Episode · The Mel Robbins Podcast · 2024-11-21

Books mentioned on Dr. Gabor Maté: The Shocking Link Between ADHD, Addiction, Autoimmune Diseases, & Trauma

4 books · With Gabor Maté · Listen · Watch on YouTube

Today, Mel’s dream guest joins her in the Boston studios: Dr. Gabor Maté, MD.

Mel Robbins discussed Scattered Minds by Gabor Maté and others, What Happened to You? by Bruce D. Perry and others, and In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts by Gabor Maté. Gabor Mate discussed When the Body Says No by Gabor Maté.

Books mentioned, in the order they came up

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  1. Scattered Minds

    Gabor Maté, MD · at 3:59

    Scattered Minds by Gabor Maté, MD is an exploration of attention deficit disorder, linking the condition to early childhood development, emotional stress, and environmental factors.

    Discussed
    “I know you wrote the original book on childhood development in ADHD scattered Minds 25 years ago it is still on the bestseller list when it comes to ADHD topics”
    Where to get it
  2. What Happened to You?

    Bruce D. Perry; Oprah Winfrey · at 14:32

    What Happened to You? is a book on trauma, resilience, and healing co-authored by Oprah Winfrey and psychiatrist Dr.

    Discussed
    “did he write the book with Oprah win yeah he wrote the book what what happened to you”
    Where to get it
  3. In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts

    Gabor Maté · at 38:41

    In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts by Gabor Maté is a profound exploration of addiction, trauma, and the deep psychological roots underlying compulsive human behavior.

    Discussed
    “you know in your book hungry ghosts you mention your own struggles yeah with addictions to praise even to classical music”
    Where to get it
  4. When the Body Says No

    Gabor Maté · at 51:20 · mentioned 2 times

    When the Body Says No: The Cost of Hidden Stress by Dr.

    Discussed
    “and I'm telling you I know people with I just finished leading a workshop at k h nearby here two women came up to me and said reading your book when the body says no cured my Ms because I began to say no”
    Where to get it