Solving the Riddle of Being Human The Myth of Normal: Trauma, Illness, and Healing in a Toxic Culture - with Dr. Gabor Maté
Apr 18, 2023
In a captivating conversation, Dr. Gabor Maté, a renowned expert on addiction and childhood development, shares insights from his bestselling book, "The Myth of Normal." He discusses the intergenerational transmission of trauma, revealing how we can break these cycles. Dr. Maté also critiques our justice system, advocating for understanding over punishment. He connects healing to wholeness, emphasizing the importance of embracing all aspects of oneself. Furthermore, he dives into the roots of shame and highlights the healing potential found in nature and community.
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Presence Is Biologically Healing
- Human presence from others helps bring people into the present and supports healing of trauma.
- Dr. Gabor Maté emphasizes that relationships biologically modulate our ability to be calm and present.
Trauma Links To Chronic Illness
- Childhood trauma shapes personality traits like self-suppression that increase stress and disease risk.
- Maté argues modern medicine ignores these psychosocial roots when treating chronic illness.
Wartime Origins Shaped His Path
- Gabor Maté recounts being conceived in 1943 Budapest and born into wartime trauma with family loss.
- He links his drive to become a physician and writer to that lineage of suffering and truth-seeking.
