Metta Hour with Sharon Salzberg
Religion & Spirituality:Buddhism
For episode 217 of the Metta Hour Podcast, we are continuing the Real Life Series celebrating Sharon’s new book by the same name, “Real Life.” This interview features a conversation between Sharon and Dr. Gabor Maté about states of contraction and how that relates to addiction. Recorded for the Living An Authentic Life Summit.
Gabor Maté is a renowned speaker and bestselling author. After 20 years of family practice and palliative care experience, Gabor worked for over a decade in Vancouver’s Downtown East Side with patients challenged by drug addiction and mental illness. The bestselling author of four books published in over thirty languages, Gabor is sought after for his expertise on addiction, trauma, childhood development, and the relationship between stress and illness. His latest book, released in 2022, is titled the Myth of Normal: Trauma, Illness & Healing in a Toxic Culture.
In this conversation, Gabor and Sharon speak about states of contraction and how that relates to addiction.
To learn more about Gabor’s work, visit his website at drgabormate.com.
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Ep. 22 – The Cloud of Delusion
Ep. 21 – Suffering as an Opening to Faith
Ep. 20 – The Five Hindrances
Ep. 19 – Greed, Hatred, and Delusion
Ep. 18 – Balance
Ep. 17 – Doubt
Ep. 16 – Perspective
Ep. 15 – Three Visionary Statements of the Buddha
Ep. 14 – Buddhist Personality Type and the Wisdom of Trust
Ep. 13 – Real Happiness at Work
Ep. 12 – Concentration & Insight
Ep. 11 – Open Your Heart In Paradise Q&A
Ep. 10 – Mindful Millennials
Ep. 9 – It's All About Relationship
Ep. 8 – Love is Space
Ep. 7 – Aspirations
Ep. 6 – Foundations of Forgiveness
Ep. 5 – The Eightfold Path
Ep. 4 – The Brahma Viharas
Ep. 3 – Faith and Loving Kindness
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