Gabor Maté: The Myth of Normal | The Align Podcast: Revisited

Feb 22, 2024

Dr. Gabor Maté discusses trauma, healing, emotions, and brain development. He contrasts modern and historical approaches to trauma, explores the interplay of emotions on physiology, and analyzes cultural influences. The conversation delves into brain development, emotional impacts on behavior, and the depths of death. The essence of human nature, finite vs. infinite games in life, and the importance of meeting fundamental needs are also explored.

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Introduction

00:00 • 2min

Exploring Trauma and Healing in the Amazon Jungle

02:27 • 19min

The Interplay of Emotions and Physiology

21:18 • 15min

Exploring Left and Right Brain Paradigm and Analyzing Cultural Influence

36:18 • 3min

Understanding Brain Development and Emotional Impact on Human Behavior

38:49 • 2min

Exploring the Depths of Death

41:05 • 12min

Exploring the Essence of Human Nature

53:14 • 22min

Exploring Finite and Infinite Games in Life

01:15:18 • 3min

Today we are revisiting one of my favorite podcast episodes that I’ve ever recorded, with the magnificent Gabor Maté. We talk about defining trauma, solving our internal psychological wounds, exploring relationships, and what it truly means to be vulnerable - amongst many other really important topics.

Dr. Maté is one of my favorite people on the planet, and one of the world’s leading psychologists - particularly in the realm of addiction. He’s the author of ‘When The Body Says No: Exploring the Stress-Disease Connection’ and his most recent book, ‘The Myth of Normal’. Gabor is such an exemplary human being in every way possible, so I hope you get a lot from this episode.

Thank you once again for tuning in. Be sure to share it with your friends, your family. Gabor Maté shares wisdom that every person in the world should hear.If you find yourself coming back to the podcast, make sure to hit that follow button and consider leaving us a kind review.

I hope you love this episode, and I’ll catch you again next week!

Enjoy Dr. Gabor Maté. More About Gabor:

A renowned speaker and bestselling author, Dr. Gabor Maté is highly sought after for his expertise on a range of topics including addiction, stress, and childhood development.

Dr. Maté has written several bestselling books, including the award-winning In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts: Close Encounters with Addiction, When the Body Says No: Exploring the Stress-Disease Connection, and Scattered: How Attention Deficit Disorder Originates and What You Can Do About It, and has coauthored Hold On to Your Kids: Why Parents Need to Matter More Than Peers.

His works have been published internationally in nearly thirty languages.

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