“The question is not why the addiction, but why the pain.” — Dr. Gabor Maté
Dr. Gabor Maté is a physician, public speaker, and bestselling author whose work has been translated into 30+ languages.
For 20 years, Dr. Maté worked as a family doctor and palliative care director. He then spent 12 years in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside with patients challenged by hardcore drug addiction, mental illness, and HIV, including in North America’s first Supervised Injection Site.
His award-winning book on addiction, In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts: Close Encounters with Addiction, is used in universities globally.
His most recent book, The Myth of Normal: Trauma, Illness and Healing in a Toxic Culture, is a New York Times bestseller and one of the best books I’ve ever read. In fact, if I could give one book to everyone on the planet to read, it would be this one.
Dr. Maté is also an expert in childhood developmental issues, ADHD, mind/body health, trauma, and parenting — you’re about to see why.
In this episode:
• Why the medical system is keeping us sick.
• How schools are destroying our children’s future – and what to do about it.
• The role of trauma in bringing kindness and unity back to our society; and
• How to prioritize healing and happiness in your daily routine.
Let’s WIN THE DAY with Dr. Gabor Maté!
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Timemarkers:
0:16 Who is Dr. Gabor Maté
2:34 Interview starts
3:10 The problem with our medical system today
5:15 How doctors can apply mind-body unity
6:49 Individuals vs corporations
8:09 Parenting has become a source of stress rather than joy
9:38 Why we ALL suffer from trauma (and how to create more kindness in the world)
11:08 Are kids less resilient today
13:54 How can I boost my child's self-confidence
15:40 Should we encourage children to do hard things
17:24 The developmental pyramid
20:02 How two people can experience the same event with vastly different outcomes
22:15 When to connect children with sensitivity or strength
23:56 How can I be optimistic after trauma
25:00 Are we responsible for our trauma
26:23 3 questions to upgrade your daily routine
29:56 What is the link between childhood trauma and chronic illness (e.g. multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, scleroderma) – and how chronic stress impacts your immune system
34:07 Is addiction genetically inherited (e.g. alcoholism, depression, etc.)
36:03 Why ADHD is a developmental problem rather than a disease – and what conditions children need for healthy brain development
39:20 Should we be compassionate to violent offenders and criminals
43:55 How do I find my calling and purpose in life
45:12 What does Dr. Gabor Maté think about Donald Trump and Joe Biden
48:02 Affirmation
49:26 Rocket Round
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PS — In case you missed it: The Science of Trust & Connection with Jon Levy (behavioral scientist): Ep 180
