Joining us on Slo Mo today is Dr. Gabor Maté, a revered figure in the fields of addiction, stress, and childhood development and someone I personally deeply respect and admire. We engage in a conversation that feels as intimate as one between lifelong companions and Gabor shares insights from his extensive exploration of the human condition.

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Dr. Maté's journey reveals the profound connection between our emotional well-being and physical health, shedding light on how our environments, from early childhood onwards, shape our behaviors, relationships, and even our susceptibilities to diseases. Dr. Maté invites us to consider the complex tapestry of factors influencing stress, advocating for a compassionate approach to generational healing and recovery.

This episode is a homage to the power of understanding, the importance of empathy and speaking up no matter what impact you make, and the transformative potential of embracing vulnerability and dealing with stress.

00:00 Intro to Unstressable series
4:50 Why do only some of us see personal growth?
7:12 Gabor's childhood
8:33 Gabor & Mo discuss the humanitarian crisis in Gaza
13:45 Why speaking up is important
19:30 Stop the killing of children
24:13 Be less passive and face the truth
28:30 What is integrated thinking?
34:19 Is being aware a choice?
41:00 How to become free from propaganda and brainwashing
44:15 What activates stress?
47:19 What is the difference between chronic and acute stress?
49:45 What can stress do to do the body?
56:42 Gratitude
58:50 Is Gabor a hyper-realist?
1:05:15 Why writing with his son awakened old traumas

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