Episode
Take Command of Your Addiction, Heal Your Trauma & Shatter Your Vices w/ Dr. Gabor Maté EP 1303
54:03
Published: Mon Aug 08 2022
Description
A renowned speaker and bestselling author, Dr. Gabor Maté is highly sought after for his expertise on a range of topics including addiction, stress, and childhood development. Dr. Maté has written several bestselling books, including the award-winning In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts: Close Encounters with Addiction, When the Body Says No: Exploring the Stress-Disease Connection, and Scattered: How Attention Deficit Disorder Originates and What You Can Do About It. Be sure to check out Gabor's new book, The Myth of Normal: Trauma, Illness, & Healing in a Toxic Culture, that goes on sale 9/13/22!In this episode you will learn,Why there’s no such thing as a healthy addiction.The difference between disciplining and nourishing your child.Why tapping into root causes is so beneficial to healing trauma.And much more!For more, go to lewishowes.com/1303Can You Make Money and Also Be Spiritual? w/ Jay Shetty: https://link.chtbl.com/1298-podWhy Emotional Agility Is The Most Important Skill You Need To Know w/ Susan David: https://link.chtbl.com/1297-podA MASTERCLASS On How To HEAL Your Mind & Overcome Negative Thoughts: https://link.chtbl.com/1290-pod
Chapters
In this episode, Dr. Gabor Maté discusses the relationship between past trauma and present addictions or unhealthy behaviors.
00:00 - 01:58 (01:57)
Summary
In this episode, Dr. Gabor Maté discusses the relationship between past trauma and present addictions or unhealthy behaviors. He defines addiction as any behavior that brings temporary pleasure or relief, but leads to negative consequences in the long term and cannot be given up.
EpisodeTake Command of Your Addiction, Heal Your Trauma & Shatter Your Vices w/ Dr. Gabor Maté EP 1303
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The word addiction comes from a word for slavery, and according to the speaker, there is no such thing as a healthy addiction.
01:58 - 05:03 (03:05)
Summary
The word addiction comes from a word for slavery, and according to the speaker, there is no such thing as a healthy addiction. Instead, people can form healthy habits and when something no longer works for them, they can give it up.
EpisodeTake Command of Your Addiction, Heal Your Trauma & Shatter Your Vices w/ Dr. Gabor Maté EP 1303
PodcastThe School of Greatness
Addiction is a way for people to attempt to solve a deep life problem imposed by trauma and is not necessarily a disease but can behave like one, according to this podcast discussion.
05:03 - 09:15 (04:12)
Summary
Addiction is a way for people to attempt to solve a deep life problem imposed by trauma and is not necessarily a disease but can behave like one, according to this podcast discussion.
EpisodeTake Command of Your Addiction, Heal Your Trauma & Shatter Your Vices w/ Dr. Gabor Maté EP 1303
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The author shares his experience of growing up in a culture where talking about emotions or healing was not common and emphasizes on the toxicity of the current culture.
09:15 - 18:21 (09:06)
Summary
The author shares his experience of growing up in a culture where talking about emotions or healing was not common and emphasizes on the toxicity of the current culture. He also highlights that the things considered normal in society are not normal from the human life and needs perspective.
EpisodeTake Command of Your Addiction, Heal Your Trauma & Shatter Your Vices w/ Dr. Gabor Maté EP 1303
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The speaker discusses the link between stress, trauma and rheumatoid arthritis, and how there may be physical manifestations of mental stress such as eczema.
18:21 - 21:51 (03:30)
Summary
The speaker discusses the link between stress, trauma and rheumatoid arthritis, and how there may be physical manifestations of mental stress such as eczema.
EpisodeTake Command of Your Addiction, Heal Your Trauma & Shatter Your Vices w/ Dr. Gabor Maté EP 1303
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The connection between diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis and depression, and the nature of the mind-body connection.
21:51 - 29:50 (07:58)
Summary
The connection between diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis and depression, and the nature of the mind-body connection. The speakers discuss the impact of emotional trauma on the body and the importance of one's relationship with oneself in coping with disease.
EpisodeTake Command of Your Addiction, Heal Your Trauma & Shatter Your Vices w/ Dr. Gabor Maté EP 1303
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The way parents live their lives and the stresses in society can lead to discouraging children instead of nurturing them to become self-regulated adults.
29:50 - 36:48 (06:57)
Summary
The way parents live their lives and the stresses in society can lead to discouraging children instead of nurturing them to become self-regulated adults. It is important to provide the right environment for a child's natural growth to occur.
EpisodeTake Command of Your Addiction, Heal Your Trauma & Shatter Your Vices w/ Dr. Gabor Maté EP 1303
PodcastThe School of Greatness
Kristin Neff, PhD, discusses the emotional stress of motherhood and how societal messages can impact a mother’s mental health.
36:48 - 44:23 (07:34)
Summary
Kristin Neff, PhD, discusses the emotional stress of motherhood and how societal messages can impact a mother’s mental health.
EpisodeTake Command of Your Addiction, Heal Your Trauma & Shatter Your Vices w/ Dr. Gabor Maté EP 1303
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The speaker discusses her own struggles with leaving a harmful relationship and taking responsibility for others' feelings, while acknowledging the difficulty of facing deeper traumas, and the desire to maintain a level of peace while still experiencing the impact of past trauma.
44:23 - 47:58 (03:35)
Summary
The speaker discusses her own struggles with leaving a harmful relationship and taking responsibility for others' feelings, while acknowledging the difficulty of facing deeper traumas, and the desire to maintain a level of peace while still experiencing the impact of past trauma.
EpisodeTake Command of Your Addiction, Heal Your Trauma & Shatter Your Vices w/ Dr. Gabor Maté EP 1303
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The episode discusses how our identities can both support and protect us, as well as the different masks we wear to preserve that identity.
47:58 - 51:48 (03:50)
Summary
The episode discusses how our identities can both support and protect us, as well as the different masks we wear to preserve that identity.
EpisodeTake Command of Your Addiction, Heal Your Trauma & Shatter Your Vices w/ Dr. Gabor Maté EP 1303
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The need for validation is temporary and often driven by insecurities such as feeling unloved or powerless.
51:48 - 53:45 (01:56)
Summary
The need for validation is temporary and often driven by insecurities such as feeling unloved or powerless. Seeking validation from external sources does not truly address the underlying issues and can lead to temporary feelings of happiness followed by a crash.