Episode · On Purpose with Jay Shetty · 2022-10-24

Jay Shetty & Dr. Gabor Maté: books mentioned on On Purpose with Jay Shetty (Oct 2022)

The ROOT CAUSE Of Trauma & Why You FEEL LOST In Life | Dr. Gabor Maté & Jay Shetty

5 books · With Dr. Gabor Maté · Watch on YouTube

Jay Shetty recommended Scattered by Gabor Maté and The Myth of Normal by Gabor Maté and others, and discussed In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts by Gabor Maté and When the Body Says No by Gabor Maté. Gabor Mate discussed Hold on to your kids by Gordon Neufeld and others.

Books mentioned, in the order they came up

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  1. In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts

    Gabor Maté · at 1:44

    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.

    Discussed
    “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'.”
    Where to get it
  2. When the Body Says No

    Gabor Maté · at 1:44

    When the Body Says No: The Cost of Hidden Stress by Dr. Gabor Maté is an insightful exploration of the profound connection between emotional repression, chronic stress, and physical illness, arguing that ignoring personal boundaries and constantly pleasing others can manifest as autoimmune diseases, cancer, and other severe health conditions.

    Discussed
    “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'.”
    Where to get it
  3. Scattered

    Gabor Maté · at 1:44

    Scattered Minds by Dr. Gabor Maté explores the origins and healing processes associated with attention deficit disorder through a blend of first-person narrative and scientific inquiry.

    Recommended
    “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'.”
    Where to get it
  4. The Myth of Normal

    Gabor Maté, MD · at 1:47 · mentioned 4 times

    The Myth of Normal by Gabor Maté, MD is a comprehensive and ambitious examination of how trauma, chronic illness, and modern societal pressures intertwine within a toxic culture.

    Recommended
    “now today we're talking about his new book called The Myth of normal trauma illness and healing in a toxic culture and we have the link to this in the notes”
    Where to get it
  5. Hold on to your kids

    Gordon Neufeld, Gabor Maté · at 53:06 · mentioned 2 times

    Hold On to Your Kids by Gordon Neufeld and Gabor Maté is a parenting book that warns against the dangers of peer orientation, arguing that children must remain closely bonded to their parents and adult caregivers rather than their peers to ensure healthy psychological development.

    Discussed
    “one of the books I've helped to write core word is called hold on to your kids but parents need to matter more than peers and the point made in that book is precisely what you just articulated”
    Where to get it
Other mentions in this episode (5) — ad reads, self-promotion and passing references, never counted
Passing In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts
“Dr mate has written several best-selling books including the award-winning in the realm of hungry ghosts close encounters with addiction”
Passing When the Body Says No
“when the body says no the cost of hidden stress and Scattered Minds the origins and healing of attention deficit disorder”
Passing Scattered Minds
“when the body says no the cost of hidden stress and Scattered Minds the origins and healing of attention deficit disorder”
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