Childhood Trauma is Making Us Sick (Minisode #32)

Published: April 19, 2021, 10 a.m.

b'It\\u2019s part of the human condition to run away from pain. Most of us have habits that we acquired as a way to cope with painful childhood experiences or traumas, which unfortunately don\\u2019t serve us as adults. These habits can manifest as addiction in a wide variety of forms, from substance abuse to overworking.\\xa0\\nIn this mini-episode, Dhru speaks with Dr. Omid Naim and Dr. Gabor Mat\\xe9 about why society is so sick, and what is contributing to the epidemic of mental health disorders and chronic health conditions.\\xa0\\n\\xa0\\nDr. Omid Naim is the founder of Hope Integrative Psychiatry, a multi-modal approach for whole person transformation and healing. He also founded the non-profit, La Maida Project, which designs new models for families, communities, and organizations to become ecosystems of optimal health and well-being based on our innate human nature.\\xa0\\n\\xa0\\nDr. Gabor Mat\\xe9 is a retired physician who, after 20 years of family practice and palliative care experience, worked for over a decade in Vancouver\\u2019s Downtown EastSide with patients challenged by drug addiction and mental illness. Dr. Mat\\xe9 is the bestselling author of four books published in twenty-five languages, and is an internationally renowned speaker highly sought after for his expertise on addiction, trauma, childhood development, and the relationship of stress and illness.\\xa0\\n\\xa0\\nFind Dhru\\u2019s full-length conversation with Dr. Omid Naim here: https://lnk.to/DrOmidNaim2/\\n\\xa0\\nFind Dhru\\u2019s full-length conversation with Dr. Gabor Mat\\xe9 here: https://lnk.to/DrGaborMate/\\n\\xa0\\nFor more on Dhru Purohit, be sure to follow him on Instagram @dhrupurohit, on Facebook @dhruxpurohit, on Twitter @dhrupurohit, and on YouTube @dhrupurohit. You can also text Dhru at (302) 200-5643 or click here https://my.community.com/dhrupurohit.\\n\\xa0\\nInterested in joining The Dhru Purohit Podcast Facebook Community? Submit your request to join here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2819627591487473/.\\n\\xa0\\nThis episode is brought to you by BetterHelp and Cozy Earth.\\n\\xa0\\nBetterHelp is an app that lets you get affordable counseling anytime, from anywhere in the world. They\\u2019ll match you with a licensed, professional therapist based on your unique needs and you can do all your sessions online, securely from your own home. The licensed counselors at Betterhelp specialize in everything from relationships to LGBTQ matters, trauma, self-esteem, and much more. As a listener, you can get 10% off your first month by visiting our sponsor at https://www.betterhelp.com/dhru/.\\nI recently tried out some of the bamboo sheets from Cozy Earth and they\\u2019re so soft that now I can\\u2019t imagine sleeping on anything else. They are also really good at regulating temperature, and are certified free of harmful chemicals. Cozy Earth also makes other types of clean bedding, like duvets and blankets, that all feel amazing. Right now, Cozy Earth is offering my audience 40% off. Just head over to https://cozyearth.com/ and use the discount code DHRU40.\\xa0\\n Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices'