Breaking the Chains of Addiction with Dr. Gabor Maté

In this episode of Harvest Series, we venture into addiction with Dr. Gabor Maté, a distinguished Hungarian-born physician based in Canada. With a trail of best-sellers, including "When the Body Says No," "The Myth of Normal," and "In The Realm of Hungry Ghosts: Close Encounters With Addiction," Dr. Maté is renowned for his pioneering work in the realms of addiction, trauma, and mind-body health.Catch up on our previous interviews with Dr. Maté: one on trauma (Episode 2) and another on authenticity (Episode 15). Our enlightening conversation took place during a powerful retreat organized by Harvest in Kaplankaya, where we delved into the profound practice of Compassionate Inquiry (stay tuned for this upcoming episode).Harvest is an event produced by Athena Advisers and Capital PartnersThis episode is sponsored by London Nootropics Coffee. You can order the Zen flavour with lion's mane mushroom and Rhodiola, or all the other blends at www.londonnootropics.com, with code HARVEST for 20% off. Show Notes:[2:17] Defining Addiction: Dr. Maté sheds light on addiction, emphasizing that addicts are driven by a deep love for what they do, even in the face of negative consequences, intending to soothe their pain.[5:59] Roots in Childhood: Explore how childhood experiences and trauma are the wellspring of pain that often leads to addiction.[8:17] Psychological Predisposition: Are some individuals more prone to addiction? Dr. Maté delves into the psychological aspects of addiction vulnerability.[9:29] Genetics and Sensitivity: Dr. Maté dispels the notion of addiction genes but reveals that sensitivity can play a role in one's struggle with addiction and trauma.[13:20] Protecting Future Generations: Discover the characteristics of families at higher risk of raising children who may grapple with addiction.[15:00] Screen-Time Dangers: As the digital age envelops our children, explore the threat of screen addiction, even in young kids.[17:37] Teenage Connections: Dr. Maté touches on the importance of parent-child connections in preventing teenage addiction.[19:43] U.S. Addiction Stats: Unveil eye-opening addiction statistics in the United States, and embark on a journey to explore different forms of addiction, starting with pornography.[22:39] Alcohol Dependency: Learn when casual drinking escalates into a serious addiction, or not.[26:45] Psychedelic Insights: Dr. Maté's perspective on mushrooms and LSD as mind-altering substances.[29:22] Combatting Addiction: Explore effective strategies to conquer addiction, whether or not you have access to a therapist. Dive into the wisdom found in Dr. Maté's books and talks, or seek support through self-help groups.[33:00] Harvest of the Day: Dr. Gabor Maté shares a ray of hope and inspiration amidst the complex landscape of addiction.Next week, we will release a short clip with Prashant Goel about "Making space for transformation". Don't miss this highlight!You can follow us on Instagram : Harvestseries, or rose.claverieand watch our filmed podcast or speakers on Youtube : Harvest Series.Sound editing by Alice Krief