#37 How Our Childhood Shapes Every Aspect of Our Health with Dr. Gabor Mate
\u201cWe live in a society that generates addiction in most of its members.\u201d\n\xa0\nThis week, I talk to renowned addiction expert, physician and best-selling author, Dr. Gabor Mat\xe9. He calls for a compassionate approach toward addiction, whether in ourselves or in others. Dr Mat\xe9 believes 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\xa0source of addiction is not to be found in our genes but in our early childhood.\n\xa0\nWe also talk about how our emotional stress translates into physical chronic illnesses and 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. Loneliness and lack of meaningful connection are on the rise, as are the rates of autoimmune disease and addiction. We discuss how the way we live our modern lives is impacting us more than we realise.\n\xa0\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 lives.\nShow notes available at\xa0drchatterjee.com/gabor\nFollow me on instagram.com/drchatterjee/\nFollow me on facebook.com/DrChatterjee/\nFollow me on twitter.com/drchatterjeeuk\n Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.