Dr. Gabor Maté: The Shocking Link Between ADHD, Addiction, Autoimmune Diseases, & Trauma

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The Mel Robbins Podcast

DR. GABOR MATÉ: THE SHOCKING LINK BETWEEN ADHD, ADDICTION, AUTOIMMUNE DISEASES, & TRAUMA

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Today, Mel’s dream guest joins her in the Boston studios: Dr. Gabor Maté, MD.

Dr. Maté is a world-renowned trauma expert, and shares things today unlike he has ever shared before.

This wide-ranging conversation covers ADHD, autoimmune diseases, anxiety, addiction, people pleasing, and trauma. 

Dr. Maté will take you on a deep dive into how your early life experiences can shape the way you feel and function today, both mentally and physically. 

This episode is about unlocking real healing and finding hope. 

Dr. Maté’s compassionate insights will show you how understanding your past can free you to make healthier choices right now.

You’re about to discover powerful, science-backed ways to understand and care for yourself in ways you never have before. 

So, whether you’re on this journey for yourself or to help someone you love, this episode is for you.

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In this episode:

  • 4:14: What world-renowned trauma expert, Dr. Gabor Maté, says about your childhood. 
  • 7:41: The shocking things that are impacting every child’s brain development. 
  • 12:28: Do you feel constantly stressed? Well, it’s rewiring your brain. 
  • 15:54: Do you have a “sensitive kid” in your life? 
  • 18:45: So what’s actually happening when your kids act out?
  • 21:38: Mel’s ADHD revelation at 46 that changed her life. 
  • 26:39: Everything you thought you knew about addiction is wrong, here’s why. 
  • 31:18: Turns out the attempt to escape from pain is what creates more pain.
  • 36:05: Healing requires help! You don’t have to do it alone. 
  • 42:35: Maté shares his own struggles with addiction, and what you can do to break the cycle. 
  • 47:32: The 4 shocking traits driving autoimmune disorders in women. 
  • 52:10: When was the last time you felt truly connected to yourself? 
  • 56:14: The 6 questions to ask yourself if you have a hard time saying “no”.
  • 1:02:50: You can heal! The actionable steps you need to take for lasting change. 

Featured Expert: Dr. Gabor Maté, PhD

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