Saturn Returns with Caggie *Part 2* Dr. Gabor Maté on Ego, Intuition, and The Healing Power of Psychedelics
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Dec 30, 2024 
In this thought-provoking conversation, Dr. Gabor Maté, a leading expert in trauma and addiction, examines the intricate links between ego and personal trauma, especially in leadership. He discusses the healing potential of psychedelics like Ayahuasca, emphasizing the need for authenticity in the face of societal pressures. Maté also highlights how women can tap into unique intuition through their menstrual cycles, advocating for empowerment and self-care as vital tools for navigating life's challenges. His vision encourages all to pursue a more authentic and liberated existence.
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Ego and Insecurity
- The bigger a person's ego seems, the smaller they truly are inside.
- Gabor Maté observes this in politicians with "humongous egos" who are actually "little people" inside.
British Upper Class and Trauma
- Gabor Maté recounts a conversation between John Le Carré and another writer about the British upper class.
- They discussed how these individuals could have a "fifth-grade nervous breakdown" without anyone noticing.
Suppressed Emotions and Atrocities
- Gabor Maté connects the "stiff-lipped" demeanor of British leaders to their traumatic experiences in public schools.
- He argues that suppressing emotions allowed them to commit atrocities in other countries.
