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EPISODE · Sep 3, 2025 · 23 MIN

The Myth of Normal: Trauma, Illness, and Healing in a Toxic Culture

from Read Between The Lines · host Gabor Maté with Daniel Maté

What if our society’s definition of “normal” is fundamentally unhealthy? Renowned physician Gabor Maté exposes this dangerous myth, brilliantly linking the trauma baked into our disconnected, high-stress culture to epidemics of chronic illness, addiction, and anxiety. The Myth of Normal is a groundbreaking exploration of the hidden connections between personal pain and societal pressures. It offers not just a diagnosis, but an urgent, compassionate guide to understanding our ailments and finding a path toward authentic healing in a world that has lost its way.

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