Gabor Maté: Healing with Laughter

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CBC

Society & Culture

4.8 • 524 Ratings

🗓️ 29 January 2024

⏱️ 76 minutes

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In the world of human complexity, laughter and wisdom intertwine unexpectedly. Buckle up! The moment you’ve all been waiting for is finally here. Recorded live from the Biltmore Cabaret in Vancouver, the boys sit down with the legendary Dr. Gabor Maté for a live recording that's nothing short of a rollercoaster of emotions and insights. Dr. Gabor Maté, a maestro of emotions and connections, joins the fellas for a journey through the complexities of human development, focusing on the crucial elements of authenticity and attachment. The gang explores the delicate dance between staying true to oneself and forging strong connections with others, and how this tango impacts our mental and physical well-being. Dr. Maté then unveils his latest endeavour, 'Hello Again', a project aimed at mending and enriching the bonds between parents and their adult offspring. He navigates through the choppy waters of managing expectations and the paradoxical power of embracing disappointment to deepen relationships. The chat takes a profound turn as they delve into contemplations on death, the afterlife, and the art of fully embracing life in the face of mortality. And just when you think it can't get any more personal, the gang hits Dr. Maté with a volley of cheeky, rapid-fire questions, revealing a side of him you've never seen before – if you have ever wondered what Dr. Maté’s favourite emoji is, then you’ve come to the right place! Want to watch the video version of this special episode? Head on over to YouTube to catch all of the fun! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCstejCbe9-zvG7nXgf-jwbg Join the post-episode conversation over on Discord! https://discord.gg/expeUDN

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0:00.0	This week on two blocks from the White House.
0:03.2	We're talking about our recent travels and what we've learned from them.
0:06.4	I just got back from the Middle East after covering the Iran War.
0:09.6	And I took what felt like the shortest trip to France ever,
0:12.7	accompanying Secretary of State Marco Rubio to the G7 Foreign Ministers meeting on Friday.
0:17.8	And I'm in Florida this week for the Artemis II Space Lunch.
0:21.6	Join me, Katie Simpson and my fellow Washington correspondents,
0:24.9	Paul Hunter and Willie Lowry, every week on two blocks from the White House.
0:31.0	This is a CBC podcast.
0:41.9	Oh, my goodness, the time has finally come.
0:44.2	Folks, uh, 20203 was truly a fantastic year for Brian,
0:49.8	Taylor and myself.
0:50.8	There were a lot of highlights.
0:52.5	But I got to say, the highest of the highlights,
0:56.1	I think, was the night in December when we got together with a bar full of people at the
1:06.4	Biltmore Cabaret in Vancouver. And we were joined by our friend, Dr. Gabor Mate. And we had the most
1:17.1	incredible live podcast recording. And to be quite frank, to a to a crowd of people where I would say
1:25.3	about 75% of them had no idea who the hell the three of us
1:30.1	were. Obviously, they were there for the man of the hour, Dr. Gabor Mante. And Dr. Mote is
1:38.8	truly an incredible guest. If you've never read any of his books, I highly suggest you do so.
1:47.0	He's a wealth of knowledge. And we really took advantage of the fact that he was willing to take
1:54.4	time out of his schedule to come hang out with us in a dingy bar and have a few laughs, you know, roll with a few jokes,
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