Trauma has broken through the very fabric of every society, and this is quite apparent among ancient cultures and societies. We always see a frequent repeat of injustices, wars and unrest, as history has taught us. In today’s times, there really is no difference, apart from scientific and technological advancements. Human beings, at the very core, yearn for truth, freedom, peace and justice. However, we always seem to fall into an inescapable possibility of cultural and societal failure. Why does this happen? When and where does trauma come in before the likelihood of a system failure? How do we clamp down on social issues that bring us closer to the edge of societal collapse? If trauma is apparent in our society today, how do we put a stop to it and allow for healing to start? In today’s episode, a renowned speaker, best-selling author, and an expert on addiction, stress and childhood development, Dr. Gabor Maté, joins us for a fascinating and meaningful conversation around the topic of societal and cultural trauma. We discuss topics around social upheavals and unrest, structural racism, its origins, and what we need to do to allow for change to occur in our present day society. Shownotes: An Interest In Trauma: Why Are Things The Way They Are? - 02:15 Upheavals And Unrest: A Societal Trauma - 05:36 A History On Structural Racism And Injustice - 08:10 An Ex-Communist’s Perspective On Western Culture - 12:33 What Failed Societies In The Past Have Taught Us - 17:41 A Quest For Healing And Change - 21:40 Understanding The Trauma Continuum - 33:50 To learn more about Dr. Gabor Maté: ● www.drgabormate.com/about/ ● https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gabor_Mat%C3%A9 ***** How you can help others in a big way... If you enjoy the Higher Practice Podcast, please leave a quick review on the Apple Podcast app. It makes a big difference in getting the word out to other people who will benefit from this podcast. Simply, click on the show on your podcast app>scroll down to the bottom of all the episodes>in the ratings and reviews section tap stars to rate>click write a review. Want more? For show notes and more information, visit https://psychiatryinstitute.com/podcast/ Sign up for our newsletter and to receive ongoing information for optimal mental health: email.psychiatryinstitute.com If you’re a provider visit https://psychiatryinstitute.com/ If you’re interested in patient care visit: www.psychiatrycenters.com For provider education reach out to:  info@psychiatryinstitute.com For patient care reach out to: info@psychiatrycenters.com