In this episode of The Luke Coutinho Show, I am privileged to bring you an eye-opening discussion with Dr. Gabor Maté, a Canadian physician, a renowned addiction expert and speaker, New York Times best-selling author, known for his expertise in childhood development and trauma.

Join me as we uncover:

• The link between suppressed emotions and diseases like cancer and the idea of a fixed 'cancer personality'

• Overview of Dr. Mate's Compassionate Inquiry program for healing trauma

• Factors hindering authenticity: childhood experiences, societal pressures, and loneliness

• Strategies to strengthen parent-child bonds for better emotional well-being in children

• Exploring reasons for extramarital affairs, their impact on intimacy and self-distancing, and the trauma-addiction correlation

And much more…