Daniel Maté

Daniel Maté, a composer and co-author of 'The Myth of Normal,' joins his father, Dr. Gabor Maté, a trauma expert, along with breathing specialist Betsy Polatin. They discuss the emotional turmoil caused by the crisis in Gaza, emphasizing the importance of compassionate communication across differing beliefs. Listeners are guided through meditative practices to ground their emotions during these heavy conversations. The duo reflects on personal experiences and stresses the need for understanding history and emotional complexity in order to foster meaningful dialogue and connection.

Explore somatic practices for navigating global crisis, attuning to the present, and the impact of social media on our bodies in this bonus episode featuring Luis Mojica, Daniel Maté, and Camille Leak.

Daniel Maté, an educator, mental chiropractor, and co-author of The Myth of Normal, discusses the harmful concept of 'normal' and its impact on our mental and physical health. He explores the importance of alignment and examining cultural influences, as well as the effects of stress on the body. Maté emphasizes the need to listen to our body's signals and find a compromise between personal needs and societal demands.