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CAUTION ADVISED: This podcast contains themes of an adult nature.\nThis week, I\u2019ve decided to re-release a conversation that I had over 2 years ago, yet one that still remains one of the most important conversations that I\u2019ve had to date on this podcast. Since I first released this conversation back on episode 37 of the podcast, the number of listeners has grown exponentially and I\u2019m really keen that all of my new listeners hear this conversation. For those of you who have already heard the conversation, I think you will still get a huge amount of value from re-listening. Dr Gabor Mat\xe9 is one of the world\u2019s most revered thinkers on the psychology of addiction, his radical findings based on decades of work with patients, challenged by catastrophic drug addiction and mental illness are reframing how we\xa0view all human development.\nDr Mat\xe9 firmly believes that addiction is not a choice, neither is it all about drugs and illicit substances. Instead, he believes that addiction affects most of us \u2013 whether it be to alcohol, nicotine, sugar, work, or exercise\u2026the list is endless. According to Dr. Mat\xe9, the source of addiction is not to be found in our genes but in our early childhood. He calls for a compassionate approach toward addiction, whether in ourselves or others. As he puts it, the question we need to ask is not why the addiction, but why the pain.\nWe also talk about how we now live in a culture that doesn\u2019t meet our human needs. Indeed, the conditions necessary for healthy child development are increasingly under threat in today\u2019s society.\xa0We delve into how our emotional stress can translate into physical chronic illnesses. Loneliness and a lack of meaningful connection are on the rise, as are the rates of autoimmune disease and addiction.\nIt was a real honour to sit down and talk eye-to-eye with Gabor about his truly revolutionary work. This was a deep and powerful conversation and I hope it helps you in your life.\nShow notes available at\xa0https://drchatterjee.com/169\nFollow me on\xa0instagram.com/drchatterjee/\nFollow me on\xa0facebook.com/DrChatterjee/\nFollow me on\xa0twitter.com/drchatterjeeuk\nDISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast and on this webpage is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on my website.\n Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.