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EPISODE 87:

The Myth of Normal: Trauma, Illness & Healing with Dr. Gabor Maté

We need to focus on our lives beyond addiction

with Tommy Rosen

On this week’s episode of In The Circle, I’m thrilled to reconnect with my friend, Dr. Gabor Maté. 

Gabor Maté is a renowned medical doctor, five-time international bestselling author, humanitarian, and highly respected speaker. His acclaimed book on addiction, In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts: Close Encounters with Addiction, is widely used in academic institutions across Canada and the U.S. 

His latest work, The Myth of Normal: Trauma, Illness, and Healing in a Toxic Culture, spent 19 weeks on the New York Times list and remains a top bestseller in Canada.

This marks the 10th time I’ve interviewed Gabor, and I’m truly grateful for his ongoing support. Our collaborations have brought positive change to the Recovery 2.0 community.

A big part of life beyond addiction is being able to sit in the discomfort of existence.

– Tommy Rosen, In The Circle Podcast

Tommy discusses:

  • Life beyond, and before, addiction
  • The role of trauma in addiction 
  • The importance of grieving
  • The inequality in access to addiction recovery
  • Our need for human connection

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Addiction is Part of Everyone’s Journey, But Recovery is Not.

The Recovery 2.0 Membership is a place where you can explore the topics that interest you, find community, and connect with Tommy Rosen on a personal level. It’s here that we’ll dig into spirituality and union of the mind, body, and spirit, and transform from the inside out. You will learn and grow alongside a community of supportive, conscious, compassionate, and vibrant individuals, like you!

Join us at r20.com/welcome to explore how to move beyond addiction and thrive in your life.

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