The addiction was simply a compensation for something that you lost in childhood, something that you had every right to expect life to give you, something that this essential human need, and all addictions are like that.

Whether it's to gambling, sex, work, shopping, I don't care what they always give you something that you lost. So addiction is really a compensation for something lost in childhood.

Hi everyone, Drew Pro here. Today we're talking about how to break free of old habits, addiction and past traumas.

We're featuring and we're re-broadcasting one of the top episodes from the year. It's with Dr. Gabor Mate, and if you've ever wondered how to let go of the past, if you've ever wondered how to stop a negative trait or habit, even if it's not a full blown quote unquote addiction, or that you don't think of it that way.

In a way, all the pain in our life is connected to some coping mechanism, some addictions that are there. And Dr. Gabor Mate helps us understand that when we address the pain, we actually break free from the hold of habits and addictions that don't serve us.

Dr. Gabor Mate is one of the leaders in this field, and it's an honor to re-broadcast this episode with him. Our podcast community has grown so much. So chances are many of you have not heard this episode, even though it was one of our top ones this year.

I hope you enjoy it, and we'll be back soon with a whole new set of interviews on the Drew Pro it podcast.

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