# Trauma Is the Wound, Not the Event: Dr. Gabor Maté

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Podcast: [Commune with Jeff Krasno](https://stenobird.com/podcast/commune-with-jeff-krasno-923764)
Published: 2026-07-16T13:05:00+00:00
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## Resource

Trauma isn't what happened to you, it's the wound it left behind. In this episode, Jeff revisits his conversation with Dr. Gabor Maté, physician and author, exploring why the effects of trauma can outlast the event itself, and why chronic illness is so often the body asking us to pay attention. Why "normal" isn't the same as healthy The difference between a traumatic event and the trauma itself How disconnecting from ourselves can show up as physical illness What forgiveness actually has to do with healing This episode is for anyone who has wondered why some wounds take longer to heal than others. This episode was made possible by: CocoaVia:. Use code COMMUNE2026 for 25% off at CocoaVia.com Stemregen: Get 20% off your first order at stemregen.co/commune with the code COMMUNEPOD Vivobarefoot: Try Vivobarefoot risk-free with a 100-day return guarantee, and get 25% off your order at vivobarefoot.com/commune. Stripes: Visit stripesbeauty.com and use the code COMMUNE20 for 20% off our entire product line. LMNT: Get a free 8-count Sample Pack of LMNT’s most popular drink mix flavors with any purchase at drinklmnt.com/commune.

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