BREAK ADDICTION: Why You Feel Lost In Life & How To FIND YOURSELF! | Gabor Mate

Podcast briefing

Gabor Mate explores how addiction originates from trauma and cultural dysfunction, and why healing requires self-awareness and support.

Addiction is not a disease or a conscious choice but arises from attempts to solve deep wounds caused by trauma, especially from childhood. Gabor Mate argues that cultural norms perpetuate these wounds and drive addictive behaviors, stressing the significance of healing through self-awareness and connection. He highlights that healthy habits are not addictions and that societal change is key for broader healing.