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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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Gabor Maté as his book published in 2009, discussing addiction as a response to trauma.
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 when discussing the concept of 'hungry ghosts' and our insatiable quest for fulfillment.
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
Mentioned by Rich Roll as a book exploring the connection between trauma, early childhood development, and addiction.
Rich Roll as a book exploring the connection between trauma, early childhood development, and addiction.
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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.
Gabor Maté about his experiences treating patients with serious drug addiction.
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Gabor Maté on transforming trauma
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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".
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
