This episode originally aired in April 2024 and quickly became one of the most popular episodes of The Journey. Whether you're tuning in for the first time or revisiting this conversation, this episode will get you thinking about healing in a toxic culture.

In this episode, Morgan DeBaun sits down with renowned physician, author, and trauma expert, Dr. Gabor Maté, for a thought-provoking conversation about childhood trauma and attachment, the impact of societal norms on parenting, and the healing potential of psychedelics.

In this episode:

00:00 Introduction and Guest Overview

01:30 Dr. Gabor Maté's Early Life and Trauma

04:08 Impact of Early Trauma on Adult Behavior

04:56 The Struggles of a Medical Professional

08:22 Parenting Challenges in Modern Society

13:21 The Importance of Attachment in Child Development

21:30 Balancing Entrepreneurship and Parenting

24:03 Building Strong Parent-Child Relationships

24:38 The Impact of Technology on Children

25:36 Balancing Work and Parenting

28:51 The Importance of Secure Attachment

29:49 Understanding Individuation and Socialization

36:40 The Role of Psychedelics in Healing

45:16 Resources and Final Thoughts

Dr. Maté opens up about his own childhood experiences as a Jewish infant in occupied Hungary, where abandonment and trauma shaped his early years and later influenced his relationships with his children and career. Through personal reflection, Morgan shares her own experiences of growing up with a father whose demanding career kept him often away, and her tendency towards workaholism. She shares how she intends to do things differently with her own child.

As the discussion unfolds, Dr. Maté dives into his belief that we are living in a toxic culture, where stress and societal pressures take a toll on our mental and physical health. He highlights the direct link between our minds and bodies, particularly evident in marginalized groups facing systemic racism. Dr. Maté and Morgan discuss how it is in this context that parents are expected to raise children, and how cultural parenting norms often contradict intuitive caregiving practices, driven by economic necessities rather than emotional well-being.

The episode wraps up with an eye-opening discussion on the potential of psychedelics in healing trauma, with Dr. Maté sharing the emerging research and the need for better access to these powerful tools in mental health care.

To learn more about Dr. Gabor Maté's work discussed in this episode, check out his books The Myth of Normal: Trauma, Illness & Healing In A Toxic Culture and Hold On to Your Kids: Why Parents Need To Matter More Than Peers.

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Morgan DeBaun is back with another live coaching session using powerful frameworks from her new book, Rewrite Your Rules.

In this episode, she advises two dynamic entrepreneurs at different life stages: Flo, a corporate professional building a virtual assistant business while balancing family life, and Patrick, an HR leader stepping into screenwriting and consulting during semi-retirement.

Morgan helps them clarify their priorities, develop marketing strategies, and map out a path toward financial freedom and personal fulfillment. Together, they dive deep into scaling businesses, embracing creative passions, and setting up a prosperous future on your own terms.

In this episode:

00:00 – Introduction and Session Overview

01:20 – Meet Flo: Balancing Corporate and Entrepreneurial Life

05:38 – Flo's Virtual Assistant Business Journey

08:34 – Challenges and Strategies for Scaling Up

10:27 – Enhancing Online Presence and Networking

15:52 – Operational Smoothness and Future Plans

21:03 – Pitching and Perception in the Business World

24:32 – Defining Your Priorities and Pillars

24:54 – Entrepreneurial Stability and Success

25:31 – Focusing on Future Customers

26:20 – Patrick's Career Crossroads

27:24 – Balancing Passion and Career

30:43 – Planning for Retirement

32:00 – Embracing Your Wealthy Vision

39:31 – Breaking Free from Corporate Constraints

45:58 – Taking Action Towards Your Goals

48:22 – Final Thoughts and Reflections

Flo opens up about the challenges of scaling while juggling a full-time career and family, while Patrick shares his journey navigating a pivot into creative work and consulting. Morgan offers real-time strategies to get clear on your goals, build your dream future, and create wealth on your own terms.

Whether you’re growing a business or reimagining your next chapter, this episode will inspire you to rewrite your own rules—and equip you with the practical steps to get there.

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Morgan DeBaun is back with another live coaching session using frameworks from her new book, Rewrite Your Rules. This time, she’s joined by Rachael, a newly engaged recent college grad working a full-time accounting job, building a business, and planning a wedding—all at once.

Morgan helps Rachael navigate the pressure of overachievement, cultural expectations, and the chaos of managing multiple life transitions. Together, they dive into practical strategies like theming your weeks, setting clearer priorities, and creating space to actually enjoy the journey.

In this episode:

00:00 – Introduction and Episode Overview

00:05 – Meet Rachael: Recent Grad and Bride-to-Be

01:11 – Navigating Life Transitions

02:33 – Defining Priorities and Pacing Life

05:34 – Wedding Planning Challenges

08:58 – Balancing Work, Life, and Faith

12:17 – Structuring Your Week for Success

21:19 – Struggles with Social Media and Self-Comparison

21:51 – Pressure to Achieve and Future Plans

23:12 – Cultural Expectations and Overachievement

25:24 – Reflecting on Life Goals and Success

26:51 – Starting a Business and Overcoming Imposter Syndrome

29:43 – Balancing Life, Work, and Personal Goals

38:33 – Commitments and Moving Forward

42:34 – Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Rachael opens up about the struggles of doing “all the things”—working, building, loving, and still feeling behind. Morgan challenges her to get clear on what she really wants, separate from society’s timeline, and embrace daily joy instead of constant striving.

Whether you're newly graduated or knee-deep in transitions of your own, this episode will speak to your soul—and give you the practical tools to reset.

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