Trauma, Epstein & What’s Really Happening!

Societal dysfunction and collective trauma drive the current mental health crisis, as individuals struggle to maintain authenticity within an inherently exploitative system. Dr. Gabor Maté argues that rising rates of anxiety and depression are rational responses to an "insane" world rather than biological defects. The "myth of normal" falsely equates pervasive societal practices—such as capitalist greed, the promotion of addictive products, and the normalization of systemic violence—with health. This cultural toxicity forces individuals to suppress their true selves to survive, leading to profound disillusionment. While therapy can facilitate reconnection with one's authentic self, it must move beyond symptom management to address the underlying traumatic causes rooted in societal structures. Ultimately, questioning established ideologies, including the colonial underpinnings of Zionism, is essential for reclaiming agency and sanity in a world that prioritizes profit over human well-being.