We receive more information from internal reactions and feelings than from the outside.. We also disconnect from our gut in our society and so our external focus limits our inner intelligence and knowing. Over medicalisation then leads to over prescription of all kinds of drugs that impede more growth of and connection to our inner feelings and intelligence. In this video he also explains the affect of early nurture on gene development as well as stress communicated by the mother in utero, the role of dissociation and emotional shut down due to stress, as well as the healing affect of mindfulness. A powerful talk.
Emerging From The Dark Night 
I’m such a huge fan of Gabor Mate. He really is so wise and insightful!
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He is such a gift to the planet. I learned even more about how vulnerability and defences block us from this post. So thrilled you are a fan. All doctors in general practice should take his wisdom on board.
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I absolutely agree. So compassionate and wise. I’ve read all his books and listened to many of his talks and interviews on youtube.
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