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 health
• What is a Toxic Culture? – How modern society fuels disconnection, stress, and mental illness
• The Danger of Labels – Why defining people by their struggles can be harmful to healing
• The Science of Neuroplasticity – How our brains can rewire and heal from past pain
• The Power of Connection & Emotional Awareness – Why true healing comes from within

Dr. 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.com

Instagram: @gabormatemd

Books: Explore his work

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