The title would have been more suitable as something like "How Childhood Trauma Contributes to PTSD Later in Life". And as with so many YouTube video's the title is somewhat misleading and and sensationalized apparently to try to attract watchers. I already know of Gabor Mate' so knew it would be worth watching.
PTSD or not many have had childhood trauma that was unaddressed and it shows up later in life. He is an obviously an expert in his fields, and when you listen to him it is easy to see why. Thinking he is probably into his 80's, since he was an infant during WWII. His story, his career, is at the start. It was never easy. Also talking about his latest book at first . . . however what is in his book are the topics of the interview.
The interview is close to two hours long. I gets better as it progresses. He is easy to listen to whether or not one has any of the problems he discusses - has a lot of common sense. I haven't read any of his books, but I intend to.
Hope folks watch and find some value in the video.
Information from the video:
Nov 6, 2022
Gabor Mate is a multi-bestselling author and a world leading expert on trauma and how it effects us throughout our whole lives. A holocaust survivor and a first generation immigrant, Gabor’s knowledge and wisdom on the scars trauma leaves behind is deep and drawn from personal experience.
Topics:
0:00 Intro
02:04 Early context
08:16 How does someone correct their traumatic events?
09:33 How did your traumatic event show shape you?
14:54 What did you focus on in your career?
16:40 What did working with patients towards the end of their life teach you?
20:34 The importance of following our passion
27:13 The Myth Of Normal
30:57 How would our approaches change if we took away the concept of normal?
41:06 How parents behaviour can impact a child
44:27 How do you define trauma?
46:57 Does everyone have trauma?
50:51 Why can two people with the same trauma turn out differently?
01:01:44 Being controlled by our trauma
01:04:20 Do we ever cut the putter master strings?
01:05:56 How does someone become more aware?
01:09:18 Additions and how we develop them
01:13:28 How do we find our sense of worth?
01:14:05 Why is authenticity so important
01:18:51 Taking personal responsibility
01:20:09 The 5 Rs to take control of your life
01:26:36 ADHD
01:40:40 Do you think society is getting more toxic?
01:50:27 What are you still struggling with?
01:54:25 The last guest’s question
Gabor:
Listen on:
Apple podcast -
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Spotify -
https://open.spotify.com/show/7iQXmUT7XGuZSzAMjoNWlX