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In this episode, I speak with Dr. Gabor Maté, a renowned author and speaker about ADHD and its impact on people's lives.

Trigger warning: Controversial opinions on ADHD. Because I'm dedicated to helping as many individuals with ADHD as I can, I push myself to the limit and brought someone to this space who has been a contrarian in the ADHD world specifically, in the origins of ADHD. I'll leave it up to you to decide which viewpoint you agree with. But what is noteworthy is that we can all learn from different viewpoints as we continue to explore our experiences with ADHD, what is, what isn't and how it shows up for each of us.

You don't have to agree with my guest's viewpoints to reach the benefits of what he shares during this episode. Trauma is a very real topic for individuals and up to 70% of adults have experienced at least one traumatic event in their lifetime.

Do I agree with everything in this episode?

Does it matter what I think?

Listen to the end to hear my opinion.

What We Discuss:
• How Dr. Maté believes that ADHD is not a disorder, but a result of the environment in which an individual lives.
• The impact of childhood trauma on the development of ADHD.
• The role of parents in the development of ADHD.
• The need for connection and relationships in managing ADHD.
• The impact of stress on attention and the development of autoimmune diseases.
• The importance of taking care of oneself and managing stress in managing ADHD.
• The role of medication in managing ADHD symptoms.
• The importance of understanding oneself and seeking help in managing ADHD.

If you would like to learn more about Dr. Gabor Maté, visit his website, drgabormate.com

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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 - Introduction
00:38 - A special message from Brooke
02:27 - Dr. Gabor Mate’s background in ADHD.
07:14 - ADHD doesn’t have to define you.
12:24 - The architecture of the brain
18:28 - The risk of addiction in ADHD.
23:49 - If you want to get a two-year-old to behave, don’t get triggered…
26:31 - How much do you have to motivate your kids?
30:45 - What’s the difference between compounded trauma and trauma?
35:51 - The importance of the attachment relationship in parenting.
42:14 - If someone has a troubled childhood and their implicit memory is encoded in their brain, can we remove that memory over time?
47:49 - Your body and your mind react when you put pressure on yourself.
52:28 - Gabor’s book recommendations for parents.