Upcoming Events

May 25, 2026

An Invitation to Inner Connection & Collective Action

Join us at the iconic Poseidonion Grand Hotel on the breathtaking island of Spetses, Greece, for a curated experience that will guide you to rediscover these vital connections. Through intentional activities, meaningful dialogue, and reflective practices, we will cultivate a deeper understanding of ourselves and our interconnectedness with all life. Together, we will gain the inspiration to approach our roles with renewed compassion, clarity, and purpose.
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October 4, 2026

Compassionate Inquiry / The Hungry Ghost: A Biopsychosocial Perspective on Addiction, from Heroin to Workaholism / Trauma, Illness & Healing in a Toxic Culture / When the Body Says No: Mind/Body Unity and the Stress-Disease Connection

Embark on a transformative 7-day journey aboard a private yacht in the breathtaking Adriatic Sea, where you will have the unique opportunity to learn from the esteemed trauma expert, Dr. Gabor Maté. This exclusive event invites you to explore the profound impact of trauma, stress, and addiction on our relationships with ourselves and others, all within a compassionate and supportive environment.
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When the Body Says No: Mind/Body Unity and the Stress-Disease Connection

November 22, 2025
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November 22, 2025

Online

Dr. Maté’s presentation includes research findings, compelling and poignant anecdotes from his own extensive experience in family practice and palliative care, and illuminating biographies of famous people such as athlete Lance Armstrong, the late comedienne…

Based on the book When the Body Says No: The Cost of Hidden Stress
(U.S. subtitle: Understanding the Stress-Disease Connection)

Stress is ubiquitous these days — it plays a role in t […]

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Trauma, Illness & Healing in a Toxic Culture

April 7, 2026
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April 7, 2026

Calgary BMO Centre. 1912 Flores Ladue Parade SE, Calgary, AB T2G 2W1

This talk shows how a society dedicated to material pursuits rather than genuine human needs and spiritual values stresses its members, undermines healthy child development and dooms many to chronic illness, from diabetes to heart…

Based on “The Myth of Normal: Trauma, Illness and Healing in a Toxic Culture“

Half of North American adults suffer from chronic illness &#8211 […]

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Trauma, Illness & Healing in a Toxic Culture

April 9, 2026
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April 9, 2026

Paramount Theatre, Oakland

This talk shows how a society dedicated to material pursuits rather than genuine human needs and spiritual values stresses its members, undermines healthy child development and dooms many to chronic illness, from diabetes to heart…

Based on “The Myth of Normal: Trauma, Illness and Healing in a Toxic Culture“

Half of North American adults suffer from chronic illness &#8211 […]

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Trauma, Illness & Healing in a Toxic Culture

April 11, 2026
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April 11, 2026

Bellco Theatre, Denver

This talk shows how a society dedicated to material pursuits rather than genuine human needs and spiritual values stresses its members, undermines healthy child development and dooms many to chronic illness, from diabetes to heart…

Based on “The Myth of Normal: Trauma, Illness and Healing in a Toxic Culture“

Half of North American adults suffer from chronic illness &#8211 […]

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Trauma, Illness & Healing in a Toxic Culture

April 13, 2026
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April 13, 2026

McCaw Hall, Seattle

This talk shows how a society dedicated to material pursuits rather than genuine human needs and spiritual values stresses its members, undermines healthy child development and dooms many to chronic illness, from diabetes to heart…

Based on “The Myth of Normal: Trauma, Illness and Healing in a Toxic Culture“

Half of North American adults suffer from chronic illness &#8211 […]

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Trauma, Illness & Healing in a Toxic Culture

April 15, 2026
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April 15, 2026

The Pasadena Civic, Pasadena

This talk shows how a society dedicated to material pursuits rather than genuine human needs and spiritual values stresses its members, undermines healthy child development and dooms many to chronic illness, from diabetes to heart…

Based on “The Myth of Normal: Trauma, Illness and Healing in a Toxic Culture“.

Half of North American adults suffer from chronic illness &#821 […]

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An Invitation to Inner Connection & Collective Action

May 25, 2026
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May 29, 2026

Spetses, Greece

Join us at the iconic Poseidonion Grand Hotel on the breathtaking island of Spetses, Greece, for a curated experience that will guide you to rediscover these vital connections. Through intentional activities, meaningful dialogue, and reflective…

We are habitually overwhelmed by relentless demands and pressures while carrying the burden of past personal and cultural wounds. Our culture lacks the tools and resources to address these challeng […]

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Compassionate Inquiry / The Hungry Ghost: A Biopsychosocial Perspective on Addiction, from Heroin to Workaholism / Trauma, Illness & Healing in a Toxic Culture / When the Body Says No: Mind/Body Unity and the Stress-Disease Connection

October 4, 2026
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October 11, 2026

Split, Croatia

Embark on a transformative 7-day journey aboard a private yacht in the breathtaking Adriatic Sea, where you will have the unique opportunity to learn from the esteemed trauma expert, Dr. Gabor Maté. This exclusive event…

Embark on a transformative 7-day journey aboard a private yacht in the breathtaking Adriatic Sea, where you will have the unique opportunity to learn from the esteemed trauma expert, Dr. Gabor Matà […]

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