Gabor Mate: The Childhood Lie That’s Ruining All Of Our Lives. | E193

Gabor Mate, physician and author, explores the profound impact of early childhood experiences and trauma on shaping an individual's life, health, and behaviors. He argues that societal norms often mask underlying trauma, leading to physical and mental health issues. Drawing from his own experiences as a child during the Holocaust and his medical practice, Mate emphasizes that trauma is not the event itself, but the internal wound resulting from it. He highlights how a sense of not being good enough, stemming from early experiences, can manifest as workaholism or relationship issues. The conversation touches on the rising rates of ADHD, suggesting it's a reaction to stressed environments rather than a purely genetic condition. Mate advocates for awareness, authenticity, and agency as key components of healing, urging a shift from medicating symptoms to addressing the root causes of pain and trauma.