Commune with Jeff Krasno Healing Trauma in a Toxic Culture with Dr. Gabor Maté
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Sep 2, 2024 
Dr. Gabor Maté, a renowned physician and trauma expert, dives into the alarming rise of mental illness, attributing it to our toxic culture prioritizing profit over well-being. He emphasizes the need for a holistic understanding of health that considers childhood trauma and societal impacts. The discussion touches on the mind-body connection, chronic stress, and the importance of community in fostering resilience. Maté critiques modern parenting and advocates for compassionate healing as a lifelong journey towards authenticity.
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Illness as a Symptom
- Modern medicine treats illnesses as separate, unexplainable phenomena.
- Gabor Maté argues that these separate illnesses are symptoms of a deeper societal issue.
Societal Sickness
- The increasing prevalence of disease is not surprising but a consequence of our social system.
- It prioritizes short-term profits over long-term human well-being.
Social Impacts on Biology
- High lipid levels and depression correlate with childhood trauma and social oppression.
- These are not solely individual biochemical problems but manifestations of social issues.