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#053 Gabor Maté - Damaged Leaders Rule An Addicted World!

Nov 10, 2018

Dr. Gabor Maté, addiction specialist, discusses trauma's impact on politicians, reframing human development through addiction, and coping mechanisms for damaged individuals. They explore the limitations of 12-step programs, neuroscience of enlightenment, inherited trauma, legacy of Barack Obama, addictive nature of national identity, transformative power of love, childhood experiences shaping behavior, consequences of societal disconnection, decriminalization of drugs, and gaming addiction.

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Addiction, Trauma, and the Limitations of 12-Step Programs

02:42 • 15min

The Neuroscience of Saints and Enlightenment

17:27 • 16min

Inherited Trauma and its Effects on Generations

33:38 • 21min

Legacy and Actions of Barack Obama

The Myth of National Identity and the Concealment of Violence

01:02:53 • 3min

Recognizing our Common Humanity and the Transformative Power of Love

01:05:48 • 11min

Understanding the Influence of Childhood Experiences on Adult Behaviors

01:16:59 • 8min

The Consequences of Disconnection and Dysfunction

01:24:57 • 2min

Decriminalization of Drugs and Mental Illness

01:26:37 • 6min

Exploring Gaming Addiction and Universal Solutions to Addiction

01:32:19 • 3min