The first Noble Truth: suffering exists. The second Noble Truth: suffering comes from attachment to outcomes and aversion to change. The third Noble Truth: suffering ends when we let go of those attachments to outcomes and aversion to change. #buddhism #therapy youtu.be/de3XAH4GJfM?...

I saw this on Reddit and think it is worth highlighting. Video games are fun. The stories are fun, playing with friends is fun, running around living out a power fantasy is honestly fun. That said .... (1/2)

Someone linked my BlueSky profile on reddit yesterday! Hello to all the new people and thanks for stopping by! Here is a link to the Incel/Black pill "treatment plan" document mentioned in the post: docs.google.com/document/d/1...

The cure for the male loneliness epidemic: lava lamps

New video for the ADHD adults: 5 steps to cure distraction and phone addiction!

Finally, a wild video has appeared! This one was scripted and uses a different format than what I usually do, so be sure to let me know what you think when it comes out on Friday!

Picard management tip: Used sparingly, some light swearing can help emphasize your damn point.

New goal: no phone for an hour after waking up. We're going for achievable goals over here, not ideals 😂

#happiness #therapy #therapysky #buddhism

Fun fact - internships apparently get more busy the longer you do them

Picard management tip: Don't just be yourself. Be the best version of yourself. Recall who you were on your best day. Be that person again.

New video went live yesterday! Where are we at with using ai for therapy? I wanted to see how sesame ai would do. To its credit, it currently has the most realistic sounding voice. As far as actually doing therapy though ... Oof. #therapysky youtu.be/5wryPCADsRQ

Next video is about AI therapy. I did another test, this time with sesame ai. The voice sounds nice, but..... 😬 #therapysky

I make my own avocado toast. I think this means I am self-sufficient.

3 minute videos! This is legit something I was complaining about last month 😂 thanks @bsky.app for listening

New video is live! Explore the worlds created by @madnesslife.bsky.social as he shares his thoughts on living with autism. Many thanks to him for being willing to share his experiences and passions with us!

New interview coming out on Friday with MadnessLife, the Moth King! It's a deep dive into his experiences with autism, and how the platform VR Chat has supported his growth as a human (and moth). I'm excited for you all to see it!

Got a covid booster shot yesterday. Worth it, but dear god I was down for the count all day today.

What does a persuasive conversation actually look like?

Facebook is honestly the worst. I know I've said this before lol but I swear every time I am forced to go there it just makes me so embarrassed for humanity

First VR Chat interview is up! We get to hear the story of a man who isn't sure how to move forward. He uses hopelessness, drugs, and sometimes even violence to cope and escape his pain. He is one voice of the chorus of people who feel left behind by today's society.

When in doubt, ask yourself. "What would Captain Picard do?"

Preview of an interview I did in VR Chat! I'm still editing this one, but I'm so excited to share this individual's story about his experiences with autism that I wanted to put this up asap! The full interview should be live on May 14th, so if you are interested, follow for updates and all that.

New video! Lets talk about one of the principles that lie at the heart of why couples fight: communicating the wrong emotion. (This is the full version of the short I made a few weeks ago)

Sneak peak at tomorrow's video: Emotions! What are you really feeling?

Something fascinating I'm diving into: mental health in the VR space. The app VR Chat is providing community for many neurodivergent and otherwise socially isolated individuals. More to come.

An excellent video. Your fundamental nature is that of the observer of your mind. The goal of meditation is to help you see from that perspective, not the one of your ego.

Mental health tip: don't ever use Facebook

YouTube seems to think I'm Canadian. The suggested tags for my video include #CanadianTeacher. I love Canada and all but ... I'm from California 😅 Why lol

This should be fun. Next video: politics and mental health! *Bracing myself*

I drink caffeinated tea for that sweet temporary relief of ADHD symptoms

New video about turning hopelessness into a passion for change!

Emotions are complex! What is the difference between secondary and primary emotions?

It would be really cool if Bluesky increased their video upload limit by like 10 MB, thanks

Turn hopelessness into your passion, the thing that drives you to make change. #motivation #mentalhealth #therapysky

Picard style tip: If you're balding, don't hide it. Own it.

New video is up! This one is admittedly long, but I think it offers a good look at what works, and what doesn't work, when trying to change someone's mind about something. This is technique is effective for political discussions, which is important nowadays.

Insecurities!

Persuasion vs ego shit #MentalHealth

Does hopelessness make sense? How do we become happy when the world is actually going to hell? (Also... Enjoy some Helldivers 2. Testing to see if this increases retention)

This is why we can't ignore the mental health crisis happening with young men. He self-identified as an incel. He considered himself ugly. More than anything, this was an individual who had lost hope in himself. There is an understandable desire to look down on people who are in this space. (1/2)

Hopelessness bad yo #blackpill #MentalHealth #Therapy #Therapysky

Individuation! Ya gotta do it! #MentalHealth #psychology #dharma #happiness

New Friday, New video! This one is an answer to a question @ananeurogeek.bsky.social asked about one of Jordan Peterson's videos. I ended up talking for a couple minutes about my thoughts on him. Enjoy! tl;dw - not terrible, but... #jordanpeterson #mentalhealth

There was a fascinating response to the 10 Steps To Cure The Blackpill video. First of all, thanks to everyone who watched it! In a few days it became my #1 most watched video. That's awesome! It is also simultaneously my most liked and disliked video! Which was... expected?

We are in this silly phase right now where I made a bunch of videos pre-haircut. My profile pic now has post-haircut me, but the videos releasing are pre-haircut me. 🙃

WE'RE IN. A 10-step plan to cure the Blackpill, or feelings of hopelessness in dating. This is not a "HOW TO PICK UP WOMEN" seduction grift. It is a guide on how to look inward and become a person who doesn't need a grift.

The beginning of a semester is like looking over the edge of a cliff. How the heck am I supposed to get down from here? I tend to approach this with feelings of "I can't relax because LOOK HOW MUCH I NEED TO DO" while simultaneously doing very little. How do people manage this? #therapysky #adhd

New haircut, new profile picture, (new plant in the background?!) Interestingly, I got a new webcam for telehealth stuff today too. Question if anyone reads this - does the video quality of your telehealth therapist's webcam matter to you? 😂

A sneak peak at the next video! This one is interesting! I'm trying to develop a clinical plan to help people move away from blackpill ideology - the idea that dating is hopeless, and it is specifically women's fault. It focuses on empathetic exploration, education, personal development, and more.