Is there really a way to understand politics if you understand grief? In this bonus episode with Dr. Gabor Maté, we explore the interconnections of grief, trauma, politics, and policies. If you think politics and grief have nothing in common (or you think you don’t care about politics!) this short conversation might change your mind. 

In this episode we cover: 

• Why people get uncomfortable connecting grief & politics
• How evidence of trauma shows up in politics (and what Megan and Hillary Clinton have in common)
• Why conversations about emotions, emotional skills, and mental health have to include conversations about policies and politics 

About the guest:

Dr. Gabor Maté is a renowned speaker and author, with expertise in trauma, stress, addiction, and child development. He’s the NYT best-selling author of The Myth of Normal, the award-winning In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts, and many other books. 

Find him at drgabormate.com

About Megan: 

Psychotherapist and bestselling author Megan Devine is recognized as one of today’s most insightful and original voices on grief, from life-altering losses to the everyday grief that we don’t call grief. She helms a consulting practice in Los Angeles and serves as an organizational consultant for the healthcare and human resources industries. 

The best-selling book on grief in over a decade, Megan’s It’s Ok that You’re Not OK, is a global phenomenon that has been translated into more than 25 languages. Her celebrated animations and explainers have garnered over 75 million views and are used in training programs around the world.

Additional resources:

Check out Megan’s best-selling books - It’s OK That You're Not OK and How to Carry What Can’t Be Fixed  

Books and research mentioned in this episode 

• The Myth of Normal by Gabor Maté

• Article on Hillary Clinton’s traumatic family history 
• NYT Fighting Maternal Mortality Among Black Women

Books and resources may contain affiliate links. 

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