10% Happier with Dan Harris Modern Life Is Making You Sick, but It Doesn’t Have To | Dr. Gabor Maté
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Apr 12, 2023 
Dr. Gabor Maté, a renowned physician and bestselling author, challenges the 'myth of normal' and its impact on health. He discusses how modern life's stressors contribute to autoimmune diseases, emphasizing the importance of community for wellbeing. The conversation dives into trauma—both major and subtle—and how society normalizes these wounds. Maté highlights the significance of reconnecting with oneself and self-compassion, along with the healing potential of psychedelics paired with traditional practices.
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The Myth of Normal
- "The Myth of Normal" challenges the idea that societal norms are healthy.
- Modern society, with its emphasis on individualism and competition, deviates from our natural communal roots.
Social Factors of Illness
- Modern society's stresses increase illness, especially for marginalized groups.
- Dr. Maté argues autoimmune diseases are "an artifact of civilization."
Trauma and Disconnection
- Trauma is disconnection from self, often originating in childhood.
- It's not the bad event itself, but the internal wound created by unmet needs.
