*Part 1* Renowned Physician Dr. Gabor Maté on Understanding ADHD, Navigating Relationships, and the Power of Emotional Authenticity
Saturn Returns with CaggieShow Notes
This exciting episode of Saturn Returns features an insightful conversation between Caggie and the renowned physician and author, Dr. Gabor Maté. This two-part interview delves deep into Maté's wealth of knowledge and experience in the realms of addiction, trauma, and mental health. Key conversation topics: 🪐 Understanding ADHD: Dr. Gabor Maté challenges the medical view of ADHD as a genetic brain disease, arguing that it is a coping mechanism for stress and trauma, often rooted in early childhood experiences. 🪐 Challenges of Parenting: Maté reflects on his journey as a parent, acknowledging his mistakes and the importance of integrating intellectual understanding with emotional awareness. 🪐 The Role of Emotions and Authenticity: Maté emphasises the biological need for belonging and the equally vital need for authenticity, highlighting the dire health consequences of suppressing emotions. 🪐 The Impact of Gender Roles on Health: Maté explores how societal expectations, particularly for women, can lead to emotional repression and increased risk of autoimmune diseases and other health issues. 🪐 Navigating Relationships and Personal Growth: Maté shares how his marriage has been a powerful arena for his own personal and spiritual development, driven by his wife's insistence on truth and authenticity. 🪐 Balancing Work and Personal Life: Maté discusses the challenge of maintaining a healthy balance between his public persona and his personal life and the importance of setting boundaries to prioritise his well-being. Don't miss the second part of Caggie's conversation with Dr. Gabor Maté, out next week. Follow or subscribe to the Saturn Returns podcast to be notified when the episode is live, to hear more of Dr. Gabor Maté's wisdom on healing, trauma, and the path to authentic living. — We're so excited to be partnering with WoodWick this season. Check out their timeless, elegant collection that's bursting with indulgence here. If this episode resonated with you, we’d love your support - please take a moment to comment and share your thoughts. Your feedback means so much and helps us reach more listeners! Keep up with Caggie: 🪐 Follow Caggie on Instagram: @caggiesworld 🪐 Subscribe to Caggie’s Substack: You Are Not Alone for insights into her personal journey. Discover more from Saturn Returns: 🪐 Instagram, YouTube and TikTok 🪐 Order the Saturn Returns book: Click here 🪐 Join our community newsletter: Sign up here 🪐 Explore all things Saturn Returns: Visit our website This episode was made possible by our friends at East Healing. Visit easthealing.com today to explore their full range of acupressure products and start your journey to enhanced well-being. For a limited time, you can enjoy an exclusive discount with the code ‘SATURN15’ at checkout.
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