Gabor Maté: How Being "Too Nice" Is Secretly Making You Sick

Want 3 Life-Changing Tools you can use on yourself (or your clients) from inside our Accredited Coaching Certification?   Click here to get them for Free: https://www.alyssanobriga.com/3tools-... === What if one of the biggest misunderstandings about ADHD is what actually causes it? In this episode of The Healing + Human Potential Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Gabor Maté, one of the most respected voices in the world on trauma, addiction, childhood development + the mind-body connection, to explore why ADHD is so often misunderstood, and how many patterns people blame on themselves may have deeper roots in stress, sensitivity, and early environment. We talk about the hidden roots of people-pleasing, why chronic stress may be making people sick, how loneliness impacts both emotional + physical health, and how childhood wounds can quietly shape relationships, self-worth, and the partners we choose. Dr. Maté also shares why sensitivity may be a gift rather than a weakness, how the inner critic is formed, and what true healing looks like when we stop asking what’s wrong with us and start asking what happened to us. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, stuck in painful cycles, too sensitive, chronically stressed, or hard on yourself, this conversation may change how you understand your entire life.  === Episode Timestamps: 00:00 – Trailer + Intro 05:00 The Hidden Trauma That Shapes Your Brain Before Birth 10:00 Why ADHD Might Actually Be a Superpower 15:00 Stress Is Quietly Destroying Your Body (Here’s How) 20:00 People Pleasing Is Making You Sick (Science Explains Why) 25:00 Suppressed Anger Is Turning Against You 30:00 Why Your Childhood Still Controls Your Emotions 35:00 The Personality Traits Linked to Chronic Illness 40:00 Why Families Are Falling Apart More Than Ever 45:00 You Attract Partners With the Same Emotional Wounds 50:00 The Loneliness Epidemic (Even in Relationships) 55:00 Why Therapy Works (It’s Not What You Think) 01:00:00 The First 3 Years of Life Shape Everything 01:05:00 Why Siblings Turn Out Completely Different 01:10:00 The Inner Critic Is Trying to Protect You 01:15:00 Psychedelics Can Unlock Your Trauma (But Be Careful) 01:20:00 The Truth About Healing Most People Miss === Guest Bio: Gabor Maté (pronunciation: GAH-bor MAH-tay) is a retired physician who, after 20 years of family practice and palliative care experience, worked for over a decade in Vancouver’s Downtown East Side with patients challenged by drug addiction and mental illness. The bestselling author of five books published in 43 languages, including the award-winning In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts: Close Encounters with Addiction, Gabor is an internationally renowned speaker highly sought after for his expertise on addiction, trauma, childhood development, and the relationship of stress and illness. For his groundbreaking medical work and writing he has been awarded the Order of Canada, his country’s highest civilian distinction, and the Civic Merit Award from his hometown, Vancouver. His latest book, The Myth of Normal: Trauma, Illness & Healing in a Toxic Culture, remains a Canadian best seller and was a 19-week New York Times best seller. His next book, Hello Again: A Fresh Start for Parents and Their Adult Children, is expected in 2027. To learn more, join his e-news list at www.drgabormate.com. === Want one of the most Powerful Tools to Support you in Awakening & Manifesting Your Dream Life from the Inside Out (for Free)? Learn how to live to your full potential without letting fear get in the way of your dreams. ✨ Here's How to Get Your Gift: ✨ Step 1: Just head over to Apple Podcast or Spotify + leave a review now Step 2: Take a screenshot before hitting submit Step 3: Then go to alyssanobriga.com/podcast to upload it! ==== Website: alyssanobriga.com Instagram: @alyssanobriga TikTok - @alyssanobriga Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6b5s2xb... Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... ==== Alyssa Nobriga International, LLC - Disclaimer This podcast is presented solely for educational and entertainment purposes. It is not intended as a substitute for the advice of a physician, professional coach, psychotherapist, or any other qualified professional. We shall in no event be held liable to any party for any reason arising directly or indirectly for the use or interpretation of the information presented in this video. Copyright 2023, Alyssa Nobriga International, LLC - All rights reserved.