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Gabor Maté on Trauma, Ayahuasca and the wisdom of pain.
Manage episode 479031875 series 3545232
In this episode of Ayahuasca Podcast, host Sam Believ (founder of www.lawayra.com) has a conversation with Dr. Gabor Maté. Gabor is a renowned physician, speaker, and author best known for his groundbreaking work on trauma, addiction, child development, and the mind-body connection. His books include In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts and The Myth of Normal.
We touch upon topics of:
- Gabor’s personal healing journey (2:00)
- His first Ayahuasca ceremony (5:10)
- The importance of community in healing (7:06)
- How trauma causes the heart to close (9:00)
- The wisdom of trauma and adaptations (12:23)
- Modern society as a root of disconnection (15:00)
- Accumulated trauma and “death by a thousand cuts” (20:31)
- How Ayahuasca helps addiction by addressing pain (23:59)
- The risk of Ayahuasca evangelism (27:11)
- Psychedelics and facing death (28:09)
- Parenting and emotional availability (32:10)
- The role of play in healing (37:15)
- Dealing with criticism and healing from not being seen (40:42)
If you would like to attend one of our Ayahuasca retreats go to www.lawayra.com
Find more about Gabor Maté at www.drgabormate.com
93 episodes
Manage episode 479031875 series 3545232
In this episode of Ayahuasca Podcast, host Sam Believ (founder of www.lawayra.com) has a conversation with Dr. Gabor Maté. Gabor is a renowned physician, speaker, and author best known for his groundbreaking work on trauma, addiction, child development, and the mind-body connection. His books include In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts and The Myth of Normal.
We touch upon topics of:
- Gabor’s personal healing journey (2:00)
- His first Ayahuasca ceremony (5:10)
- The importance of community in healing (7:06)
- How trauma causes the heart to close (9:00)
- The wisdom of trauma and adaptations (12:23)
- Modern society as a root of disconnection (15:00)
- Accumulated trauma and “death by a thousand cuts” (20:31)
- How Ayahuasca helps addiction by addressing pain (23:59)
- The risk of Ayahuasca evangelism (27:11)
- Psychedelics and facing death (28:09)
- Parenting and emotional availability (32:10)
- The role of play in healing (37:15)
- Dealing with criticism and healing from not being seen (40:42)
If you would like to attend one of our Ayahuasca retreats go to www.lawayra.com
Find more about Gabor Maté at www.drgabormate.com
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