Gabor Maté on Trauma, Addiction & Why Modern Life is Breaking Us

Welcome to a brand new series of the Hurt to Healing Podcast! In this powerful first episode, I am honoured to be joined by Dr. Gabor Maté—renowned addiction expert, speaker, and bestselling author of the wonderful book, The Myth of Normal.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:The Link Between Trauma & Addiction – Why childhood experiences shape our emotional and physical healthWhat is a Toxic Culture? – How modern society fuels disconnection, stress, and mental illnessThe Danger of Labels – Why defining people by their struggles can be harmful to healingThe Science of Neuroplasticity – How our brains can rewire and heal from past painThe Power of Connection & Emotional Awareness – Why true healing comes from withinDr. Maté shares groundbreaking insights into how unresolved trauma affects mental health, addiction, and overall well-being. Whether you're on your own healing journey, curious about mind-body medicine, or want to better understand the science of addiction and emotional resilience, this episode will leave you with powerful, actionable takeaways.Connect with Dr. Gabor Maté:Website: drgabormate.comInstagram: @gabormatemdBooks: Explore his workFollow us on social media for more insights, behind-the-scenes moments, and community discussions. Share your thoughts and connect with us at @hurttohealingpod on Instagram and YouTube. We’d love to hear from you!Stay Connected with Hurt to Healing:Instagram: instagram.com/hurttohealingpodYouTube: youtube.com/@hurttohealingpodTikTok: tiktok.com/@hurttohealingpodSubstack: substack.com/@hurttohealingWebsite: hurttohealing.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.