Most of us have no idea how damaging relational stress can be. In this episode, legendary medical doctor and psycho-physio-spiritual trailblazer Dr. Gabor Maté brings some very grounded, practical examples of how relationship stress can impact our lives. The result of stress can be seen throughout the web of our life and it’s up to us to learn how to relate and attach well to our fellow humans. I love how this man turns such complicated topics into common sense. If you want a deeper cut about your marriage, children, or any stressful relationship, this episode is a must listen.

SHOWNOTES

• Why we’re evolutionarily wired to get high off of the honeymoon phase of a new relationship. [2:30]
• What happens when Gabor’s wife forgets to pick him up at the airport. [13:30]
• How our partners are perfectly suited to help us grow. [15:35]
• What happened in Gabor’s childhood that makes his wife a perfect match for him now. [18:00]
• The long-term cost of not dealing with stress. [20:00]
• How parents can be compromised by raising their children. [22:30]
• The link between our relationship health and our physical and mental health. [24:30]
• What’s the best way to deal with our own relational and attachment issues? [34:00]
• Why relational healing modalities are so effective. [38:00]
• What we can learn from pygmy cultures about parenting and relationships. [40:30]
• How relationship can most effectively be taught to children. [42:00]
• The effect of Facebook and Internet on kids. [46:00]
• Jayson gives an action step [50:30]