NORMAL? Dr. Gabor Maté
NORMAL? Dr. Gabor Maté

M2 THE ROCK - Michael Molthan

"The Myth of Normal" by Dr. Gabor Maté – A Brief OverviewDr. Gabor Maté’s book, "The Myth of Normal: Trauma, Illness, and Healing in a Toxic Culture," challenges our conventional understanding of what is considered "normal" in society. He explores how...

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M2 THE ROCK - Michael Molthan

M2 THE ROCK || Michael Molthan

MICHAEL MOLTHAN - M2 THE ROCK | CHARISMATIC SPEAKER | WE ARE ALL ADDICTS DALLAS, TX – Michael Molthan doesn't shy away from talking about his painful past of drug and alcohol addiction. On his talk show called, M2-The Rock, he shares how he went from building homes to being homeless. "When I had the homebuilding company my behaviors were getting worse and worse," Molthan told CBN News. "My consequences were getting worse and worse." Molthan was arrested on a drug charge in 2009. "I had a large amount of cocaine in my truck," he explained. "I was intoxicated, and I was arrested. And I'll never forget that when they took me down to the jail, I had my very first mug shot." Hitting Rock Bottom 26 mug shots later, Molthan hit rock bottom. "When I look back, that's how the word powerless – I'm powerless over this deadly disease," he said. Feeling agitated, anxious, and facing three years behind bars, Molthan underwent a spiritual encounter after an inmate asked him to read to him. "I grab this book from a gang-banger, a black panther, and he used it as a pillow," he explained. "Brand new book and it was the Living Recovery Bible, New Living Translation. Now, these are black words on white paper at the time. They're not meaning anything to me. Next thing I know, four days have passed by and I started thinking about this and I go, four days just went by and I wasn't anxious. I wasn't in fear. I was calm, and I was at peace." Life-Changing Moment Later that night, he experienced another life-changing moment. "I couldn't breathe," he recounted. "All of a sudden I felt all this trash and hatred and anger and resentment and everything just coming out of my body like flies. All this stuff was just coming out. And I just took this breath and I just go something magical happened and I was full of love, and looking around I loved everybody." "I started preaching and I didn't realize what I was doing," he said. "And I did it at the end of every dinner." Paperwork Error Leads to Early Release In 2017, a paperwork error led to Molthan's accidental release. So, with no money or food, he walked 300 miles to ask judge Jennifer Bennett to send him back to jail. "I walk in there to turn myself in and I'm excited," says Molthan. "I'm like, 'I'm going to go back to prison. I'm going to do my time, get this over with and get this behind me.' I mean, complete acceptance. God is running the show, right?" He continued, "I walk in there and Judge Bennett says, 'Mr. Molthan there's obviously someone a lot bigger working in your life than me and I'm not going to get in the way.' And she set me free. And she said, 'I want you to come back tomorrow with the self-correct program. I want you to go pay it forward."' And Molthan is doing just that by sharing his story of freedom and sobriety with those seeking help for addiction. Helping Others Trapped by Addiction Michael Molthan’s passion is to help people by “raising the bottom” so that no one has to experience the pain that he endured. Molthan's speaking style is so relatable and he loves sharing his love for God and Jesus Christ. M2 is quoted by saying: “When It Comes To Religion I Am An Atheist BUT When It Comes To The Gospel, The Truth, and The Word of God I Am All In”! To inquire about Michael Molthan's rates and availability, email M2@M2THEROCK.COM www.M2THEROCK.COM WATCH ⭐️ LISTEN ⭐️FOLLOW ⭐️SUBSCRIBE⭐️DOWNLOAD⭐️ www.M2THEROCK.com

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Challenging Normality with Dr. Gabor Maté

Episode Overview

Understanding the true impact of trauma on physical and mental health.
Exploring how societal expectations shape our understanding of 'normal'.
Recognising the importance of addressing root causes rather than symptoms.
The link between unhealed trauma and addiction.
How culture influences our overall well-being.

“The important question is always why. Why is something happening? What is actually going on?”

In this episode of M2 THE ROCK, Michael Molthan sits down with the renowned Dr. Gabor Maté to discuss his groundbreaking book, 'The Myth of Normal: Trauma, Illness, and Healing in a Toxic Culture'. This conversation challenges our conventional ideas about what is considered 'normal' in society. Dr. Maté explores how trauma and stress, often ignored or misunderstood, can manifest as addiction, chronic illness, and mental health struggles.

He passionately argues that modern society has conditioned us to accept dysfunction as normal and stresses the importance of understanding the root causes of our issues rather than just addressing the symptoms. Dr. Maté's insights are both eye-opening and deeply compassionate, offering a fresh perspective on how we can begin to heal ourselves and our communities.

If you've ever wondered why so many people struggle with addiction and mental health issues, or if you're seeking a deeper understanding of your own experiences, this episode is a must-listen. You'll come away with a new appreciation for the complexities of human nature and the societal factors that shape our well-being.

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