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

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

This wideranging 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, sciencebacked 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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I’m just your friend. I am not a licensed therapist, and this podcast is NOT intended as a substitute for the advice of a physician, professional coach, psychotherapist, or other qualified professional. Got it? Good. I’ll see you in the next episode.

In this episode:
0:00 Introduction
2:24 What worldrenowned trauma expert, Dr. Gabor Maté, says about your childhood
5:56 The shocking things that are impacting every child’s brain development
10:22 Do you feel constantly stressed? Well, it’s rewiring your brain
14:22 Do you have a “sensitive kid” in your life?
18:40 So what’s actually happening when your kids act out?
20:12 Mel’s ADHD revelation at 46 that changed her life
23:36 Everything you thought you knew about addiction is wrong, here’s why
26:02 Turns out the attempt to escape from pain is what creates more pain
32:40 Healing requires help! You don’t have to do it alone
38:40 Maté shares his own struggles with addiction, and what you can do to break the cycle
43:48 The 4 shocking traits driving autoimmune disorders in women
48:50 When was the last time you felt truly connected to yourself?
53:07 The 6 questions to ask yourself if you have a hard time saying “no”
59:53 You can heal! The actionable steps you need to take for lasting change



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