Hasan Minhaj Doesn't Know My Therapy Session with Dr. Gabor Maté
Aug 6, 2025
Gabor Maté, a best-selling author and expert on trauma and addiction, joins for an enlightening conversation. They delve into how childhood experiences shape adult behaviors, particularly in understanding ADD and ADHD. The discussion highlights the balance between acknowledging past traumas and taking personal responsibility for present actions. Maté also explores the rise of addiction linked to a lack of belonging, emphasizing the critical need for emotional connection. Through humor and vulnerability, they navigate complex themes of personal growth and the quest for inner truth.
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Hasan's Early ADHD Diagnosis
- Hasan Minhaj was diagnosed with ADHD quickly based on symptoms like poor time sense and disorganization.
- Gabor Maté explains ADHD is a response to stress during sensitive early brain development, not a genetic disease.
ADHD's Motivation and Dopamine
- Procrastination and lateness in ADHD relate to poor motivation circuits involving dopamine.
- People with ADHD often wait for a dopamine hit to get motivated to act on tasks.
ADHD and Creativity Link
- People with ADHD tend to be more playful, curious, and emotionally alive.
- Many comedians likely have ADHD due to their brain's ability to jump between ideas.
