In this book, Bronnie Ware shares her experiences from working in palliative care, where she identified the five most common regrets of the dying. These regrets include: 'I wish I’d had the courage to live a life true to myself, not the life others expected of me,' 'I wish I hadn’t worked so hard,' 'I wish I’d had the courage to express my feelings,' 'I wish I had stayed in touch with my friends,' and 'I wish that I had let myself be happier.' The book provides a heartfelt and inspiring account of how these regrets can be addressed while there is still time, promoting a life of greater compassion, honesty, and happiness.
In this book, Gabor Maté and his son Daniel Maté challenge the prevailing understanding of 'normal' health, arguing that Western medicine often neglects the impact of trauma, stress, and modern-day living on our bodies and minds. They connect the dots between individual health issues and the broader societal problems, offering a compassionate guide for health and healing. The book is based on over four decades of clinical experience and is supported by extensive scientific research, patient stories, and personal disclosures.
In this book, Dr. Gabor Maté presents a comprehensive and compassionate look at addiction. He argues that addiction is not a moral failure or a genetic disease but rather a result of human development gone awry, often due to childhood trauma. The book includes first-person accounts, case studies, and scientific research to illustrate how addictive behaviors are attempts to self-soothe deep-seated fears and discomforts.
This exciting episode of Saturn Returns features an insightful conversation between Caggie and the renowned physician and author, Dr. Gabor Maté. This two-part interview delves deep into Maté's wealth of knowledge and experience in the realms of addiction, trauma, and mental health.
Key conversation topics:
🪐 Understanding ADHD: Dr. Gabor Maté challenges the medical view of ADHD as a genetic brain disease, arguing that it is a coping mechanism for stress and trauma, often rooted in early childhood experiences.
🪐 Challenges of Parenting: Maté reflects on his journey as a parent, acknowledging his mistakes and the importance of integrating intellectual understanding with emotional awareness.
🪐 The Role of Emotions and Authenticity: Maté emphasises the biological need for belonging and the equally vital need for authenticity, highlighting the dire health consequences of suppressing emotions.
🪐 The Impact of Gender Roles on Health: Maté explores how societal expectations, particularly for women, can lead to emotional repression and increased risk of autoimmune diseases and other health issues.
🪐 Navigating Relationships and Personal Growth: Maté shares how his marriage has been a powerful arena for his own personal and spiritual development, driven by his wife's insistence on truth and authenticity.
🪐 Balancing Work and Personal Life: Maté discusses the challenge of maintaining a healthy balance between his public persona and his personal life and the importance of setting boundaries to prioritise his well-being.
Don't miss the second part of Caggie's conversation with Dr. Gabor Maté, out next week. Follow or subscribe to the Saturn Returns podcast to be notified when the episode is live, to hear more of Dr. Gabor Maté's wisdom on healing, trauma, and the path to authentic living.
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