Gabor Maté, a Hungarian-born doctor, discusses the connection between mind and body and the impact of trauma on individuals. He shares his personal experience of being given away as an infant and how it affected his sense of fear and abandonment. Maté emphasizes that parents are doing their best and often pass on their own unresolved trauma to their children. He also reflects on how his own career as a doctor negatively affected his relationship with his children. Maté's insights shed light on the importance of understanding the multi-generational and cultural factors that shape individuals' lives.