We Need To Talk with Paul C. Brunson Gabor Mate: Your Partner Choice Reveals Everything! The Hidden Cost of Ignoring Trauma
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Oct 22, 2024 
Gabor Maté, a best-selling author and expert on addiction and trauma, shares profound insights into how our childhood experiences shape adult relationships. He discusses the invisible costs of emotional suppression and the critical role of authenticity in fostering healthy connections. Listeners learn how unresolved trauma can trigger stress and a cycle of repeating past behaviors. Maté emphasizes kindness and vulnerability as tools for healing, advocating for self-awareness as the essential pathway to personal growth and stronger relationships.
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Mind-Body Connection in Relationships
- Gabor Maté shares how his wife developed neck pain whenever he was dishonest.
- This demonstrates the mind-body connection and how relational issues manifest physically.
Attachment vs. Authenticity
- Humans have two fundamental needs: attachment (seeking connection) and authenticity (being true to oneself).
- These needs often conflict, leading to suppression of authenticity for the sake of attachment.
Increasing Authenticity
- Increase authenticity by becoming aware of inauthenticity and practicing self-compassion.
- Learn to say "no" to protect your energy and prioritize what truly matters.