329. Healing Trauma in a Toxic Culture with Dr. Gabor Maté
Commune with Jeff Krasno
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Exploring Childhood Trauma and Parenting Norms
This chapter delves into the concept of trauma, highlighting the distinction between capital T trauma and small T trauma and how past experiences shape present responses. It also critiques societal norms around parenting, discussing the effects of unmet emotional needs on children and contrasting modern practices with indigenous traditions that prioritize close contact and responsiveness to children. The importance of nurturing children and meeting their needs is emphasized, challenging prevalent approaches to childcare.
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