerG" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://twitter.com/HealthyGamerG</a><br>TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@healthygamer.gg" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.tiktok.com/@healthygamer.gg</a></p>

First Things THRST

Mike Thurston

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

DEC 10, 2025123 MIN
First Things THRST

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

DEC 10, 2025123 MIN

Description

<p>» Produced by Hack You Media: pioneering a new category of content at the intersection of health performance, entrepreneurship and cognitive optimisation<br>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/hackyoumedia/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.instagram.com/hackyoumedia/</a><br>Website: <a href="https://hackyou.media/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://hackyou.media/ </a></p><p><br></p><p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>You&#39;ll hear why content creation is an endless hamster wheel you can&#39;t escape, how he left millions on the table to keep things affordable, and what happens when you wake up one day, realising you&#39;ve built someone else&#39;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.<br></p><p>00:00 Introduction<br>03:34 The emotional toll of constant content creation<br>06:14 Why progress feels good but rarely leads to contentment<br>11:24 How living in Dubai affects self-image and motivation<br>13:28 Body image, self-esteem and why Mike doesn’t spiral<br>18:38 Why self-love feels off-limits for certain men<br>22:46 Regret, efficiency, and the pressure of lost time<br>27:13 How subtle justifications mask deeper dissatisfaction<br>34:35 The fear of wasting potential and staying stuck<br>36:08 Why peak hedonism didn’t bring happiness<br>40:00 What peace really feels like for high achievers<br>44:05 Exploring joy in the unknown vs controlled luxury<br>49:54 The quality of company vs the cost of experience<br>50:57 The signs of burnout and recognising overwork early<br>57:04 Why men struggle to understand their own feelings<br>01:01:29 Learning how to name emotions to stop being ruled by them<br>01:07:42 The fear of being seen and how it shapes identity<br>01:13:42 Relationships, emotional safety, and being misunderstood<br>01:24:57 Why men fear losing their edge and becoming “the loser” again<br>01:35:38 Building self-awareness and making space to feel things<br>01:48:46 How meditation helps process thoughts and reduce noise<br>01:53:33 Dr. K’s own midlife crisis and redefining success</p><p><br></p><p>» Escape the 9-5 and build your dream life: <a href="https://www.digitalplaybook.net/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.digitalplaybook.net/</a><br>» Transform your physique: <a href="https://www.thrstapp.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.thrstapp.com/</a><br>» My clothing brand, THRST: <a href="https://thrstofficial.com" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://thrstofficial.com</a><br>» Custom Bioniq supplements: <a href="https://www.bioniq.com/mikethurston" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.bioniq.com/mikethurston</a><br>• 40% off your first month of Bioniq GO<br>• 20% off your first month of Bioniq PRO</p><p><br></p><p>» Join our newsletter for actionable insights from every episode:<br><a href="https://thrst-letter.beehiiv.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://thrst-letter.beehiiv.com/</a></p><p>» Join Whoop and get your first month for free:<br><a href="https://join.whoop.com/FirstThingsThrst" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://join.whoop.com/FirstThingsThrst</a></p><p><br></p><p>» Follow Dr K<br>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/healthygamer_gg/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.instagram.com/healthygamer_gg/</a><br>Podcast: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/6VaJwyS2KXxiXqR77jqzmP" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://open.spotify.com/show/6VaJwyS2KXxiXqR77jqzmP</a><br>X: <a href="https://twitter.com/HealthyGamerG" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://twitter.com/HealthyGamerG</a><br>TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@healthygamer.gg" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.tiktok.com/@healthygamer.gg</a></p>