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#1869 - Dr. Gabor Maté

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#1869 - Dr. Gabor Maté includes mentions of The Common Sense Book of Baby and Child Care by Benjamin Spock, Empire of the Summer Moon, The Developing Mind by Dr. Daniel Segal, and The Art of the Deal by Tony Schwartz, with indexed source context and timestamps where available.

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Indexed context: The host highlights Dr. Spock's book as a seminal work that shaped parenting practices for several decades. It addresses the challenges parents face,…

Indexed context: The host highlights 'Empire of the Summer Moon' as a beautifully written account of Quanah Parker's life. This book provides deep insights into a sig…

The Developing Mind
Dr. Daniel Segal

Indexed context: The host discusses the impact of parental responses on child development, referencing Dr. Daniel Segal's insights from 'The Developing Mind.' The boo…

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Dr. Gabor Maté is a physician, speaker, and author regularly sought for his expertise on a range of topics including addiction, stress, and childhood development. His latest book, "The Myth of Normal," will be available on September 13, 2022. https://drgabormate.com/
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The Common Sense Book of Baby and Child Care
Benjamin Spock

The host highlights Dr. Spock's book as a seminal work that shaped parenting practices for several decades. It addres…

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Empire of the Summer Moon

The host highlights 'Empire of the Summer Moon' as a beautifully written account of Quanah Parker's life. This book p…

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The Developing Mind
Dr. Daniel Segal

The host discusses the impact of parental responses on child development, referencing Dr. Daniel Segal's insights fro…

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The Art of the Deal
Tony Schwartz

The host discusses the impact of childhood trauma on political figures, specifically referencing Donald Trump's upbri…

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The Hacking of the American Mind
Rob Lustig

The host mentions 'The Hacking of the American Mind' to highlight how corporations intentionally create addictive pro…

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The Evolved Nest
Darsia Narvaez

The host mentions Darsia Narvaez and her book 'The Evolved Nest' to highlight her research on hunter-gatherer groups…

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The Body Keeps the Score
Bessel van der Kolk

The host discusses how childhood trauma can influence behavior in adulthood, particularly in the context of political…

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The Myth of Normal

The host mentioned 'The Myth of Normal' to highlight the pervasive issues within North American culture that contribu…

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  • The conversation centers on addiction and trauma.
  • A second recurring theme is ADHD and medication.
  • Referenced books include The Common Sense Book of Baby and Child Care by Benjamin Spock and Empire of the Summer Moon.
  • Related interests include Parents and caregivers and Readers interested in American history and Native American culture..

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Deep Dive(8)Highly Recommended(2)Critical Analysis(1)Passing Reference(1)
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Parents and caregiversReaders interested in American history and Native American culture.Parents and educatorsIndividuals interested in psychology and politicsIndividuals concerned about corporate ethics and public healthThose interested in psychology, evolution, and societal behavior.

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The Common Sense Book of Baby and Child Care cover
Best for Parents and caregiversOften cited around influential parenting books

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Dr. Spock's book was just the most influential parenting Bible for decades, through the 50s and the 60s and the 70s. He talked about the tyranny of the baby who wants to be picked up.

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Sentiment: Highly Recommended
For: Parents and caregivers
Indexed context: Dr. Spock's book was just the most influential parenting Bible for decades, through the 50s and the 60s and the 70s.
The host highlights Dr. Spock's book as a seminal work that shaped parenting practices for several decades. It addresses the challenges parents face, particularly regarding the demands of infants.
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Empire of the Summer Moon cover
Best for Readers interested in American history and Native American culture.Often cited around book about Quanah Parker

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The speaker mentions reading a book about Quanah Parker, specifically titled 'Empire of the Summer Moon', and describes it as a beautiful book.

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Sentiment: Highly Recommended
For: Readers interested in American history and Native American culture.
Indexed context: The speaker mentions reading a book about Quanah Parker, specifically titled 'Empire of the Summer Moon', and describes it as a beautiful book.
The host highlights 'Empire of the Summer Moon' as a beautifully written account of Quanah Parker's life. This book provides deep insights into a significant historical figure and the complexities of his time.
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The Developing Mind
Dr. Daniel Segal
Best for Parents and educatorsOften cited around child development and anxiety

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Dr. Daniel Segal, a psychiatrist at UCLA, discusses how the child uses the mature circuits of the adult brain to regulate its own immature unregulated circuits in his book.

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Sentiment: Deep Dive
For: Parents and educators
Indexed context: Dr. Daniel Segal, who's a psychiatrist at UCLA and a very prolific author and mind researcher, he says in his book, The Developing Mind, that the child uses the mature circuits of the adult brain to regulate its own immature unregulated circuits.
The host discusses the impact of parental responses on child development, referencing Dr. Daniel Segal's insights from 'The Developing Mind.' The book illustrates how a child's emotional regulation is influenced by the adult's calm presence, which is crucial for healthy development.
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The Art of the Deal
Tony Schwartz
Best for Individuals interested in psychology and politicsOften cited around truth and trauma in politics

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The guy who wrote The Art of the Deal with him, a guy called Tony Schwartz, once said that this man doesn't know the difference between truth and lie.

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Sentiment: Deep Dive
For: Individuals interested in psychology and politics
Indexed context: The guy who wrote The Art of the Deal with him, a guy called Tony Schwartz, once said that this man doesn't know the difference between truth and lie.
The host discusses the impact of childhood trauma on political figures, specifically referencing Donald Trump's upbringing and its effects on his perception of truth. The mention of 'The Art of the Deal' serves to illustrate how Trump's relationship with reality may be influenced by his past experiences.
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The Hacking of the American Mind cover
Best for Individuals concerned about corporate ethics and public healthOften cited around corporate manipulation of health

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This book is mentioned in relation to how corporations create addictive products that can harm consumers.

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Sentiment: Deep Dive
For: Individuals concerned about corporate ethics and public health
Indexed context: And so I was talking to a colleague of mine, Rob Lustig, who wrote a book called The Hacking of the American Mind.
The host mentions 'The Hacking of the American Mind' to highlight how corporations intentionally create addictive products that can harm consumers. This discussion reflects a broader critique of corporate ethics and the impact of such practices on public health.
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The Evolved Nest
Darsia Narvaez
Best for Those interested in psychology, evolution, and societal behavior.Often cited around tribal ideological thinking

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Darsia Narvaez has written a new book called The Evolved Nest, which will be published next year by North Atlantic Books.

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Sentiment: Deep Dive
For: Those interested in psychology, evolution, and societal behavior.
Indexed context: Darsia's got this concept called... She says that we are species atypical.
The host mentions Darsia Narvaez and her book 'The Evolved Nest' to highlight her research on hunter-gatherer groups and the implications of our evolutionary history on modern societal behaviors. This discussion serves to illustrate how our tribal instincts can lead to toxic political debates and environmental harm.
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The Body Keeps the Score
Bessel van der Kolk
Best for Parents and individuals interested in psychology and traumaOften cited around impact of childhood trauma

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This is a book about trauma that's bestselling for five years and every week in the New York Times.

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Sentiment: Deep Dive
For: Parents and individuals interested in psychology and trauma
Indexed context: Bessel told me that Donald Trump is a poster boy for trauma, which he is in a certain way, because even often when people say that he's lying, but by the way, there's Trump supporters here.
The host discusses how childhood trauma can influence behavior in adulthood, particularly in the context of political figures. They reference 'The Body Keeps the Score' to highlight the lasting effects of trauma on individuals like Donald Trump and Hunter Biden.
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The Myth of Normal cover
Best for Individuals interested in mental health and societal issuesOften cited around toxic culture and health

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This book, The Myth of Normal, this is your book. Yeah, it's called The Myth of Normal, Trauma, Illness, and Healing in a Toxic Culture.

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Sentiment: Deep Dive
For: Individuals interested in mental health and societal issues
Indexed context: If you look at what's happening in North America now, there's an article in the New York Times, 10 days before we speak, of a teenager being on 10 different psychiatric medications.
The host mentioned 'The Myth of Normal' to highlight the pervasive issues within North American culture that contribute to widespread health problems. The discussion emphasizes the alarming rates of mental health issues and medication use, framing these as symptoms of a toxic societal environment.
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Cracked Up cover
Best for Individuals interested in mental health and trauma recoveryOften cited around impact of trauma

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Darryl had a documentary about his life called Cracked Up, which is when Netflix was, it's still available on Netflix.

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Sentiment: Deep Dive
For: Individuals interested in mental health and trauma recovery
Indexed context: Darryl had a documentary about his life called Cracked Up, which is when Netflix was, it's still available on Netflix.
The host discusses the complexities of trauma and its effects on individuals, referencing the book 'Cracked Up' to illustrate the long journey of understanding and healing from trauma. The mention of Darryl Hammond's experiences serves to highlight the often overlooked connection between trauma and mental health diagnoses.
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Scattered Minds cover
Best for Parents and educators dealing with ADHDOften cited around ADHD and medication

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The speaker refers to their first book on ADHD, which discusses their personal experience with the condition.

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Sentiment: Deep Dive
For: Parents and educators dealing with ADHD
Indexed context: That was my first book on ADHD. It's the American Scattered or Scattered Minds, depending on which edition you get.
The host mentions 'Scattered Minds' as a foundational text on ADHD after sharing their personal experience with the diagnosis. They emphasize the misconception of ADHD as a disease and discuss the societal pressures that lead to medicating children for behavioral issues.
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In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts: Close Encounters with Addiction cover
Best for Individuals interested in understanding addictionOften cited around addiction and trauma

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The speaker mentions their book on addiction, published in 2009 in Canada and 2010 in the States, emphasizing that addiction is rooted in trauma.

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Sentiment: Passing Reference
For: Individuals interested in understanding addiction
Indexed context: addiction is rooted in trauma.
The host briefly mentions the book to highlight the connection between addiction and trauma. It serves as a reference point for understanding the complexities of addiction.
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Salt, Sugar, Fat cover
Best for Consumers interested in food industry practicesOften cited around food corporations manipulation

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A book mentioned that discusses how food corporations manipulate ingredients to create addictive products.

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Sentiment: Critical Analysis
For: Consumers interested in food industry practices
Indexed context: A book mentioned that discusses how food corporations manipulate ingredients to create addictive products.
The host mentions 'Salt, Sugar, Fat' to highlight the tactics used by food companies to make their products more addictive. This book provides an in-depth look at the intersection of food science and marketing strategies.
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Empire of the Summer Moon
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Indexed context: The host highlights 'Empire of the Summer Moon' as a beautifully written account of Quanah Parker's life. This book provides deep insights into a sig…
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The Common Sense Book of Baby and Child Care cover
Mentioned at 5:15
The Common Sense Book of Baby and Child Care
Benjamin Spock

The host highlights Dr. Spock's book as a seminal work that shaped parenting practices for several decades. It addresses the challenges parents fac…

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Empire of the Summer Moon cover
Mentioned at 53:22
Empire of the Summer Moon

The host highlights 'Empire of the Summer Moon' as a beautifully written account of Quanah Parker's life. This book provides deep insights into a s…

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The Developing Mind cover
Mentioned at 1:17:18
The Developing Mind
Dr. Daniel Segal

The host discusses the impact of parental responses on child development, referencing Dr. Daniel Segal's insights from 'The Developing Mind.' The b…

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Movies & Documentaries Mentioned

Documentary

Hillary Clinton: The Documentary

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This documentary narrated by Morgan Freeman was presented during the 2016 Democratic convention, depicting a story about resilience in the face of bullying.

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Cracked Up

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Darryl Hammond had a documentary about his life called Cracked Up, which is available on Netflix.

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The Hustler

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The conversation references a Paul Newman movie called The Hustler, relating it to the idea of sandbagging in pool playing.

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the alpinist

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The documentary discusses a free solo climber who died in an avalanche while pushing the boundaries of climbing.

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Free Solo

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The documentary features Alex Honnold, famous for climbing El Capitan without ropes.