The Myth of Normal | Dr Gabor Maté

#138 This week, I am here with the amazing Dr. Gabor Matéand a conversation about trauma, childhood development, and Ayahuasca and its effects on the body and mind. As an added bonus, Gabor also breaks down Donald Trump which was absolutely enlightening to hear. This episode is close to my heart as we discuss my effect on my new-born daughter Ava, and parents' effects on their children's development in general. Gabor beautifully explains how all the ideas we have as adults, were shaped as babies. To quote Gabor, "ideas are secondary, and an emotional stance is primary."

So whether you are a parent yourself, or just wish to know the origins of your thoughts and beliefs, give this episode a listen and let us know what you think. About Dr. Gabor: Dr. Gabor Maté is a renowned speaker and bestselling author, highly sought after for his expertise on a range of topics including addiction, stress and childhood development. Rather than offering quick-fix solutions to these complex issues, Dr. Maté weaves together scientific research, case histories, and his own insights and experience to present a broad perspective that enlightens and empowers people to promote their own healing and that of those around them. After 20 years of family practice and palliative care experience, Dr. Maté worked for over a decade in Vancouver's Downtown East Side with patients challenged by drug addiction and mental illness. He is also the bestselling author of four books published in over twenty-five languages. His book on addiction received the Hubert Evans Prize for literary non-fiction. For his ground-breaking medical work and writing he has been awarded the Order of Canada, his country's highest civilian distinction, and the Civic Merit Award from his hometown, Vancouver. www.drgabormate.com Key points with time stamp:

• Gabor's work in his own words (5:16)
• When do we start influencing our children? (9:18)
• How has Donald Trump's childhood affected him? (12:13)
• When are we threatened by the outside world? (14:22)
• Existing conspiracies in our society (18:30)
• How can we be more connected as a society? (22:06)
• Gabor's advice to those who may be afraid of increased awareness (24:58)
• What does a child need from their parents? How can we be better parents? (30:02)
• Has the world gone mad? Gabor's hopes for the future (42:44)
• Gabor's daily practices (44:23)
• What would happen if politicians took part in an ayahuasca ceremony? (47:05)
• What Gabor leaves us with (52:08)

Mentioned in this episode:

• Scattered Minds: The Origins and Healing of Attention Deficit Disorder, Gabor's first book
• When the Body Says No: The Cost of Hidden Stress, Gabor's second book
• In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts: Close Encounters with Addiction, Gabor's third book
• Hold On to Your Kids: Why Parents Need to Matter More Than Peers, Gabor Mate and Gordon Neufeld's book
• The Myth of Normal Illness and Health in an Insane Culture. Gabor's upcoming book
• The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma, Book by Bessel Van Der Kolk
• Touching the Jaguar: Transforming Fear Into Action to Change Your Life and the World, Book by John Perkins
• Ayahuasca
• Confessions of an Economic Hit Man, Book by John Perkins
• Buddha
• Laozi
• Jesus
• Paul
• Hillary Clinton
• Cortisol, the stress hormone
• The Continuum Concept, Book by Jean Liedloff
• Noam Chomsky
• Mary Trump
• Compassionate Enquiry
• Jeffrey Rediger

About me:

My Instagram: www.instagram.com/guyhlawrence/?hl=en My website: www.guylawrence.com.au www.liveinflow.co