
About this episode
Dr. Gabor Maté is a highly sought expert on a wide range of topics such as addiction, stress, and childhood development. He has written many books, of which several are best-sellers, including the award-winning “In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts” , “Close Encounters with Addiction”, and “When the Body Says No: Exploring the Stress-Disease Culture.” Gabor’s work has been published internationally and in more than 30 languages.
In this episode, Eric and Dr. Maté discuss his book, The Myth of Normal: Trauma, Illness, and Healing in a Toxic Culture
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Dr. Gabor Mate and I Discuss How to …
His book, The Myth of Normal: Trauma, Illness, and Healing in a Toxic Culture
Defining the myths of normal
How the increasing anxiety, depression, and other mental health issues are a result of toxic culture
Stress and trauma can begin for a child in utero, at childbirth, and throughout childhood
The modern stresses of our world contributes to a toxic culture
How parents pass down their traumas to their children
Defining trauma as a psychic wound that happens inside of you
The healing process is the recovery of self
Understanding the clash between attachment and authenticity
How emotions and immune systems are part of the same system
The importance of understanding the important link between emotions and physical health
Trauma imposed self beliefs are the main obstacles of healing
Remembering that healing is a lifelong process
The 4 A’s of healing: authenticity, agency, acceptance, and anger (healthy)
Dr. Gabor Mate Links:
Dr. Gabor Mate’s website
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If you enjoyed this conversation with Dr, Gabor Maté, check out these other episodes:
Dr. Gabor Mate’s Interview from 2016
Healing Trauma with Dr. James Gordon
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