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This Is Why You Feel LOST & UNHAPPY In Life! (Change Everything) | Gabor Matè

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Sep 16, 2022
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Gabor Matè
Gabor Matè, a world-renowned trauma and addiction expert, shares insights from his extensive experience and his book, 'The Myth of Normal.' He discusses how societal norms contribute to widespread unhappiness and illness. Matè emphasizes the impact of childhood trauma on adult health and critiques traditional parenting methods. He highlights how repressed emotions, particularly anger, can lead to serious health issues, advocating for emotional expression as a path to healing. The conversation encourages a deeper understanding of emotional needs in fostering healthier connections.
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The Myth of Normal

  • Societal norms are often neither healthy nor natural, contributing to widespread illness.
  • Illness can be a normal response to abnormal societal circumstances.
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Illness as Outcome

  • Illnesses like rheumatoid arthritis are not adaptive responses themselves, but outcomes of adaptations.
  • These adaptations, like suppressing anger or prioritizing others' needs, result from childhood experiences.
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Authenticity vs. Attachment

  • Humans have a core directive for attachment and authenticity.
  • Suppressing authenticity, like anger, to maintain attachment can lead to health issues.
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