**The Reset Room** What if the mental health advice you've been getting actually makes things worse? Join Theo Nakamura, a former tech worker who burned out spectacularly before becoming a therapist, as he breaks down why most mental health conversations miss the mark and what actually works instead. This isn't your typical therapy podcast. Theo combines real clinical training with the messy reality of someone who's been there, covering everything from anxiety and depression to building genuine emotional intelligence. He started recording casual conversations with friends about mental health and accidentally created something bigger. Now he's helping thousands of people...
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Nov 14, 2026 · 13:10
Why do 73% of men keep their deepest struggles locked away, even when it's literally killing them? Theo Nakamura breaks down the hidden cost of emotional suppression and reveals…
Nov 14, 2026 · 17:17
Ryan Gosling walked away from Hollywood for six months at the peak of his career. Not because he was burned out, but because he realized something most actors never figure out…
Nov 14, 2026 · 14:46
What if the reason your relationships keep falling apart isn't about finding the "right person" but about a skill 73% of men never learned? Theo Nakamura breaks down why most…
Nov 14, 2026 · 21:26
A 7% larger fear center in the brain. That's what scientists found when they studied children who experienced abuse before age 6. In this episode, Theo Nakamura breaks down the…
Nov 14, 2026 · 17:58
What if your favorite anime character could actually get diagnosed by a real psychiatrist? That's exactly what happens when Dr. K, a Harvard-trained psychiatrist, analyzes Naruto…
Nov 14, 2026 · 23:19
What if the parenting advice that's supposed to help your kids is actually making them more anxious? In this episode, Theo Nakamura exposes the hidden pattern that 60% of parents…
Nov 14, 2026 · 16:33
Ever notice how Hinge claims to be the app "designed to be deleted" while making $1.8 billion annually? Something doesn't add up. Theo Nakamura breaks down the uncomfortable…
Nov 14, 2026 · 13:46
Your brain tricks you into procrastinating about 55 days every year, but it's not what you think. In this episode, Theo Nakamura reveals why willpower fails and shares a simple…
Nov 14, 2026 · 16:54
Men are 3.5 times more likely to die by suicide than women, yet only 36% actually seek help for mental health issues. Joe Rogan's take on masculinity might be making this crisis…
Nov 14, 2026 · 14:05
What if the best relationship advice comes from someone who almost gave up on love entirely? Dr. K's journey from awkward gamer to happily married mental health expert reveals…
Nov 14, 2026 · 14:08
What if the man in your life runs from deep conversations because his 5-year-old brain learned that feelings equal danger? Theo Nakamura breaks down the childhood programming…
Nov 14, 2026 · 13:27
What if your boredom is actually your brain trying to unlock your creativity, but you keep sabotaging it every time you reach for your phone? In this episode, Theo Nakamura…
Nov 14, 2026 · 15:14
What if your ADHD medication isn't the problem, but something way simpler is sabotaging everything? Theo Nakamura reveals why 75% of adults with ADHD struggle with focus and…
Nov 14, 2026 · 17:42
Does your anxiety define who you are, or are you someone who happens to experience anxiety? In this episode, Theo Nakamura breaks down the crucial difference between having…
Nov 14, 2026 · 16:52
Knowing you have Peter Pan syndrome is one thing. Actually breaking the avoidance patterns that keep you stuck? That's where 92% of people fail spectacularly. In this episode,…
Nov 14, 2026 · 16:37
What if your biggest enemy isn't lack of motivation, but the illusion that you're already moving forward? Most people stay trapped at average because they confuse busy work with…
Nov 14, 2026 · 16:26
Your partner just texted "we need to talk" and your heart rate spikes like you're being chased by a bear. That's not drama-that's your traumatized brain doing exactly what it was…
Nov 14, 2026 · 13:08
What if your biggest relationship problem isn't about finding "the one" but breaking an addiction you didn't know you had? In this episode, Theo Nakamura sits down with trauma…
Nov 14, 2026 · 14:42
When you think about humanity's worst disasters, the Black Death probably comes to mind. But what if history's most devastating catastrophe wasn't a plague, war, or natural…
Nov 14, 2026 · 16:19
Collecting stamps, knowing craft beer trivia, or having strong opinions about Marvel movies doesn't automatically make you interesting. In this episode, Theo Nakamura breaks down…
Nov 14, 2026 · 14:17
Ever checked your screen time and wondered if all those AI chats are rewiring your brain? They might be. Theo Nakamura breaks down AI psychosis, a condition that's sending people…
Nov 14, 2026 · 16:15
You keep getting promoted but feel completely stuck. Sound familiar? Theo Nakamura reveals why working harder is actually making your career problems worse, and the psychological…
Nov 14, 2026 · 19:07
What if the most successful people you know are actually slowly destroying themselves? Meet the CEO who tracks his sleep cycles, meal times, and productivity metrics down to the…
Nov 14, 2026 · 13:55
You've been told to "work hard and stay positive" to advance your career. But what if that advice is actually keeping you stuck? Theo Nakamura reveals the internal barriers that…
Nov 14, 2026 · 18:07
What if everything you think creates happiness is actually keeping you miserable? Harvard researchers spent $2.3 million tracking thousands of lives for over 80 years, and their…
Nov 14, 2026 · 15:04
What if every goal you've ever set was designed to fail? That's exactly what happens when you don't understand how your brain actually processes change. In this episode, Theo…
Nov 14, 2026 · 13:35
What if everything therapists tell you about forgiveness is keeping you trapped? Theo Nakamura breaks down why 73% of trauma survivors who try to forgive their abusers stay stuck…
Nov 14, 2026 · 21:59
What if every productivity hack you've tried is actually sabotaging your happiness? Theo Nakamura breaks down why our obsession with life optimization creates more anxiety than…
Nov 14, 2026 · 19:17
What if your daily habits are secretly programming your brain for nighttime anxiety? In this episode, Theo Nakamura exposes the hidden connection between daytime actions and…
Nov 14, 2026 · 31:37
What if everything you've been told about processing emotions is backwards? Most people try to "think their way through" feelings, but Theo Nakamura reveals why this approach…
Nov 14, 2026 · 32:51
What if everything you think you know about going viral on YouTube is keeping you stuck at zero views? Theo Nakamura sits down with @JasonTheWeenie, a creator who's cracked the…
Nov 14, 2026 · 13:45
What if I told you that YouTube's CEO literally designed the platform to hijack your brain's reward system? In this eye-opening episode, Theo Nakamura breaks down the hidden…
Nov 14, 2026 · 18:11
What if that restless energy you've been trying to suppress could actually heal you? In this episode, Theo Nakamura sits down with @HoldenQiGong to explore an ancient Chinese…
Nov 14, 2026 · 14:46
Your brain is actively working against you right now. Every time you feel dislike toward someone, you're literally rewiring neural pathways that make you see threats where none…
Nov 14, 2026 · 16:26
That intense need to analyze every conversation? The feeling that you're "too sensitive" compared to everyone else? What if those traits you've labeled as being a "deep thinker"…
Nov 13, 2026 · 13:10
What if the thing you've been told is "bad focus" is actually your brain doing its most important work? In this episode, Theo Nakamura reveals why zoning out isn't a character…
Nov 13, 2026 · 14:03
You think discipline is something you either have or don't have? That's exactly why you keep failing at your goals. In this episode, Theo Nakamura breaks down the biggest lie…
Nov 13, 2026 · 15:03
What if fighting your social anxiety is actually making it worse? In this episode, Theo Nakamura reveals why your anxious personality isn't a bug to fix but a feature to embrace.…
Nov 13, 2026 · 16:57
Ever wonder why some people carry a specific type of emotional pain that therapy can't touch? You know, that deep ache that feels different from regular depression and seems to…
Nov 13, 2026 · 18:19
What if your biggest professional wins are actually your trauma talking? Theo Nakamura breaks down the uncomfortable truth about high achievement: it's often powered by…
Nov 13, 2026 · 17:12
Using AI for everything might feel like productivity magic, but new research shows it's quietly rewiring your brain to think less. In this episode, Theo Nakamura breaks down the…
Nov 13, 2026 · 16:57
Your brain literally rewires itself to keep you safe from love. Theo Nakamura breaks down how trauma changes your neural pathways to make relationships feel like battlefields,…
Nov 13, 2026 · 16:27
What if everything you think you know about high achievers is backwards? Most people assume success comes from natural talent or lucky breaks, but research reveals a darker…
Nov 13, 2026 · 16:25
Your racing thoughts might not be anxiety at all. In this episode, Theo Nakamura reveals why up to 80% of ADHD cases get misdiagnosed as anxiety disorders, and how understanding…
Nov 13, 2026 · 16:31
Most couples therapy fails because partners keep trying to "fix" each other instead of fixing the process. In this episode, Theo Nakamura teams up with Ludwig and Squeex to break…
Nov 13, 2026 · 13:23
Here's something they don't tell you in therapy: trying to love yourself first is actually backwards. In this episode, Theo Nakamura explains why the "self-love before all else"…
Nov 13, 2026 · 18:43
Ever wonder why your brain turns to mush the second someone asks "so, tell me about yourself"? In this episode, Theo Nakamura breaks down the actual neuroscience behind…
Nov 13, 2026 · 13:01
What if everything you've been told about self-love is actually making you worse? New research shows narcissistic traits among college students have jumped 30% since the 1980s,…
Nov 13, 2026 · 14:17
Ever notice how the most "productive" people you know seem absolutely miserable? In this episode, Theo Nakamura breaks down why our obsession with optimization is actually a…
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