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Mentioned in 28 episodes
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.
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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as an expert on addiction and trauma.


Tim Ferriss

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as one of his previous books on addiction.


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in relation to addiction and its various manifestations.


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when discussing the concept of 'hungry ghosts' and our insatiable quest for fulfillment.


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when discussing the Buddhist tale of hungry ghosts.

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as a source of information on addiction.

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as the author of the research he is leaning on regarding addiction.

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as the author of several books, including "In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts", "When the Body Says No", and "The Myth of Normal".


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