Book · 2018 · Self-Help
In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts
Close Encounters with Addiction
In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts by Gabor Maté has been mentioned in 10 episodes across 8 podcasts (2 episodes recommend it and 8 episodes discuss it), through . Most frequently brought up by Rich Roll (2 episodes), Dr John Delony (1 episode) and Gabor Mate (3 episodes) on The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett (2 episodes), The Rich Roll Podcast (2 episodes) and On Purpose with Jay Shetty (1 episode).
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If you are interested in truly understanding the nature of addiction, his book In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts is an essential read.
Rich Roll · The Rich Roll Podcast · Sep 2022 Listen at 11:51 Questions about In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts by Gabor Maté
Who recommends In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts by Gabor Maté on podcasts?
Rich Roll (1 episode) and Dr John Delony (1 episode) have recommended In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts by Gabor Maté on podcasts. In all, 6 people brought it up across 8 podcasts (2 people recommended it).
Which podcasts mention In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts the most?
The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett (2 episodes), The Rich Roll Podcast (2 episodes), On Purpose with Jay Shetty (1 episode), The Dr. John Delony Show (1 episode) and The Joe Rogan Experience (1 episode), among 8 podcasts in all.
Is In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts recommended, or only discussed?
In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts by Gabor Maté was recommended in 2 episodes and discussed without a recommendation in 8 episodes, as of 2024-11-21.
What do people say about In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts?
Rich Roll on The Rich Roll Podcast (2022-09-05): "If you are interested in truly understanding the nature of addiction, his book In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts is an essential read."
When was In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts last mentioned on a podcast?
In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts by Gabor Maté was last discussed on The Mel Robbins Podcast by Mel Robbins on 2024-11-21.
What they say about it
- Recommends essential reading2
The best things said about it
It's mandatory reading for anybody who wants to better understand not just addiction, but humanity really.
Rich Roll The Rich Roll Podcast · Sep 2022 My book on addiction In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts: Close Encounters with Addiction was published in 2009 in Canada and in 2010 in the states in which I point out that addiction is always always always rooted in trauma.
He wrote a book called in the realm of the hungry ghosts which talks about his 12 years working on vancouver's downtown east side as a physician down there.
Like obviously you know it's very intentional like you know I've read gab armate's book you know the realm of the hungry ghosts and like that idea of like we're just you know we're we're craving in certain ways.
Rich Roll The Rich Roll Podcast · May 2023 Where and when it comes up
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Why people recommend it
In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts by Gabor Maté is a profound exploration of addiction, trauma, and human suffering that draws on the author's extensive clinical experience. Rich Roll recommended the book on The Rich Roll Podcast, describing it as an essential read and mandatory literature for anyone seeking to truly understand not only the nature of addiction but human behavior more broadly. Dr. John Delony also recommended the title on The Dr. John Delony Show as a valuable resource for callers struggling with addiction. During various podcast appearances, including on The Tim Ferriss Show and The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett, Gabor Maté and other hosts discussed the core themes of the book. They explored how early childhood experiences, such as struggling to gain parental acceptance and validation, can manifest as adult cravings, people-pleasing tendencies, and self-medicating behaviors. The title references the Buddhist realm of hungry ghosts, symbolizing chronic, insatiable longing, which Maté uses to illuminate the underlying emotional roots of compulsive dependencies.
Every mention
Rich Roll If you are interested in truly understanding the nature of addiction, his book In the Realm of Hungry Ghost… 2
“like obviously you know it's very intentional like you know I've read gab armate's book you know the realm of the hungry ghosts and like that idea of like we're just you know we're we're craving in certain ways”
“If you are interested in truly understanding the nature of addiction, his book In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts is an essential read”
“And if you haven't read In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts, it's mandatory reading for anybody who wants to better understand not just addiction, but humanity really.”
Dr John Delony number one i want you to pick up a book by gabor mate called in the realm of hungry ghosts 1
“number one i want you to pick up a book by gabor mate called in the realm of hungry ghosts”
Gabor Mate so in 2008 my book on Addiction in the realm of Hungry Ghost close encounters with addiction was published… 3
“so in 2008 my book on Addiction in the realm of Hungry Ghost close encounters with addiction was published in Canada”
“so much so that in this book The Myth of normal I actually talk about a an experience with psychedelic mushrooms at the with the therapist”
“so my book on addiction in the realm of hungry ghosts close encounters with addiction was published in 2009 in canada and in 2010 in the states in which i point out that addiction is always always always rooted in trauma”
Jay Shetty Maté has written several best-selling books, including the award-winning 'In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts: Cl… 1
“Maté has written several best-selling books, including the award-winning 'In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts: Close Encounters with Addiction', 'When the Body Says No: The Cost of Hidden Stress', and 'Scattered Minds: The Origins and Healing of Attention Deficit Disorder'.”
Mel Robbins you know in your book hungry ghosts you mention your own struggles yeah with addictions to praise even to c… 1
“you know in your book hungry ghosts you mention your own struggles yeah with addictions to praise even to classical music”
Trevor Millar he wrote a book called in the realm of the hungry ghosts which talks about his 12 years working on vancouve… 1
“he wrote a book called in the realm of the hungry ghosts which talks about his 12 years working on vancouver's downtown east side as a physician down there”
Mentioned on the show without a named speaker1
“because and it typically even from from speaking to Gabor who literally wrote a book about this um he says the same thing in those early years when you know we were seeking the acceptance or validation from a parent and we're struggling to get it we have that battle with them of trying to trying to prove that we're”
Other mentions (4: passing, ad reads, own books)
“I found out about aasa after my book on addiction got published in 2009 it's called in the realm of hunger ghost”
“Gabor is an addiction and Trauma expert and bestselling author of in the realm of hungry ghosts when the body says no”
“Dr mate has written several best-selling books including the award-winning in the realm of hungry ghosts close encounters with addiction”
“dr mate has written several best-selling books including the award-winning in the realm of hungry ghosts”