What does it mean to be “well” in a world that keeps speeding up—where stress is constant, disconnection is common, and so many people are quietly carrying pain? More than ever, we need voices that help us understand the why beneath our habits, our health, and our suffering—without shame, and with real compassion. In this conversation, Dr. Gabor Maté invites us to look beneath the surface of stress, trauma, and illness, and to consider a different path forward: one rooted in truth, connection, and healing.
Join us for a powerful, human, and deeply relevant discussion—especially for educators, parents, and anyone navigating the pressures of modern life.
Gabor Maté is a retired physician who, after 20 years of family practice and palliative care experience, worked for over a decade in Vancouver’s Downtown East Side with patients challenged by drug addiction and mental illness.
The bestselling author of five books published in over 40 languages, including the award-winning In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts: Close Encounters With Addiction, Gabor is an internationally renowned speaker highly sought after for his expertise on addiction, trauma, childhood development, and the relationship of stress and illness.
For his ground-breaking medical work and writing he has been awarded the Order of Canada, his country’s highest civilian distinction, and the Civic Merit Award from his hometown, Vancouver. His most recent book, The Myth of Normal: Trauma, Illness and Healing in a Toxic Culture is a New York Times,(London) Sunday Times and international bestseller.
