#620: Dr. Gabor Maté — The Myth of Normal, Metabolizing Anger, Processing Trauma, and Finding the Still Voice Within

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Tim recommends adding a vitamin D supplement to daily routine because many are deficient, including himself.

Tim highly recommends Gabor Maté's award-winning book on addiction.

Gabor describes profound healing through five private ayahuasca ceremonies with Shipibo shamans for clearing trauma imprints.

Gabor practices Dan Siegel's Wheel of Awareness meditation as part of his self-care to clear absorbed trauma.

Gabor swims 2 km every day as part of his daily self-care routine.

Gabor practices yoga daily that he learned through Sadhguru's course, though he distances himself from guru worship.

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Gabor suggests Tara Brach's RAIN method for working with rage — recognize, allow (not act out), investigate the source, and nurture the wounded inner child.

Tim found Tara Brach's book tremendously helpful despite initial resistance to the title; clarifies acceptance isn't tolerance of injustice.

When a child throws a tantrum, stay calm and verbally reflect their feelings ('You're really angry, aren't you?') to help them develop self-regulation through your regulated state.

Gabor encourages Tim to keep up his nature retreats — even if shorter once he has kids — because connection with nature is essential for reconnecting with self.

Tim mentions that teaching infants basic sign language before they can speak reduces acting out, since they can communicate needs like hungry or thirsty.

Tim recommends watching the documentary 'The Work' (2017) about trauma work inside a US prison — at minimum the trailer.

Gabor mentions a documentary made about his work, available online, featuring trauma work in prisons including Fritzi Horsman's circle exercise.

Gabor reached out for weekly therapy during the difficult writing of his book and credits it as a wise move; broadly encourages finding the right therapist for trauma work.

Gabor Maté's new book exploring trauma, illness, and healing in a toxic culture; Tim recommends listeners check it out.