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

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. For more resources, including links to the studies mentioned in the episode, click here for the podcast episode page. If you liked this episode and want to reprogram your brain for more happiness and fulfillment, listen to this episode next: #1 Neurosurgeon: How to Manifest Anything You Want & Unlock the Unlimited Power of Your Mind Connect with Mel: Watch the episodes on YouTube Get Mel’s new book, The Let Them Theory Follow Mel on Instagram The Mel Robbins Podcast Instagram Mel's TikTok Sign up for Mel’s personal letter Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts to listen to ad-free new episodes. Disclaimer

Duration: 1h 13m
Broadcast on: 21 Nov 2024
Audio Format: other

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.

For more resources, including links to the studies mentioned in the episode, click here for the podcast episode page.

If you liked this episode and want to reprogram your brain for more happiness and fulfillment, listen to this episode next: #1 Neurosurgeon: How to Manifest Anything You Want & Unlock the Unlimited Power of Your Mind

Connect with Mel:

Watch the episodes on YouTube
Get Mel’s new book, The Let Them Theory
Follow Mel on Instagram
The Mel Robbins Podcast Instagram
Mel's TikTok
Sign up for Mel’s personal letter
Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts to listen to ad-free new episodes.
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Hey, it's your friend Mal, and welcome to the Mal Robbins Podcast. You know, when I started this podcast, I sat down and I made a list of dream guests. And I am so excited that you chose to listen to this episode because today, one of those dream guests is sitting here in our Boston studios. His name is Dr. Gabor Maté. Now Dr. Maté is a five-time New York Times bestselling author. He is one of the world's most respected and prolific experts on childhood development, trauma, and the impact that it has on who you become as an adult. And his work has profoundly changed my life. Around the world, he is considered the people whisperer because when he talks about the connection between your childhood and the things you struggle with right now as an adult, you're going to feel so seen and so understood. But today, he's here to share a very provocative opinion. Dr. Maté believes that you are not born with conditions like ADHD or addiction or an autoimmune disorder or the inability to say no or being a people pleaser. Dr. Maté says, "These are conditions that are created by your childhood experience." Now one of the things that I love about his work is that not only does he bring the science, he also removes the shame. None of what you experienced and how it impacted you is your fault. And when you understand the factors in your childhood that create people pleasing ADHD, addiction, and health issues and all the research and science that supports it, you are going to have a completely different roadmap to your own healing. In fact, you're going to leave this conversation with five questions that Dr. Maté to tell you, you need to ask yourself that are going to help you take the very first step. Sometimes the hardest part of starting something new is starting, right? And that's especially true with new exercise routines. That's why ultra running shoes, they're designed to make that first step more comfortable. And the secret is in the ultra fit, which is more room for your toes because when your toes aren't squished, you get comfort, balance, and strength all in one. Shop now at ultrarunning.com/mel and use code MEL10 for 10% off at checkout. That's A-L-T-R-A running.com/mel. Stay out there. The Mel Robbins podcast is brought to you by Expedia. I love Expedia because I love traveling and here's the thing. You may be holding off on booking a trip right now because you think you need the whole plan to come together. But guess what? You don't. With Expedia's bundle and save, the more you book, the more you can save, get up to 30% off every time you add something and then you add more later. Expedia, the one place you go to go places. Sign in to save on select bookings. The Mel Robbins podcast is proudly sponsored by Amica Insurance, our exclusive insurance partner. Every podcast listener has a story. The milestones you'll always remember, the traditions that have been passed down over the generations, the moments that make being a part of your family mean something. At Amica, they know the things that matter are worth protecting and showing up for those moments year after year is how trust is earned. That's why customers stay with Amica three times longer. Visit amica.com and get a quote today. Hey, it's your friend Mel. I am so excited that you're here with me today. It is always an honor to be able to spend some time with you, to be together, to learn together. If you're brand new, I want to take a moment and welcome you to the Mel Robbins podcast family. Super excited that you're here. And because you chose to listen to this episode, I know something about you. You're the type of person who values your time. And you're also in learning about simple ways that you can improve your own life. And I absolutely love that. And you know what I also love? I love that you and I are going to get to spend time today learning from the extraordinary Dr. Gabor Mate. He's a world

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