Why You Feel Lost in Life: Dr. Gabor Maté on Trauma & How to Heal

If you feel lost or stuck in life, today’s episode will help you understand the root cause of trauma and how childhood experiences shape you throughout your life.

Understanding your trauma is the key to healing.

Your past doesn’t define you—but it does shape you. And today, world-renowned physician and bestselling author Dr. Gabor Maté is here to break it all down.

Dr. Maté, a leading expert on trauma, shares insights on this topic unlike anything you have heard before.

In this powerful conversation, he reveals how childhood experiences—whether you realize it or not—impact your relationships, self-worth, and the way you navigate life.

You’ll learn why trauma, stress, addiction, and people-pleasing aren’t just personality traits but survival patterns formed in your early years.

And most importantly, you’ll discover that while what happened to you isn’t your fault, healing is your responsibility.

This conversation will challenge the way you see yourself—and give you the tools to take control of your future.

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If you enjoyed this episode with Dr. Gabor Maté, listen to his first appearance, where he dives deep into the connection between trauma, ADHD, and autoimmune disease: Dr. Gabor Maté: The Shocking Link Between ADHD, Addiction, Autoimmune Diseases, & Trauma

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profound episode

an absolute must listen for everyone. I particularly refl ctes on my childhood, my parents ability to parent, the effects of my parenting and my reactions of my children's emotions.

Thankyou MEL and Gabor

I love every single episode on this podcast! And this one is just another mesmerising one. Thank you , Thankyou Thankyou

Finally, an explanation for our parents influence on our lives

I would only change the title to: Why We Do The Things We Do, How our parents affected our responses to life. Another spot-on guest and relateable topic gifted to us by Mel Robbins.