You are not "broken." You are a person who adapted to survive difficult circumstances.
Maté’s work highlights how we adapt to survive—often at the cost of our authentic selves: Peter Levine, Gabor Mate
Humans, however, often override these natural instincts with our rational minds. We suppress the urge to shake, cry, or run, effectively "trapping" that survival energy in our nervous systems. Levine teaches us that: You are not "broken
Trauma creates a disconnect from our own feelings. Healing requires "Compassionate Inquiry" to rediscover who we were before the world told us we had to be someone else. Where Their Worlds Meet Levine teaches us that: Trauma creates a disconnect
Though they come from different angles, Levine and Maté agree on three life-changing principles:
By gently tracking physical sensations (like tension or warmth), we can help our bodies complete the "fight, flight, or freeze" responses that were interrupted years ago. 2. Gabor Maté: The Compassionate Inquiry