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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.

Mentioned by

Steven Bartlett

Mentioned in 28 episodes

Mentioned by

Tim Ferriss

as an expert on addiction and trauma.

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Mentioned by

Gabor Maté

as some of his best-selling books.

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Mentioned by

Tim Ferriss

as an award-winning book.

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Mentioned by

Steven Bartlett

as someone he interviewed and whose work he admires.

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Mentioned by

Gabor Maté

as his book published in 2009, discussing addiction as a response to trauma.

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Mentioned by

Rich Roll

as an essential read for understanding addiction.

Dr. Gabor Maté On How Trauma Fuels Disease

Mentioned by

Jay Shetty

as one of Dr.

Gabor Maté

's award-winning books.

Dr. Gabor Maté ON: Understanding Your Trauma & How to Heal Emotional Wounds to Start Moving On From the Past Today

Mentioned by

Gabor Maté

as one of his previous books on addiction.

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Mentioned by Speaker 3 as one of

Gabor Maté

's best-selling books.

How to Find Healing From Trauma with Dr. Gabor Mate

Mentioned by

Tim Ferriss

in relation to addiction and pain.

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Mentioned by

Gabor Maté

as his book on addiction, published in 2009 in Canada and 2010 in the US.

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Mentioned by

Peter Attia

in relation to addiction and its various manifestations.

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Mentioned by

Rich Roll

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

Creativity, Self-Discovery, & 'Slip': Zoe Lister-Jones Is Reinventing Hollywood

Mentioned by

Rich Roll

as a book exploring the connection between trauma, early childhood development, and addiction.

A Masterclass on Addiction & Recovery

Mentioned by

Sarah Kanowski

as a book written by

Gabor Maté

about his experiences treating patients with serious drug addiction.

Transforming trauma with Dr Gabor Maté

Mentioned by

Caggie Dunlop

as one of

Gabor Maté

's books covering addiction.

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Recommended by

Tim Ferriss

for understanding addiction.

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Mentioned by

Andy Ramage

when discussing the Buddhist tale of hungry ghosts.

Hacker-Turned-Monk Klaus Neilsen on Ditching Alcohol and How To Find Your Purpose!

Mentioned by

Evan Barber

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

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Mentioned by

Miguel Conner

as a source of information on addiction.

Cody Peterson on CG Jung and Addiction

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