Gabor Maté: podcast appearances and interviews

Gabor Maté is a Canadian physician and author born in January 1944. He has practiced in family medicine and specializes in childhood development and trauma. His work focuses on understanding the long-term effects of trauma on physical and mental health, including conditions such as autoimmune diseases, cancer, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, and addiction. Maté's approach to addiction highlights the significance of trauma in the development of substance use disorders, emphasizing the importance of addressing underlying emotional pain during recovery. He has authored five books that explore topics including ADHD, stress, developmental psychology, and addiction. While his perspectives have contributed to discussions on these subjects, some commentators have expressed concerns about the scope and evidentiary basis of his claims.