Episode
#298: Dr. Gabor Mate - New Paradigms, Ayahuasca, and Redefining Addiction
2:33:59
Published: Tue Feb 20 2018
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Dr. Gabor Maté (@DrGaborMate) is a physician who specializes in neurology, psychiatry, and psychology. He's well known for studying and treating addiction.Dr. Maté has written several books, including the award-winning In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts: Close Encounters with Addiction. His work has been published internationally in 20 languages, and he's received the Hubert Evans Prize for Literary Non-Fiction; an Honorary Degree (Law) from the University of Northern British Columbia; an Outstanding Alumnus Award from Simon Fraser University; and the 2012 Martin Luther King Humanitarian Award from Mothers Against Teen Violence. He is an adjunct professor in the Faculty of Criminology, Simon Fraser University.I've wanted to invite Dr. Maté to this podcast for a while because he is not only an expert in the pathologies of addiction, but he's experimented with -- and used successfully -- tools that are perhaps outside the realm of traditional psychiatry. He is also a co-founder, along with Vicky Dulai, of Compassion for Addiction, a group that advocates for a new way to understand and treat addiction.Enjoy!This podcast is brought to you by Ascent Protein, the only US-based company that offers native proteins — both whey and micellar casein — directly to the consumer for improved muscle health and performance. Because the product is sourced from Ascent’s parent company, Leprino Foods — the largest producer of mozzarella cheese in the world — it’s entirely free of artificial ingredients and completely bypasses the bleaching process common to most other whey products on the market.If you want cleaner, more pure, less processed protein — which I certainly do — go to ascentprotein.com/tim for 20 percent off your entire order! I’m a big fan of all of their flavors — the chocolate, vanilla, and even their newest option, cappuccino. Enjoy!This podcast is also brought to you by 99Designs, the world’s largest marketplace of graphic designers. I have used them for years to create some amazing designs. When your business needs a logo, website design, business card, or anything you can imagine, check out 99Designs.I used them to rapid prototype the cover for The Tao of Seneca, and I’ve also had them help with display advertising and illustrations. If you want a more personalized approach, I recommend their 1-on-1 service. You get original designs from designers around the world. The best part? You provide your feedback, and then you end up with a product that you’re happy with or your money back. Click this link and get a free $99 upgrade. Give it a test run…***If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to convince hard-to-get guests. I also love reading the reviews!For show notes and past guests, please visit tim.blog/podcast.Sign up for Tim’s email newsletter (“5-Bullet Friday”) at tim.blog/friday.For transcripts of episodes, go to tim.blog/transcripts.Interested in sponsoring the podcast? Please fill out the form at tim.blog/sponsor.Discover Tim’s books: tim.blog/books.Follow Tim:Twitter: twitter.com/tferriss Instagram: instagram.com/timferrissFacebook: facebook.com/timferriss YouTube: youtube.com/timferrissPast guests on The Tim Ferriss Show include Jerry Seinfeld, Hugh Jackman, Dr. Jane Goodall, LeBron James, Kevin Hart, Doris Kearns Goodwin, Jamie Foxx, Matthew McConaughey, Esther Perel, Elizabeth Gilbert, Terry Crews, Sia, Yuval Noah Harari, Malcolm Gladwell, Madeleine Albright, Cheryl Strayed, Jim Collins, Mary Karr, Maria Popova, Sam Harris, Michael Phelps, Bob Iger, Edward Norton, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Neil Strauss, Ken Burns, Maria Sharapova, Marc Andreessen, Neil Gaiman, Neil de Grasse Tyson, Jocko Willink, Daniel Ek, Kelly Slater, Dr. Peter Attia, Seth Godin, Howard Marks, Dr. Brené Brown, Eric Schmidt, Michael Lewis, Joe Gebbia, Michael Pollan, Dr. Jordan Peterson, Vince Vaughn, Brian Koppelman, Ramit Sethi, Dax Shepard, Tony Robbins, Jim Dethmer, Dan Harris, Ray Dalio, Naval Ravikant, Vitalik Buterin, Elizabeth Lesser, Amanda Palmer, Katie Haun, Sir Richard Branson, Chuck Palahniuk, Arianna Huffington, Reid Hoffman, Bill Burr, Whitney Cummings, Rick Rubin, Dr. Vivek Murthy, Darren Aronofsky, and many more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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In this episode, Tim Ferriss talks about how he meets his podcast guests and handles rejection from potential guests.
00:00 - 01:16 (01:16)
Summary
In this episode, Tim Ferriss talks about how he meets his podcast guests and handles rejection from potential guests.
Episode#298: Dr. Gabor Mate - New Paradigms, Ayahuasca, and Redefining Addiction
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
Dr. Gabor Maté, a well-known author and physician specializing in neurology, psychiatry, and psychology, joins Tim Ferriss on his podcast to discuss the pathology of addiction and how to find new ways to treat it, including the use of traditional Amazonian ayahuasca brew.
01:16 - 08:03 (06:46)
Summary
Dr. Gabor Maté, a well-known author and physician specializing in neurology, psychiatry, and psychology, joins Tim Ferriss on his podcast to discuss the pathology of addiction and how to find new ways to treat it, including the use of traditional Amazonian ayahuasca brew. Dr. Maté also explains how to redefine our concept of addiction and the importance of compassion in treating it.
Episode#298: Dr. Gabor Mate - New Paradigms, Ayahuasca, and Redefining Addiction
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
Dr. Gabor Maté discusses the impact of reading "The Scourge of the Swastika" at a young age and how it motivated his life's work, as well as the significance of "Winnie the Pooh" in his childhood.
08:03 - 13:38 (05:35)
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Dr. Gabor Maté discusses the impact of reading "The Scourge of the Swastika" at a young age and how it motivated his life's work, as well as the significance of "Winnie the Pooh" in his childhood.
Episode#298: Dr. Gabor Mate - New Paradigms, Ayahuasca, and Redefining Addiction
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
Swiss psychotherapist Alice Miller's book "The Drama of the Gifted Child" explores the impact of childhood trauma and offers insight into how negative childhood experiences can affect adult behavior.
13:38 - 18:23 (04:44)
Summary
Swiss psychotherapist Alice Miller's book "The Drama of the Gifted Child" explores the impact of childhood trauma and offers insight into how negative childhood experiences can affect adult behavior. For many readers, the book has been a seminal read that has helped them break free from the prisons of their own childhoods.
Episode#298: Dr. Gabor Mate - New Paradigms, Ayahuasca, and Redefining Addiction
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
High performers often struggle with anxiety, depression, and other forms of mental health issues.
18:23 - 21:49 (03:26)
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High performers often struggle with anxiety, depression, and other forms of mental health issues. The sensitivity and creativity required for great performances can also lead to a higher level of suffering.
Episode#298: Dr. Gabor Mate - New Paradigms, Ayahuasca, and Redefining Addiction
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
In this episode, the speaker shares insights into the Dalapada, a collection of Buddha's sayings, and how our perception shapes the world we live in.
21:49 - 27:24 (05:35)
Summary
In this episode, the speaker shares insights into the Dalapada, a collection of Buddha's sayings, and how our perception shapes the world we live in. He also delves into his personal journey of searching for truth and helping people break free from childhood programming.
Episode#298: Dr. Gabor Mate - New Paradigms, Ayahuasca, and Redefining Addiction
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
Dr. Rachel Naomi Remen discusses her interest in the integration of mind and body and the reasons why certain people get sick while others do not.
27:24 - 33:37 (06:12)
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Dr. Rachel Naomi Remen discusses her interest in the integration of mind and body and the reasons why certain people get sick while others do not. She also talks about her journey to becoming a palliative care doctor and the deeply meaningful and transformative work that is involved in helping people with terminal illnesses transition through the end of their lives.
Episode#298: Dr. Gabor Mate - New Paradigms, Ayahuasca, and Redefining Addiction
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
Dr. Gabor Maté discusses his journey from palliative care to working with addiction, defines addiction as any behavior that a person craves in the short term but suffers negative consequences in the long term, and shares personal experiences with addiction.
33:38 - 38:58 (05:20)
Summary
Dr. Gabor Maté discusses his journey from palliative care to working with addiction, defines addiction as any behavior that a person craves in the short term but suffers negative consequences in the long term, and shares personal experiences with addiction.
Episode#298: Dr. Gabor Mate - New Paradigms, Ayahuasca, and Redefining Addiction
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The addiction is not the main problem but an attempt to solve one by giving energy and sense of well-being.
38:58 - 44:38 (05:40)
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The addiction is not the main problem but an attempt to solve one by giving energy and sense of well-being. The speaker shares personal experiences of addiction to stimulate for depression relief and how a sense of purpose can be an alternative solution.
Episode#298: Dr. Gabor Mate - New Paradigms, Ayahuasca, and Redefining Addiction
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
Dr. Gabor Maté explains that addiction is rooted in painful internal experiences that lead a person to use substances or behaviors as a coping mechanism.
44:38 - 54:04 (09:25)
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Dr. Gabor Maté explains that addiction is rooted in painful internal experiences that lead a person to use substances or behaviors as a coping mechanism. He suggests that examining a person's life and experiences can provide a more effective approach to treating addiction than solely looking at brain chemistry.
Episode#298: Dr. Gabor Mate - New Paradigms, Ayahuasca, and Redefining Addiction
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
Research has shown that early parent-child relationships have a critical influence on the development of the brain, with the quality of the relationship shaping the circuitry and chemistry of the brain.
54:04 - 1:01:36 (07:32)
Summary
Research has shown that early parent-child relationships have a critical influence on the development of the brain, with the quality of the relationship shaping the circuitry and chemistry of the brain. Stress, distraction, workaholism, unresolved trauma, and other societal problems can significantly affect the development of a child's brain and lead to various health, learning, and behavioral problems in the long-term.
Episode#298: Dr. Gabor Mate - New Paradigms, Ayahuasca, and Redefining Addiction
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
Childhood adversity greatly increases the risk of addiction, autoimmune disease, depression, ADHD, relationship problems, and STDs.
1:01:37 - 1:12:52 (11:14)
Summary
Childhood adversity greatly increases the risk of addiction, autoimmune disease, depression, ADHD, relationship problems, and STDs. Trauma involves disconnection from the body and emotions, leading to negative views of oneself and the world, and defensive views of others.
Episode#298: Dr. Gabor Mate - New Paradigms, Ayahuasca, and Redefining Addiction
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The speaker discusses various types of therapies that can help an individual reconnect with their body after experiencing developmental trauma, including somatic experiencing, EMDR, tapping, motor sensory integration techniques, and yoga.
1:12:52 - 1:17:50 (04:57)
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The speaker discusses various types of therapies that can help an individual reconnect with their body after experiencing developmental trauma, including somatic experiencing, EMDR, tapping, motor sensory integration techniques, and yoga. It is difficult to do this on your own and professional help is encouraged.
Episode#298: Dr. Gabor Mate - New Paradigms, Ayahuasca, and Redefining Addiction
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The speaker is a psychedelic therapist who has been using psychedelics for 10 years.
1:17:50 - 1:28:28 (10:38)
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The speaker is a psychedelic therapist who has been using psychedelics for 10 years.
Episode#298: Dr. Gabor Mate - New Paradigms, Ayahuasca, and Redefining Addiction
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
This podcast discusses the vulnerability of seeking healing and the potential for exploitation by certain individuals.
1:28:29 - 1:36:03 (07:33)
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This podcast discusses the vulnerability of seeking healing and the potential for exploitation by certain individuals. It also touches on the history of using psychedelic compounds for healing purposes and the importance of due diligence when seeking such modalities.
Episode#298: Dr. Gabor Mate - New Paradigms, Ayahuasca, and Redefining Addiction
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
This episode discusses attachment and authenticity as fundamental needs for human beings and the role of endorphins in facilitating attachment.
1:36:04 - 1:45:21 (09:17)
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This episode discusses attachment and authenticity as fundamental needs for human beings and the role of endorphins in facilitating attachment. It also explores the conflict between attachment and authenticity and how the shutdown of gut feelings can be detrimental to survival.
Episode#298: Dr. Gabor Mate - New Paradigms, Ayahuasca, and Redefining Addiction
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
Ayahuasca is not a standardized dose, and many centers might put other substances in the brew, making it important to be aware of where you're getting the plant from.
1:45:21 - 1:54:48 (09:26)
Summary
Ayahuasca is not a standardized dose, and many centers might put other substances in the brew, making it important to be aware of where you're getting the plant from. There's physical, emotional and psychological preparation involved in taking Ayahuasca, and setting intentions is an important aspect of the ceremony.
Episode#298: Dr. Gabor Mate - New Paradigms, Ayahuasca, and Redefining Addiction
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
Integration after psychedelic experiences is crucial for making the most out of the experience.
1:54:48 - 2:04:52 (10:03)
Summary
Integration after psychedelic experiences is crucial for making the most out of the experience. This involves staying in touch with people from the retreat, practicing techniques like meditation or journaling, and focusing on the teaching of the experience.
Episode#298: Dr. Gabor Mate - New Paradigms, Ayahuasca, and Redefining Addiction
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
In this episode, the speaker discusses how trauma affects our perception and interpretation of events.
2:04:52 - 2:12:50 (07:57)
Summary
In this episode, the speaker discusses how trauma affects our perception and interpretation of events. He outlines a learning opportunity for listeners to reframe their negative emotional reactions and question their underlying beliefs about self-worth.
Episode#298: Dr. Gabor Mate - New Paradigms, Ayahuasca, and Redefining Addiction
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
Dr. Gabor Maté delves into the subject of childhood development and trauma and the negative impact on the nervous system, immunity, and hormone apparatus.
2:12:50 - 2:24:27 (11:37)
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Dr. Gabor Maté delves into the subject of childhood development and trauma and the negative impact on the nervous system, immunity, and hormone apparatus. He suggests understanding the relationship between addiction and trauma and emphasizes that treatment and the medical profession, politicians, and legal profession should have knowledge of it.
Episode#298: Dr. Gabor Mate - New Paradigms, Ayahuasca, and Redefining Addiction
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The individual and broader social and cultural environment must be taken into account when dealing with mental health issues, rather than just a medical model perspective that blames and shames.
2:24:27 - 2:32:40 (08:12)
Summary
The individual and broader social and cultural environment must be taken into account when dealing with mental health issues, rather than just a medical model perspective that blames and shames. The conversation around issues such as addiction needs to be changed to bring compassion into the discussion and take into account trauma and social issues.
Episode#298: Dr. Gabor Mate - New Paradigms, Ayahuasca, and Redefining Addiction
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
Ascent Protein offers a high quality and flavorful post-workout supplement that is easy to mix and has multiple flavor options.
2:32:40 - 2:33:50 (01:09)
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