My Therapy Session with Dr. Gabor Maté

Hasan sits down for a one-hour therapy session with best-selling author and renowned expert on trauma and addiction Dr. Gabor Maté. 

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0:00 - Cold open
0:25 - Opening monologue
1:39 - Why is Hasan always late?
9:06 - Shifting from self-hatred to curiosity
12:42 - Aren’t some people just assholes?
17:19 - Being judgmental
20:15 - Unpacking trauma vs. taking responsibility
30:55 - Why was Hasan a biter?
34:20 - Confronting parents about trauma
40:19 - What do people need?
45:53 - When to trust your gut
50:23 - Gaza
57:25 - Coping with injustice
1:01:55 - Final thoughts
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