The Myth of Normal and Toxic Culture - Dr. Gabor Maté

Today's guest is a brilliantly original thinker and bestselling author on addiction, trauma, parenting, and the social context of human diseases and imbalances - Dr. Gabor Maté. Contrary to mainstream medicine, he asserts that most health issues and diseases aren't individual problems but reflections of a person's relationship with their physical, emotional, and social environment. Join Dr. Maté and Vishen for a fascinating discussion on how personal and societal responsibility cannot be separated when it comes to mental and physical health.   Dr. Gabor Maté was a physician for nearly 30 years whose best-selling books have been published in more than thirty languages. He skillfully weaves together scientific research, case histories, and his own insights and experience to present a broad perspective that enlightens and empowers people to promote their own healing and that of those around them. He is also a co-developer of a therapeutic approach, Compassionate Inquiry, now studied by therapists, physicians, counselors, and others internationally Listen out for: - The reason behind health deterioration despite the increase in our lifespan. - What toxic culture is, what’s causing it, and what to do about it. - 50% of Danish men are infertile and Dr. Gabor Maté knows the reason. - How can our disease or tragedy become our biggest teacher. - How public health can be improved by having a child-honoring society. - How both Donald Trump and Hilary Clinton unwittingly promote childhood trauma. - How to heal your trauma and the role of spirituality and psychedelics.    Bonus:                                                                          - Get your copy of Dr. Gabor Maté’s new book here  👉https://go.mindvalley.com/B8vifP4A  - Subscribe to 'Mindvalley Membership' to discover 65+ transformational Mindvalley programs – at a surprisingly low annual fee. You can also watch our podcast sessions live, interact with the guests, connect with the world’s best teachers and find your community here 👉 https://go.mindvalley.com/NOW      Like this episode? Subscribe to our podcast on iTunes, Spotify, or your favorite podcasting app. Share this with your friends on Instagram or Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices