Dr. Dawn discusses water safety, gender differences in space travel, and interviews Dr. Gabor Mate about addiction, ADD, childhood development, chronic illness, and the mind-body connection, emphasizing early life experiences and parental influence.

Broadcast from KSQD on 7-04-2024:

• Natural bodies of water illustrates the importance of bright neon colors for visibility. Plus: additional advice on keeping children safe around water.
• Research on gender differences in space travel effects reveals women are more resilient. A study finding greater gene activity disruption in male vs female astronauts has implications for future space missions.
• An interview with Dr. Gabor Mate covers a broad range of topics:
  • Discussion of addiction reframing it as a brain state
  • Factors contributing to addiction proneness include:
    • Early life experiences and attachment relationships
    • Brain development and environmental influences
    • Neurotransmitters and addiction susceptibility
  • Critical periods for healthy attachment and brain development
  • Parallels between addiction and attention deficit disorder (ADD)
  • Origins and misconceptions about ADD
  • Impact of parental stress on child development
  • Transgenerational patterns in addiction and ADD
  • Dr. Mate's personal experiences with ADD
  • Treatment approaches for ADD
  • Parenting strategies and misconceptions
  • Impact of modern technology on attention spans
  • Dr. Mate's book "When the Body Says No"
  • Mind-body connection in chronic illnesses
  • Stress and disease development
  • Personality traits associated with chronic illness
  • Importance of addressing psychological factors in treatment
  • The hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis and its role in health
  • Discussion of narcolepsy and emotional arousal
  • The seven A's of healing approach
  • Importance of introspection and self-awareness for health
  • Dr. Mate's book "Hold On To Your Kids"
  • Impact of peer influence on child development
  • Importance of parental attachment and influence
• About Gabor Mate, MD:
  • Worked as a family physician for two decades
  • Served as Medical Coordinator of the Palliative Care Unit at Vancouver Hospital
  • Spent eight years working in Vancouver's Downtown East side with patients challenged by addiction and mental illness
  • Bestselling author of multiple books on addiction, stress, and child development
  • Known for his expertise in trauma, addiction, stress, and childhood development
  • Advocates for a compassionate approach to addiction and mental health
  • Developed the Compassionate Inquiry psycho-therapeutic method