

Gabor Maté: Why Your Trauma is Showing Up as Guilt, Fear, and Shame & How to Untrap Yourself from the Past
337 snips Feb 12, 2024
Dr. Gabor Maté, a renowned speaker and author, explores the intricate ways trauma surfaces as guilt, fear, and shame. He emphasizes the journey toward authenticity, advocating for self-acceptance over seeking external approval. Gabor reveals how unresolved trauma can impact our identities and relationships, stressing the importance of self-awareness in healing. He shares insights on personal growth and the five regrets of dying individuals, guiding us to live more aligned with our true values while embracing vulnerability as a key to overcoming emotional wounds.
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Reconnecting with Authenticity
- Notice when you are not being your authentic self, like avoiding saying "no" or "yes".
- Reflect on how this inauthenticity makes you feel and identify the underlying beliefs driving it.
Fear into Anxiety
- Fear is a natural response, but when help isn't available, it morphs into chronic anxiety.
- Untended childhood fear becomes generalized anxiety, creating a constant sense of unsafety.
Helping Those Who Reject Help
- Accept people's rejection of help without pushing your assistance onto them.
- Offer support and be open, but allow life's challenges to teach them they need help.