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In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts

Close Encounters with Addiction
Book • 2007
In this book, Dr. Gabor Maté presents a comprehensive and compassionate look at addiction.

He argues that addiction is not a moral failure or a genetic disease but rather a result of human development gone awry, often due to childhood trauma.

The book includes first-person accounts, case studies, and scientific research to illustrate how addictive behaviors are attempts to self-soothe deep-seated fears and discomforts.

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Mentioned in 28 episodes

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Gabor Maté
as some of his best-selling books.
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#738: Dr. Gabor Maté and Dr. BJ Miller
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Steven Bartlett
as someone he interviewed and whose work he admires.
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Russell Brand FINALLY Opens Up: Escaping A Lifetime Of Anxiety, Addiction & Finding Love!
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Gabor Maté
as his book published in 2009, discussing addiction as a response to trauma.
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E538 Dr. Gabor Maté
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Rich Roll
as an essential read for understanding addiction.
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Dr. Gabor Maté On How Trauma Fuels Disease
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Gabor Maté
as one of his previous books on addiction.
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Modern Life Is Making You Sick, But It Doesn’t Have To | Dr. Gabor Maté
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Gabor Maté
as his book on addiction, published in 2009 in Canada and 2010 in the US.
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#1869 - Dr. Gabor Maté
Mentioned by Speaker 3 as one of
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Gabor Maté
's best-selling books.
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How to Find Healing From Trauma with Dr. Gabor Mate
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Peter Attia
in relation to addiction and its various manifestations.
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#72 - Dan Harris: 10% happier – meditation, kindness, and compassion
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Rich Roll
when discussing the concept of 'hungry ghosts' and our insatiable quest for fulfillment.
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Creativity, Self-Discovery, & 'Slip': Zoe Lister-Jones Is Reinventing Hollywood
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Rich Roll
as a book exploring the connection between trauma, early childhood development, and addiction.
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A Masterclass on Addiction & Recovery
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Sarah Kanowski
as a book written by
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Gabor Maté
about his experiences treating patients with serious drug addiction.
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Gabor Maté on transforming trauma
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Andy Ramage
when discussing the Buddhist tale of hungry ghosts.
Hacker-Turned-Monk Klaus Neilsen on Ditching Alcohol and How To Find Your Purpose!
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Miguel Conner
as a source of information on addiction.
Cody Peterson on CG Jung and Addiction
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Evan Barber
as the author of the research he is leaning on regarding addiction.
Ask Axis: "Will teen gambling lead to addiction/financial laziness?"
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Katie Halper
as the author of several books, including "In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts", "When the Body Says No", and "The Myth of Normal".
Oliver Stone, Gabor Maté, Nick Bryant on JFK, Israel & Epstein

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